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State Capture? Geza's Explosive Allegations Shake Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is once again at the centre of political controversy following damning allegations made by a war veteran, former Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Runesu Geza. His claims, which sugges...Published: 5 hrs ago | 539 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
DRC introduces $50 Visa requirement for Zimbabwean citizens
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has introduced a $50 visa requirement for Zimbabwean citizens, ending the previous visa-free travel arrangement between the two nations.Zimbabwe was amon...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1088 | by Staff reporter
'Haunted family should take traditional route'
Traditional healers have expressed concern over the plight of the Dzapasi family, whose haunting by goblins was featured on Tilder Live last week. While the story of supernatural disturbances in the f...Published: 11 hrs ago | 683 | by Staff reporter
Judge condemns inhumane prison conditions
A High Court judge has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and prison authorities to ensure that inmate holding cells across the country, specifically at Mutare Central Police Station and Mutare Rem...Published: 13 hrs ago | 713 | by Staff reporter
The abuse of freedoms and upending of Constitutional order
THE freedoms of expression, assembly, and association are fundamental human rights, essential for the flourishing of democratic societies.However, these rights are not absolute, and their limi...Published: 14 hrs ago | 291 | by Nick Mangwana
Geza announces plan to table Mnangagwa impeachment
Days after his call for nationwide protests against the government, war veteran Blessed Geza has sensationally claimed that there is growing support among lawmakers to impeach President Emmerson Mnang...Published: 14 hrs ago | 2954 | by Staff reporter
MPs push for legislation to protect vendors
Members of Parliament have launched a renewed call for legislative measures to protect the livelihoods of vendors, following concerns over the frequent confiscation of their goods by law enforcement a...Published: 14 hrs ago | 200 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man sentenced to 10 years for carjacking and assault
A 22-year-old man from Bulawayo, Respect Khumalo Nyoni, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assault and carjacking after he, along with two accomplices, attacked a taxi driver and stole his v...Published: 14 hrs ago | 203 | by Staff reporter
Mystery over council's vanished US$4,5m loan deepens
A forensic audit has revealed that Harare City Council's US$4.5 million loan to Harare Quarry Private Limited was advanced without a formal agreement, raising concerns over governance and financial mi...Published: 14 hrs ago | 205 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's GNU at risk after parliament backs budget
South Africa's parliament approved a key piece of budget legislation despite objections from the second-biggest party in the coalition government, raising the risk of the alliance unravelling....Published: 14 hrs ago | 213 | by Staff reported
Zimbabwe central bank rubbishes reports on cash deposit box seizures
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has dismissed claims that it is targeting businesses and individuals holding cash in deposit boxes, following an article published in The Herald on April 2, 2025. Th...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 18:53hrs | 1844 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's dilemma: The cost of loyalty in Zimbabwe's political chess
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's long-standing loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa is now being met with ruthless betrayal. After playing a pivotal role in bringing Mnangagwa to power in 2017...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 18:01hrs | 1487 | by Staff reporter
BCC commissions 4 refuse compactors
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) on Wednesday commissioned four new refuse compactors as part of efforts to improve waste collection and maintain cleanliness in the city.The new trucks bring th...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 17:50hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's security shake-up was a 'masterstroke'
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent security sector reshuffle, calling it a "masterstroke" that neutralized individuals who mistakenly beli...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:34hrs | 3342 | by Staff reporter
SA's JSC recommends a Zimbabwean for Labour court appointment
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended only one candidate to the Labour Court bench, leaving two vacancies open. Lawyer Tapiwa Gandidze was the only successful candidate f...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 11:25hrs | 877 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo distances self from viral 'Jonathan Mayo' article
Prominent Zimbabwean academic and former minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo, has dismissed any association with an article circulating on social media under the name "Prof Jonathan Mayo."Moyo e...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 11:00hrs | 1980 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa says Zimbabwe military is not a tool for personal power grabs
Zanu-PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has asserted that the military is not a tool for personal power grabs, as internal tensions continue to escalate within the ruling party.His remarks come ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 10:53hrs | 1453 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hopes Pretoria and Washington find each other and mend relations
National spokesperson of Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, Christopher Mutsvangwa has expressed his party's support as South Africa seeks to fix bilateral relations with the United States led by Presi...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 10:12hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Zambia president orders ministers to stop sleeping in cabinet
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has warned ministers against dozing off during meetings, attributing their lack of attentiveness to "indulgence" and an absence of self-control."In cabinet...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 09:09hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean charged over 'Marry Me murders' in South Africa
A 27-year-old Zimbabwean man has been charged with murder following a violent attack at the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, north of Tshwane, on March 22, which resulted in the deaths of s...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:58hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
US$400,000 tender lands ex-Harare officials in court
TWO former senior City of Harare officials were yesterday arraigned before the court to answer to a criminal abuse of office charge involving a fraudulent US$465 290 tender award for the Mbare Biogas ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:56hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
'Killer' cop released on bail
A police detective accused of fatally shooting his colleague, Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, during a pursuit of alleged armed robbery suspects in Pumula South last month has been granted bail by...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:51hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei co-option will enrich ruling party, says Mutsvangwa
The proposed co-option of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the Zanu-PF Central Committee is set to strengthen the party's business interests, ensuring closer alignment with the economic sector, a ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:46hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dismisses social media claims of internal divisions
The ruling Zanu-PF party has dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting internal divisions within its leadership, emphasizing that such efforts to cause discord will not succeed.Z...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
If Zimbabweans want real change, it's time to pray for new leaders
Zimbabweans now need to break the cycle of oppression and suffering.Over 80% of the population of Zimbabwe lives in poverty, according to the World Bank. This is not just a statistic; ...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 17:15hrs | 459 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
95 arrested over anti-Mnangagwa protest
Ninety-five individuals were arrested following an anti-President Emmerson Mnangagwa protest on March 31, 2025, at Robert Mugabe Square (Freedom Square) in Harare. The group is accused of participatin...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 12:39hrs | 1803 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean police surprisingly restrained during stayaway protest
By their usual repressive standards, Zimbabwean police were unexpectedly restrained and professional in their handling of the recent nationwide stayaway and attempted street protests. Unlike past demo...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 09:07hrs | 1404 | by Staff reporter
Supplier fails to deliver 50 cars to Zimra
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) reportedly paid a staggering US$209 million for 85 vehicles but only received 15 Toyota Hilux vehicles, with none of the 50 Toyota Corolla vehicles delivered, Pa...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | 923 | by Staff reporter
Protests shut down Zimbabwe
THE March 31 demonstrations called by war veteran and former Zanu-PF central committee member Blessed Geza yesterday morphed into a nationwide shutdown, with businesses closed, streets emptied, and le...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:42hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in South Africa demonstrate at embassy
Zimbabweans took to the streets on Monday, voicing their opposition to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government and the proposed extension of his term in office.The demonstrations followed ca...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:39hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF condemns social media abuse
The ZANU-PF Midlands Provincial Co-ordinating Committee (PCC) has strongly condemned the misuse of social media, warning citizens to be vigilant against individuals attempting to destabilise the count...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:38hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
5 SA hitmen convicted in Zimbabwe
Five South Africa-based hitmen were convicted on Friday by Harare Magistrate Mr. Stanford Mambanje for their involvement in the kidnapping and assault plot targeting local businessman Mr. Oliver Tenda...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ConCourt upholds dismissal of Justice Erica Ndewere
The Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has ruled that President Emmerson Mnangagwa acted within his constitutional mandate when he dismissed former High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere. This decision f...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:35hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's ‘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 cou...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 15:24hrs | 1924 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe grinds to a halt as citizens protest against Mnangagwa's rule
Zimbabweans across the country staged a nationwide stayaway protest today, March 31, in a bold demonstration against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, which they accuse of corruption, eco...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 14:56hrs | 4221 | by Staff reporter
War vet cries foul over Nkomo memorial
A former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) ex-combatant has accused the Matobo Rural District Council (RDC) of blocking his efforts to construct a memorial site in honour of the late Vice Pr...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 11:09hrs | 1019 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police break up flash protest
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have forcefully dispersed a group of protesters who had gathered at Robert Mugabe Square, also known as Freedom Square, to demonstrate against President Emmerso...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 10:39hrs | 2771 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe at crossroads: Is it Mnangagwa, Chiwenga, Geza or Chamisa?
1. IntroductionZimbabwe is at the crossroads, again. The country is again being discussed in newsrooms, churches, embassies, business chambers, beerhalls, and social ...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 10:38hrs | 2199 | by Eddie Mahembe, PhD
ZEC removes 25,000 from voters roll
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has removed more than 25,000 deceased persons from the voters' roll as part of ongoing efforts to maintain an accurate and up-to-date registry ahead of upcoming...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Geza's voice echoes across a political void
ON March 26, a friend alerted me to a Press conference held by Blessed Geza, a Zimbabwean war veteran and former Zanu-PF central committee member.I also understand he recently gained significa...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:15hrs | 1139 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Mnangagwa's ambitions spark outcry from opposition and allies alike
TENSIONS are rising in Zimbabwe over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's evident intention to remain in power after his second term ends in 2028.Zimbabwe's constitution explicitly prohibits serving...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:14hrs | 2104 | by Peter Fabricius l The Daily Maverick
Wutawunashe calls for prayers for Geza
The founder and leader of the Family of God Church (FOG), Bishop Andrew Wutawunashe, has urged his church members to pray for outspoken war veteran Blessed Runesu 'Bombshell' Geza, amid rising tension...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:13hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans stay at home on day of planned Geza protests
Police mounted checkpoints on roads leading to major cities and towns on Monday, conducting searches on some vehicles for "dangerous weapons" in anticipation of planned anti-government protests....Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:12hrs | 980 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe concerned over foreign hand in Geza protests
Security forces are fully prepared to handle any disturbances, and the Government remains resolutely committed to ensuring national stability, the Minister of State for National Security, Lovemore Mat...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 08:58hrs | 3137 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo city council struggles with ambulance shortage
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing a critical shortage of ambulances, significantly impacting its ability to provide emergency medical services. Chamber Secretary Sikhangele Zhou revealed that ...Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:35hrs | 1171 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power supplies improve on Kariba water boost
Zimbabwe's power generation and supply have significantly improved, driven by increased water allocation from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) and enhanced output from the Hwange Power Station. This ...Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 831 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean police officers receive unexpected $50 payment?
Unconfirmed reports suggest that members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have received an unexpected payment of $50 each in their bank accounts just days before nationwide protests against Presi...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:11hrs | 5652 | by Staff reporter
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 1954 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
King Mzilikazi and the MaKoni (Mabvakure) people
King Mzilikazi, in his long march North from Zululand, arrived in a territory between the Oliphants and Steelport Rivers in what became known as Transvaal. The year was 1822, exactly 2 years after a g...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:49hrs | 1738 | by Chief Mayisa
Zimbabwe's worst-designed city: Zimre Park, Ruwa
I urge the residents of Zimre Park, Ruwa, to recognize the urgent need to safeguard our property values, which are being undermined by the Ruwa Local Board's (RLB) evident mismanagement. The RLB's lac...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:43hrs | 1136 | by Sam Wezhira
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