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Zimbabwean rapist kills victim in Botswana
In a shocking incident, a Plumtree-based businessman Cabangane Mathe (35), allegedly killed a rape victim in a bid to conceal the crime he had committed.The matter came to light at Plumtree ma...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 10:33hrs | 1651 | by Simbarashe Sithole
South Africa shows off new border patrol drone tech
Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has unveiled the Border Management Authority's (BMA) new drones and body cameras that will be piloted over the Easter weekend to enhance border security....Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:30hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Banks smile all the way to the bank, while depositors bear cost of high fees
Shareholders in Zimbabwe's banking sector are enjoying robust returns on their investments, as banks continue to post strong profits and declare sizeable dividends. However, concerns are mounting amon...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:46hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Brave security guards foil armed robbery
Two Real Star Security guards have been hailed as heroes after they bravely thwarted an armed robbery at a Petrotrade Service Station in Mabvuku early Thursday morning.Bhekimpilo Sibanda and I...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:42hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt spy, accomplices in court for airport human trafficking
The trial of government spy agent Moses Mutambai and his four alleged accomplices is set to begin on April 16, 2025, following charges of facilitating the illegal entry of undocumented Ethiopians into...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:07hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa opens Mbare market
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched Phase 1 of the Mbare Musika Traders Market, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at providing a modern and conducive environment for Small to Medium E...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:54hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Lt Gen Matatu takes command of Zimbabwe National Army
The Zimbabwe National Army ushered in a new era yesterday as Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu officially assumed command in a colourful handover and takeover parade held at Charles Gumbo Barracks in...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:48hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo 'kickbacks' probed in South Africa
Financial watchdogs in South Africa and Zimbabwe are investigating Johannesburg-based printing firm Ren-Form for possible money laundering linked to a high-profile election procurement scandal involvi...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry receives thunderous welcome at Olympic House in Switzerland
As she entered the building, the staff started a long and resounding round of applause for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president-elect, Kirsty Coverntry.Current IOC president Tho...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:07hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti slams Mnangagwa's 2030 agenda as a corrupt power grab
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has come out guns blazing against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's so-called "2030 agenda," describing it as a corrupt and self-serving scheme designed to protect sto...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
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: 03 Apr 2025 at 15:55hrs | 22287 | by Staff reporter
R40,000 fine for Zimbabwean man who tried to smuggle cigarettes
The Lehurutshe regional court in the North West has sentenced Joseph Kusekwa to 48 months' imprisonment or a fine of R40,000 after finding him guilty of failing to declare goods upon entering South Af...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 07:58hrs | 111 | by Staff reported
SA cops intercept 'Zimbabwe-bound' stolen Toyota Fortuner
South African police have intercepted a stolen Toyota Fortuner VX that was allegedly being smuggled into Zimbabwe, following an intelligence-driven anti-smuggling operation in Limpopo.Limpopo ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:45hrs | 373 | 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 | 5319 | by Staff reporter
Notorious Chiweshe Thief Jailed for 11 Years
A notorious thief from Chiweshe who went on a rampage, breaking into homes and stealing various items, has been convicted by a Bindura magistrate.George Marisa (23), of Chedu Village, was sent...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:31hrs | 222 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sanyatwe expressed his gratitude to Mnangagwa
Lieutenant-General (Retired) Anselem Sanyatwe has expressed his gratitude to President Mnangagwa for appointing him as the Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, describing the new role as ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:43hrs | 1168 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints new Zimbabwe National Army commander
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Major-General Emmanuel Matatu as the new Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander, promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant-General. Matatu replaces retired Lt-...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 17:21hrs | 4589 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa swears in Sanyatwe as Minister of Sports
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially swore in Lieutenant General (Rtd) Anselem Sanyatwe as the new Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture this morning at a ceremony held at State House in ...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 09:08hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa issues stern warning
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to rogue members within the Zanu-PF party, emphasizing that any attempts to undermine the peace, unity, and harmony within the party will not be...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:13hrs | 1114 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry relocates to Lausanne, Switzerland
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised former Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry for her outstanding contributions to Zimbabwe's sporting achievements, highlighting her instrumental role in the nation'...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 08:44hrs | 3546 | by Staff reporter
2 suspected Chivayo lobola robbers appear in court
Two suspected robbers from Chitungwiza, accused of participating in the robbery of businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws at their Marondera farm, appeared in court yesterday.Peter Maramba Vhi...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:48hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa Reshuffles Cabinet as Kirsty Coventry Leaves for IOC Presidency, Anselem Sanyatwe Appointed as New Minister
Harare, March 25, 2025 – Zimbabwe's President, Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa, has announced a major reshuffle in the government, with the departure of Hon...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 21:10hrs | 1944 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa fires army commander
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Lieutenant General (Rtd) Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as the new Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture, following the election of Kirsty Coventry as the...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 19:46hrs | 5962 | by Staff reporter
Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry on her election as International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying her "unique experience" will ensure the movem...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:12hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to welcome IOC President with heroine's reception
Hundreds of Zimbabweans are expected to gather at Robert Mugabe International Airport this afternoon to give International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry a heroine's welcome followi...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:06hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hails Coventry's victory
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has led national and international tributes to Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry following her historic election as the 10th President of the International Olympi...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
3 arrested over Chivayo lobola theft
Police have arrested three men from Hopley, Harare, in connection with a violent farm robbery in which in-laws of flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo were robbed of US$75,000 in cash. Authorities ...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 17:48hrs | 2292 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry elected new president of the International Olympic Committee
The 41-year-old former swimmer, who won two Olympic gold medals, replaces German Thomas Bach - who had held the role since 2013 - and becomes the first woman, the first African and the youngest person...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 16:13hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
Regime change Khama refused entry into Angola
Angola is under scrutiny after denying entry to several senior African political figures who were set to attend a conference hosted by the country's main opposition party, the National Union for the T...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 09:51hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean who crossed twice illegally from Canada into Washington State
Tatenda Banga, a 30-year-old citizen of Zimbabwe, pleaded guilty on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two federal felonies related to his illegal border crossing and subsequent actions in ...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 07:04hrs | 2051 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers attack home of Kirsty Coventry's parents
Armed robbers stormed the home of Robert Edwin and Lyn Coventry, parents of Zimbabwe's Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Coventry, tying them up before making off with valuables wo...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:05hrs | 1794 | by Staff reporter
Refurbishment of National Sports Stadium gains momentum
The refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium is set to accelerate after the government resolved several challenges that had delayed the project. The 38-year-old facility, which last hosted interna...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:39hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwean explosives smuggler arrested at South Africa border
South African border authorities have arrested a 48-year-old suspect for attempting to smuggle explosives worth at least R600,000 from Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge Port of Entry on Monday. The nati...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 16:08hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Surge in robberies necessitates extra measures to secure properties
With the surge in armed robberies throughout the country, Safeguard Security has urged its clients and members of the public to minimise the amount of cash they keep on their premises and ensure all e...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 11:37hrs | 455 | by Agencies
Modi takes over Choppies outlets
Retail chain operator Sai Mart, owned by Bulawayo businessman and legislator Raj Modi, has successfully acquired all former Choppies Zimbabwe outlets nationwide and is now embarking on an extensive re...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1686 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains 'restrict' cross border smuggling
SOUTH AFRICA Border Management Authority (BMA) says although four of its border gates remain closed due to flooding, the weather phenomenon actually serves as a natural deterrent to illegal crossings ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:36hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
2 inmates escape from prison
Two inmates have escaped from Mutimurefu Prison in Masvingo, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has confirmed.The escapees, Feliciano Simango (also known as Fidelis Jorum Mau...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:53hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Victim begs rapist to wear a condom
A defenceless Plumtree woman was left with no option but to ask a suspected rapist who raped her at midnight to wear a condom and he agreed.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates' co...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 20:08hrs | 2578 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
D-Day for sex pestering ZANU PF MP
The ZANU-PF Mudzi West lawmaker, Knowledge Kaitano's two-year bid to prove his innocence over an accusation of pestering and caressing a (then) lower sixth student after paying for her fees will be de...Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 15:00hrs | 2598 | by Staff Reporters
Mnangagwa to officially re-open Mbare Market
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially re-open Mbare Market in two weeks, following extensive reconstruction after a devastating fire last November. The re-opening ceremony will also mark t...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:06hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter
Gunshot wound leads to arrest of armed robbery gang
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has apprehended six suspects linked to multiple robbery incidents and a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft. The arrests were confirmed by ZRP spokesperso...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:11hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man in trouble for demanding a meeting with Mnangagwa
A 25-year-old man from Mhimha Close, Budiriro 2, appeared in court on Monday facing a charge of disorderly conduct after allegedly storming the New Parliament building in Mt Hampden last week, demandi...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 11:50hrs | 1554 | 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 | 635 | 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 | 1657 | by Staff reporter
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 | 523 | 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 | 1742 | by Staff reporter
Mayor Coltart makes an appeal to cricket lovers
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has called on the city's cricket enthusiasts to turn out in numbers for the upcoming one-off Test match between Zimbabwe and Ireland, set to begin this Thursday at Queens ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:28hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Over 600,000 used the SA-Zimbabwe border during festive season
A total of 645,590 travellers used the Beitbridge Border Post during the recently concluded 2024 festive season, according to an announcement made by South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) o...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:52hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Sex pestering ZANU PF MP back in court
Mudzi West lawmaker Knowledge Kaitano who was dragged to magistrates courts for pestering and caressing a lower sixth student after paying for her fees is back at Marondera court tomorrow.Kait...Published: 03 Feb 2025 at 14:25hrs | 2792 | by Staff Reporters
Opposition activists free at last
The High Court has upheld an application for review filed by three opposition activists, Denford Ngadziore, Makomborero Haruziviishe, and Jonah Matoratora, who were charged with disorderly conduct in ...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:49hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
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