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The politics behind the US visa ban on Zimbabwean officials

When the United States announced new visa restrictions on several Zimbabwean officials in March 2025, the move was presented as a principled stand for democracy, human rights, and electoral integrity. Yet beneath the diplomatic language li…

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

What happened to Mugabe's mausoleum?

The mausoleum built for the late Robert Gabriel Mugabe at the National Heroes Acre stands completed, gleaming in its hut-shaped grandeur of glass, stone and symbolism. Yet, it remains an empty shrine - a monument in search of a body. It is…

Published: 04 Oct 2025 at 16:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chief Mugabe's appointment upheld by court

The High Court has dismissed a challenge by Emmanuel Dumbu seeking to overturn the appointment of Matubede Mudavanhu as substantive Chief Mugabe, ruling that the succession wrangle within the Mugabe clan had reached a deadlock that warrant…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for assaulting ex-wife's mother

A 25-year-old Chinhoyi man, Gift Katongomara, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting his ex-wife's mother, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) reports.Chinhoyi Magistrates Court handed down the sentence, …

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police in back-to-school campaign

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has launched a back-to-school campaign at Sally Mugabe Square in Harare.Assistant Commissioner Sithulisiwe Mthimukhulu called on transport operators to strictly …

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe gave back to Zimbabweans self-belief

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has paid tribute to the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, describing him as a "revered frontline statesman" and a "freedom fighter par excellence" who championed the political and economic emancipati…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa pays tribute to Robert Mugabe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has paid tribute to the late founding leader of Zimbabwe, Robert Gabriel Mugabe, describing him as a "freedom fighter par excellence" and a frontline statesman whose legacy will be preserved.In a message markin…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Televised DNA testing must be banned in Zimbabwe

DNA testing and its use in private family matters of biological relationships must be regulated by law.It should be restricted to resolve family issues privately in line with other regulations on data privacy and protection and safeguardin…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:36hrs | | by Glanis Changachirere

Mugabe regime hatchet-man struggling

Crispen Makendenge, once a prominent Zimbabwean police officer under the late Robert Mugabe's regime and head of the CID Law and Order Division, is now living a markedly different life, reportedly struggling with mental health issues and p…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 11:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court dismisses claim to Mugabe estate

The High Court has dismissed an application by Tonderayi Gabriel Mugabe, who claimed to be the son of the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, in his bid to reopen the former leader's estate.Tonderayi, represented by lawyer Muchive…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bona Mugabe wins High Court ruling allowing divorce claims

Bona Mugabe, daughter of the late President Robert Mugabe, secured a significant legal victory last week as Justice Amy Tsanga of the High Court dismissed an exception raised by her estranged husband, Simbarashe Mutsahuni Chikore. The ruli…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son tasered man for 'not greeting him with respect'

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late former president Robert Mugabe, faces growing legal troubles following an alleged assault on a truck driver using a taser stun gun at Iron Mask Farm in Mazowe.The victim, Moreblessing Chinoripi, …

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son granted $200 bail

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, was on Tuesday granted US$200 bail by the Concession Magistrates Court following his arrest on multiple assault charges linked to two violent incidents in Mazo…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chatunga Mugabe arrested over brutal assault

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in connection with a violent assault on mine workers near the Mugabe family estate in Mazowe.Chatunga was taken into cust…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son leads AK-47 armed mob at a Zimbabwe mine

A security guard is fighting for his life after a savage assault at a Mazowe mining site, allegedly orchestrated by former President Robert Mugabe's son, Bellarmine Chatunga, and a group of men armed with AK-47 assault rifles.The violent c…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 09:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court upholds appointment of Chief Mugabe

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge to the appointment of Matubede Mudavanhu as Chief Mugabe of Masvingo Province, bringing an end to a protracted dispute over the traditional leadership.Justice Sunsley Zisengwe ruled in favour …

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chief Mugabe demands power to try murder, rape cases

Chief Mugabe, born Matubede Mudavanhu of Masvingo District, has voiced concern over the diminishing judicial authority of traditional leaders in Zimbabwe, particularly their inability to formally preside over serious criminal matters such …

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa's Mugabe coup remark opens can of worms

Observers have criticized Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa for speaking with a "forked tongue" following his recent remarks alleging that the late former President Robert Mugabe was removed from power because he sought to establ…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 15:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's â€˜secret son' seeks share of late leader's estate

A man who claims to be the son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has vowed to continue his legal fight to secure a share of the late leader's estate, despite facing setbacks in court.Tonderai has approached the High Cou…

Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 15:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Forty-Five Years On: The Bitter Aftertaste of a forced colonial marriage

On the Fast Lane to 2030: Awakening the African Mindset Forty-five years ago, the Great Republic of Zimbabwe emerged from the suffocating grip of a forced colonial union with the Shameful Monarchy of Brutal British-led Rhodesia. This was n…

Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 16:34hrs | | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai

The weaponization of the law and relentless persecution of dissent in Zimbabwe's 'Second Republic'

THE persecution never appears to end. The recent arrest of and denial of bail to renowned journalist Blessed Mhlanga has brought a disturbing trend in Zimbabwe to the fore. Since the advent of the so-called "Second Republic" in late 2017, …

Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:09hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Late Bishop remembered for confronting Mugabe

The late Archbishop of Bulawayo, Henry Karlen, was remembered for his courageous stance against the mass killings in Matabeleland during the 1980s, at a memorial service held on Saturday by Ibhetshu LikaZulu. The service honoured Karlen's …

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's children win court battle over grave inspection

Former President Robert Mugabe's children, Bona, Tinotenda, and Chatunga, have secured a legal victory after Chinhoyi magistrate Kudzanai Mahaso barred a Zvimba headman from conducting an inspection of Mugabe's grave as part of a legal bid…

Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 11:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK Prime Minister 'behaving like Robert Mugabe'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of "behaving like Robert Mugabe" amid further claims that the Government is considering postponing local elections scheduled for the Spring.Mugabe, who served as Pre…

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's narrative: A view from the outside!

In the case of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe's government was democratic, economically savvy and politically astute, until one day, overnight, it became oppressive and intolerable.The sudden change came about in the wake of the appropriation of …

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 12:04hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

Court visits Mugabe's 'grave' in exhumation case

Chinhoyi Magistrate Kudzanai Mahaso has granted village head Tinos Manongovere his request for an inspection in loco at the burial sites of the late former President Robert Mugabe, following a dispute over his final resting place.The inspe…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF School of Ideology: A One-Party State Strategy?

The Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology has been described as part of Zanu PF's strategy to establish a one-party state by indoctrinating citizens into its political beliefs through non-violent means. Critics argue that this initiative foll…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 20:47hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Chiwenga's photo with Mugabe's iconic moustache goes viral

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has become the center of online attention following the release of a photo from yesterday's Politburo meeting, where his new moustache drew comparisons to the late former President Robert Mugabe's signat…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe has US billion dollars overseas, can wipe out debt within 24 hrs

The recent Bulawayo24 article tells us that Zimbabwe is cash-strapped: it has a staggering debt of US$ 31billion; both domestic and international. This statement is partly true. In paper, Zimbabwe is in serious debt, dating back 35 years a…

Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 19:56hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

War veterans reject Mnangagwa's third term

In a significant political development, war veterans have publicly declared their opposition to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's push for a third term as part of the ED2030 campaign, signaling widening divisions within the ruling ZANU-PF par…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Warrant issued for Chatunga Mugabe after court absence

A magistrate in Beitbridge has issued a warrant of arrest for Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe (27), son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, after he failed to appear in court on Monday.Mugabe had been arrested following a confrontation …

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa goes after Mugabeâ€™s family, relatives

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has reportedly repossessed extensive land holdings belonging to former first lady Grace Mugabe, her daughter Bona, and other relatives, in a move believed to be a targeted assault orchestrated by t…

Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 17:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa blew the chance

"The voice of the people is the voice of God." That was the biggest statement given by President Emmerson at his inauguration in November 2017 in Harare, soon after the coup.Everybody supported Mnangagwa, including myself. People were just…

Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:20hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Joe Biden at 81 versus Robert Mugabe at 81: No match

AS HAS BECOME ITS ENTRENCHED TENDENCY, a characteristically thoughtless and delinquent segment of the political opposition in Zimbabwe has been busy using old-age to make asinine comparisons between the public engagement of the late Presid…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Will Wicknell be Mnangagwa's downfall?

DURING the last days of the late Robert Gabriel Mugabe's reign, his wife, Grace had become unhinged.She would step on everyone's toes, including those who had kept her husband at the helm for decades, even well before he became leader of Z…

Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 11:53hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Will Wicknell be Mnangagwa's downfall?

During the last days of Robert Gabriel Mugabe's rein, his wife, Grace, had become unhinged.She would step on everyone's toes, including those who had kept her husband at the helm for decades, even well before he became leader of Zimbabwe. …

Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:12hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa to headline Mugabe Day celebrations

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to headline the National Youth Day celebrations at Mushagashe Vocational Training Centre in Masvingo on Wednesday with Youth Development, Empowerment and Vocational Training Minister Tino Machakaire saying p…

Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

When our parents celebrated independence in 1980, this isn't what they were celebrating!

Whenever I look at this picture, my heart is filled with indescribable grief and anguish. I see my father, with his dear friends - as they openly expressed ecstatic transports of joy - at the occasion of our great country,  Zimbabwe, …

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:20hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe now 'worse than under Mugabe'?

UNDER the long and cruel reign of Robert Mugabe, a lot of very bad things happened.But it's not clear that anyone was stoned to death for opposing him or his cronies.On Thursday this week, however, political activist Tinashe Chitsunge suff…

Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 20:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa owes us an apology

EVER since President Emmerson Mnangagwa came into power in 2017, one of his rallying calls has been the removal of sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union  over human rights abuses.Mnangagwa and his ruling Zanu-P…

Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 22:22hrs | | by Martin Stobart

The difference between Mugabe and Mnangagwa

Based on pure analysis it can be argued that the difference between the late and former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe and the incumbent and successor Emmerson Mnangagwa can be cited in the fact that the former ruled as an emperor whi…

Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 22:22hrs | | by Martin Stobart

'Gukurahundi was planned before Zimbabwe independence'

Former Co-Minister of National Healing and Integration, Moses Mzila Ndlovu, believes the Gukurahundi genocide that killed over 20 000 people in Matebeleland and Midlands was planned before independence by Zanu members who were in exile.In …

Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 20:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe and Other Leftist Heroes: Progressive Endorse Tyranny

The death of Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe sparked a controversial debate about leftist heroes and their legacy. Many progressive activists and intellectuals have hailed Mugabe as a liberator who fought against colonialism, racism, and…

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 11:32hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Mnangagwa did Me A Huge Favor

He woke me up from my fantasy. He proved to me once and for all that voting for an intelligent president does nothing to stop paid-for politicians funneling all our tax money to their business cronies. Both political parties are out to suc…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 07:27hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Ex - Dynamos and CAPS United player dumps newly born baby , wife and kids

IT was an emotional scene at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday when the players from the Archford Gutu Boys Academy, who have been stranded in the United Arab Emirates after a football trip that turned into a nightm…

Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 13:04hrs | | by Erick Matotoba

Zimbabwe dearly misses Mugabe

Zanu-PF bigwigs flooded Masvingo province at the weekend flaunting their ill-gotten wealth as they drove top-of-the-range all-terrain vehicles amid a sea of poverty. This shows that the ruling party does not care about the mess it has crea…

Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Sarudzai Mwano

Joe Biden's Mugabe moment

Joe Biden has tripped and fallen during a graduation ceremony at the US Air Force academy.The American president, 80, was quickly helped up by three people, and walked back to his seat unassisted following the incident in Colorado.Biden's …

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 16:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Johannesburg mayor now understands why Mugabe banned NGOs

Despite coming under attack for conducting "illegal" raids in Johannesburg buildings during his two-day stint as acting mayor, Patriotic Alliance secretary Kenny Kunene says he would do it again because he has a mandate from his voters.Kun…

Published: 26 May 2023 at 16:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bona Mugabe is Harare's true rich aunt

"One man one farm" was a Mugabe mantra for the longest time after the fast-track land reform programme that took land from around 4000 white former farmers into the hands of thousands of landless black Zimbabweans.The news of Bona Mugabe's…

Published: 03 May 2023 at 21:50hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria

Chief Mugabe installed by Chiwenga

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday presided over the installation of Mr Matubede Mudavanhu as the 12th substantive Chief Mugabe, where he challenged Zimbabweans to work together with traditional leaders if the nation is to quick…

Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

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MISA Zimbabwe raises alarm over surge in AI-facilitated abuse of female journalists

Muswere Urges Citizens to Unite Against Alleged Constitutional Manipulation by ZANU-PF

'Umthondo' Cannot be illegal or indecent - but Gudo’s argument Is correct

Passenger vanishes with Taxi driver’s vehicle at lodge

Silobela Man Fatally Stabbed Over Missing Torch

CFU commends Zimbabwe's doing business reforms

ZACC has reclaimed a mere US$39m assets since 2019

Kaindu's faith and fight inspire Dynamos revival

Chanakira warns of confidence crisis

Zimbabwe agriculture sector surpasses US$10 billion

'Serial car thief' arrested in Beitbridge

Treasury releases US$101m for major dam projects

Zimbabwe's NHI Bill nears completion

Prophet Magaya's soldier-bodyguard in court

Chiwenga condemns Tanzania's post-election violence

Prophet Magaya remanded in custody

Bata workforce hits 1,326

Harare to make it expensive to bury the dead

Zimbabwe moves to make local holidays more affordable

Hlalani Kuhle beneficiaries get title deeds

ZESCO faces US$5m penalty for exceeding Kariba water allocation

Prophet Magaya and wife to appear in court

Mnangagwa leaves for Qatar

DANet Defends ZANU-PF-Aligned Philanthropists Amid Public Criticism

Plumtree man in court for assaulting brother over food dispute

Beer thief jailed for breaking into bar

Man rapes 93-year-old grandmother

Matebeleland South records drop in maternal deaths

Gorimbo's brave stand ends in painful decision loss

1 killed, 17 injured in Harare crash