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Nyokayemabhunu's court case postponed to September
The immigration case of Zimbabwean social media personality Wellington Masiwa, popularly known as Nyokayemabhunu, has been postponed to 10 September 2025 after prosecutors told the court they were not...Published: 10 hrs ago | 317 | by Staff reporter
'Fraud' kingpin arrested in UAE, extradited to Zimbabwe
A key figure in the collapsed Beven Capital Ponzi scheme has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and extradited to Zimbabwe to face multiple fraud charges, the National Prosecuting Authori...Published: 10 hrs ago | 588 | by Staff reporter
Fong-kong receipts alleged in Highlanders FC player deal
Bulawayo Chiefs Football Club president, Mr Lovemore Sibanda, has told the court that receipts issued for the transfer of two of his club's players to Highlanders FC were fake.Mr Sibanda testi...Published: 10 hrs ago | 236 | by Staff reporter
Academic manipulation scandal rocks top Harare college
The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) has been plunged into fresh controversy following allegations that acting pro-vice chancellor for academic affairs, Willard Gwarimbo, is manipulating academic ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 416 | by Staff reporter
Bereka Mwana was one of the best approaches
I personally believe Bereka Mwana was one of the best approaches to internal candidate selection. I do not understand why some are discrediting this voting system. In fact, those who willingly partici...Published: 11 hrs ago | 299 | by Darlington Chigumbu
Are Zimbabwe economic growth rates real?
Every year, the Zimbabwean government and multilateral financial institutions project that the economy will grow by huge margins, yet the current economic situation does not meaningfully change, and i...Published: 13 hrs ago | 133 | by Delani Mangena
4 Zimbabwean referees get World Cup slots
Four Zimbabwean match officials have been appointed by FIFA to officiate the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Matchday 7 Qualifier between South Sudan and DR Congo.The match is scheduled for 5 Sep...Published: 14 hrs ago | 228 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs accused of grabbing airport land
The ruling Zanu-PF party and senior government officials are allegedly selling land earmarked for the expansion of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to unsuspecting individuals.P...Published: 17 hrs ago | 667 | by Staff reporter
Police destroy 53 drug bases in Kwekwe crackdown
More than 100 suspects have been arrested and 53 drug bases destroyed in Kwekwe, Midlands province, as police intensify a nationwide crackdown on drug and substance abuse.The raids, targeting ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 248 | by Staff reporter
Bosso coach, keeper clash
Highlanders' preparations for their next league match against Bikita Minerals have been thrown into disarray following a heated fallout between new head coach Henriek De Jongh and first-choice goalkee...Published: 17 hrs ago | 466 | by Staff reporter
Teenager dies after 3-year ordeal of abuse in Chitungwiza
A 16-year-old boy from St Mary's, Chitungwiza, who was locked in a filthy room for three years and denied food by his father and stepmother, has died at Chitungwiza Central Hospital.The victim...Published: 17 hrs ago | 591 | by Staff reporter
Mark Ngwazi loses manager to Chief Hwenje
Mark Ngwazi's long-serving guitarist and manager, Obert "Father Ten" Mangani, has officially joined Chief Hwenje's band, marking a new chapter in his musical journey.At 35, Mangani says he is ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 320 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe trials Czech fuel additive
The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has begun testing a revolutionary fuel additive from the Czech Republic in a bid to cut fuel consumption and harmful emissions.The addi...Published: 17 hrs ago | 296 | by Staff reporter
Harare to host 44,000 for Jehovah's Witnesses Convention
Harare is set for an economic boom this weekend as more than 4,000 foreign delegates from 14 countries, including the United States and Europe, and 40,000 local participants converge for the Jehovah's...Published: 17 hrs ago | 358 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe activists acquitted after year-long trial
A Harare magistrate has acquitted human rights activists Robson Chere, Namatai Kwekweza, and Samuel Gwenzi of disorderly conduct, bringing to an end a year-long trial that drew criticism from rights g...Published: 17 hrs ago | 179 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe turns to Japan for energy investments
Zimbabwe is exploring investment and technological partnerships with Japanese energy companies and government agencies to tackle one of the country's worst power shortages in decades. Households and b...Published: 17 hrs ago | 64 | by Staff reporter
Man kills five villagers in Zimbabwe
A man believed to be mentally challenged allegedly killed five villagers in Bhelasi area, Madlambuzi village, Bulilima district, on Wednesday afternoon in a shocking spree that has left the community ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 304 | by Staff reporter
Is Muswere a lying civil servant?
When President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power in November 2017, his message was loud and clear: "To remove criminals surrounding President Mugabe." It was a motto that inspired hope among Zimbabwean...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:46hrs | 633 | by Rumbidzai Motsi
Empowering youths through vocational training
As a community leader in Chiweshe, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by rural youths who don't excel in academics. Many drop out of school, succumbing to idleness and substance abuse. With...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:41hrs | 64 | by Thomas Murisa
Zimbabweans will never be fooled into celebrating looters disguised as entrepreneurs
The gaslighting and deception may continue, but a wolf in sheep's clothing will never become a sheep.When Chief Presidential Communications Director Dr. Anyway Mutambudzi declared that Zimbabw...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:38hrs | 504 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Stanbic Bank sponsored Stragglers Cricket week returns with 540 players
Zimbabwe's flagship junior cricket development initiative, the Stragglers Junior Cricket Week, is set to commence on 25 August, bringing together 540 aspiring cricketers for a week of immersive traini...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:32hrs | 77 | by Agencies
Man sentenced to community service for witchcraft accusations
A 37-year-old man from Simelamela Village in Mphoengs, Plumtree, has been ordered to perform 210 hours of community service for insulting and confronting his aunt, Gabagake Phuthi (49), over alleged w...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:25hrs | 411 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Jilted lover remanded in custody for unlawful entry
A jilted lover, Mgcinumuzi Ndlovu (35) from Nxele village in Plumtree, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware, facing unlawful entry and physical abuse charges. He was remanded in cus...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:16hrs | 377 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Man Jailed for Threatening Father with Knife
A 27-year-old man from Mathombo Village in Plumtree has been jailed for threatening to stab his father with an Okapi knife.Rony Dube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Tue...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 21:47hrs | 231 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Tembeka Nicolas Ngcukaitobi, your legal reputation could be on the line!
Having had the Lungu case decided conclusively in court by three judges, a sudden twist of events followed immediately after the ruling. The Lungu family must have prepared themselves for both outcome...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 21:10hrs | 349 | by Nomazulu Thata
Best Side Hustles for Finance Bloggers: Try Forex Affiliate Marketing
If you're just running your blog for fun, cool, keep at it. If you're actually trying to stack some cash on the side, then you're sitting on a goldmine and you might not even know it yet. Have you hea...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 20:42hrs | 44 | by Staff Reporter
Ken Sharpe blasts incompetent Harare council
Prominent property mogul Ken Sharpe has launched a scathing attack on the Harare City Council, accusing it of stifling economic growth through poor service delivery, exorbitant fees, and what he descr...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 18:18hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
CBZ appoints Group Chief Risk Officer
CBZ Holdings has announced the appointment of Eunice Mujekenyeki as its new Group Chief Risk Officer, bringing over two decades of experience in the financial services sector to the role.Ms. M...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 18:15hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo by-election gets hot
Independent candidate for Masvingo Urban Ward 7, Prosper Taruvinga Tiringindi, has reported the Zanu-PF candidate, Simbarashe Shonhiwa, for allegedly tearing and vandalising opposition campaign poster...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 18:12hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
AMH workers go 9 months without pay
Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), publishers of NewsDay, Zimbabwe Independent and The Standard, has come under fire after going nine months without paying its employees, sparking outrage among journalists a...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 14:51hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Justice Katiyo in fresh storm
High Court judge Justice Never Katiyo is once again under scrutiny after granting the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) leave to appeal in a politically sensitive case before the deadline for respo...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 14:49hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
The horrors of Gukurahundi and complicity of World Bank and IMF
To put it into perspective, Gukurahundi was characterised by inversion of human rights violations, including torture, disappearances, abductions, sexual molestation, rape, ethnic profiling and arbitra...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 13:40hrs | 305 | by Dr Gorden Moyo
All set for Matebeleland South Agricultural show
The 67th edition of the Matebeleland South Agricultural Show is set to take place from September 4 to 6, with organisers expressing optimism about its potential to enhance business opportunities in th...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 12:22hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo deputy mayor cleared of bribe allegations
Bulawayo's deputy mayor, Edwin Ndlovu, was acquitted on Wednesday of corruption charges linked to a proposed cement plant investment, bringing to an end months of court proceedings that had placed him...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 11:50hrs | 296 | by Mandla Moyo
South Africa is in serious trouble
South Africa has been hit by some of the highest tariffs of any country, with increased duties placed on its goods exported to the United States. At 30%, the tariffs on South Africa are t...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 11:07hrs | 1697 | by Staff reporter
Farm manager convicted of stealing 500 bricks
A farm manager from Mhangura has been convicted of theft of trust property after stealing 500 heavy-duty bricks that had been left in his custody.Warren Mukondiwa (58) appeared before the Mhan...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:39hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
70 year old man rapes step-granddaughter (16)
A 70-year-old pensioner from Hurungwe has been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison for raping his 16-year-old step-granddaughter on three separate occasions. The sentence was handed down by t...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:39hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
23-year-old man rapes elderly woman (63)
A 23-year-old man from Raffingora has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping a 63-year-old woman. The Chinhoyi Magistrates' Court handed down the sentence, and the perpet...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:38hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
SAPS seizes 40,000 litres of ethanol bound for Zimbabwe
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intercepted a tanker carrying 40 000 litres of ethanol, valued at an estimated R11 million, suspected to be destined for Zimbabwe's illegal liquor market....Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:38hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Street vending ban could worsen economic hardship?
Economists have raised concerns over the government's decision to ban street and night vending across Zimbabwe's central business districts (CBDs), warning that the move could intensify economic hards...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:37hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
High Court rejects cattle thief's appeal
The High Court has dismissed an appeal by convicted cattle thief Jarney Mumanyi, ruling that his bid to overturn both his conviction and sentence had "no reasonable prospect of success."Mumany...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:36hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Debate flares over teaching STEM subjects in local languages
A heated debate is unfolding in Zimbabwe over government proposals to introduce science and mathematics lessons in local languages, with supporters hailing the move as a step towards decolonising educ...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:12hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
PSL warns of tough action as stadium violence escalates
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has raised alarm over rising incidents of violence at domestic football matches, warning that it will impose tough sanctions on offenders to protect the integrity of th...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:10hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Shuntai appeals US$10 000 contempt fine
Manufacturing firm Shuntai Investments has appealed against a US$10 000 fine imposed by the High Court for contempt of court in its ongoing legal battle with Bryden Country School over the constructio...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:09hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures extradition of 22 fugitives
Zimbabwe is set to receive 22 suspected criminals extradited from countries including South Africa, Botswana, Portugal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in what authorities say could be the country's...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:06hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Temporary road closures for Mabvuku Interchange project
Motorists on the Harare - Mutare Highway will face traffic diversions from September 9, 2025, as construction begins on the new Mabvuku Traffic Interchange, a key infrastructure project aimed at easin...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:02hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Artuz warns of Zimbabwe teacher exodus
At least 1 260 teachers are reportedly leaving the profession each month in Zimbabwe, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has warned, citing burnout and poor working conditions as...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 08:55hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Gangsters stab father to death over son's grudge
GOKWE - A group of six suspects from Shonhiwa village under Chief Chireya in Gokwe are on the run after they jointly took turns on Sunday to a...Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 20:13hrs | 1112 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Hospital accountant jailed 12 years for US$123,000 fraud
A 30-year-old accountant has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after defrauding his employer, a private hospital in Harare, of more than US$123,700, ZW$15.3 million, and ZiG95,409.Tonderai ...Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 19:12hrs | 1144 | by Staff reporter
Pastors4ED question disbursement of Presidential fund method
Tension briefly flared at the Masvingo Agricultural Showgrounds when members of Pastors4ED voiced frustration over the method of receiving their share of the Presidential Empowerment Revolving Fund....Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 19:09hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
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