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Zimbabwe Court kicks out Chinese company from villagers' land
The High Court in Chinhoyi has issued an interdict against Labenmon, a Chinese mining company, barring it from expanding its operations into a grazing area owned by two villages in Magunje, Hurungwe....Published: 13 hrs ago | 4002 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranks highest corrupt country in SADC for 2024 by TI
Zimbabwe has come out as the worst corrupt country in SADC in 2024, according to the latest data from discredited Transparency International coming only ahead of a war-torn DRC.This was also t...Published: 23 hrs ago | 857 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash Holdings to rebrand
EcoCash Holdings Limited has announced plans to rebrand following a corporate restructuring that has left Steward Bank as its only remaining unit. This follows the takeover of the company by businessm...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 11:12hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa faces litmus test
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zanu-PF allies face a significant political test at the National Youth Day commemorations at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo tomorrow, as ...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:50hrs | 1812 | by Staff reporter
NSSA chairman embroiled in underhand Rainbow Tourism Group takeover bid
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) chairman Emmanuel Fundira, who is former chairman of African Sun Limited, and an ex-Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior executive Paula January are accused of ...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:01hrs | 1336 | by NewsHawks
Imbiber stabbed over girlfriend
A 33-YEAR-OLD Man from Plumtree is battling for life after he was hit with an iron bar before being stabbed on right hand by two men at a local bott...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 876 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police hunt for HStv journalist Blessed Mhlanga
Police are searching for local journalist Blessed Mhlanga, a reporter for Heart & Soul, an online broadcasting platform owned by Trevor Ncube's Alpha Media Holdings, following a series of hard-hit...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 14:07hrs | 2393 | by Staff reporter
Slain woman's family dumps body at boyfriend's house
In a shocking and dramatic protest, the relatives of a murdered woman, Ms. Anna Matambo, dumped her body at the residence of her boyfriend, who is accused of killing her, in Kwekwe's Mbizo suburb. The...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 08:59hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei expands humanitarian work
Zimbabwean business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei's Bridging Gaps Foundation (BGF) has intensified its humanitarian initiatives in Mutoko district, Mashonaland East Province, by drilling boreholes and ins...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 16:45hrs | 1656 | by Staff reporter
Sewer crisis at Zanu-PF MP's house
The urban residence of Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Zaka South, Clemence Chiduwa, has become a symbol of deteriorating infrastructure as raw sewage continues to flood his Hillside property uncheck...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 18:01hrs | 1182 | by Staff reporter
Johane Masowe's remains to be exhumed
The High Court has issued a declaratory order affirming the inalienable rights of Peter Jack Masedza's children to exhume and rebury their father's remains, 50 years after his passing.Masedza,...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:48hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council Enforces Stricter Dog Regulations
The City of Bulawayo has issued a notice to all dog owners regarding new and existing regulations on pet ownership within the council area. The move comes in response to an increase in the number of d...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 10:45hrs | 846 | by Mandla Bhebhe
Jeys Marabini Set to serenade fans on Valentine's day
Renowned musician Jeys Marabini will kick off his 2025 calendar with a special Valentine's Day performance tomorrow at Zarah Lounge. The event, dubbed the Golden XCape and sponsored by Golden Pilsener...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:31hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa to receive his 14 troops killed in DRC
The arrival of the bodies of the 14 South Africans soldiers will be a challenging reality for some families who have not seen their slain loved ones since January last year.According to report...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 11:10hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Trump's Afrikaners refugees will not lose South African citizenship
Trump signed an Executive Order on February 7, 2025, titled "Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa", granting Afrikaners refugee status and facilitating their resettlement in th...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 10:56hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Geza defrauded
The trial of former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) board chairperson Basil Nyabadza, accused of defrauding Zanu-PF central committee member and outspoken war veteran Blessed Runes...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:30hrs | 1715 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains, thunderstorms expected across Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast heavy rains and thunderstorms across several provinces in Zimbabwe this week and urged the public to take necessary precautions to ensure safe...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:34hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
South Africans kiss Pick n Pay stores goodbye
South Africa's Pick n Pay retailer is facing mounting challenges as it continues to shut down both company-owned and franchise stores across the country, with many South Africans bidding farewell to t...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 10:05hrs | 6407 | by Staff reporter
Zuma cracks down on Duduzile
South African opposition MK leader Jacob Zuma has intervened in the public feud between his daughter, Duduzile Zuma, and party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu, demanding that she retract her insults ...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:12hrs | 1185 | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda warns of re-colonisation amid war veterans' disunity
Outspoken Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has cautioned that Zimbabwe faces the risk of re-colonisation due to increasing disunity among citizens, particularly within the rank...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:44hrs | 1054 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe banks have robust cybersecurity systems'
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has prioritized cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) as critical pillars for the financial sector's growth and stability, according to its 2025 Monetary Po...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Tough Africa Cup draw for Zimbabwe Sables
Zimbabwe's ambitions of ending their three-decade absence from the Rugby World Cup will be tested to the limit this July when they compete in the Rugby Africa Cup, which doubles as a qualifier for the...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:37hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
RBZ intervenes in data pricing discrimination against ZiG
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has moved to address concerns over discriminatory pricing by mobile network operators and internet service providers, particularly regarding their preference for tra...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 15:28hrs | 1945 | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda urges war vets to unite amid Zanu-PF divisions
Zanu PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has called for unity among war veterans, urging them to collectively address grievances as Zimbabwe faces increasing global uncertainty. ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:34hrs | 1540 | by Staff reporter
Robber drops wallet, lands gang in jail
Police in Bulawayo have arrested three suspects involved in an armed robbery at Bambanani Shopping Center in Gumtree after one of the suspects accidentally dropped his wallet at the crime scene....Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:32hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
BCC schools excel in Zimsec Grade 7 examinations
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) schools have once again demonstrated their educational excellence, recording an impressive 64.65% pass rate in the 2024 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Grade ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police officer embezzles US$623 000
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer, Isaac Chigidora (28), who oversaw administration and human resources for the ZRP Consolidated Fund, has been charged with embezzling a staggering US$623,462.7...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:36hrs | 763 | by Staff reporter
Liverpool quadruple dream crambles after Plymouth Argyle shock
Plymouth Argyle produced a classic FA Cup giant-killing as the Championship's bottom club stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool at a raucous Home Park.Liverpool manager Arne Slot made 10 ch...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 17:25hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo offers to dig Bosso out of their financial hole
Business mogul and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has stepped in to assist troubled Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Highlanders Football Club, offering to pay the club's outstanding $27,000 debt and...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 12:48hrs | 1714 | by Staff reporter
9 Zimbabweans charged with murder of fellow citizen in Botswana
Nine Zimbabwean nationals have been formally charged with murder and illegal entry into Botswana following the brutal killing of fellow Zimbabwean Tavonanashe Mariga. The victim was allegedly assaulte...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:31hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
Grobbelaar confident of Warriors swansong
Bruce Grobbelaar, the legendary Zimbabwean goalkeeper famously known as ‘The Jungleman', remains hopeful for one last opportunity to coach the country's senior men's national football team, the Warr...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:28hrs | 1644 | by Staff reporter
ZITF to run for 6 days
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has announced an extension of its 2025 trade showcase from five to six days, a move aimed at creating more opportunities for business interactions,...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:26hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Duo kills mediator
The Special High Court Circuit in Gweru has sentenced two men from Kwekwe, Midlands province, to 25 years in prison each for the murder of a man who tried to stop them from assaulting another individu...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:25hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Econet Zimbabwe denies data breach claims, initiates investigations
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has responded to allegations of a massive data breach after a social media post surfaced on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, claiming that a threat actor was selling a subscriber li...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 20:31hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council cracks down on illegal street vendors
The National Consumer Rights Association (Nacora) has expressed support for the ongoing operation by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) aimed at curbing the growing presence of illegal street vendors in ...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:46hrs | 2374 | by Staff reporter
FIFA delegation to conduct induction for new ZIFA Board
A FIFA delegation is set to arrive in Zimbabwe tomorrow to conduct an induction programme for the newly elected Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executive committee. This initiative is aimed at he...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:33hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Duo arrested for defrauding car importers of US$20,000
Two Beitbridge-based customs clearing agents, Lloyd Mawadze (36) and Lauren Mawadze (32), have been arrested for allegedly defrauding vehicle importers of nearly US$20,000 over the past two years. The...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:32hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless suffers major data breach
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the nation's largest mobile network operator, has fallen victim to a significant data breach, potentially exposing personal information of 852,791 customers. The incident, un...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:12hrs | 7205 | by Staff reporter
Rainfall to return across Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Zimbabwe starting tomorrow, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell that has affected many regions for the past...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:24hrs | 13784 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Tanzania
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Tanzania to attend the highly anticipated joint Southern African Development Community (Sadc) and East African Community (EAC) Summit, aimed at fostering a ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:23hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Another ZANU-PF MP loots Mnangagwa's rice donation
Controversial Mudzi West Member of Parliament, Knowledge Kaitano is in soup after he allegedly diverted President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rice allocated for constituency donation into personal use....Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:04hrs | 382 | by Paul Ndou
2 company directors dupe Zimra of R10 million
Two directors of Hilmax, Rugare Murwira and Patrick Musavaya, appeared before Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on Wednesday to face seven counts of fraud, allegedly defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court for targeting the United States and its allies, such as Israel, a White House official...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 20:06hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dragged into Masvingo chieftainship dispute
A former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Lieutenant Colonel, Elliot Piki, has approached the High Court seeking to prevent President Emmerson Mnangagwa from installing a new Chief Hama in Chirumanzu. Pik...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 17:22hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces automated e-Gates at Beitbridge Border Post
The Department of Immigration has launched automated gate systems, commonly known as eGates, to facilitate faster and more secure travel for individuals using new biometric passports. This innovation ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:58hrs | 1723 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa touches off storm over US deportations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has caused a stir after publicly backing United States President Donald Trump's decision to deport over 500 undocumented Zimbabweans, as part of the Trump administration's...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 08:19hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
Daughter sues father over abuse allegations
In a case that has shocked local communities, 20-year-old Dion Jiri has obtained a peace order against her father, Arnold Jiri, following allegations of repeated physical and emotional abuse. The case...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:21hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Zimra busts car import racket at Victoria Falls Border Post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has uncovered a corruption syndicate involving three customs officers based at the Victoria Falls Border Post, accused of facilitating the illegal importation of...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:19hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa supports U.S. deportation of over 500 Zimbabweans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly endorsed the United States government's decision to deport over 500 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals currently residing illegally in the country.In a...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 14:10hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Sammons calls for brave approach in one-off test against Ireland
Zimbabwe's senior men's cricket team head coach, Justin Sammons, has challenged his players to adopt a more courageous mindset in their upcoming one-off Test match against Ireland, which kicks off tom...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:59hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
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