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Crime Alert, Help to Reduce Theft from Cars
In 2010, Inspector Chigoba, the then Officer-In-Charge and Sergeant Dube (MHSRIIP) of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Milton Park Public Relations Department approached me with a serious concern. T...Published: 5 hrs ago | 97 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mountain Lakes Resort, Musangano lodge offering Sanganai/Hlanganani tourists' paradise
MUTARE - As international buyers and tourists continue flocking into the country, particularly, Manicaland province for the 18th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi world tourism expo; there ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 214 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Manicaland
'A Dream Fulfilled: 72-Year-Old Gogo Mawoneke Soars High on Air Zimbabwe's Inaugural Mutare-Harare Flight'
In a heartwarming moment that will be etched in her memory forever, 72-year-old Gogo Annah Mawoneke Jambe from Bocha in Manicaland province experienced the thrill of flying for the first time on Air Z...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 21:40hrs | 787 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mutare
Manicaland shines, as tourism expo puts Zim on spotlight
Manicaland province is abuzz with excitement as tourism players converge on the Sanganai/Hlanganani "Kumbanai" Expo, a premier event that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage and natural bea...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 21:27hrs | 209 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mutare
Zimbabwe fuel prices remain among Africa's highest
Zimbabwe's fuel prices remain among the highest in Africa despite a minor adjustment announced this month.Data from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) shows petrol prices dropped ...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:21hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
ZRP disowns purported Crime Prevention Summit
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has distanced itself from an event being advertised as the "Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025," scheduled for September 10 in Harare.In a statement issued ...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:14hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Councillors accused of death threats over allowances dispute
Two City of Harare councillors, Zodiac Duri and Austin Munamba, allegedly threatened Acting Chamber Secretary Warren Chiwawa with death after he refused to authorise allowances for a trip to Victoria ...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:08hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Chin'ono clarifies stance on Chamisa
Prominent Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has dismissed suggestions that he is embroiled in a personal feud with former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa, insisting tha...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:07hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
How Zimbabwe police protect illegal mining
Zimbabwe's environmental laws are among the strictest on the continent when it comes to preventing illegal mining, yet along the banks of the Mutare River, these regulations exist in name only. The st...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:03hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Zifa boss threatens lawsuit against journalist
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Nqobile Magwizi has filed a legal case against journalist Hope Chizuzu, accusing him of publishing a series of defamatory articles targeting the football...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:01hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Chamber of Commerce calls for 'Marshal Plan'
Zimbabwe's retail and wholesale industry has lost an estimated US$3 billion in value, according to a report released this week by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), with business leader...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:49hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF takes cell verification drive to Hwange
The ruling ZANU-PF party has intensified its cell verification programme in Hwange District, aiming to strengthen membership and consolidate its grassroots presence. The exercise is being prioritised ...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:48hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe's inaugural Harare-Mutare flight takes to the skies
Air Zimbabwe's maiden Harare-Mutare flight lifted off, marking a significant milestone in the country's aviation and tourism sectors.The flight, which was launched in conjunction with the Sang...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:11hrs | 420 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mutare
Harare–Mutare train service sparks backlash
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has come under fire after showcasing its refurbished passenger train service between Harare and Mutare, with critics slamming the so-called "luxury" cabins as s...Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 19:05hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter
Mzilikazi commemorations roar into life
The Ndebele Nation in Zimbabwe will this Friday and Saturday commemorate the 157th anniversary of the death of its legendary founding king, Mzilikazi kaMashobane, at Mhlahlandlela, just outside presen...Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 08:09hrs | 1109 | by Staff reporter
Mark Zuckerberg sues Facebook for account shutdowns
A US lawyer with the same name as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is suing the social media platform, arguing it keeps suspending his account while falsely accusing him of "impersonating a celebrity"...Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:40hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe probes foreign involvement in reserved sectors
Government is conducting a study to assess the extent of foreign participation in economic sectors legally reserved for locals, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi told t...Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:13hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Maid brutally murdered her employer
A 31-year-old maid has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after the High Court in Hwange found her guilty of helping her husband murder their employer in a calculated plot to loot property and raise...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 12:49hrs | 906 | by Staff reporter
RBZ defends exchange rate system
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Deputy Governor Dr Innocent Matshe has dismissed claims that the central bank is manipulating the foreign exchange market, insisting that the willing-buyer willing-selle...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 08:33hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
SA axe murder suspect arrested while fleeing to Zimbabwe
Police in Limpopo have arrested a 51-year-old Zimbabwean man who had been on the run after a violent love triangle turned deadly at Wegdraai Village, Maleboho.On Wednesday morning, IOL reporte...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:57hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
'These borders we now worship were never ours'
Advocate Dali Mpofu, a senior figure in the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party led by former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decried growing divisions among Africans and called for continental develo...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:40hrs | 450 | 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 a...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:29hrs | 1374 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean refugee family resettled in the US
A family that spent the last 20 years in Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe has finally been resettled in the United States, marking a new chapter in their lives, according to The New England Media....Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:26hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sends biggest World Athletics team to Tokyo
The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) has announced that the country will be sending its largest team in over 20 years to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, marking a major ...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:24hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Central Committee rift deepens
Ruling Zanu-PF party commissar Munyaradzi Machacha has stated that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is not yet a central committee member, contradicting earlier claims by party legal supremo Patrick Ch...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:23hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Charamba rubbishes reports of tinted window ban on cars
Presidential Spokesperson and Deputy Chief Secretary George Charamba has dismissed reports that the government had banned tinted windows on private vehicles, describing the claims as false and unautho...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:57hrs | 932 | by Staff reporter
Holy Ten sparks controversy ahead of new album release
Two days after announcing his upcoming album, Holy Ten has ignited a social media storm with provocative posts targeting his wife, Kimberly Richards.Known for creating controversy ahead of his...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Funding cuts threaten decades of HIV progress in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's hard-won gains in HIV care are under serious threat as funding cuts from the U.S. and other donor nations disrupt critical treatment and support services. Community advocates, including Ang...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:45hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Mutare cracks down on vendors
The City of Mutare is stepping up enforcement against street and night vendors as it prepares to host the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo from September 10-12, 2025. Mayor Simon Chabuka has ins...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:44hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec Amendment Bill faces criticism
The Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Amendment Bill has been heavily criticised by disability rights advocates, educators, and members of the public for failing to uphold principles of i...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:42hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs bunk Mnangagwa CUT event
A senior Zanu-PF provincial executive has expressed sharp disapproval over party officials repeatedly failing to attend key events hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.In a letter to the lea...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:40hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
White SA party criticises Ramaphosa's Zimbabwe land reform praise
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has strongly criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks praising Zimbabwe's land reform programme during his visit to Harare last week.IOL reported last week t...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:36hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man based in the UK jailed for £490,000 bank fraud
A Suffolk man has been jailed for nearly five years after stealing more than £490,000 from bank customers by impersonating them over the phone.Blessing Mudzinge, 41, was sentenced to four yea...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:25hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans tinted vehicle windows in nationwide crime crackdown
In a sweeping move aimed at curbing rising crime and drug abuse, Zimbabwe's government has officially banned tinted windows on all private and public vehicles. The directive, announced by Home Affairs...Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 17:39hrs | 2495 | by Staff Reporter
Is ZB Life Assurance a trap for exploitation and abuse?
When the powerful prey on the poor and desperate, it ceases to be business and becomes sheer bullying.There is a disturbing trend taking place at ZB Life Assurance, the insurance subsidiary of...Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 16:52hrs | 515 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa faces backlash over Vatican delegation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's planned trip to the Vatican has drawn sharp criticism from citizens who accuse his administration of wasteful spending at a time when the country is grappling with econo...Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:47hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
Health officials stuck in 4-year court limbo
Three former senior officials at Masvingo Provincial Hospital remain trapped in a legal battle that has dragged on for four years, highlighting long-standing concerns about Zimbabwe's sluggish justice...Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 05:55hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
The Slightest Push of a Button: 'Sex' - A Commodified Female Body on Display
Tendai Mbofana's article today was a masterstroke. He is a shining star among gender critics - far surpassing many others we know but won't name. The title of his piece on BYO24, "Can it truly be call...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 21:09hrs | 963 | by Nomazulu Thata
Is China's red carpet for Mnangagwa a thank you for allowing Chinese companies to plunder our natural resources?
My late father used to warn me: be careful, for those who act as your friends may, in fact, be using you.When President Emmerson Mnangagwa takes his place among world leaders at China's Grand ...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 16:09hrs | 422 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Weighbridges key to saving Zimbabwe road infrastructure
Stakeholders have urged the Government to install weighbridges on all major highways and promote rail transport to prevent rapid deterioration of the country’s roads. The call was made during a Publ...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 08:43hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
Caps United fans turn on coach
Fury erupted at Rufaro Stadium yesterday as angry Caps United fans hurled missiles onto the pitch and confronted coach Ian Bakala following a crushing 3-1 home defeat to ZPC Kariba that dragged the Gr...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 05:57hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leaves Rome, off to Chinese Anniversary
President Mnangagwa is expected to arrive in Beijing today ahead of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 05:51hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Villagers clash with Mnangawa's office over Chinese Cement Project
Villagers in Mashonaland West are up in arms over a Chinese cement project that threatens to displace families, disrupt water supply, and cause environmental damage, despite a High Court order halting...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 05:46hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe GDP jumps 7%
Zimbabwe's economy registered strong growth in the second quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising 7,01 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to figures released by the ...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:27hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Mourners told to limit cemetery burials to 1 hour
Bulawayo residents have been urged to strictly observe cemetery burial booking timeframes in order to decongest burial sites and prevent clashes, amid reports that some funeral parlours were harassing...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:25hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe firms brace for dollar exit
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has urged the government to back its de-dollarisation strategy with binding legal instruments, warning that without a formal framework, business confiden...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:15hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Can it truly be called empowerment if women still believe their worth lies in pleasing men's desires?
I am sure we have all come across the ever-increasing number of pictures and videos flooding our social media timelines. A quick scroll through platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, or eve...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:07hrs | 172 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tobacco farmers urged to adopt sustainable practices
Centenary - Tobacco farmers have been called upon to adopt environmentally sustainable farming practices to reduce the adverse effects of tobacco production on Zimbabwe's forests and water bodies....Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:27hrs | 81 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Girl attempts suicide after misdiagnosis
A 14-year-old girl from Chitungwiza allegedly attempted suicide after being arrested on charges of abortion, following what has since been confirmed as a misdiagnosis by Citimed Chitungwiza Hospital....Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:33hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter
Municipality audit exposes 92 000 litres fuel scandal
A damning internal audit at Chitungwiza Municipality has revealed shocking levels of fraud, mismanagement and possible collusion among officials, with more than 92 000 litres of diesel worth US$138 00...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:30hrs | 177 | by Styaff reporter
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