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High Court slashes harsh 15-year jail term for cannabis dealer
The High Court has sharply criticised and overturned a 15-year prison sentence imposed on a Beitbridge man convicted of dealing in cannabis, citing gross misapplication of the law and failure to consi...Published: 16 hrs ago | 534 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala book launch disruptor served with letter of demand
The Messenger of Court in Masvingo has successfully served a letter of demand for US$150,000 on Zanu-PF activist Esau Mutanho, who recently made headlines after disrupting the launch of opposition pol...Published: 18 hrs ago | 421 | by Staff reporter
Wangu Mazodze faces mass resignations
It never rains but pours for FC Wangu Mazodze following their 2-0 defeat to city rivals Masvingo United in a Division One league match on Sunday, a result that has deepened the crisis within the club'...Published: 21 hrs ago | 733 | by Staff reporter
Silent Killer snubs Durban event
The much-anticipated performance by Zimdancehall artist Silent Killer ended in frustration over the weekend after the musician failed to show up for a live event at Cool Runnings in Durban, South Afri...Published: 21 hrs ago | 156 | by Staff reporter
Pirate taxis resurface at Harare City Council offices
Pirate taxis, commonly known as mushikashika, have resurfaced at an illegal rank along Leopold Takawira Street in Harare's central business district (CBD), operating openly just metres from municipal ...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:42hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
CZI, residents petition BCC over tariffs
Bulawayo residents and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) have taken the fight to the Bulawayo City Council (BCC), petitioning the local authority over its failure to implement the 2025 ta...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:33hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora risks losing party property over salary arrears
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora is at risk of having party property attached following a court's decision to grant an application by a former employee seeking enforcement of a ruling for unpaid wages....Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:18hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Father dumps girl child for having sex
A 50-year-old man from Chipinge, Nicolous Bhebhe, appeared in court after dumping his 15-year-old daughter at his parents' home, accusing her of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old neighbo...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:10hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
What does Mnangagwa call a 'brutal colonial regime' when the ZANU-PF government is even more brutal?
It's often easy for the pot to accuse the kettle of being black. I am always left bewildered whenever I hear President Emmerson Mnangagwa express outrage at what he calls ‘the brutal co...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 08:26hrs | 384 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
6 illegal miners killed at Mazowe Mine
Six illegal miners were killed and four others seriously injured at Mazowe Mine in Mashonaland Central on Friday when a hoist pulling them to the surface failed, sending them crashing 45 meters down a...Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:16hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Only leadership change can save Zimbabwe's economy
FREEZIM Congress party leader Joseph Makamba Busha has said Zimbabwe's deepening economic woes can only be resolved through a complete change of government leadership, accusing the ruling Zanu-PF part...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 10:00hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Zim opposition needs a reshuffle
Many Zimbabweans are wondering how they can fit into a new political discourse as the political hunger for change wanes.The conflict requires realignment and recalibration. A robust, resilient...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:13hrs | 454 | by Leonard Koni
Is this health justice or state overreach?
In the swiftly evolving drama of Zimbabwean healthcare, a new bill in Parliament has stirred both hope and alarm. The Medical Services Amendment Bill, championed by Justice and Parliamentary Affairs M...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 1305 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Father convicted of dumping girl child next door over sex
A 50-year-old Chipinge man was dragged to court yesterday for dumping his 15-year-old next door after suspecting that she had sex with a 17-year-old neighbour.Nicolous Bhebhe was slapped with ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 21:06hrs | 1266 | by Simbarashe Sithole
High pregnancy rates among HIV+ teens in Zimbabwe
A groundbreaking study conducted in Zimbabwe and Zambia has revealed alarmingly high pregnancy rates among adolescents born with HIV, highlighting urgent gaps in healthcare systems and social support ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:57hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter
Three killed, five injured in Centenary-Mazowe highway crash
MASHONALAND CENTRAL - Three people died and five others were seriously injured when a public Nissan Caravan they were travelling in veered off the road after the rear left tyre burst at the 39-kilomet...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 17:06hrs | 782 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Bulawayo councillor arrested after axe drama in farm dispute
BULAWAYO - July 18, 2025 - Ward 1 Bulawayo ZANU PF Councillor Mutangi was arrested earlier today following dramatic scenes involving alleged threats with an axe, defiance of a court order, and accusat...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 16:59hrs | 479 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
ZCDC to sue contractor over failed borehole project
The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is preparing to take legal action against Diamond Base Company, a contractor hired to drill 20 boreholes in Chiadzwa, after the US$100,000 project fail...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:45hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree rolls out prepaid water meters
The Plumtree Town Council has announced plans to introduce prepaid water meters, a move that has sparked outrage among residents who argue the system threatens their right to water and risks deepening...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Govt should fix public health, not meddle in private medical practice
This week, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that the government will keep a close eye on private medical practices, particularly concerning issues of pricing...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Zacc's roadblock searches face public resistance
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has expressed frustration over reports of the travelling public refusing to be searched at roadblocks in its anti-corruption drive.Zacc pleaded w...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:56hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
CEO seriously injured in fatal road accident
Makoni Rural District Council (RDC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edmore Chidembo was seriously injured in a fatal road accident along the Chivhu–Nyazura Road last Thursday night. The accident claim...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:12hrs | 1217 | by Staff reporter
Teacher arrested for sexually assaulting 3 learners
The doctrine of in loco parentis, which entrusts teachers with the care and well-being of their pupils, is being severely tested as A 43-year old Mwenezi's Choruvonga Primary Scho...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:51hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi doorsteps Ramaphosa over denied health services
Matabeleland-based secessionist political outfit, the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), on Friday petitioned South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for urgent intervention to stop the barring ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:28hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers vote to work 3 days a week
Teachers across Zimbabwe, particularly those affiliated with the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), have resolved to reduce their working days to three per week, citing poor conditi...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:25hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi's legal woes deepen
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's legal troubles continue to mount after Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei dismissed his latest application challenging his placement on remand, ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 17:09hrs | 1615 | by Staff reporter
Cucsman apologises for blind loyalty to Chamisa
Popular Zimbabwean opposition musician and political commentator Cucsman has issued a heartfelt public apology, urging for greater objectivity and accountability within Zimbabwe's political landscape....Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 10:07hrs | 1448 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gold makes currency history
Welcome Mavingire, managing consultant at INTELLEGO Investment Consultants, has hailed the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency's recent stability as the longest sustained period for a domestic currency in th...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:10hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Lenient sentence for unlicensed driver sparks public outcry
The 24-month suspended sentence handed to a 20-year-old unlicensed driver who fatally knocked down a Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) student has ignited fierce debate and ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:00hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls in danger
One of Africa's most celebrated natural wonders, Victoria Falls, is facing mounting threats from climate-related water risks, particularly recurrent droughts, according to a newly released global anal...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:39hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
Harare doctor embroiled in NEC Medical control wrangle
A leading Harare-based medical practitioner, Dr. Billy Rigava, stands accused of attempting to retain control of the National Employment Council (NEC) for the Medical and Allied Industry by allegedly ...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:35hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Knives out in Mnangagwa succession dog fight
The race to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa has escalated into a fierce and increasingly public struggle among Zanu-PF's top players, marked by legal wrangling, political scheming, and efforts to...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:30hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Biti slams UZ Vice Chancellor
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has sharply criticized University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Mapfumo for the recent dismissal of striking lecturers and suspension of student a...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:19hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Harare council not paying Geo Pomona, says Mafume
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has revealed that the City of Harare is not paying Geo Pomona Waste Management, despite the company controversially assuming responsibility for the municipality's refuse coll...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:10hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
State diamond firm lays off hundreds to avoid collapse
Zimbabwe's state-controlled diamond miner, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), has launched a major retrenchment exercise in a desperate bid to stave off collapse, following a brutal cra...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:08hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi's remand challenge ruling postponed again
The ruling on former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's latest application challenging his continued placement on remand has been postponed for the second time this week.Mzembi, who is f...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:06hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Biti's new political outfit: Another desperate stunt from a failed politician
Tendai Biti is back again, but instead of bringing something new or worthwhile to Zimbabwe's political landscape, he returns with yet another recycled and empty formation, now parading the once-insign...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 15:29hrs | 3049 | by Staff reporter
Fadzayi Mahere v Edmund Kudzayi - Plea to set aside proceedings
Return correspondence to the address on record (Ref: .H4531/22). High Court of Zimbabwe Civil Division Mapondera Building Corner 3rd Street & Samora Machel Aven...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 10:03hrs | 1262 | by Edmund Kudzayi
Zimbabwe's 2 rotten apples
One of life's greatest follies is assuming that what matters to us matters equally to others. That our fears are shared, our desires understood, our sense of decency mutual. Quite the contrary, realit...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 09:35hrs | 3040 | by Edmund Kudzayi
Defaulting RDC cut off
Local authorities across Manicaland are grappling with mounting unpaid water bills and rates, leaving councils with limited options, including rationing supplies and introducing prepaid water meters, ...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:36hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
U.S Embassy orders visa applicants to make social media accounts public
The United States Embassy in Harare has issued a new directive requiring all individuals applying for F, M, and J non-immigrant visas to adjust the privacy settings of their personal social media acco...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:27hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Truck impounded for damaging Trabablas Interchange
Just over a month after its official commissioning, the Trabablas Interchange suffered damage following an incident involving a truck carrying granite stone, which lost its load and damaged guard rail...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:15hrs | 759 | by Staff reporter
Companies reel under crippling costs, regulatory chaos
Zimbabwe's formal business sector is under severe strain as economic pressures mount, with industry leaders warning that ongoing policy inconsistencies, regulatory confusion, and worsening macroeconom...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:08hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi's fresh freedom bid ruling moved to Friday
The ruling on former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's application challenging his placement on remand has been postponed to this Friday. Mzembi launched the bid last week after his bail was re...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillor slams City management over corruption
Bulawayo Ward 3 Councillor Mxolisi Mahlangu has launched a scathing attack on the city's management, accusing officials of rampant corruption and gross mismanagement that he says is crippling service ...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 08:54hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Safety concerns rise amid Trabablas chaos
The Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has called for urgent, coordinated efforts to curb the rising tide of traffic accidents, citing reckless driving, poor road conditions, and lax enforcement ...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Mahere faces, yet another $100,000 defamation lawsuit
Prominent Harare lawyer and former opposition legislator, Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, is facing a second defamation lawsuit amounting to US$100,000 from TinMac Motors (Private) Limited, a company reporte...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 18:03hrs | 869 | by Staff reporter
Truck incident at Trabablas Interchange causes damage
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has confirmed an incident involving a Tika Chem Investments (Pvt) Ltd truck that caused damage to public infrastructure at the recently constr...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 17:05hrs | 1385 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema
An Open Letter to the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema: I will not be silenced until death or a better Zambia emerges, whichever comes firstDear President Hichilema,Yesterday, I...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 09:24hrs | 1107 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Health Director's corruption case flops
The much-anticipated trial of Portia Manangazira, Health Director responsible for planning, coordination, and management of health programs at the Ministry of Health and Child Care, once again failed ...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:02hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
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