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Zimbabwe joins African push for reparations from Britain

Zimbabwe has joined other African nations in calling on Britain to provide reparations for "historic colonial crimes," pledging solidarity at the ongoing Second African Union-Caribbean Community Summit in Ethiopia.The summit, held under th…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 12:51hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

UK court rejects Zimbabwean father's bid to bring son home

The United Kingdom High Court has dismissed a Zimbabwean father's attempt to secure the return of his 11-year-old son, ruling that his parental rights under a Zimbabwean court order amounted only to access, not custody, and therefore did n…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man based in the UK jailed for Â£490,000 bank fraud

A Suffolk man has been jailed for nearly five years after stealing more than Â£490,000 from bank customers by impersonating them over the phone.Blessing Mudzinge, 41, was sentenced to four years and nine months at Ipswich Crown Court follo…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:25hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter

Thomas Mapfumo bids goodbye to UK fans

It was a night heavy with emotion as Chimurenga music legend Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo bid farewell to his fans in the United Kingdom with a sold-out performance at New Bingley Hall in Birmingham on Saturday.The historic show, attended by 3…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya

An investigation by the British Army has revealed that some personnel stationed at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) continue to engage sex workers despite a formal ban, with the practice occurring at what the report describes a…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 10:36hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

UK agrees to return remains of Nehanda, Kaguvi

British authorities have granted Zimbabwe permission to repatriate the remains of First Umvukela war heroes, taken to Europe during the colonial era as war trophies. The decision marks a significant step in Zimbabwe's decades-long quest to…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:26hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter

UK resets ties with Zimbabwe in push for critical minerals

Zimbabwe and the UK are rekindling diplomatic ties after almost three decades of tension, driven by a global surge in demand for critical minerals that's led the former colonial power to pursue $1 billion in deals with the resource-rich na…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:58hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter

Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

The UK has revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children's education and women's health in Africa facing the biggest reductions.The UK government said in February it would slash foreign aid spending by 40% â€“…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:36hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter

UK's Reading honours Zimbabwean-born mayor

The recent election of Zimbabwean-born academic and social justice advocate Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles as mayor of Reading, a city in southeast England, has been hailed as a defining moment for Africans in the diaspora, symbolising resilience, a…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 17:15hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter

UK-based couple files complaint against Bulawayo prosecutors

A Bulawayo couple now living in the United Kingdom has lodged a formal complaint against prosecutors at the Bulawayo Tredgold Courts over delays and alleged mishandling of a fraud case involving a woman accused of defrauding them of US$16,…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:47hrs | 2114 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe activists under scrutiny over Mnangagwa wife's UK visit?

There are unconfirmed reports that the Government of Zimbabwe has ramped up its surveillance and crackdown on diaspora-based citizens accused of engaging in activities perceived to undermine the country's sovereignty and international imag…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:29hrs | 903 | by Staff reporter

Thomas Mapfumo in final UK performance

Zimbabwean music legend and Chimurenga pioneer Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo will perform his final concert in the United Kingdom on August 23 at the New Bingley Hall in Birmingham, marking the end of an era for his loyal diaspora fan base.The …

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 12:04hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter

UK-based Zimbabwean woman appeals for repatriation help

A Zimbabwean woman based in the United Kingdom, Moreblessing Mundoza, has launched a heartfelt public appeal for financial assistance to repatriate the body of her late husband, Wellington "Pablo" Nyakabau, who died suddenly from a brain h…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 17:56hrs | 1303 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwet engages UK on repatriating stolen archives

Zimbabwe is making significant progress in negotiations with the United Kingdom to reclaim valuable historical records taken during the colonial era, aiming to follow the successful example set by Kenya in repatriating its migrated archive…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 10:56hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter

Protesters stranded after Auxillia Mnangagwa skips London summit

Zimbabwe's First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, was notably absent from the First Ladies of Africa Impact and Resilience (FLAIR) Summit in London on Tuesday, following mounting pressure from activists and the withdrawal of a UK parliamentarian …

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa wife's UK trip flops

Organisers of the First Ladies African Impact & Resilience (Flair) Summit scheduled for London next week have reportedly withdrawn the invitation extended to Zimbabwe's First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, following pressure from Zimbabwean…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa meets UK Minister for Africa

The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, is scheduled to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa today at State House in Harare.The high-level courtesy call signals a continued warming of relations between Zimbabwe and…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 17:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

US reviewing Zimbabwe's trade proposal to reduce tariffs

The United States government is currently reviewing a formal proposal from Zimbabwe aimed at establishing a more balanced and reciprocal trade relationship by reducing tariffs between the two countries. The development marks a key moment i…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:58hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to open e-passport enrolment centre in the UK by year-end

Work has begun on establishing a new e-passport enrolment centre in the United Kingdom, a significant development aimed at providing easier access to essential civic services for Zimbabweans living abroad. The project, which targets comple…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:57hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa wife's UK trip descends into chaos

Organisers of the First Ladies African Impact & Resilience (Flair) Summit, scheduled to take place in London from June 16 to 18, are facing growing pressure to reconsider the participation of Zimbabwe's First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, …

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 15:20hrs | 1879 | by Staff reporter

UK Minister for Africa to visit Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom are set to deepen diplomatic and economic ties with the anticipated visit of UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, in what is shaping up to be a historic shift in relations between the two nations.Finance, E…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:16hrs | 683 | by Staff reporter

UK rape culture forces govt to roll out chemical castration

The British government has announced plans to roll out the use of medication to suppress the sex drive of certain sex offenders, as part of a broader package of reforms aimed at reducing reoffending and alleviating overcrowding in the pris…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:57hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans escaping economic hardship trapped in the UK care visa crackdown

Zimbabwean professionals seeking a way out of their country's prolonged economic crisis are facing fresh hurdles as the UK government moves to permanently scrap care worker visas, a route many had used to migrate."We're permanently shuttin…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:42hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter

UK closure of care work visa to hit Zimbabweans hard

The United Kingdom's decision to permanently shut down its care worker visa route has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe, where the scheme had offered thousands a much-needed escape from economic hardship and a pathway to financial stability.…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 16:33hrs | 9547 | by Staff reporter

UK will no longer be recruiting care workers from Zimbabwe

THE United Kingdom (UK) will no longer be recruiting care workers from overseas as part of a crackdown on visas for lower-skilled workers, the Home Secretary has told the BBC.Yvette Cooper said it is "time to end that care worker recruitme…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 17:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Colonial master pledges stronger trade and investment ties with its colony

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Zimbabwe, placing a particular focus on boosting trade and investment between the two countries. This was revealed by British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Pete …

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:16hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans in UK protest against Mnangagwa

A group of Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom recently staged a protest march dubbed the "Walk for Freedom" in Blackburn, calling for democratic reforms and the release of jailed journalist Blessed Mhlanga. The demonstration, marked …

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:52hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe NGOs beware - UK set to cut international aid

The cut is part of a plan to make Britain spend 2.6% of its GDP on defense starting 2027, the prime minister has saidBritain is to cut its foreign development assistance funding from 0.5% of its Gross National Income (GNI) down to 0.3%, Pr…

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 20:05hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean migrant workers exploited in UK

Zimbabwean migrant workers in the United Kingdom are among the most exploited groups in the country's care industry, according to a new report by the UK trade union UNISON. The survey, titled Caring at a Cost: A Survey of Migrant Care Staf…

Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:09hrs | 929 | by Staff reporter

UK Prime Minister 'behaving like Robert Mugabe'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of "behaving like Robert Mugabe" amid further claims that the Government is considering postponing local elections scheduled for the Spring.Mugabe, who served as Pre…

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 3108 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe braces for return of 'rogue' deportee nationals from UK

The Zimbabwean government, under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is reportedly preparing for the return of several nationals deported from the United Kingdom, with sources indicating that these individuals may be connected to opposition poli…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:18hrs | 2864 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe linked girl missing in the UK

West Yorkshire Police are urgently appealing for information to help locate a 14-year-old girl, Nakai Rinomhota, who has gone missing from Roundhay, Leeds.Nakai was last seen in Chapeltown on Wednesday afternoon, and her whereabouts are cu…

Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man admits to murder of woman in UK

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean man based in the United Kingdom, Tanaka Zivanai, has pleaded guilty to the murder of 28-year-old Zanele Sibanda in Gloucester earlier this year. Zivanai also admitted to possession of a bladed article in a public p…

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans among top immigrant groups to the UK

Over the past year, Zimbabwe has seen a marked increase in the number of its citizens migrating to the United Kingdom, with 36,000 individuals making the move in the 12 months leading up to June 2024. This is up from 32,000 during the same…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death

The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church knew about the abuses that John Smyth was doing.…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations

Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned.Downing Street insists the issue is not on the agenda for the su…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter

UK still holding unto Zimbabwean skulls

The British Government has expressed its commitment to repatriating the skulls of Zimbabwean heroes taken to Britain during the colonial era, British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Peter Vowles said yesterday. Ambassador Vowles made the announceme…

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Colonialists to give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half a century.The deal â€“ reached after years of negotiations - will see the UK hand over the…

Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 12:39hrs | 221 | by Andrew Harding

Zimbabwean exporters granted duty-free access to UK markets

Zimbabwean exporters have been encouraged to explore new markets and boost exports through the United Kingdom's Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK ESA EPA), which offers significant opportunities for trade expan…

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans to stage demonstration 8,000 miles away from home

Zimbabweans in the UK are set to petition British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday, urging him to pressure the Zimbabwean government to end the continued detention of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists and address other iss…

Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:03hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter

UK's Indian Prime Minister in stunning election loss

Keir Starmer vowed to bring change to Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a comprehensive win in a parliamentary election on Friday, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government.The centre-lef…

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to open passport offices in US, UK and Zambia

The Cabinet recently approved the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage's Integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Systems Strategy, which aims to computerize government departments in alignment with the Smart Zim…

Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK based Zimbabwean man to marry niece

A UK based Zimbabwean, who reportedly fell in love with his niece after seeing pictures of her attending a funeral, reportedly now plans to marry her, with the girl's parents also giving the union their blessing.The impending matrimony bet…

Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:21hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter

New UK visa rules deter Zimbabwean migrants

Britain could face a further shortage of care workers as migrants who had been ready to move to the UK for jobs in the sector cancel their plans because of new visa rules that prevent them from bringing family.Migrating to the UK for a rol…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 09:11hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

UK explores new ways to punish Mnangagwa

The House of Lords recently hosted a comprehensive discussion on strategies to exert pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration through restrictive measures, aiming to make the situation uncomfortable for Harare. This debate…

Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

UK-based Warriors in Malawi hunt

ENGLAND-BASED Tawanda Maswanhise and Macaulay Bonne were late yesterday expected to join the rest of the Warriors' squad in Malawi for the four-team tournament as they face Zambia in the opening match at Bingu National Stadium.The tourname…

Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Britain shifts its policy towards Zimbabwe

The recent engagement of the British government with the Zimbabwean government, after more than two decades of imposing sanctions, reflects a pragmatic shift in diplomatic strategy. While the decision to lift some sanctions may be viewed s…

Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 10:15hrs | 2 | by Mukachana Hanya

UK lines up more investments in Zimbabwe

RELATIONS between Harare and London are set to further strengthen, with the UK Embassy revealing in a statement that it is seeking a trade and investment advisor to identify business and trade opportunities in Zimbabwe.The adviser is also …

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 19:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

United Kingdom gets tough on foreigners, â€¦ to ship them to Rwanda

In a recent press statement, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak highlighted significant progress in addressing illegal immigration, particularly focusing on reducing small boat crossings to the UK. Since outlining his priorities in January 2023, t…

Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 06:49hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Swindlers cash in on UK's certificates of sponsorship

FOR close to two years, Maud Kwembeya (33) - of Zimunya in Mutare - has been harbouring thoughts of one day migrating to the United Kingdom (UK) in search of greener pastures.A vastly experienced nurse aide, Kwembeya desperately wanted to …

Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:33hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

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