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Mnangagwa launches empowerment programme for war veterans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today addressed veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle at a high-profile interface meeting held at the City Sports Centre in Harare, where he officially launched the P...Published: 15 hrs ago | 488 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya sparks buzz with acquisition of 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Prominent religious leader and entrepreneur Walter Magaya has made headlines once again after acquiring a 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, one of the world's most luxurious and expensive SUVs. The vehicle's...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 13:27hrs | 2050 | by Staff reporter
Warrant of arrest for former Zanu-PF youth league leader
A Harare court has issued a warrant of arrest for former Zanu-PF youth leader Lewis Matutu after he failed to appear in court for the continuation of his fraud trial, where he faces allegations of ste...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 13:24hrs | 1045 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Freddy no-show continues to stall land dispute trial
The long-running legal battle between popular preacher Tapiwa Freddy and property developer Kudakwashe Taruberekera has once again failed to proceed, as Freddy and key witnesses were absent from court...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:48hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Judge interviews: Why worthy legal minds will not offer themselves for the bench
LIKE most lawyers who heavily litigate, I followed the recently ended interviews from which it is hoped eight Labour Court judges will be appointed.As the interviews progressed, I became incre...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 14:46hrs | 966 | by Beatrice Mtetwa
Beatrice Mtetwa slams CJ Malaba
Renowned human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has sharply criticised Chief Justice Luke Malaba and other members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) over what she describes as the "haranguing, hum...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 14:42hrs | 2845 | by Staff reporter
New high-quality ZiG banknotes on the way
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to introduce a new series of improved Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes in denominations of ZiG10, ZiG20, ZiG50, ZiG100, and ZiG200, Governor John Mushayavanhu ha...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 11:53hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Khayah Cement delists from Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially announced the voluntary termination of listing for Khayah Cement Limited, effective May 22, 2025, following the company's decision to enter corporate r...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:27hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Nssa targets zero workplace accidents
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities across Zimbabwe, as it intensifies efforts to promote occupatio...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:01hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Harare remand prison a haven for drugs and corruption
Despite being guarded round the clock, Harare Remand Prison has become a notorious hub for drugs, smuggling, and illicit trading, activities abetted by some of the very guards assigned to enforce orde...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:27hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Harare ratepayers face US$3 million monthly bill in secretive deal
Harare's ratepayers are set to pay nearly US$3 million every month for refuse collection and street cleaning under a murky new contract involving the government, the City of Harare (CoH), and Geo Pomo...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:20hrs | 2997 | by Staff reporter
The new Broadcasting Services Amendment Act: A legal analysis
The Broadcasting Services Amendment Act No.2, 2025 (Hereinafter referred to as the Act/ Amendment Act) represents a significant shift in Zimbabwe's media regulation landscape. Promulgated as part of b...Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:06hrs | 316 | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu
How a legal loophole can help motorists outsmart the ZBC car radio licence requirement
This is quite interesting.There's a loophole in the new Broadcasting Services Amendment Act - and it may be the only legal shield Zimbabwean motorists have.While much of the public out...Published: 30 May 2025 at 22:28hrs | 2053 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe to benefit from surge in remittances
Zimbabwe stands to gain significantly from a projected surge in remittance inflows into Africa, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasting that the continent will receive US$100 billion in r...Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:58hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Council bleeding funds over unrepaid travel allowances
Chinhoyi Municipality could be losing thousands of dollars amid revelations that councillors are benefiting from advance subsistence allowances for official trips they never undertook - and are not re...Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:54hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-Zambia scramble to revive US$5bn power project
More than three decades after it was first proposed, the Batoka Gorge Hydropower Project is back in the spotlight as Zimbabwe and Zambia renew efforts to revive the long-stalled US$5 billion energy ve...Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:22hrs | 3786 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean banker's 5 cars seized as cops probe US$2,3m fraud case
A banker accused of manipulating the banking system he was entrusted to protect and creating fake accounts to swindle his employer of approximately US$2.3 million has had his fleet of five vehicles se...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:26hrs | 1518 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches Zimbabwe media policy framework
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the new Zimbabwe Media Policy framework at State House in Harare, marking a significant milestone in the government's efforts to modernize and stre...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:38hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
South Africa in talks with Zimbabwe, Zambia to run Grand Inga transmission line
South Africa's Minister for Minerals and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced on Tuesday that his country is engaging in discussions with Zambia and Zimbabwe regarding the potential routing ...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:03hrs | 696 | by `
ZEC completes printing of ballots for June by-elections
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has finalized the printing of 53,550 National Assembly and 8,450 Local Authority ballot papers ahead of the by-elections scheduled for June 14, 2025.The...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:58hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Chief Chirumanzu installation stopped
The installation of Abraham Nyamande as the substantive Chief Chirumanzu, initially scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed pending the outcome of a High Court application challenging his appointme...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:51hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
JSC holds interviews for labour court judge posts
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has launched public interviews to fill eight vacant positions on the Labour Court bench, as part of a broader initiative to improve the efficiency of Zimbabwe's j...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:36hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa slams new broadcasting Act
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has strongly criticised the recently enacted Broadcasting Services Amendment Act, which mandates every motorist to obtain a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) TV ...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:35hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suspends livestock imports from South Africa over FMD outbreak
Zimbabwe has suspended, with immediate effect, all imports of live cloven-hoofed animals and their related products from South Africa following a confirmed outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:40hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe vehicle insurance now tied to propaganda licence
Zimbabwe has officially ushered in a new era in media regulation with the gazetting of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Act (No. 2 of 2025), following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent. The law...Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:39hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
UDM leader backs Zapu Insiza North by-elections
The United Movement for Devolution (UMD) has declared that it stands in solidarity with Zapu and its candidate, Thabani Mlotshwa, in the upcoming Insiza North parliamentary by-election scheduled for J...Published: 26 May 2025 at 12:38hrs | 375 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF steps up campaign to retain Insiza North seat
ZANU-PF has ramped up its campaign activities ahead of the Insiza North by-election set for 14 June, as the ruling party aims to retain the parliamentary seat left vacant following the passing of the ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:32hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's debt indaba on, AfDB meetings start
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has commenced its 2025 annual meetings today, featuring key agenda items including Zimbabwe's arrears clearance and debt resolution process, as well as ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:31hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA to hunt for Warriors COSAFA coach
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is set to appoint a local coach to take charge of the Warriors at the 2025 COSAFA Cup tournament, as current head coach Michael Nees will be unavailable due to...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:27hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs US$40,000 to repair refuse trucks
The Bulawayo City Council has revealed it requires approximately US$38,900 to repair 13 broken-down refuse compactor trucks, a critical factor contributing to ongoing challenges in waste collection ac...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:22hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco farmers urged to prepare their lands for better yields
Mashonaland Central province senior agronomist Lazarus Gatawa has urged tobacco farmers to decide on their cropping program and do early deep ploughing on the field and seedbed sites they intend to pl...Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:51hrs | 163 | by Paul Ndou
All set for June 2025 Zimsec exams
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has assured the nation that all preparations for the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) June 2025 examinations are in place, with the session...Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:02hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moving towards a one-party State
Zimbabwe appears to be hurtling toward a one-party State, as the ruling Zanu PF regime intensifies efforts to dismantle opposition forces, muzzle the media, and consolidate power under a single, uncha...Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Seed firms crippled by Zimbabwe govt debt
Zimbabwe's seed industry is teetering on the edge of collapse as the government grapples with ballooning debt, having failed to pay seed suppliers nearly US$270 million over the past three farming sea...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:36hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Bosso hunt for new CEO
Highlanders Football Club has officially opened applications for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after the sudden resignation of Brian Moyo, who stepped down amid serious allegations of financial ...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
UZ to replace striking lecturers
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) is moving to hire external experts to replace striking lecturers in a desperate bid to restore normalcy after a two-month-long industrial action that has crippled acade...Published: 19 May 2025 at 14:33hrs | 2454 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son grilled over US$200m seed debt
Finance and Investment Promotion Deputy Minister David Mnangagwa has come under fire in Parliament after it emerged that the Government owes Valley Seeds Private Limited nearly US$200 million for agri...Published: 19 May 2025 at 13:58hrs | 1769 | by Staff reporter
Zapu tips party candidate to win Insiza North by-election
Opposition party Zapu has thrown its full weight behind its candidate, Thabani Mlotshwa, in the upcoming Insiza North by-election set for June 14, declaring him the answer to the socio-economic aspira...Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:24hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs a reset through an NTA to prepare for democratic transition
Zimbabwe is teetering on the brink. We are witnessing a nation sliding further into economic despair, political illegitimacy, and social disintegration. The alarm bells are ringing lou...Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:46hrs | 448 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Donor-dependent lawyers take Zimbabwe govt to court over PVO Act
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has filed a landmark application at the High Court, seeking to have several provisions of the amended Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Act declared un...Published: 18 May 2025 at 15:17hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter
Patrice Motsepe to buy ANC next Presidency?
Senior ANC members want to convince the billionaire Patrice Motsepe to make himself available to stand as the party's next president.Rapport cited two well-placed sources who said many ANC mem...Published: 18 May 2025 at 13:37hrs | 1203 | by Staff reporter
Ministry of Education fails to pay rent for 16 years
Zimbabwe's education system is rapidly collapsing, driven by a combination of chronic underfunding, rampant corruption, indiscipline, and government failure to disburse allocated budgets. Despite prom...Published: 18 May 2025 at 12:13hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Graduate cadets vow to defend Zimbabwe's sovereignty
The Zimbabwe Military Academy (ZMA) this Friday commissioned 202 Officer Cadets who successfully completed a gruelling 22-month military training programme, pledging their commitment to safeguard the ...Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:23hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
HEXCO results out
The Government has officially released the results for the March/April 2025 National Foundation Certificate (NFC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) examinations administered by the Higher Education Ex...Published: 17 May 2025 at 11:59hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Police to arrest fake news peddlers after spate of online hoaxes
Police have issued a strong warning to the public against sharing unverified information on social media, cautioning that such actions are causing unnecessary panic and could lead to arrests. The advi...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:14hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: 4 candidates successfully nominated for Insiza North By-elections
Four candidates have been successfully nominated to contest the Insiza North constituency by-elections.The by-elections are set to be held on June 14, following the death of the then-incumbent...Published: 15 May 2025 at 19:09hrs | 835 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF's Delani Moyo files nomination papers for Insiza North by-election
ZANU-PF's candidate for the upcoming Insiza North Constituency by-election, Delani Moyo, has officially submitted his nomination papers at the Gwanda Magistrates Court, solidifying his place on the ba...Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:44hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
ZIMSEC set exams on a holiday
The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) is in a race against time to notify candidates sitting for the mid-year Ordinary Level examinations about a sudden change in the exam schedule after t...Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:12hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu sets dates for CCC elective congress
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), led by Mr. Sengezo Tshabangu, is preparing to hold its elective congress in September 2025, the party's spokesperson, Mr. Willias Madzimure, has ann...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:25hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe emerges as hotspot for scalable fintech solutions
Zimbabwe is rapidly positioning itself as a fertile ground for scalable Financial Technology (fintech) innovations, with leading local financial institutions at the forefront of this transformation. B...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:23hrs | 420 | by Staff reporter
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