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Madam Boss denies rumours of rib removal
Popular social media influencer, actress, and entrepreneur Madam Boss has denied rumours claiming she had some of her ribs surgically removed. Speaking exclusively to H-Metro, she provided a detailed ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Dembare splashed US$126,000 on Sangomas without paying players
Zimbabwean football giants Dynamos have been slapped with a FIFA-imposed transfer ban after failing to pay outstanding dues to two Ghanaian players — despite reportedly spending a staggering US$126,...Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:47hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Kuda Mahachi faces DNA test showdown with ex-wife
What began as a routine maintenance case involving former football star Kudakwashe Mahachi and his ex-wife Marita quickly escalated into a tense courtroom battle filled with fierce accusations and ser...Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:02hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
City of Harare official sued for defamation
A senior police officer in the City of Harare has successfully won a defamation lawsuit against a fellow officer after being subjected to damaging messages on social media.Tawanda Manhando bro...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:31hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Harare CBD buildings crumble as businesses flee to suburbs
At least 31 percent of buildings in Harare's central business district (CBD) are in poor condition, the city council has revealed, as a growing number of businesses abandon the area in favour of subur...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:15hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Speech by Mnangagwa ta the launch of the Zimbabwe Media Policy
Director of Ceremonies; Vice President, Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Dr. C. G. D. N. Chiwenga; Vice President, Hon. Col. (Rtd) K. C. D. Mohadi; National Chairman of ZANU PF and Minister of Defence, Hon. O. C. Z. M...Published: 28 May 2025 at 13:13hrs | 469 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
MP shot at and assaulted by man using pellet gun in Harare
A Member of Parliament was reportedly shot at and assaulted last week in the car park of a Harare hotel by a man wielding a pellet gun. The incident followed a heated confrontation sparked by the man'...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:29hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza eyes growth with town expansion project
Chitungwiza is gearing up for a major transformation aimed at shedding its longstanding image as merely a dormitory town for Harare and emerging as a self-sustaining, resilient urban centre by the yea...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:34hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Rogue youths target, rape elderly women
A disturbing wave of sexual violence has rocked the normally quiet Chirau area in Zvimba, where a network of rogue youths has been sneaking into the homes of elderly women and committing rapes, leavin...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:34hrs | 611 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo begs Mambo Dhuterere to reunite with wife
Controversial businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has made a dramatic intervention in gospel musician Mambo Dhuterere's public marital fallout, offering emotional counsel and lavish gifts ...Published: 24 May 2025 at 09:25hrs | 751 | by Staff reporter
Operating a generator without a license is a punishable offence in Zimbabwe
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has warned businesses operating standby power generators of 5KVA and above to obtain emissions licences or face penalties for breaching environmental regulati...Published: 21 May 2025 at 14:25hrs | 902 | by Staff reporter
Hartsfield Rugby Grounds gets major facelift boost
Hartsfield Rugby Grounds, the revered home of Zimbabwean rugby, is undergoing a long-awaited revival as restoration efforts gain momentum—bolstered by a vital donation of field maintenance equipment...Published: 17 May 2025 at 11:59hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah reveals he wasn't a football fan until Scottland's rise
Popular musician Jah Prayzah has opened up about his newfound love for football, revealing that he was not a fan of the sport until the emergence of Scottland Football Club.The musician has be...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:05hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Mysterious Fire at house of a Johane Masowe member
A mysterious fire has been burning in the home of a Johane Masowe Apostolic Church member in Chegutu since last Thursday, leaving residents puzzled and prompting an appeal for assistance from spiritua...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:43hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter
Residents raise alarm over hazardous emissions from Ngozi Mine landfill
Residents of Cowdray Park in Bulawayo have raised alarms over the ongoing emissions from the nearby Ngozi Mine landfill, with many accusing the local authority of failing to find a lasting solution to...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:58hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Man regrets affair with 'married' woman
A 31-year-old man from Chitungwiza, Tatenda Makosa, says an affair with a woman he believed was married has turned his life into a legal nightmare - leading to arrests, time in jail, and a string of a...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter
Man calls lover's hubby to tell him he is dating his wife
A two-year secret love affair between an immigration officer and a police officer's wife has erupted into scandal after the jilted lover exposed the relationship to his girlfriend's husband - in a dra...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter
Edgars opens new stores in expansion drive
Edgars Stores Limited has expanded its retail presence with the launch of new Express Stores in Rusape and Harare, marking a significant move to strengthen its position in the low-income consumer mark...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:40hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
ZIDA issues US$4,7 billion licences
Zimbabwe has recorded a major boost in investment interest, with the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) issuing 207 new licences worth a combined US$4.7 billion during the first quarter...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:36hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt acts on Cloverdale land dispute
The government has put an end to the protracted land ownership dispute over the Cloverdale area in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East province, by confirming that the 250-hectare piece of land belongs to Glo...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Harare commodity broker faces theft allegations over US$35,000
A commodity broker, Petronella Nyazuwa, was arraigned before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo on charges of theft of trust property valued at US$35,000. The charges stem from Nyazuwa's failure to deliver g...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:08hrs | 810 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo ranks second in GDP contribution
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province has cemented its position as Zimbabwe's second-largest contributor to the national gross domestic product (GDP), following closely behind Harare. This development was re...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:37hrs | 1351 | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers faces US$13 million scandal amid Audit revelations
A shocking internal audit at Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd (Zimpapers), the country's largest and oldest media conglomerate, has uncovered a potential US$13 million misappropriation of funds, raising...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:57hrs | 1790 | by Staff reporter
Harare's drinking water could be turning into a toxic brew
Harare's main water source, Lake Chivero, is under severe threat as the capital city continues to discharge over 250 million litres of raw and partially treated sewage into the lake each day - sparkin...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:47hrs | 410 | 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 | 150 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers displaced by new city compensated
The Zimbabwean Government has initiated the compensation process for over 300 farmers whose land was repossessed for the development of the new city in Mt Hampden, with five farmers already receiving ...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:33hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei to headline Bulawayo Metropolitan investment indaba
Sakunda Holdings CEO, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, is set to headline the much-anticipated Bulawayo Metropolitan Provincial Investment Indaba, a two-day event scheduled to begin on Wednesday.The event...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:53hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally Tagwirei worms way into Zanu-PF's Central Committee
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close ally and controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been endorsed by Zanu-PF's Harare Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) for a seat in the ruling party...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei co-opted into Zanu-PF Central Committee
The Zanu-PF Harare Province executive has officially co-opted prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the ruling party's Central Committee, citing his strategic business acumen and long-standin...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 16:40hrs | 1951 | 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 | 908 | by Staff reporter
Mzilikazi win Bulawayo inter-district competition
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province concluded a thrilling Baker's Inn National Association of Secondary School Heads Inter-District Athletics Championships at White City Stadium on Friday, showcasing excep...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:21hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Critical evaluation of the South Africa's 2025 Budget effect on the property market
The 2025 Budget presents a multifaceted impact on South Africa's property market, balancing fiscal stability, infrastructure development, and housing affordability with rising taxation, debt-servicing...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:43hrs | 78 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Zinara allocates ZiG11.6bn for road rehabilitation in 2025
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has set aside ZiG11.6 billion for the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) this year, marking a significant increase from the ZiG4.6 bil...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:43hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
Brig General Tshuma takes command of 4 Infantry Brigade
Brigadier General Oscar Tshuma has been appointed as the new commander of the 4 Infantry Brigade in Masvingo Province, taking over from Brigadier General Cephas Gurira in a formal handover ceremony he...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 16:14hrs | 1796 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa Statue Proposal Sparks Outrage: 'A Wasteful and Misguided Idea'
A recent proposal by Cleopas Mukungunugwa, a member of Zimbabwe's Presidential Communications team, suggesting that statues of President Emmerson Mnangagwa be erected in Harare and Bulawayo, has been ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 16:17hrs | 1883 | by George Tshuma
Douglas Mloyi resigns as Highlanders Board member
Highlanders Football Club legend Douglas Mloyi has stepped down from his position as a Bosso board member, barely a month after his appointment.Fondly known as "British," Mloyi was appointed t...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 08:56hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo City to develop new CBD
Masvingo City is set to begin the development of a new central business district (CBD) in August this year, a move aimed at expanding the city's commercial infrastructure and alleviating congestion in...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:01hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Teacher accused of bedding pupil during extra lessons
A St Peter's Kubatana Industrial Training College teacher, Kudakwashe Jongwe, has been accused by the mother of one of his students of inappropriate conduct, including allegedly turning his house into...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 12:47hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter
16 Zimbabweans among dozens arrested in Pretoria major crime crackdown
The City of Tshwane's weekly "Reclaim our City" crime operations have led to the arrest of 61 illegal immigrants in Sunnyside, Pretoria.Sixteen of the apprehended illegal immigrants are from Z...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 09:04hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
Flood warning for Matebeleland, Midlands provinces
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning for heavy rains exceeding 70 millimetres within 24 hours, set to affect the Matebeleland region and the Midlands from Wednesday, 19 Fe...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:38hrs | 2268 | by Staff reporter
Thunderstorms, heavy rains expected to continue across Zimbabwe
Areas along the main watershed, including Matabeleland North, the Midlands, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland, are set to experience a mix of weather conditions today, with the Met...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:33hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains bring widespread flooding in Bulawayo
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Bulawayo, affecting homes and roads across the city. Suburbs such as Entumbane and Old Lobengula have borne the brunt of the downpour, with residents and...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:36hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains, thunderstorms expected across Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast heavy rains and thunderstorms across several provinces in Zimbabwe this week and urged the public to take necessary precautions to ensure safe...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:34hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains, flash floods expected in Matebeleland
The Matebeleland region is bracing for flash floods as heavy rains are set to hit the country from today until Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Services Department (MSD).The MSD issued...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:40hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 12 deaths from diarrhoea
Zimbabwe has witnessed a surge in cases of common diarrhoea, with 12,483 reported incidents, including 12 deaths, in the week ending January 12, 2025. Of these, 2,867 cases involved children under the...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Dry spell expected to last until Friday, January 31
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued an advisory indicating a significant decrease in rainfall for the southern and western regions of the country. The dry spell is expected to last...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:24hrs | 804 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe strictly enforcing anti-smuggling campaign in 1 region?
Presidential Affairs and Devolution Permanent Secretary, Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti, has applauded Bulawayo Metropolitan Province for spearheading the most effective anti-smuggling campaign in the count...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 17:39hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter
Tshwane clamps down on Zimbabwean women exploiting children for begging at intersections
Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya has announced a crackdown on women who exploit children for begging at traffic intersections, a practice that has drawn widespread criticism.Dr. Moya took to Twi...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:03hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Attempted murder accused CCC MP, councillor set free
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament Maureen Kademaunga and Harare ward 10 councillor Clayd Mashozhera have been acquitted of attempted murder charges after being on remand since 2...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:09hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
From Local Star to National Icon: Former Skyz Metro FM personality Khaya Moyo's thrilling radio comeback via ZiFM Stereo
Zimbabwean airwaves are set to sizzle as Khaya Moyo, the former Skyz Metro FM sensation, returns with a bang, joining ZiFM Stereo for an exciting new chapter in her illustrious radio career. Starting ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 12:05hrs | 634 | by George Tshuma
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