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ConCourt halts state seizures of peri-urban land without compensation
In a watershed decision with major implications for property rights and urban development, Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court has ruled that the government cannot compulsorily acquire peri-urban land und...Published: 19 hrs ago | 517 | by Staff reporter
Traffic lights scandal hits Trabablas, authorities mum
HARARE - Over US$2 million might have been siphoned towards procurement and installation of counterfeit traffic lights at the Trabablas Interchange (former known as Mbudzi roundabout/interchange), wit...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 22:46hrs | 1334 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Musona brothers reunite as Knowledge joins Scottland FC
Former Zimbabwe Warriors captain Knowledge Musona has completed a sensational move to Premier Soccer League side Scottland FC, reuniting with his younger brother Walter Musona at the Mabvuku-based clu...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 15:48hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter
AG flags legal risks in Trabablas interchange land acquisition
The Auditor-General has raised alarm over procedural lapses by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development in the acquisition of land for the recently completed US$114 million Trabablas ...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:54hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni farm dispute spills to Supreme Court
The long-running Esidakeni Farm ownership dispute has taken a fresh turn after four government-allotted beneficiaries filed an appeal at the Supreme Court, challenging a recent High Court decision whi...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 18:00hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt petitioned over rights abuses in Magunje
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has petitioned the government, demanding an urgent investigation and remedial action over alleged mining-related human rights abuses in Magunje, Hurun...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
EUZ president in soup over missing funds
The president of the Educators Union of Zimbabwe (EUZ), Tafadzwa Munodawafa, has been reported to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) amid allegations of embezzlement involving missing teac...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:17hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
RBZ exposes massive money laundering
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has unearthed large-scale illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the country's real estate and motor vehicle dealership sectors, revealing industrial-scale money launderi...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:40hrs | 1525 | by Staff reporter
Court blocks eviction of indigenous Zimbabwe farmers
High Court Justice Regis Dembure has ruled against the eviction of indigenous farmers at Springs Farm in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East Province, condemning the withdrawal of their offer letters by Land ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:53hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Council ropes in Mnangagwa
Amid escalating losses and allegations of deep-rooted corruption, Harare City Council has turned to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office to intervene in the stalled acquisition of a critical Enterpri...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 21:01hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Gauteng-Limpopo bullet train takes another giant step
The planned "bullet train" between Gauteng and Limpopo has taken another step towards its eventual completion.The project, which was first announced in 2023 and is titled the Limpopo-Gauteng S...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:08hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man who controlled the development of Microsoft Windows
Zimbabwean-born Paul Maritz discovered his passion for computers at a South African university and became one of Microsoft's core executives, directing much of the early development of Windows....Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:04hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Scottland signs Malawian striker
Scottland FC have secured the services of Malawian international striker Kudha Muyaba on a two-year deal, as the ambitious Mabvuku-based club continues to strengthen its forward line ahead of the upco...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:00hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Scottland FC dominate mid-season transfer race
The mid-season transfer window has burst into life with big-spending Premier Soccer League debutants Scottland FC leading the race for marquee signings, headlined by the capture of former Orlando Pira...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:33hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
ZB major shareholder blocks Ernst & Young appointment
ZB Financial Holdings' (ZBFH) attempt to re-appoint Ernst & Young (EY) as its external auditors for the 2025 financial year stalled last week after major shareholder Transnational Holdings objecte...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:53hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Gayton McKenzie's missing R146 million
Millions meant to support artists, athletes, and others within the purview of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) during the Covid-19 pandemic cannot be accounted for.On 25 March ...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:25hrs | 1308 | by Staff reporter
Maminza kicked off Esidakeni farm
The government's seizure of Esidakeni farm in Matabeleland North was unlawful, the High Court in Bulawayo has ruled.Offer letters for sections of the farm given to Zanu-PF secretary Obert Mpof...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:45hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
Expropriation of Malunga farm unlawful and unconstitutional
The High Court in Bulawayo has delivered a landmark judgment declaring the government's expropriation of land owned by prominent human rights lawyer Siphosami Malunga and his business partners Zephani...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 11:06hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Dzvukamanja joins Scottland FC
Zimbabwe international Terrence Dzvukamanja has officially joined Premier Soccer League side Scottland FC as their first signing of the mid-season transfer window, bolstering the club's attacking opti...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 18:29hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
No water from the tap. They're asked to pay a tax anyway
HARARE, ZIMBABWE - The cholera outbreak that swept through Zimbabwe in 2008-2009 killed more than 4,000 people and sickened nearly 100,000. Parts of Harare and its surrounding suburbs were especially ...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 10:02hrs | 449 | by Linda Mujuru, GPJ Zimbabwe
If Chiwenga is genuine about fighting corruption, then we need action - not just words
There's a saying: action speaks louder than words. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's recent bold remarks against corruption have stirred debate across Zimbabwe. To direct...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:23hrs | 246 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'You are good thief, not a leader', Tyson flows Tagwirei
Former Local Government Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has torn into President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ally, businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, describing him as only a good thief but faring badly as a politi...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:10hrs | 2191 | by Paul Ndou
Bosso acting CEO quits
Highlanders Football Club is on the verge of making a critical leadership decision that could shape its trajectory both on and off the field. The Bulawayo giants are scheduled to interview four candid...Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 09:22hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Councillors suspend Mayor over incompetence
Tensions reached a boiling point at Beitbridge Town Council on Monday evening as Councillors passed a vote of no confidence in Mayor Peter Pirato Mafuta, accusing him of incompetence, dereliction of d...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:08hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Surely, what lessons in business success can Tagwirei teach our youth?
Our youth are the greatest asset to our nation's future, and we cannot afford to lead them astray.Zimbabwe is a nation desperate for authentic leadership, especially for its youth. ...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 11:24hrs | 282 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Russian pilots flying Zimbabwe's air ambulances
Zimbabwe's much-touted free air ambulance service is currently being operated and maintained by Russian pilots and technicians, due to a shortage of local expertise, Health and Child Care Minister Dou...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:12hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Legendary broadcaster Phumlani Msibi dies at 57
The South African sporting fraternity is mourning the death of legendary football and boxing commentator Phumlani Msibi, who passed away on Friday at the age of 57 following a short illness.Bo...Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 10:02hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Fresh details on collapsed US$2,5bn CBZ bid emerge
An ambitious plan by CBZ Holdings to create Zimbabwe's largest financial services powerhouse has collapsed after the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) imposed a series of restrictive conditions ...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:36hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's sugar giant gets rescue deal
A consortium of Zimbabwean and Pakistani investors has officially taken over Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, offering renewed optimism for one of Zimbabwe's most strategic agro-industrial players. The acquis...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:03hrs | 188 | by Christopher Mutambirwa
Couple loses Trabablas court case
The High Court has ruled in favour of the State in a high-profile land dispute, reaffirming the legal precedence of public infrastructure development over individual property claims when fair compensa...Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:36hrs | 17021 | by Staff reporter
'No government funding, equipment for Hwange'
The government has acknowledged its failure to fully deliver devolution funds and essential equipment to Hwange Rural District Council (RDC) and other local authorities, a matter raised in the Nationa...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:31hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Real Estate mogul arrested in Zimbabwe
Patrick Kennan, a prominent real estate tycoon and owner of Kennan Properties, has been arrested amid serious allegations of corruption and judicial fraud involving a high-value property in Borrowdale...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:26hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's RTG reports sharp rebound in foreign tourist arrivals
Zimbabwe's largest hotel operator, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), has reported a strong rebound in foreign guest arrivals, signaling a wider recovery in the region's hospitality sector as international ...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:42hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Varakashi tweets can never mask Zimbabweans' suffering under the Mnangagwa regime
There are some things under the sun that can never be defended or glossed over.The desperation of the ruling ZANU PF regime has never been more apparent than in its feverish attempt to strengt...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 14:39hrs | 732 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The ZANU-PF–Britain alliance is a self-serving bond that never served the people
The political theatre designed to deceive Zimbabweans seems never-ending.A few days ago, senior Zimbabwean officials and British nationals gathered in Harare to celebrate King Charles III's bi...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 14:24hrs | 677 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZBFH to surrender building society licence by year-end
Financial services group ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH) has announced its intention to comply with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) conditions to surrender the licence of its building society unit b...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 08:40hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
ZACC arrests three council officials over illegal land deal
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested three senior officials from the Rusape Town Council in connection with a controversial and allegedly unlawful land lease deal involving a pr...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 17:18hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over multi-million-dollar land transfer deal to Chiyangwa
A controversial land compensation deal between the Government of Zimbabwe and businessman-cum-politician Philip Chiyangwa has sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny over how state land is being a...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 20:34hrs | 3055 | by Staff reporter
Delta makes new board appointments
Zimbabwe's leading beverages manufacturer, Delta Corporation Limited, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new non-executive directors - Mr Cherian Kurien and Professor Engineer Quin...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:18hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya sparks buzz with acquisition of 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Prominent religious leader and entrepreneur Walter Magaya has made headlines once again after acquiring a 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, one of the world's most luxurious and expensive SUVs. The vehicle's...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 13:27hrs | 2218 | by Staff reporter
Warrant of arrest for former Zanu-PF youth league leader
A Harare court has issued a warrant of arrest for former Zanu-PF youth leader Lewis Matutu after he failed to appear in court for the continuation of his fraud trial, where he faces allegations of ste...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 13:24hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter
OK Zimbabwe shuts down Food Lover's Market outlets
Retail giant OK Zimbabwe has announced the closure of its premium Food Lover's Market outlets in Borrowdale and Avondale, a move that underscores the mounting pressure on Zimbabwe's formal retail sect...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:46hrs | 3996 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt wins Trabablas land dispute
The High Court has ruled in favour of the State in a high-profile land dispute, reaffirming the legal precedence of public infrastructure development over individual property claims when fair compensa...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:01hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans lose court bid to block compensation of white ex-farmers
The High Court has dismissed an application by a group of war veterans seeking to block the Government from compensating white former commercial farmers whose land was repossessed during Zimbabwe's Fa...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:08hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe businessman jailed over US$125,000 theft
Businessman Vhurumu Mutero was sentenced on Tuesday to 48 months imprisonment after being convicted of theft of trust property involving US$125,000. The funds were entrusted to him for the purchase of...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland tops HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe?
Matebeleland North Province has been identified as having the second-highest HIV prevalence rate in Zimbabwe at 14.4 percent, trailing only behind Matebeleland South, which leads with 17.3 percent. Th...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:16hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash Holdings rebranding
EcoCash, the popular mobile money platform operated by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, will retain its name despite recent announcements about a rebranding by its former holding company.EcoC...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:05hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
There were no Zvigananda under Smith because Rhodesians loved Zimbabwe more than ZANU-PF!
There is something tragically ironic about the state Zimbabwe finds itself in today.A country that was once described by none other than former Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere as the "jewel...Published: 27 May 2025 at 20:45hrs | 1238 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why were Zimbabweans left behind 45 years after independence, in the first place?
There's always something telling - yet deeply disturbing - about the mantras repeated by the Zimbabwean government.Yesterday, I watched a report on the state-controlled broadcaster in which th...Published: 24 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 1377 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Gweru gets new vehicles
The Gweru City Council has taken delivery of four brand-new vehicles valued at approximately US$165,000, marking a significant step toward improving service delivery in the city.The new fleet ...Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:50hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
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