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Chaos erupts in Zanu-PF affiliate ZEPPDRA

A leadership crisis has gripped the Zimbabwe Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Association (ZEPPDRA), with members accusing the current executive of clinging to power beyond their mandate.The dispute surfaced soon after the…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:48hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter

'Cop' orders all Chinese nationals to leave Zimbabwe within 48 hours

Police in Zimbabwe are conducting a manhunt for Assistant Inspector Mandizvidza, who allegedly stole a marked Ford Ranger from the Police General Headquarters (PGHQ) in Harare.According to an internal police memo dated 13 August and seen b…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 19:31hrs | 2249 | by Staff reporter

Jiri praises farmers at disputed Springs farm

Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development permanent secretary Obert Jiri last week officiated at a field day at the hotly contested Springs Farm in Mashonaland East Province, where the government has been embro…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 17:46hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa approves key appointments

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved a series of high-level appointments and promotions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC), a constitutional body mandated to investigate misco…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:12hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter

More pain awaits Chitembwe at BF

He's a legend of CAPS United, a multiple league winner and the only coach to ever guide the Green Machine into the CAF Champions League group stages. But as Lloyd Chitembwe turns 50, the once-revered gaffer finds himself facing a storm of …

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:43hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa missed one fact: Unlike Mugabe, he has never been genuinely respected within ZANU-PF

Who can deny that ZANU-PF is teetering on the brink? As factional fighting within the ruling ZANU-PF intensifies - and even threatens to get ugly with the so-called "uprising" slated for 31st March - there is one glaring reality that canno…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 22:52hrs | 984 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

ZNA announces the death of Major General (Retired) Solomon Siziba

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced the death of Major General (Retired) Solomon Siziba, who passed away this morning at the age of 67. He died at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks Camp Hospital in Harare after a prolonged battle…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 19:11hrs | 1728 | by Staff reporter

Botswana-bound bus kills 18 cattle on Bulawayo-Plumtree highway

Tragedy struck on Monday evening when a Botswana-bound bus collided with a herd of 21 cattle along the Bulawayo-Plumtree highway, approximately 10km from Plumtree town.Eighteen cattle were killed instantly in the crash, with some bearing e…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:53hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter

Binga explosion highlights continued threat of landmines in Zimbabwe

Binga, Zimbabwe - Three people tragically lost their lives on Wednesday when a vehicle they were traveling in struck an anti-tank mine near Sebungwe Mouth in Binga. The incident has underscored the ongoing danger posed by landmines left ov…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 09:41hrs | 713 | by Ndou Paul

Conflict-ridden political gamesmanship looms

Zimbabwe's political landscape is set to be shaped by intense dynamics throughout 2025, with key developments including an intensified push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028.The ruling Zanu-PF party is expected to a…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:33hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

ZNA confirms anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has confirmed that an anti-tank mine, likely a remnant from the liberation struggle, caused the tragic explosion that claimed the lives of three people in Binga. The incident occurred when a Binga Rural Dis…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:31hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter

Anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion, says ZNA

An anti-tank mine, believed to be a remnant of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, caused a tragic explosion on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring three others. The incident occurred near Sebungwe Mouth when a Binga Rural District Co…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:25hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF's ruthless purge against team Chiwenga

A fierce internal power struggle is tearing through Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, as suspensions and purges intensify against officials perceived to be opposing the party's push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidency beyon…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 13:51hrs | 3899 | by Staff reporter

Corruption of power behind ED2030 push

Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. This statement by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, or just Lord Acton, in 1887, illustrates the dangers of concentrated power or authority.His point in that statement was tha…

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter

Debate over Mnangagwa's ED2030 intensifies

The enduring push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure to 2030 continues to fuel controversy, despite the President's public insistence that he will step down when his constitutional term ends in 2028.The debate, marked by triba…

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrests 3, kills 1 in anti-smuggling operation

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of three individuals and the death of a fourth suspect during an anti-smuggling operation in Mutare on October 16, 2024. Phillimon Matiyashe (32), Tawanda Chafanza (33), and Owen …

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 18:11hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter

Man killed over bad joke

A 44-year-old man from Harare, Takaidza Mugwagwa, was fatally assaulted after making a joke that offended two individuals, leading to their arrest on murder charges. The incident occurred on October 12, 2024, at Longchen Plaza in Belvedere…

Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1206 | by Staff reporter

'Zinasu president was on the run'

An investigating officer revealed in court that Emmanuel Sitima, president of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), had been evading arrest for nearly a month. Sitima, who is 25, was apprehended on Wednesday after police were aler…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter

Chaos mars Caps United win

CAPS Utd 2-1 Chegutu PiratesWilliam Manondo scored twice to lead CAPS United to a dramatic 2-1 victory over newly promoted Chegutu Pirates in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Rufaro. Manondo opened the scoring in the 67th minute and sec…

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Caps United starts season with a loss

CAPS United 0 - 1 Chicken InnJOEY ANTIPAS marked his return to the Chicken Inn dugout yesterday with a hard-fought win over CAPS United during the opening day of the 2024 Castle Lager Premiership season at Bata Stadium.The experienced gaff…

Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Matinyarare convicted of fraud

FORMER Croco Motors Parts Manager, Joseph Matinyarare, has been convicted of fraud after prosecution proved that he stole various car parts worth $107 484 633.Matinyarare was found guilty after a full trial during which he denied the alleg…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP ordered to vacate farm

KAROI magistrate Moreblessing Makati on Friday fined Zanu-PF Hurungwe East legislator Chenjerai Kangausaru and ordered him to vacate Chitonga Farm he had occupied using forged documents. Passing the long-awaited sentence after convict…

Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:53hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter

Convicted Zanu-PF MP's sentence deferred

Karoi magistrate Moreblessing Makati has postponed the sentencing of Hurungwe East legislator Chenjerai Kangausaru, who was accused of forgery.Makati convicted Kangausaru last month and sentencing was set for Tuesday last week.However, the…

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:46hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Henrietta Rushwaya judge gets US$400,000 house on eve of sentencing

A judge set to deliver judgment in Henrietta Rushwaya's gold smuggling trial was given a house by the government last Friday, ZimLive can reveal.The transaction was approved by chief cabinet secretary Martin Rushwaya, the Zimbabwe Miners F…

Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:21hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

Rushwaya deserves a harsh sentence

THE State yesterday said Zimbabwe Miners Federation president, Henrietta Rushwaya, deserves a harsh custodial sentence following her conviction on charges of attempting to smuggle 6 kilogrammes of gold to Dubai.Rushwaya was convicted two w…

Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:14hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa niece's sentencing delayed again

The High Court has once again deferred sentencing of Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) president Henrietta Rushwaya to Wednesday after prosecution called in three witnesses to nail her in aggravation. Rushwaya, a niece of President Mnangagw…

Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 20:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

CCC MP's warrant of arrest cancelled after showing up in court

CCC legislator Joana Mamombe appeared in court today and successfully had her arrest warrant revoked. Mamombe is currently facing charges related to fabricating abductions. The warrant was issued after she failed to attend a court hearing.…

Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 16:44hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

CAPS United beat Bosso at B/F

CAPS United held off a second-half comeback from Highlanders to secure a spot in the Chibuku Super Cup semi-finals through a penalty shootout at Barbourfields yesterday.After taking a commanding 2-0 lead into halftime, CAPS United found th…

Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa confident of victory

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says he is confident of victory following yesterday's harmonised elections and has urged Zimbabweans to maintain the peace and tranquillity prevailing across the country.President Mnangagwa, who was accompanied by the F…

Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Caps United return to winning ways

Caps United 2 - 0 Green FuelTEN men Caps United ended their five match winless run with a convincing two nil win over Green Fuel in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match played here yesterday. Coming from three defeats and two draws C…

Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 19:30hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe, Nkomo receive statue honours

Two statues are set to be erected for the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe and the late Vice President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo at two separate points in Harare in recognition of their roles during the liberation strugg…

Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:14hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to build Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo statues

As the rationale and raison d'etre for the November 2017 military coup continues to collapse, with  their masks falling irretrievably amid a loss of legitimacy and credibility, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his governmen…

Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:25hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mayhem at National Sports Stadium

REFEREE Jimmy Makwanda left the pitch with a heavily bandaged head yesterday after a section of incensed CAPS United fans ran amok at the end of their drawn game against Simba Bhora, unhappy with the way the match officials conducted thems…

Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF activist battles to elbow farmer off land

A ruling party, Zanu-PF official has been dragged to court for attempting to wrest a Hurungwe farm using a suspected fraudulent government offer letter.Chenjerai Kangausaru, who is Zanu-PF Mashonaland West deputy legal affairs secretary, i…

Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 05:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Trio kill miner over gold ore

Three suspected murderes appeared before a Bindura magistrate today after allegedly killing a miner in a gold dispute in Mazowe.Tanaka Famanya (21) of Victoria Mine, Kadoma, Pecimist Manyama (18) of Mutare and Blessed Gumbo (18) of Mhondor…

Published: 14 Oct 2022 at 14:07hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

CAPS United in dramatic win

CAPS Utd  2 - 1 TriangleCAPS United found their voice again and they did it in the most dramatic fashion yesterday when defender Ben Musaka secured an unlikely comeback victory over visiting Triangle United late in the game with a lon…

Published: 03 Oct 2022 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Chamisa activists' have a case to answer,' says court

CHIEF magistrate Faith Mushure has dismissed an application for discharge filed by Citizens Coalition for Change members Joanah Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri who are being accused of spreading falsehoods to tarnish the country's image after…

Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mamombe, Chimbiri put to their defence as discharge application dismissed

A court in Harare on Monday dismissed an application by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) duo Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri for discharge at the end of the prosecution case in their ongoing trial for allegedly publishing falsehoods.…

Published: 12 Sep 2022 at 19:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Bosso stages a dramatic comeback

Highlanders 2 - 1 Caps UnitedHIGHLANDERS staged a dramatic comeback to collect maximum points against 10-men Caps United in an exciting Castle Lager Premier Soccer League at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday.Two second half goals by Devine M…

Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 06:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

State closes case in Mamombe, Chimbiri 'fake' abduction

The state has closed its case in a matter in which Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Joana Mamombe and her party comrade Cecilia Chimbiri are being tried for allegedly lying about their abduction and alleged torture in 2020 by…

Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 18:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Police trying to cover up Mamombe, Chimbiri abduction'

POLICE have been accused of trying to cover up the abduction of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists Joanah Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri who were found dumped in Muchapondwa village in Bindura.This emerged in court yesterday when …

Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Josta joins Makepekepe

CAPS United have completed their transfer business following the acquisition of midfielder Joel "Josta" Ngodzo from Highlanders.The Harare football giants finalised the deal with Ngodzo on deadline day after the player parted ways with the…

Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man disguises as woman, gets married for 16 months

A Honde Valley man disguised himself as a woman and got married for 16 good months while performing all the duties expected of a new bride, only being caught when playing for a women's soccer team and being identified by people from his ol…

Published: 14 May 2022 at 06:22hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

CCC members trial postponed again

A State witness at the trial of CCC activists Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri on charges of faking their abductions sometime in 2020 could not attend court yesterday as she was ill, forcing the matter to be postponed for the second time…

Published: 05 May 2022 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Green Machine breaks down again

CAPS United  0 - 2 Cranborne BulletsGIANTS CAPS United nearly failed to fulfil their home fixture against Cranborne Bullets after their disgruntled players had made a no-show at the National Sports Stadium by kick-off time yesterday i…

Published: 02 May 2022 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Farm wrangle sucks in Lands official

A LANDS ministry official, Tichafa Dangarembwa, has been sucked into a farm wrangle in Seke district where he is being accused of obtaining an offer letter for a farm that belonged to someone else.Edwin Wenga, a farmer in Seke, has since w…

Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 09:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Financial Intelligence raids Shangri-La restaurant over pricing

The FINANCIAL Intelligence Unit of Zimbabwe recently raided Shangri-La restaurant for converting prices of a product using an exchange rate above the official rate.According to  a letter from FIUNZ Director General Tichafa Chigaba sai…

Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 12:56hrs | 9 | by Stephen Jakes

Caps United wary of bogey side Herentals

CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe, looking to build on his team's impressive display in the drawn game against Highlanders last week, has urged his troops to take a cautious approach as they face bogey side.The Green Machine were held to a…

Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's Mamombe, Chimbiri never said they were abducted

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) activists, Joana Mamombe and Cecellia Chimbiri have made an about turn, sensationally claiming in their defence outline that they never communicated with anyone that they had been abducted and tortured b…

Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 05:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Tich Mataz on his rise to the top in South Africa, and then calamity

At the height of his fame in South Africa, Tichafa Matambanadzo had a garage teeming with 25 sleek, top of the range vehicles while he also had at least nine properties dotted around Mzansi.This was in the 1990s, when a recently freed Sout…

Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 08:26hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

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