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Zimbabwe's food security strengthens

Zimbabwe's food security situation improved significantly in July 2025, driven by an above-average harvest, a stable local currency, and expanded resilience programmes, the World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed in its latest Markets Moni…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 13:19hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Chiwenga beefs up security, as Chigananda sneaks into tent

Vice President General (Rtd) Constantino Chiwenga has shocked mourners at the national shrine (National Heroes Acre) when he arrived in an action movie-style resemblance for the burial of late national hero (Sydney Gata) whilst escorted wi…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 12:21hrs | 3944 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

India backs Zimbabwe's UN Security Council seat bid

India has officially endorsed Zimbabwe's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027 to 2028 term, bolstering Harare's campaign for enhanced global representation.The endorsement was made public …

Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 14:46hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland calls for transparency in army, police recruitment

Residents of Matabeleland have called for a decentralized recruitment process for civil servants, including soldiers, police officers, and nurses, amid growing concerns that the region is being overlooked in national recruitment drives.The…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 08:49hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's 2030 now a 'national security risk'

A resolution passed by Zanu-PF at its annual conference in Bulawayo last year calling for constitutional amendments to keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in power until 2030 is being exploited by "a few individuals" to fuel divisions in the…

Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 07:08hrs | 2764 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to regulate private security industry

Cabinet has approved the Principles of the Private Investigators and Security Guards (Control) Bill, which aims to regulate and license individuals and companies providing security services in Zimbabwe.During a post-Cabinet briefing yester…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:51hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe says 'undocumented migrants a security risk'

A recent report by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Home Affairs has raised alarm about the potential security risks posed by undocumented migrants in Zimbabwe. The committee, chaired by Beitbridge East MP Albert Nguluv…

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 1300 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF suspends 16 members for supporting independent candidates

Sixteen Zanu-PF members have been suspended for five years after being found guilty of supporting independent candidates during the 2023 National Assembly and local authority elections.Fifteen of the suspended members are from Masvingo pro…

Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:31hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe security firms rope in Police Support Unit

In response to a recent spike in nationwide robberies, security companies are partnering with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Support Unit to enhance protection for cash-in-transit (CIT) deliveries and other high-risk operations. This c…

Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:58hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga warns of Zimbabwe corruption as a security threat

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stark warning that corruption has evolved into a security threat that undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in both private and public institutions. He made these remarks during…

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 2422 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe bolsters security at Mugabe Airport

The government has enhanced security at Robert Gabriel Mugabe (RGM) International Airport following the installation of advanced air navigation aids. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) recently commissioned a new air traffic c…

Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo City Council seeks 249 contract guards

The Bulawayo City Council is looking to hire 249 contract security guards aged 18 to 45. These guards will work under the Chamber Secretary's department. Applicants need to have at least an Ordinary Level education. Duties include guarding…

Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 20:48hrs | 1019 | by Staff reporter

Man kills 'attacker', faces murder charge

Kelvin Kagondo, a Harare man, has been remanded in custody until July 22, 2024, on a murder charge after allegedly using deadly force in self-defense against assailants. Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya advised him to seek bail from the…

Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:54hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's residence on fire, days after security breaches

Late on Friday night, a fire broke out at the residence of Deputy Finance Minister David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, the son of Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This incident occurred shortly after reports of two separate break-ins at th…

Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Event security essential to foil robberies and protect guests

Event security has always been important but never more so than at the present time when thefts and robberies have become so common. Targets at events may be the gate takings at the event or the cash or cellphones carried by individuals.Mr…

Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 21:28hrs | 6 | by Agencies

Zimbabwe to intensify lobby for UN Security Council seat

ZIMBABWE will take its lobby for a United Nations Security Council seat to the African Union (AU) when the continental bloc meets in February, President Mnangagwa has said.The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) and AU member sta…

Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa moves to appease security forces

TREASURY has allocated 18% of the national budget to the security sector, ZW$10.8 trillion (US$1.9 billion), which is a large amount in peacetime, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa moves to appease the restless uniformed forces.Since the 201…

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 15:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Security guard dies after elephant attack

A 30-year-old woman who was on guard duty succumbed to injuries sustained when she was attacked by an elephant while at work in Hwange on Friday.The woman, Lydia Dube (30) was pronounced dead on arrival at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulaway…

Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:21hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe defence minister in China for security forum

THE Minister of Defence, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, is in China for the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum co-organised by the China Association of Military Sciences and the China Institute for International Strategic Studies and bringing togethe…

Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Heightened security for Zimsec exams

New security measures have been implemented to prevent the leakage of public examination question papers in Zimbabwe. These measures involve the secure delivery of exam papers to the testing centers under escort on the same day that candid…

Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere will return to Zimbabwe as soon as his security is assured

Exiled Independent Presidential candidate Saviour Kasukuwere will return to Zimbabwe as soon as his security is assured, says his spokesperson Jacqueline Sande. "Once safety measures for his security, the security of his person, have even …

Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 16:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala demo student out on $25 bail

 Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) organizing secretary Gamuchirai Chaburumunda (22) was on Wednesday granted ZW$200 000 bail in a case where she was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and malicious damage to propert…

Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 19:09hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's spooks in massive resignations

The Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has been hit by massive resignations with officers alleging that working conditions have deteriorated immensely.The CIO is superintended over by a State Security minister, but the position has be…

Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Gun crime rattles Zimbabwe's security sector

THE sudden spike in gun crimes across the country has pushed the security sector into panic with indications that police have since flooded the streets with detectives expected to sniff out menacing criminals.The gruesome murder of a senio…

Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 22:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa crafts crude strategy to stay in power, revels in adulation

IN December 2014, the late Zanu-PF Women's League national secretary Shuvai Mahofa collapsed after spending two hours singing and dancing in support of the then First Lady Grace Mugabe. Mahofa was among other top party officials who took t…

Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Security fears as opposition Mthwakazi activists in 'suspicious' prison transfers

THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has reportedly transferred Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) activists from Khami Maximum Prison to Chikurubi and Gwanda Prisons, under unclear circumstances.In June this year, Bulawayo Ma…

Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 06:32hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to securitise its ivory stockpile

THE Zimbabwe government is currently engaged in discussions on how the country can use its 130-tonne ivory stockpile as a tradable commodity or security asset, the Zimbabwe Independent reported.The discussions follow the announcement by th…

Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 10:41hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Former security guard helps build schools

THE painful experience of walking barefoot for 30km to and from school daily inspired Mr Kumbulani Tshambo of Victoria Falls to help build schools and reduce distance travelled by learners.Without a formal education certificate to his name…

Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe airports agency beefs up security

ZIMBABWE'S airports authorities are planning to roll out multi-pronged systems enabling them to beef up security at porous exit and entry points, businessdigest was told this week.Previously, airports authorities had only reacted to smuggl…

Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Journalists at threat after governments passed cyber security laws

JOURNALISTS have been urged to protect themselves against digital surveillance threats after the country passed cyber security legislation.A statement by Fesmedia Africa yesterday said a survival toolkit has been developed in response to g…

Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF identifies Zimbabwe's security threat

Zanu-PF national secretary for security Lovemore Matuke has described Zimbabwe's fast weakening local currency as a security threat.Matuke told NewsDay yesterday that the biggest threat to the country was the currency crisis, especially ah…

Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Police guarantee public security

LAW enforcement agents will thwart any illegal protests called for today by proponents of illegal regime change under the banner Pachedu, an oppositional civil body.The faceless individuals have chosen to ignore numerous developmental work…

Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Makamba candidature worries security chiefs

THE country's security chiefs are sweating over the possibility of tycoon James Makamba becoming Mashonaland Central provincial chairman for Zanu-PF after he reportedly submitted his CV for the position last week, it has emerged.In confide…

Published: 20 Dec 2021 at 19:12hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Masowe Cleric sets up security firm

Johanne Masowe Echishanu (The Fifth of Africa) leader Andby Makururu has registered a security company, holy Ground, which he says will empower youths, widows and disadvantaged people mainly from his church.Makururu, who is a champion of t…

Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa tells security agencies to be vigilant

THE discovery of oil could pose a security threat to the country, which requires state security agencies to be always on high alert, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.Mnangagwa made the call during the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoM…

Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 13:09hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Security agents stalk war veteran

THE fight for control of Caps Holdings Limited (CHL) has turned nasty, with war veteran and businessman Frederick Mutanda alleging that State security agents were involved in a plot to assassinate him.In a letter addressed to government la…

Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 07:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Security forces deep in gold smuggling: Report

MEMBERS of the security forces and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) officials tasked to maintain order and security in the mining sector have been accused of the smuggling of the precious mineral outside the country, a new damning report sho…

Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 06:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt assesses food insecurity

GOVERNMENT is in the process of consolidating statistics of able-bodied citizens who are still food insecure in rural areas following a successful farming season where the country recorded a bumper harvest.The country recorded successive d…

Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Security - Why it Matters for Due Diligence - use a data room

After the stock market crashed in 1929, a new law was formed. The Securities Act of 1933 sought to help investors make more informed decisions. It was also made to allow more transparency, avoid fraud and other dubious activities in the sa…

Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 05:53hrs | 20 | by Staff writer

Journalist 'steals' security document

A journalist has appeared at the Chiredzi Magistrates Courts facing a charge of stealing a classified document from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Law and Order office at Chiredzi Police Station.Patrick Chitongo, who runs Lowv…

Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:27hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Security forces move in to refurbish buildings

BUSINESS enterprises that were destroyed during violent protests in January 2019 are set to reopen after Government availed affordable loans to business owners, with security forces already on the ground reconstructing destroyed buildings.…

Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

President Mohadi warns violators

Security forces and health officials will be on high alert to ensure full compliance with Covid-19 regulations and curtail crowding of people at supermarkets and water points among other areas, Acting President Kembo Mohadi said yesterday.…

Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

JOC assesses border security

THE National Joint Operations Command (JOC) met in Beitbridge yesterday and committed to beefing up borderline security to control rampant smuggling of goods and irregular migration which peaks during the festive season.The meeting was att…

Published: 12 Dec 2020 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Don't provoke Zimbabwe's security services'

THE deafening silence from church organisations following the killing of a soldier in cold blood in Chivhu and attempts by the opposition to protect the bandits portray their duplicity as puppets of Western nations. In a Press statement, Z…

Published: 08 Sep 2020 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa's govt must accelerate reforms to move forward'

THE European Union (EU) and Zimbabwe are set to resume political dialogue, which officially stopped in 2002. Under Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement, the EU will seek to re-engage with government, a sign of a renewed desire to normalise r…

Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa reels over security sector reform

AS the European Union (EU) and Zimbabwe prepare to resume formal re-engagement talks, with Brussels insisting on sweeping reforms, including security sector overhaul, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is between a rock and hard place.Security s…

Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Does Zimbabwe have the information Security and Cyber Security Experts to protect itself?

With constant headlines of electronic fraud, mobile money fraud, RTGS fraud and other means of payments that are constantly reported in the media on a daily basis. There is now a need to build a database of information security personnel a…

Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:39hrs | 2 | by Dr Robert Shonhiwa

Motsepe's money trail, Botswana security company accounts frozen

The Botswana Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has frozen Avante Security Services bank accounts in Gaborone on suspicions that the company was used by South African businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe Radebe to launder money for Pelonomi Ve…

Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 08:39hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Security to remain tight, says Mnangagwa's govt

Government has said security forces will remain firmly on the ground to ensure that peace and sanity prevails across the country following threats of another round of violent protests by MDC-Alliance and its affiliates. The perpetrators of…

Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 23:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe security services to use brutal force

The government has warned it will not hesitate to use brutal force on people who are out to destroy the country's security infrastructure.Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana told the Bus…

Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 16:57hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

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