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Tragedy strikes FC Platinum family again
TRAGEDY has once again struck the FC Platinum family, after a supporters' bus was involved in a fatal road accident while returning from the club's Premier Soccer League away match against GreenFuel i...Published: 14 hrs ago | 468 | by Staff reporter
Police probe fatal hit-and-run in Luveve
Police in Bulawayo have launched an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian along Intemba Road in Luveve on Sunday evening.Assistant Inspector Tha...Published: 14 hrs ago | 215 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's disastrous Tri-Series sparks calls for reforms
Zimbabwe's dismal performance in the just-ended T20 International Triangular Series, hosted on home soil and featuring South Africa and New Zealand, has exposed deep cracks within the country's cricke...Published: 14 hrs ago | 105 | by Staff reporter
2 killed, 13 injured in collision on Lomagundi road
A tragic road traffic accident occurred in the early hours of Monday along Lomagundi Road, between Harare Drive and the Westgate roundabout, claiming two lives on the spot and leaving 13 others injure...Published: 20 hrs ago | 393 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbery spree grips Bulawayo
A chilling wave of armed robberies has shaken Zimbabwe's second-largest city, with four shops - including three Sai Mart outlets and one Hamara store - hit in a string of co-ordinated attacks that hav...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:00hrs | 911 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe road traffic accidents jump to 28,159 in 6 months
A deadly collision along Harare's Seke Road on Tuesday has once again spotlighted Zimbabwe's deepening road safety crisis. The horrific crash, which claimed 17 lives-including two pedestrians-has beco...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:21hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Arrests in plane haunt airports firm
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has summoned the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) to explain the circumstances surrounding the forcible removal and subsequent torture of three activists ...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:19hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Gaming centres emerge hubs of juvenile delinquency
Gaming centres across Bulawayo, once seen as harmless recreational spots for young people, are increasingly being blamed for fuelling a wave of juvenile delinquency, truancy, and substance abuse. Auth...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:15hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
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Cecil the Lion's legacy, a decade of debate
A decade after the killing of Cecil the lion ignited global outrage and placed Zimbabwe's trophy hunting industry under the spotlight, the country remains at the centre of a complex debate pitting int...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:30hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Bull fetches US$40,000 at auction in Zimbabwe
A prized Brahman bull sold for an astonishing US$40,000 at the 57th National Breed Sale held yesterday at CC Sales in Mt Hampden, just outside Harare - setting the benchmark as the highest-priced anim...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:29hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF bigwig up for smuggling
Prominent Zanu PF politburo member and former secretary-general of the Zimbabwe National War Veterans Association, Andy Mhlanga, is scheduled to appear in court on August 13, 2025, facing charges rela...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:21hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts street evangelist 2025 Toyota Fortuner and US$50,000
Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo has once again grabbed headlines after gifting a brand-new 2025 Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD6 and USD50,000 in cash to popular street preacher Evangelist Trymore Muparinga, i...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 18:02hrs | 1190 | by Staff reporter
Kembo Mohadi betrayed Matabeleland: Mthwakazi MRP is spot on!
Before he dies, Kembo Mohadi must be told how much he betrayed Ndebele people. To say it post humus is too late. His home region constitutes Matabeleland. Kembo must be told now that he will not be mi...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 16:05hrs | 569 | by Nomazulu Thata
Renewed scrutiny for Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe's crown jewel of tourism and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - has come under fierce scrutiny from environmentalists amid allegations of unchecked commercial development threatening the area's e...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 14:07hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
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 | 732 | by Staff reporter
Gold rush wreaks havoc in Mutare City
Mutare's Sakubva River, located near the city's bustling Central Business District, is under siege as waves of artisanal gold miners—commonly known as makorokoza - ravage the waterway and surroundin...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:49hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Simba Bhora's 10-match unbeaten streak comes to an abrupt end
Simba Bhora's impressive ten-match unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Tel One at Ascot Stadium. The Wifi Boys secured the victory with two second-half goals ...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 11:21hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed
The UK has revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children's education and women's health in Africa facing the biggest reductions.The UK government said in February...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:36hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Chiadzwa diamond panner jailed for 2 years
A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of illegally prospecting for minerals in the diamond-rich Chiyadzwa area, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbab...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 17:49hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sentenced to 15 years in South Africa jail
A Zimbabwean national, Fore Brighton (33), has been convicted and sentenced to 15 years of direct imprisonment by the Musina Regional Court for unlawful possession of explosives.The conviction...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 16:39hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's emergency response under scrutiny after deadly Manyame crash
Zimbabwe's road accident preparedness has come under intense scrutiny following a horrific crash on Tuesday that claimed 17 lives at Manyame River Bridge along the busy Seke Road.The fatal col...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:06hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Mnangagwa late-night send-off explained
A long-observed but rarely explained tradition of Zimbabwe's presidency - the ceremonial send-off and reception of the Head of State at the airport - has come under the spotlight once again, this time...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:15hrs | 1647 | by Staff reporter
Brendan Taylor set to face New Zealand after 3-year ban
Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Brendan Taylor is set to face the Black Caps just days after his three-and-a-half-year ban from cricket is lifted, according to reports.Taylor was handed the ba...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 15:13hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
'Dynamos will survive relegation'
Despite the growing threat of relegation, Dynamos coach Saul Chaminuka is maintaining a positive outlook as his team struggles near the bottom of the Premier Soccer League standings.The Harare...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:32hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Minister targets Limpopo squatters over stock theft
BEITBRIDGE - Zimbabwe's Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Matabeleland South, Albert Nguluvhe, has raised alarm over the increasing cases of stock theft in the Beitbridge are...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 20:00hrs | 356 | by Gideon Madzikatidze and Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's Sables Path to RWC 2027
Zimbabwean rugby has re-emerged as one of Africa's most compelling sporting stories, with the national team, the Sables, charting a historic course toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. After ...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 18:28hrs | 86 | by Marilyn Mutize
Minister Nguluvhe's humble bus ride wins praise
In a rare display of humility, dedication, and accessibility, Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Albert Nguluvhe stunned many last week when he abandoned the comfort of gove...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:28hrs | 1775 | by Staff reporter
Cop sentenced to 2 years for fatal shooting during arrest attempt
A police officer in Gwanda has been sentenced to an effective two years in prison after being found guilty of culpable homicide for fatally shooting a suspect during an attempted arrest in January 202...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:16hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
South Africa water experts clear Limpopo River water of contamination
Water experts from Vhembe District Municipality have confirmed that the Limpopo River, which forms the natural border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, is free from contamination following recent lab...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:12hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Mohadi woken up at 2AM for Mnangagwa airport welcome
Acting President Constantino Chiwenga, alongside fellow Vice-President Kembo Mohadi, Cabinet ministers and other senior government officials, were roused from their beds in the early hours of Monday m...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 11:33hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter
Social media exposes Goromonzi man who stole father's Car
A 24-year-old man from Goromonzi was arrested after stealing his father's vehicle and hiding out in Concession, Mashonaland Central — thanks to social media alerts that led to his capture.Mu...Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 11:25hrs | 1346 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Concession
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 | 275 | by Staff reporter
Man run over by train
A man was fatally struck by a train at Chinhoyi Railway Station on Thursday afternoon, becoming the fourth person killed in separate train accidents across Zimbabwe within a month, the National Railwa...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:09hrs | 255 | 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 | 817 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Court blocks eviction of indigenous Zimbabwe farmers
High Court Justice Regis Dembure has ruled against the eviction of indigenous farmers at Springs Farm in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East Province, condemning the withdrawal of their offer letters by Land ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:53hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi family set to hold separate events in September
LAST year, the family of the late Zimbabwean music legend Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi was thrust into the national spotlight amid a public fallout involving his daughter Selmor Mtukudzi. The drama, marked ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:30hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Aids council focuses on street dwellers
PEOPLE living on the streets are recording a high default rate on antiretroviral treatment (ART), largely due to inconsistent access to medication and challenges in adhering to the treatment regimen, ...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
STI hotspots emerge amid mobile and mining communities
Despite national statistics showing no significant rise in HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, the Ministry of Health and Child Care has identified worrying increases in certain hotspot areas, pa...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:57hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Zacc arrests Zimra official over fraud
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official and four clearing agents for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent smuggling syndicate ope...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:46hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
The Irony of Innovation: How Tech’s Hardest Workers Built a System That Rewards Laziness
A thought-provoking look at how tech's unsung builders laid the groundwork for a digital culture that rewards viral ease over innovation and substa...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 21:49hrs | 571 | by Libz Mbanje
An open letter to Chimhama: are you in South Africa?
Dear Madam Chimhama, I hope I find you well, daughter of the African soil!I am writing this letter because I am deeply concerned about your utterances of violence in your video yo...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 16:04hrs | 529 | by Nomazulu Thata
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 | 1221 | by Staff reporter
Sexual harassment, voucher fraud rock Simbisa Brands
Fast-food giant Simbisa Brands has been thrust into the spotlight following serious sexual harassment allegations levelled against some of its senior officials in Gweru, accused of abusing their posit...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:42hrs | 1093 | by Staff reporter
Harare to ban kombis, pirate taxis
The City of Harare has announced ambitious plans to ban commuter omnibuses (kombis) and pirate taxis (mishikashika) within the next three years, a move it says is part of efforts to transform the capi...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Pirate taxis continue to wreak havoc on Zimbabwe's roads
Zimbabwe's roads remain a death trap as pirate taxis, commonly known as Mushikashika, continue to wreak havoc through reckless driving, causing chaos, traffic congestion, and endangering the lives of ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:34hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables on the brink of World Cup qualification
The Zimbabwe Sables are just one victory away from booking their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after a thrilling 29-23 semi-final win over Kenya at the Nelson Man...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:46hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza continues to battle with sewer challenges
Perennial sewer problems remain one of the most pressing challenges facing Chitungwiza Municipality, although the local authority has recorded some improvements in certain areas, ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:45hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Storm brews over 1 000ha Mashonaland farm
A storm is brewing in Zimbabwe's agricultural sector after the government allocated a farm to businessman Billy Rautenbach, displacing farmers who had been allocated and developed...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:40hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Mnanganwa congratulates Sables after Kenya victory
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, following their narrow but spirited 26-23 victory over Kenya in the semi-finals of the 2025 Rugby Africa ...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 17:31hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
2 killed in 'mysterious' explosion
Two men have died following a mysterious explosion at Kwayedza Investments Mine in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central province, in a tragic incident that occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025.According t...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:36hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
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