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Ripple Capital brings relief to parents

As schools prepare to open on 12 May, registered microfinance institution Ripple Capital has stepped in to ease the financial pressure faced by parents and guardians struggling to pay school fees.Speaking to this publication, Tarek Labuken…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 282 | by Edson Mapani / Simbarashe Sithole

2 children killed in cylinder explosion

Two children aged 10 and four tragically died following a gas cylinder explosion that triggered a fire at Mukumbura Border Post in Mashonaland Central on Saturday morning.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occ…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 563 | by Staff reporter

Procurement inefficiencies driving Zimbabwe fuel prices

Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has revealed that inefficiencies in fuel procurement are significantly inflating Zimbabwe's pump prices, adding up to 40 US cents per litre before taxes are even applied.Speaking during a question-and-answer s…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 334 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Airlink manager remanded in US$693k theft

Former Airlink country manager Morgan Tagarira Sibanda has been remanded to May 11 for a possible trial date in a case involving alleged money laundering and theft of trust property amounting to US$693,553.Sibanda, who is currently out on …

Published: 11 hrs ago | 350 | by Staff reporter

Police seize 12 suspected Chinese excavators in gold crackdown

Police in Manicaland have impounded 12 excavators in a major crackdown on illegal gold mining activities along the Mutare River, in an operation targeting organised syndicates suspected to be operating in the area.The operation, conducted …

Published: 11 hrs ago | 293 | by Staff reporter

Ex-cop arrested over Facebook posts, cyberbullying case thrown out

Former Assistant Inspector Togara Fambi has been arrested and detained over political posts on Facebook, before later facing and defeating a fresh cyberbullying charge in court.Fambi, who resigned from the Zimbabwe Republic Police eight mo…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 329 | by Staff reporter

Gweru police hunt suspects over fake US$100 notes scam

Police in Gweru have launched a manhunt for suspects travelling in a Ford Everest who are allegedly circulating counterfeit United States currency across the city, targeting businesses with fake high-denomination notes.The alert was issued…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 220 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's inflation rises to 2,8%

Zimbabwe's year-on-year inflation rose to 2.8% in April 2026, up from 2% in March, driven largely by rising import costs linked to global market disruptions, including tensions in the Middle East affecting energy prices.The figures were re…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 278 | by Staff reporter

UN condemns xenophobic violence in South Africa

On the occasion of South Africa's Freedom Day, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has extended warm greetings to the people and Government of South Africa while expressing deep concern over reported xenophobic attacks targeting mi…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 696 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean teachers' union threatens strike over 'unfair' grading

The Educators' Union of Zimbabwe (EUZ) has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to review a newly introduced salary structure and grading system, warning of possible legal action and industrial action if its demands are not met.The unio…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 467 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's former close ally gifted a new Fortuner by Chivayo

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Budiriro North legislator Susan Matsunga a brand new 2026 Toyota Fortuner and pledged US$50,000 for community projects, in a move that has ignited political debate in Zimbabwe.Matsunga,…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 1210 | by Staff reporter

Assaulted TTI marshal demands US$40k, public apology

A Tendy Three Investments (TTI) marshal, Michael Ntini, is demanding US$40,000 in damages from a City Bus employee after a video showing him being assaulted went viral on social media.Ntini is pursuing legal action against Samuel Scotfield…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 641 | by Staff reporter

6 trucks seized in gold crackdown

Police have impounded six tipper trucks loaded with suspected illegally mined gold ore at Phoenix Prince Mine, popularly known as Kitsiyatota, in a high-impact operation targeting illicit mining activities.The trucks were intercepted withi…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 423 | by Staff reporter

Chitungwiza residents flag governance gap over mayor's absence

The Chitungwiza Residents Trust (CHITREST) has raised concern over what it describes as a governance gap at Chitungwiza Municipality, citing the mayor's alleged failure to formally delegate duties to the deputy mayor during her prolonged a…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 306 | by Staff reporter

ZRP swoops on stock theft suspects

Police have arrested four suspects in connection with a stock theft case after they were allegedly caught offloading a stolen beef carcass at an unlicensed butchery in Waterfalls.According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Kudzai Mada…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 305 | by Staff reporter

Matsanga accuses Zim opposition of 'malicious compliance' in CAB3 debate

London-based political analyst Dr. David Nyekorach Matsanga has criticised Zimbabwe's opposition, accusing it of engaging in what he terms "malicious compliance" in its resistance to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3).In a letter a…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 779 | by Staff reporter

Afreximbank backs Zimbabwe fuel pipeline

Zimbabwe is expected to benefit from a new US$3 billion facility announced by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), aimed at strengthening intra-African fuel trade and reducing dependence on Middle Eastern supply chains.Afreximbank…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 376 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe enters lithium value-addition era

Zimbabwe has reached a major mining milestone after the Arcadia Lithium Project recorded its first export of lithium sulphate, marking the country's - and Africa's - first production of a lithium salt.The development signals a decisive shi…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 362 | by Staff reporter

Mhona warns speeding drivers

Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Advocate Felix Tapiwa Mhona has urged motorists to avoid speeding on newly constructed roads, warning that reckless driving is causing fatal accidents.Speaking at the official opening o…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 17:46hrs | 488 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Court acquits man in alleged Geza-led anti-Mnangagwa protest case

A Harare man has been acquitted of incitement to commit public violence after the court found that prosecutors failed to prove he encouraged others to join an anti-government protest.Sixty-year-old Fidelis Garafa was arrested in November 2…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 17:30hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter

Desecration of Lungu's body sparks diplomatic protest to Ramaphosa

Former Zambian ambassador to South Africa, Emmanuel Mwamba, has written to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressing concern over what he describes as the "desecration" of the remains of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, whose…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:47hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter

Sakupwanya, Wadyajena partner to sponsor Norton Big Boys

Mabvuku legislator Scott Sakupwanya and former Gokwe-Nembudziya MP Mayor Wadyajena have partnered to sponsor Division Two side Norton Big Boys Football Club, in an initiative aimed at promoting community sport and tackling drug and substan…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:35hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo exposes Coltart after clash over ZITF appearance

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has lashed out at Bulawayo mayor David Coltart following criticism over his high-profile appearance alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Botswana leader Duma Boko at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:29hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa defends shift on term extension

Zanu-PF finance secretary Patrick Chinamasa has dismissed claims that he reversed his position on whether a national referendum is required to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond 2028.The former Justice minister has faced c…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:26hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa 2030 bid in bizarre turn

A constitutional battle over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's potential term extension has intensified after Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda told the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe that lawmakers lack the power to halt the controversial p…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:26hrs | 1696 | by Staff reporter

Journalist Madzikatidze denied bail 3 times

Detained journalist Gideon Madzikatidze remains in custody after being denied bail for a third time, prolonging his pretrial detention since his arrest on February 17.Madzikatidze, a reporter with Bulawayo24, first applied for bail at the …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:26hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter

Independence celebrations drive Maphisa development

The hosting of Zimbabwe's 46th Independence Day celebrations has triggered a wave of infrastructure development in Maphisa, Matobo District - the home area of late nationalist icon Joshua Nkomo - transforming the rural community's socio-ec…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:25hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

Teachers secure stands under Zimta housing scheme

About 60 teachers from Matebeleland have been allocated serviced residential stands at Vulindlela in Umguza, in a development aimed at easing housing challenges in the education sector.The initiative, spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Teachers' …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:24hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland activist to miss PhD graduation over safety fears

Zimbabwean opposition activist George Mkhwananzi is set to miss his doctoral graduation in South Africa next month, citing fears for his safety amid what he describes as sustained targeting by state security agents.Mkhwananzi, who is curre…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:22hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter

Prisons officer, 6 Zanu-PF activists in kidnapping case

A Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service intelligence officer and six ruling party activists are expected to appear in court today facing kidnapping and assault charges linked to a violent dispute in Gokwe.The officer, Isheunesu Benjami…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:21hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo millions fuel Mnangagwa 2030 dream

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo is facing mounting scrutiny over a multi-million-dollar donation spree, with critics questioning whether the largesse is philanthropy or a calculated political investment tied to President Emmerso…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:20hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa praises business backing of Zanu-PF

Patrick Chinamasa, the Zanu-PF treasurer-general, has publicly commended several business figures for sustaining the ruling party through financial and logistical support, saying their contributions have become central to party operations.…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teen dies after alleged drug-related assault in Harare

Four suspected drug dealers have appeared in court facing murder charges following the fatal assault of an 18-year-old boy in Harare.The accused - Shannel Nyakabawo (24), Vimbainashe Jamba (37), Edgar Kazingizi (43) and Robert Sifelani (23…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:18hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe opens key bridges on Beitbridge trade corridor

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona is set to commission the Manyame River Bridge today, while the Mucheke River Bridge along the Harare - Masvingo - Beitbridge Highway corridor is scheduled to open to traffic on…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:18hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter

High Court upholds parental consent law

The High Court has upheld Zimbabwe's requirement that minors must obtain parental or guardian consent before accessing sexual and reproductive health services, in a ruling that highlights the ongoing tension between child protection laws a…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:16hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans in SA on the edge as anti-immigrant protest looms

As South Africa moves toward the 2026 local government elections, concerns are mounting over a growing wave of anti-foreign sentiment that critics say is being fuelled by political rhetoric and mobilisation efforts rather than spontaneous …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:15hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter

Police HQ halts controversial copyright fee collection

Police Headquarters in Harare has ordered an immediate stop to the activities of the Reprographic Rights Organisation Zimbabwe (RROZ) in Masvingo, following growing complaints from businesses over the organisation's demand for US$300 copyr…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:13hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

Demand for roadrunners outstrips supply in Zimbabwe

Efforts to expand urban and semi-commercial poultry farming in Zimbabwe are struggling to keep up with growing demand for organically raised roadrunner chickens, according to industry players.Humba Chicken Breeders, a local poultry enterpr…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:11hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter

ZITF 2026 ends with strong trade gains

The 66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo closed on a mixed note, delivering solid business engagement and international participation while also drawing criticism over growing political influence within what is traditi…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt documents 400 Manama Mission cadres

The Government has begun a formal process to document and preserve the names of more than 400 liberation war cadres who left Manama Mission School in 1977 to join the armed struggle, in what is set to become a permanent memorial record of …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:06hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter

War vets tell minister to move away from bicycles and hampers

Veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle have called on government to move beyond symbolic donations such as bicycles and food hampers, insisting that they deserve meaningful economic empowerment to reflect their contribution to independ…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:05hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter

Court nullifies US$200k mining equipment sale

The High Court has set aside the sale in execution of mining equipment belonging to chrome mining company Lonosphere Investments, ruling that assets worth about US$200,000 were unlawfully disposed of for just US$13,000 by the Messenger of …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Witness statement vanishes in US$1,2m pyramid scheme trial

A key witness statement has reportedly gone missing from the court docket in the ongoing criminal trial involving E-Creator Electronic Commerce, an alleged pyramid scheme accused of defrauding Zimbabwean investors of more than US$1.2 milli…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:02hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa ally leads security blitz on sabhuku deals

A high-level security operation led by Tafadzwa Muguti, Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution in the Office of the President, has sparked debate after he descended on his Chivhu rural home accompanied by soldiers, police and Ce…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:02hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean farmer takes army officers to court

A Mazowe farmer has approached the High Court seeking urgent legal protection after soldiers allegedly blocked the eviction of settlers occupying her land at Ingleborough Farm, escalating a dispute now set for judicial determination.The ca…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 14:13hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter

Marinica quits Warriors job after 5 months

Zimbabwe national football team head coach Marian Marinica has resigned from his post just five months after his appointment, the Zimbabwe Football Association has confirmed.The Romanian tactician, who took charge in November last year, de…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 12:35hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter

Another coup emerging in Zimbabwe?

Prominent publisher Trevor Ncube has raised fresh concerns over Zimbabwe's political trajectory, warning that the country may be drifting toward conditions similar to those that led to the removal of former President Robert Mugabe in 2017.…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 10:29hrs | 1263 | by Staff reporter

Fuel shock drives Zimbabwe inflation higher

Zimbabwe's inflation is accelerating across both currencies, signalling broad cost-of-living pressure rather than instability in the local unit, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).Latest data from Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency shows ZiG annual …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 11:28hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter

SAQA seeks Zimbabwe's help to clear verification backlog

The South African Qualifications Authority has stepped up efforts to resolve verification delays affecting Zimbabwean applicants, as demand for work and study opportunities in South Africa continues to surge.Speaking at the Zimbabwe Intern…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 11:12hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter

War veteran battles eviction after gold discovery

A 76-year-old war veteran in Sanyati is facing eviction from his farm after the discovery of gold deposits sparked a bitter dispute now before the courts.Timothy Tivoro, an ex-combatant, says he risks losing his six-hectare Easterlea Farm …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 10:32hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter

News / National

Ripple Capital brings relief to parents

Zimbabwe's inflation rises to 2,8%

UN condemns xenophobic violence in South Africa

Zimbabwean teachers' union threatens strike over 'unfair' grading

Chamisa's former close ally gifted a new Fortuner by Chivayo

Assaulted TTI marshal demands US$40k, public apology

6 trucks seized in gold crackdown

Chitungwiza residents flag governance gap over mayor's absence

ZRP swoops on stock theft suspects

2 children killed in cylinder explosion

Procurement inefficiencies driving Zimbabwe fuel prices

Ex-Airlink manager remanded in US$693k theft

Police seize 12 suspected Chinese excavators in gold crackdown

Ex-cop arrested over Facebook posts, cyberbullying case thrown out

Gweru police hunt suspects over fake US$100 notes scam

Matsanga accuses Zim opposition of 'malicious compliance' in CAB3 debate

Afreximbank backs Zimbabwe fuel pipeline

Zimbabwe enters lithium value-addition era

Mhona warns speeding drivers

Court acquits man in alleged Geza-led anti-Mnangagwa protest case

Desecration of Lungu's body sparks diplomatic protest to Ramaphosa

Sakupwanya, Wadyajena partner to sponsor Norton Big Boys

Chivayo exposes Coltart after clash over ZITF appearance

Chinamasa defends shift on term extension

Mnangagwa 2030 bid in bizarre turn

Journalist Madzikatidze denied bail 3 times

Independence celebrations drive Maphisa development

Teachers secure stands under Zimta housing scheme

Matebeleland activist to miss PhD graduation over safety fears

Prisons officer, 6 Zanu-PF activists in kidnapping case

Chivayo millions fuel Mnangagwa 2030 dream

Chinamasa praises business backing of Zanu-PF

Teen dies after alleged drug-related assault in Harare

Zimbabwe opens key bridges on Beitbridge trade corridor

High Court upholds parental consent law

Zimbabweans in SA on the edge as anti-immigrant protest looms

Police HQ halts controversial copyright fee collection

Demand for roadrunners outstrips supply in Zimbabwe

ZITF 2026 ends with strong trade gains

Govt documents 400 Manama Mission cadres

War vets tell minister to move away from bicycles and hampers

Court nullifies US$200k mining equipment sale

Witness statement vanishes in US$1,2m pyramid scheme trial

Mnangagwa ally leads security blitz on sabhuku deals

Zimbabwean farmer takes army officers to court

Chiwenga now seriously endangering his standing

Marinica quits Warriors job after 5 months

Fuel shock drives Zimbabwe inflation higher

SAQA seeks Zimbabwe's help to clear verification backlog

War veteran battles eviction after gold discovery

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

Chamisa's former close ally gifted a new Fortuner by Chivayo

Mnangagwa 2030 bid in bizarre turn

Internet key to economic development

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Chiwenga launches African Dream boat

Police impound kombis

Access to information, media freedom in the digital age

Chiwenga now seriously endangering his standing

UN condemns xenophobic violence in South Africa

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