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ZPA warns motorists against crossing flooded rivers

Zimbabwe Passengers Association (ZPA) secretary‑general Paul Makiwa has urged motorists across the country to stop attempting to cross flooded rivers, warning that such actions continue to claim lives.The call comes as several people have …

Published: 3 hrs ago | 30 | by Stephen Jakes

Ward 5 community in Hwange holds consultation on CDF borehole project

Hwange Ward 5 residents are set to hold a public consultation meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) borehole project.Ward 5 councillor Prince Shava announced the meeting in a notice to residents.“Ward 5 resi…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 38 | by Stephen Jakes

Nine people drown in Toyota Noah in Filabusi

Nine people drowned in Filabusi, Matabeleland South, after a Toyota Noah was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded river.Police confirmed the tragedy, saying it occurred on 22 January."The ZRP confirms a tragic incident in which n…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 18:52hrs | 547 | by Stephen Jakes

Masarira implores ED to extend salary increments to civil servants

LEAD president Linda Tsungirirai Masarira has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend the salary increases recently awarded to ZANU‑PF party workers to civil servants and parastatal employees, saying this would align with his mantra o…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 21:46hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Three miners trapped at Hebenia Mine, Filabusi

Police in Matabeleland South have reported that three people were trapped after a mine shaft collapsed at Hebenia Mine in Filabusi.The Zimbabwe Republic Police announced the incident via their X account, stating that the accident occurred …

Published: 20 Jan 2026 at 07:26hrs | 317 | by Stephen Jakes

Police raid Paddonhurst home, arrest trio over unregistered drugs

Police in Bulawayo have arrested three men for possession of illegal drugs and unregistered medicines.The Zimbabwe Republic Police announced the arrests via their X account, stating that the operation was carried out on 15 January.“On 15 J…

Published: 19 Jan 2026 at 07:04hrs | 816 | by Stephen Jakes

Spate of robbery suspects nabbed in Chegutu

Police in Chegutu have arrested two men in connection with a spate of robbery cases committed in different parts of the district.The Zimbabwe Republic Police announced the arrests via their X account.“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Kudakwa…

Published: 19 Jan 2026 at 06:57hrs | 491 | by Stephen Jakes

Vendors4ED chair assassination attempt suspects appear in court

Three suspects arrested in Bulawayo on Friday for allegedly attempting to assassinate newly elected Vendors4ED national chairperson Sawu Jere have appeared in court and were each granted US$100 bail.The suspects - Gondo Tonderai (42) of Th…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 17:03hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

I will not be silenced: Jele

MTHWAKAZI Republic Party General Commander Mkhululi Jele says his spirit remains unbroken despite his incarceration last year following a confrontation at a Plumtree school over a Heritage Studies lesson that allegedly promoted tribal supr…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:04hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Assassination attempt on new Vendors4ED leader after exposing misuse of US$125 000 fund

A dramatic fallout within Vendors4ED has escalated into alleged violence, with former Bulawayo Vendors4ED patron Tendai Charuka accused of hiring thugs and paying them US$2 500 to assassinate newly elected Vendors4ED national chairperson S…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 20:30hrs | 852 | by Stephen Jakes

Police warn Masvingo villagers after Riverton Farm dam walls burst

Police in Masvingo have warned communities in the province and surrounding areas to exercise caution when travelling to Chipinda and Mutakaya in Zaka after two Riverton Farm dam walls burst on 12 January.In a notice issued via the ZRP X ac…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:02hrs | 551 | by Stephen Jakes

BCC touts for high‑value local and international investors

Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is courting high‑value local and international investors to take up newly unlocked investment opportunities along the George Avenue Corridor and other strategic areas across the city.In a notice titled Call for …

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:01hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Govt must take over unregistered schools rather than close them: Nasdac

The National Association of School Development Associations and Committees (Nasdac) president, Max Mkandla, has urged Government to temporarily take over unregistered private schools instead of shutting them down, warning that closures wou…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:00hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Wrong application of law in education sector condemned

The misapplication of education laws - highlighted by Chief Murinye’s blocking of Riverton Academy’s reopening in Masvingo and Beitbridge Municipality’s threat to shut down all unregistered schools - has been condemned as retrogressive and…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 11:33hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Murewa residents petition police over rampant corruption among traffic officers

Residents of Murewa have petitioned police headquarters, raising alarm over what they describe as rampant corruption involving members of the ZRP National Patrol Traffic operating along the Murewa highway.In a petition addressed to nationa…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 06:37hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Education Minister Moyo hails launch of ICT Hub in Shamva

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has applauded the launch of a new Information Communication Technology Hub in Shamva, saying the development will significantly transform learning in the district and help bridge the d…

Published: 12 Jan 2026 at 21:43hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Historic Matobo gets national honour to host 46th Independence celebrations: Varakashi4ED

Varakashi4ED has described the decision to hold Zimbabwe's 46th Independence Day celebrations in Matobo District, Matabeleland South, as a historic honour for the region.Matobo District will host the national event on 18 April 2026, a deve…

Published: 12 Jan 2026 at 21:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zanu PF education policies a deliberate assault on Matabeleland's future: MRP

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has accused the Zanu PF government of deliberately destroying the education system in Matabeleland, warning that collapsing standards in Bulawayo and the wider region amount to a direct assault on the fut…

Published: 12 Jan 2026 at 21:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Five cattle theft suspect arrested

Police have arrested a man in connection with the theft of five cattle in Mwenezi.In a statement posted on their X account, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said the suspect, Shadreck Beta (42), allegedly stole five head of cattle from a compl…

Published: 12 Jan 2026 at 15:36hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

SDA must act to defend itself from Tagwirei tricks: Church elder

A Seventh‑day Adventist Church elder, identified as Elder Thabani Mpofu, has urged the church to protect itself from what he described as attempts by businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to use the denomination as political cover amid speculati…

Published: 11 Jan 2026 at 20:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Vendors4ED chooses new leadership, expels two former leaders

A new leadership structure for Vendors for Economic Development (Vendors4ED) has been ushered in, with National Chairman Sawu Jere taking over from former chairperson Samora Chisvo and former secretary Bright Kwinjo, who were expelled for …

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 22:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zanu PF chefs' land grab in Manyame irks sections of the party

THE much‑reported land grab by Zanu PF officials in Manyame District has angered sections of the ruling party, with some members describing the alleged actions as evil, retrogressive and damaging to the party's image.  Reports in…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 19:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Harare tops Safeguard crime rate report

HARARE – Zimbabwe's capital city recorded the highest number of crime incidents in September last year, according to a Safeguard Security Company report which lists 34 cases in Harare alone.  The crimes included armed robbery, br…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 21:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Over 100 trees planted in Gwanda

GWANDA - More than 100 indigenous and exotic trees were planted at a homestead in Ntepe, Gwanda District, last month as part of National Tree Planting Day, commemorated under the theme "Trees and Forests for Ecosystem Restoration and Impro…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 20:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Human rights group condemns 'grossly barbaric' Nkayi murder

The Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation (PZF), a militant human‑rights pressure group, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of Nkayi resident Reason Bhebhe, describing the incident as a shocking act of violence committed with impunity.…

Published: 03 Jan 2026 at 16:30hrs | | by Stephanie Jakes

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ZPA warns motorists against crossing flooded rivers

Ward 5 community in Hwange holds consultation on CDF borehole project

Zanu PF ignores Maselo Pabeata

Chamisa return sparks fierce debate

Green Horse bus crashes near Mbembesi bridge

Zimsec investigates Bikita Fashu High over cheating

Ex-Zanu-PF insider exposes 2028 election plot

Fuel tanker crashes near Mahatshula Bridge in Bulawayo

First Farai hits back at critics

Plumtree serial fraudster in court

Pupils sent home over secret WhatsApp channel scandal

Used car imports are turning Zimbabwe into a silent toxic dump

The 'Madhuku Strategy' 2.0: Nelson Chamisa and the art of perpetual becoming

Prophet Magaya rape trial set to commence

Zimbabwe deploys air rescue helicopters to Mozambique

Benjani to get US$80k luxury car from Chivayo

Highlanders sign 3 new players

Senong deal off

Wrangles continue over Mutumwa Mawere's burial

Highlanders youth player overpaid by US$7,000

The Zezuru community of Botswana

POTRAZ debunks claims of standalone Cyber Crimes Act

US Air Force aircraft spotted near Harare, sparking curiosity

Mapfumo announces homecoming curtain call.

Is Chamisa trying to stall efforts to fight the 2030 agenda?

PUP calls for GNU if Mnangagwa's term extended to 2030

Tungwarara, Tagwirei feud splits Zanu-PF

Chamisa come back raises stakes

Matabeleland roads collapse, raising allegations of neglect

Businessman, girlfriend kidnap infant

Directors accused of stealing US$1,8m mining gear from Lupepe

AFM pastor in court for indecent assault

Storm over Chitungwiza mayor's car

ZimParks hikes Victoria Falls entry fees

Garwe implicated in Harare land scandal

Cabinet, Parliament next as 2030 resolution advances

Zimbabwe sharpens axe on corruption

Manhize steelworks set to transform regional industry

Govt launches new projects to drive Vision 2030

Chivayo pledges US$300,000 and luxury team bus for Highlanders

EcoCash services will be down during this weekend

Zimbabwean teen signs for Feyenoord

Zimbabwe referee makes historic English Premier League debut

ZNA announces routine movement of army trucks

Tshabangu to appoint new CCC leaders

Zimbabwe plans to construct new world-class national stadium in Mashonaland

King Misuzulu calls for stronger Zulu–Zimbabwe ties

Benjani arrives in Bulawayo to begin Highlanders coaching tenure

Themba Gorimbo disowns Zimbabwe, family

Floods raise cholera fears in Zimbabwe

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Green Horse bus crashes near Mbembesi bridge

Tshabangu to appoint new CCC leaders

US Air Force aircraft spotted near Harare, sparking curiosity

Zimsec investigates Bikita Fashu High over cheating

Ex-Zanu-PF insider exposes 2028 election plot

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

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