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Bikita soap factory sparks ownership dispute
A long-abandoned soap factory in Majaya Village, Ward 32 under Chief Marozva in Bikita West has become the centre of a dispute between the local village head and members of the community who once oper...Published: 7 hrs ago | 124 | by Staff reporter
Simbisa Brands boss wins protection order against subordinate
A Simba Brands branch manager, Melody Mawarura, has been granted a protection order against her subordinate, Russell Mashambadova, whom she accused of persistent harassment, threats, and aggressive be...Published: 9 hrs ago | 274 | by Staff reporter
Mahere wins US$100,000 in damages against 'Baba Jukwa' by default
Former opposition legislator and lawyer Advocate Fadzayi Mahere has been awarded US$100,000 in damages after the High Court ruled in her favour in a defamation lawsuit against journalist Edmund Kudzay...Published: 12 hrs ago | 439 | by Staff reporter
Battle over Zanu-PF co-option process
Zanu-PF is scrambling to finalise an internal circular clarifying its co-option procedures following a fierce internal dispute over the controversial attempt to usher businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei i...Published: 16 hrs ago | 842 | by Staff reporter
X-rated confession: What were Mai Jeremaya and DJ Ollah 7 thinking?
There has been widespread outrage across social media, on the streets of Harare, and various public forums following an X-rated podcast episode aired on Tuesday featuring DJ Ollah 7 and Mai Jeremaya. ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 890 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi's fresh freedom bid ruling moved to Friday
The ruling on former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's application challenging his placement on remand has been postponed to this Friday. Mzembi launched the bid last week after his bail was re...Published: 19 hrs ago | 252 | by Staff reporter
Popular liquor chain closure linked to Zanu-PF wars
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has declined to comment on the abrupt closure of a popular liquor retail chain in Harare owned by a senior Zanu-PF youth leader, sparking a flurry of speculation...Published: 19 hrs ago | 297 | by Staff reporter
Election reforms key to holding free & fair elections in Zimbabwe
To hold free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, a range of reforms are necessary to address longstanding issues that have undermined electoral credibility si...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:09hrs | 166 | by Leonard Koni
The Zezuru-Korekore empire died with its founding King, Robert Mugabe
Through astonishing political ignorance, those who claim to be the successors to the Zezuru throan today, Constantino Chiwenga, 1st Vice President of Zimb...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 06:58hrs | 547 | by Israel Dube
Beitbridge soldiers kill unarmed churchgoer
A High Court judge has delivered a stern warning to trained and uniformed personnel, declaring that firearms should never be used in society unless in a war situation, as he sentenced three Zimbabwe N...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:10hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF vows to clinch Chivhu urban seat
Zanu-PF has declared its intent to seize the vacant Chivhu Ward 10 urban council seat in an upcoming by-election scheduled for July 26, despite competition from an opposition-aligned independent candi...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 17:36hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Mkhwanazi gains public backing
South African KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has received an outpouring of public support after his explosive allegations implicating Police Minister Senzo Mch...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 16:01hrs | 766 | by Staff reporter
How Tagwirei's ascent threatens - and could reward - investors
Zimbabwe's political landscape has erupted into a new era of factionalism, with sanctioned tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei's meteoric rise within the ruling ZANU-PF party becoming a flashpoint. As the 2028...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 15:18hrs | 492 | by Harrison Brooks
Tagwirei unveils a wave of philanthropic gestures
Business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei made a dramatic return to the political spotlight over the weekend in Epworth, just days after ZANU PF postponed a decision on his admission to the party's Central ...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:19hrs | 974 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council fights court order to fix Mbare flats
The Harare City Council (HCC) has sparked outrage among residents and civil society after filing an appeal to reverse a High Court judgment compelling it to renovate the crumbling Mbare flats - a land...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:37hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF summons churches for dialogue, Tagwirei to address
The ruling ZANU-PF party has summoned churches (mainly indigenous apostolic, zion and pentecostal churches) for an inaugural two-day clergy indaba dubbed 'National Multi-faith economic dialogue' (NAMF...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 08:57hrs | 617 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Geza, Mukupe replaced in Zanu-PF restructuring
The ZANU PF Mashonaland West provincial leadership has announced the replacement of two Central Committee members, Blessed Geza and Terrence Mukupe, as part of internal restructuring aimed at reinforc...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 17:47hrs | 2404 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Rautenbach land seizure sparks outcry
The contentious seizure of productive farmland in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East, meant to benefit close business associate of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Muller Conrad "Billy" Rautenbach, has taken a ...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 12:11hrs | 2355 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces backlash after cancelling Judges' workshop
Zimbabwe found itself at the center of international attention last week, but for controversial reasons, after the government was forced to cancel a planned workshop for judges initiated by the Execut...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 12:04hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
It's time Zimbabwe redefined who we call a national hero
The recent declaration of the late ZESA executive chairman, Sydney Gata, as a national hero has once again reignited a longstanding and deeply divisive debate in Zimbabwe. At the core of ...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:07hrs | 598 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Detective Kedha' in the eye of a storm
The highly publicised rape trial of social media influencer Mai Jeremaya has come to a controversial end, with Harare magistrate Letwin Rwodzi dismissing the charges against the two accused men, Thabo...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 09:09hrs | 451 | 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,...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 7986 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF tells members that donated vehicles must be registered
Tensions are rising within Zanu-PF after the party's top leadership issued a directive requiring all assets-including motor vehicles-donated in the party's name to individuals or organisations to be h...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:48hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Masimirembwa formally introduces Tagwirei
ZANU-PF Harare Provincial Chairman, Goodwills Masimirembwa, formally introduced prominent businessman and long-time party benefactor, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, to party supporters in Epworth, announcing th...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 23:13hrs | 2207 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei down but not out, resurfaces in Epworth
Prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has resurfaced in the political arena just days after suffering a significant setback at the hands of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and, unexpectedly, P...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 20:21hrs | 2367 | by Staff reporter
Machakaire launches scathing personal attack on Mahere
Youth Empowerment Minister Tinoda Machakaire has launched a blistering personal attack on former opposition legislator and lawyer Fadzayi Mahere after she posted a series of pointed questions on socia...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:54hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's political comeback sparks debate
Zimbabwe's main opposition figure, Nelson Chamisa, has confirmed his return to active politics - but this time, not with a conventional political party. Instead, Chamisa says he is launching a citizen...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:52hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
'King Munhumutapa' to know his fate
The Harare Magistrates' Court is set to deliver a ruling tomorrow on an application by self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, seeking to have charges of undermining President Emmerson Mna...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:20hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Mmusi Maimane criticizes SA govt over Zimbabwe crisis
South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) of "folding its arms" amid Zimbabwe's ongoing political crisis. He ar...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:18hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
War vets to resist zvigananda's Zanu-PF takeover
War veterans have pledged to resist what they describe as attempts by businesspeople of questionable morals to seize control of Zanu-PF, amid rising concerns over the growing influence of money in lea...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:17hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei blundered, says Mutsvangwa
Business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei's presence at a recent Zanu-PF central committee meeting has been described as a violation of the party's constitution, potentially complicating his swift rise into...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:15hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Themba Gorimbo celebrates Jah Prayzah's US Visa denial
Zimbabwean-born UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo has publicly celebrated the recent US visa denial of popular musician Jah Prayzah, stirring controversy on social media. Gorimbo took to Facebook to subtly s...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:11hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei sparks Zanu-PF factional tensions
Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei's bid to join Zanu-PF's powerful Central Committee has stirred controversy within the ruling party, with senior officials declaring his recent attendance at a party ...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:01hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts Jah Prayzah's wife a new Land Rover Defender
Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo has once again flexed his financial muscle, this time gifting a brand new 2025 Land Rover Defender 3.0 D, valued at over US$120,000, to Rufaro Makombe, wife of celebrat...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:52hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Ecobank robbery case collapses
A high-profile case tied to the US$4 million Ecobank armed robbery has crumbled after police admitted they had no evidence linking a local security guard to the dramatic heist.Sibonginkosi Sib...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:52hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Mai Jeremaya breaks silence after rape accused acquitted
Social media personality Ashley Masendeke, widely known as Mai Jeremaya, has broken her silence following the acquittal of two men she had accused of rape, expressing gratitude for the public support ...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:51hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
CEO acquitted of criminal abuse of duty
Zvimba Rural District Council (RDC) chief executive officer, Enias Chidhakwa, has been acquitted of criminal abuse of office charges after the Harare Magistrates' Court found no evidence of wrongdoing...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:21hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
'Tagwirei lacks Zanu-PF grassroots support,' says activist
Political activist and editor of 'Footprints in the Chains: The Life Story of Job Sikhala' Rejoice Ngwenya has dismissed the possibility of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei succeeding President Emmerso...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
No one is above criticism - not even the President
Democracy has always been too heavy a burden for weak, insecure leaders.The recent arrest of The Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, on allegations of "undermining the authority of the pr...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 22:44hrs | 613 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa publicly denounces 'zviganandas'
In a dramatic twist in Zanu PF's internal power dynamics, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly denounced the party's controversial and influential group of politically-connected business dealers,...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 15:43hrs | 3129 | by Staff reporter
Mai Jeremaya rape suspects found not guilty
Harare magistrate Letwin Rwodzi has acquitted Thabo Dube and Martin Charlie, two men accused of raping socialite Ashley Masendeke, popularly known as Mai Jeremaya, after ruling that the State failed t...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:51hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei awaits Central Committee ratification
The recent nominations of new members to the Zanu PF Central Committee, including prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, await formal ratification at the ruling party's next Central Committee meet...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:52hrs | 1048 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga throws presidential rival out of Zanu PF indaba
Prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei was reportedly ejected from a ZANU PF Central Committee meeting held at the party's headquarters in Harare yesterday, following objections from senior party o...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:45hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter
Faith Zaba spends third night in detention
Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba will spend her third night behind bars after a power outage at the Harare Magistrates Court on Thursday delayed the delivery of a crucial bail ruling.Mag...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 16:19hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei expelled from Zanu-PF meeting?
Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei was dramatically ejected from his first Zanu-PF Central Committee meeting this afternoon by Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, in a stunning development that expos...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 15:28hrs | 6107 | by Staff reporter
Maminza kicked off Esidakeni farm
The government's seizure of Esidakeni farm in Matabeleland North was unlawful, the High Court in Bulawayo has ruled.Offer letters for sections of the farm given to Zanu-PF secretary Obert Mpof...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:45hrs | 827 | by Staff reporter
Mawarire ordered to pay US$60 maintenance to ex-husband
A school teacher, Memory Mawarire, has been ordered by the Harare Civil Court to pay her ex-husband, police officer Innocent Ndingani, US$60 monthly maintenance starting this month, as well as to shar...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:38hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
Expropriation of Malunga farm unlawful and unconstitutional
The High Court in Bulawayo has delivered a landmark judgment declaring the government's expropriation of land owned by prominent human rights lawyer Siphosami Malunga and his business partners Zephani...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 11:06hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Court restores demoted teacher's senior position
The Labour Court in Bulawayo has ruled in favour of a senior teacher, Tandiwe Moyo, ordering the government to reverse her transfer and demotion from her position as teacher-in-charge (TIC).Ju...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:26hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Bail ruling set for Ecobank fraud suspects
Three men accused of defrauding Ecobank of US$73,000 through a company called Jerrypat Electricals (Pvt) Ltd are set to appear in court tomorrow for a bail ruling.The accused, Nigel Gwanzura, ...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:25hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
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