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Top banker exposed in land deal
A senior official at FBC Bank, Rena Kunonga Sambaza, is currently embroiled in a legal dispute involving allegations of fraud related to the acquisition and subsequent exchange of a residential stand ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean women trapped in Russian drone factory scheme
At least four young Zimbabwean women have allegedly been trafficked to work under deceptive conditions at a Russian drone factory producing weapons used in the Ukraine war, in what human rights observ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 128 | by Staff reporter
Biti demands judicial inquiry into Trabablas Interchange project
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has called for a forensic audit and the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry into the staggering US$114 million cost of the newly commissioned Trababla...Published: 17 hrs ago | 518 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean appointed director of water and sanitation by Polokwane
The Polokwane Municipality has appointed Zimbabwean national Chihota K. as the new Executive Director of Water and Sanitation, a decision that has triggered both political debate and public concern ov...Published: 19 hrs ago | 668 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, UAE sign health cooperation deal
Zimbabwe has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at transforming and strengthening healthcare systems in both countries through wide-ranging c...Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 10:11hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host investment conference in Harare
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is today hosting the Khumbule' Khaya Investment Conference in Harare as part of efforts to attract investors to Zimbabwe's second-largest city, once known as the countr...Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 09:43hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt chefs scramble to save cement project
Senior government officials have stepped in to rescue a multi-million-dollar Chinese-run cement plant in Magunje, Mashonaland West, as mounting community resistance and environmental concerns threaten...Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 09:38hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council's business clampdown
The Harare City Council (HCC) has launched a sweeping operation to shut down non-compliant businesses across the capital, as part of an aggressive campaign to enforce municipal by-laws and recover out...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 16:23hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Zupco corruption scandal reaches Constitutional Court in legal twist
Nearly two decades after it first rocked Zimbabwe's political and corporate landscape, the notorious 2006 Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) corruption scandal has taken a dramatic legal ...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 16:00hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border Post traffic movement resumes
Cross-border traffic between Zimbabwe and South Africa resumed on Monday night following a temporary shutdown at the Beitbridge Port of Entry (PoE), after a liquefied petroleum (LP) gas tanker fell of...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:38hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean elephants trample SA soldier to death near border?
A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier deployed on border patrol duty was killed after being trampled by a herd of elephants near the Limpopo River on Sunday night.The tragic i...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 08:33hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
RuNyanga Ultra Trail Run returns to Eastern Highlands
Zimbabwe's most exhilarating trail running event, the RuNyanga Ultra Trail Run, returns to the breathtaking Eastern Highlands from September 4 to 7, 2025, drawing adventurers and athletes into the hea...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 20:33hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Top health council official in court over alleged abuse of funds
A senior official at the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ) is facing serious allegations of criminal abuse of office after reportedly authorising the use of public funds to ...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 18:53hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
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 | 584 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi tours Dinson steel plant
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has arrived at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) plant in Manhize to assess the ongoing progress in the country's flagship steel manufacturing project.The v...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 15:04hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Tourism hopes derailed by neglected road infrastructure
Hopes of transforming Kariba into a premier tourist destination are being undermined by chronic neglect of road infrastructure, with stakeholders voicing growing frustration over the government's inac...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 14:51hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs G20 help to exit debt trap
Zimbabwe's best chance of exiting a 25-year debt default is to engage the Group of 20 nations to help formulate a solution and stop trying to work its way out of the quagmire itself, World Bank Presid...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 14:02hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
UN top official jets into Zimbabwe
The Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls, Laura Nyirinkindi, is expected to arrive in Zimbabwe today for a 10-day working visit aimed at evaluating...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:56hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warns South Africa against US sanctions
Zimbabwe's ruling party (ZANU-PF) says South Africa should not be intimidated by a proposed US bill that could empower President Donald Trump with "superpowers" to impose sanctions on African National...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Financial mismanagement at Parliament of Zimbabwe exposed
The Auditor-General has exposed alarming financial irregularities at the Parliament of Zimbabwe, including unauthorised fuel allocations, ballooning payment arrears, and undelivered government vehicle...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF space barons take over parking bays in Bulawayo CBD
Bulawayo's central business district has become the latest battleground in a simmering turf war over vending space, with ZANU PF-linked "space barons" accused of illegally converting municipal parking...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:02hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Massive fire guts Glen View 8 furniture complex in Harare
A destructive fire broke out at the Glen View 8 Furniture Complex on Sunday morning, 27 July 2025, triggering a large-scale emergency response from the City of Harare's fire brigade and volunteers fro...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 20:55hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fails to immunise 34,000 children every year
Zimbabwe is falling behind in its efforts to fully immunise every child, with approximately 34,000 children going without basic vaccinations each year, exposing them to life-threatening diseases. This...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:26hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in South Africa for 2025 Liberation Movements Summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today joined fellow heads of revolutionary parties at the Liberation Movements Summit, which enters its decisive final phase amid growing concerns over the future and rele...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:23hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi takes over as President in Mnangagwa's absence
Vice President Kembo Campbell Dugish Mohadi has assumed the role of Acting President of Zimbabwe following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's departure to South Africa, where he is attending the 2025 Libe...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:44hrs | 1255 | by Staff reporter
South Africa introduces new immigration stamps at all border posts
The Border Management Authority (BMA), in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has announced the implementation of new ...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:35hrs | 2305 | by Staff reporter
Tapera leaves Manica Diamonds
Premier Soccer League side Manica Diamonds have parted ways with head coach Jairos Tapera in what sources say was a mutual agreement, as the club continues to struggle near the relegation zone....Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:25hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Mafume threatens action over Rufaro Stadium neglect
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has issued a blistering warning to council officials he accuses of deliberately undermining efforts to maintain Rufaro Stadium, threatening dismissals for those responsible f...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:22hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Govt swindled out of thousands for Gokwe Uhuru gig?
The government is reportedly losing thousands of dollars due to inflated accommodation bills and fraudulent tender awards involving unregistered suppliers colluding with some officials, according to s...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt reads riot act over corrupt land subdivisions
Agriculture Deputy Minister Davis Marapira has issued a stern warning to corrupt officials and stakeholders, urging urgent action to protect dairy farmers' land through the finalisation of title deeds...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Corruption and poor planning blamed for Zimbabwe housing woes
Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening urban housing crisis, as a combination of poor planning, corruption, and unaffordable housing compounds an estimated 1.5 million-unit backlog nationwide. Local a...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:55hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zanu–PF warns South Africa against US sanctions
Zimbabwe's ruling party (ZANU–PF) says South Africa should not be intimidated by a proposed US bill that could empower President Donald Trump with "superpowers" to impose sanctions on African Nation...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 16:34hrs | 2165 | by Staff reporter
DJ Ollah 07 has divided opinion
The man about town DJ Ollah 07 has divided opinion with his latest podcast on the St Mary's accident which killed 17 people. This soon after his ground-breaking interview with Mai Jeremaya who had cla...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 14:24hrs | 241 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Mutinhiri appointed VP viral message dismissed
The Zimbabwean government has rubbished a viral social media statement falsely claiming that Ambassador and retired Brigadier General Ambrose Mutinhiri has been appointed as the country's new Vice Pre...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 14:05hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
ZIDA records surge in investment licences
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has reported a record-breaking increase in new investment licences in 2024, reflecting what officials describe as growing investor confidence in t...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:42hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe dairy sector grows, but
Zimbabwe's dairy industry has recorded encouraging growth, with raw milk production rising by 15% over the past year. However, escalating feed costs - which account for 80% of production expenses — ...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:35hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
IMF sees signs of recovery in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is showing early signs of economic recovery and macroeconomic stabilization, buoyed by recent policy reforms and improved fiscal management, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 16:53hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo ramps up its anti-corruption efforts
The City of Bulawayo has ramped up its anti-corruption efforts by upgrading its internal audit unit into a full-fledged department, aimed at enhancing fraud detection, accountability, and good governa...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:42hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Referee suspended over poor officiating in Dynamos match
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended Premier Soccer League referee Quedsani Dirwai for six matches following a substandard performance during the intense FC Platinum versus Dynamos c...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 11:22hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
18 Zimbabwe prosecutors arrested for corruption charges
At least 18 public prosecutors stationed across Zimbabwe have been arrested on corruption-related charges, predominantly bribery and extortion, the country's Prosecutor-General, Justice Loice Matanda-...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:22hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Dog bite cases surge to 456 in 1 week
Zimbabwe recorded 456 dog bite cases in just one week, according to a Weekly Disease Surveillance Report issued by the Ministry of Health and Child Care for the week ending July 6, 2025, raising alarm...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:16hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF intensifies youth mobilisation drive in Bulawayo
Zanu-PF's Bulawayo province has launched an aggressive youth mobilisation campaign in a bid to strengthen its grassroots support in the traditionally opposition-dominated city ahead of future election...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:11hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei supporters hit back at Mutsvangwa
Allies of local business magnate Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei have launched a spirited defence of the controversial tycoon, following sharp criticism from Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa. The g...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:56hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe stockpiles quelea bird chemical, aircraft tech
The Zimbabwean government says it is prepared to deploy aircraft to combat the spread of quelea birds as part of urgent efforts to safeguard the country's winter wheat crop, which has now entered its ...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:05hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos fined only US$5,000 for abandoning match
Dynamos Football Club has been fined US$5,000 by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) following the controversial abandonment of their league encounter against FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium on June 22, 20...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:04hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Heroes' welcome for Africa's second-best Rugby team
Jubilant scenes erupted at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Tuesday evening as hundreds of ecstatic rugby fans turned out to welcome the Zimbabwe national rugby team, the Sables, followi...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:18hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Referees undermining Dynamos' survival bid?
Under-fire Dynamos coach Saul Chaminuka has hinted at a possible conspiracy by match officials to sink the struggling Harare giants deeper into relegation danger, following a string of contentious dec...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:07hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to hand over SADC chairmanship to Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is putting the final touches on its preparations to host the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government next month, as the is...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:59hrs | 1226 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army commander loses court battle
Two Harare men who suffered brutal assaults at the hands of soldiers during Zimbabwe's 2019 fuel protests have finally secured justice after a civil court ruled in their favour, ordering the Zim...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:57hrs | 1480 | by Staff reporter
Fake goods uncovered in Harare tuck shops
Zimbabwe has intensified efforts to root out counterfeit products from the market amid growing concerns over the health risks these goods pose to unsuspecting consumers.During a routine inspec...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:57hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
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