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Has CAA3 opened a path to State House for Kudakwashe Tagwirei?

There is a moment in every succession struggle when the future stops being a date on a calendar and becomes a fight over who gets to rewrite the calendar.Zimbab

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Hichilema maintains lead after 27 constituencies

President Hakainde Hichilema has maintained his lead over NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile after the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) announced results from 27 of the country's 226 co…

Published: 18 hrs ago | 679 Views

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EU observers flag misuse of state resources in Zambia elections

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has accused Zambia's ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) of misusing state resources during the 2026 General Election campaign…

Published: 18 hrs ago | 412 Views

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Makore chooses silence amid Mapfumo ‘cease and desist’

HARARE - Chimurenga musician Kurai Makore responded with restraint and professionalism on Friday night, performing an all‑original set at Fill Up HICC just days after his uncle, Thomas “Mukanya” Mapf…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 481 Views

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Man of cloth rapes teenager

A self‑proclaimed prophet in Bulawayo has appeared in court after he allegedly raped a 19‑year‑old girl under the guise of conducting an exorcism.Nkosilathi Dube appeared before Bulawayo magistrate S…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 11:56hrs | 694 Views

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CAES backs govt response to Kariba ferry disaster

HARARE - The Citizens Coalition Against Economic Sanctions (CAES) has expressed solidarity with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the nation following the Mbuya Nehanda ferry tragedy in Kariba.In a st…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 11:54hrs | 337 Views

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Zimbabwean soccer player receives death threats in South Africa

Warriors striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has reportedly received death threats following the tackle that left Orlando Pirates midfielder Sihle Nduli injured during AmaZulu's 1-1 draw with the Buccanee…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 09:58hrs | 955 Views

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ConCourt dismisses Heart and Soul challenge over Geza broadcast case

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by Heart and Soul Broadcasting Services (Private) Limited challenging the constitutionality of the law under which the media company is being pro…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 10:56hrs | 431 Views

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NRZ train to Victoria Falls to terminate at Dete

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has advised the travelling public that the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls passenger train will this weekend terminate at Dete following a blockage of the railway line…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 10:18hrs | 652 Views

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Mundubile did not declare himself Zambia election winner

TONSE Alliance presidential spokesperson George Chisanga has rejected claims that presidential candidate Brian Mundubile declared himself the winner of Zambia's election, saying his statement was bas…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 10:15hrs | 595 Views

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Mthuli Ncube bans third-party middlemen in govt payment deals

The Ministry of Finance has moved to shut down a deeply entrenched rent-seeking practice in which influential individuals allegedly use their connections within Government to act as intermediaries fo…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 10:08hrs | 588 Views

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Highlanders crisis deepens, Benjani considers resignation

Highlanders are facing yet another crisis, with head coach Benjani Mwaruwaru reportedly frustrated by the worsening situation at the Bulawayo giants and now considering his position as turmoil contin…

Published: 15 Aug 2026 at 07:43hrs | 579 Views

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Zambian police dismiss Mundubile arrest claims

The Zambia Police Service has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports claiming that opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has been arrested and detained in police custody.P…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 18:43hrs | 517 Views

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1 500 stands for Bulawayo youth

More than 1 500 residential stands are being developed in Bulawayo under the Munhumutapa National Youth Housing Scheme, as Government moves to expand access to affordable housing for young people.The…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:47hrs | 397 Views

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Zimbabwe govt dismisses Birchenough Bridge crack claim

The Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a photograph showing a cracked steel bridge connection depicts the iconic Birchenough Bridge over the Save River.The Ministry of T…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:47hrs | 416 Views

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Zimbabwe maize prices rise 5% to US$348

Zimbabwe's white maize price rose by 5 percent to an average of US$348 per tonne on the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX), despite subdued demand and ample supplies.The increase came after buyers an…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:45hrs | 274 Views

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Zimbabwe nurses threaten another strike

Zimbabwe could be heading for another nurses' strike after health workers accused the Government of failing to honour agreements on sector-specific allowances and the appeals process arising from a c…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:44hrs | 341 Views

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Super El Nino could halve Zimbabwe's 2027 economic growth

Zimbabwe's economic growth could face a major setback if a projected Super El Nino weather phenomenon materialises, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning that a severe drought could halv…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:44hrs | 386 Views

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Fake Nivea lotion and Hullets sugar in Zimbabwe streets

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has warned consumers to be vigilant against counterfeit Nivea cosmetics and Hullets sugar after recent seizures, as it steps up a nationwide crackdown on fake…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:43hrs | 415 Views

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Beitbridge starts selection for new CBD stands' owners

The selection process for prospective buyers of stands in the new Beitbridge central business district (CBD) has begun, with the town council prioritising investors capable of constructing buildings …

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:42hrs | 256 Views

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Zimbabwe-linked Russian recruiter faces fresh abuse allegations

A Russian recruiter who travelled to Zimbabwe to recruit young women for jobs in Russia is facing fresh allegations over alleged links to Telegram networks involved in child sexual abuse, intensifyin…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:40hrs | 201 Views

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CAB3 constitutional changes are now 'water under the bridge'

Bulawayo-based prominent lawyer Nqobani Sithole says Zimbabwe's recently enacted constitutional amendments are now effectively a "done deal" and challenging them in court would be a difficult task, d…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 15:27hrs | 547 Views

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Mundubile alleges military interference with Zambia ballot papers

Zambian opposition leader and presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has alleged that the military has been deployed to some polling centres and accused soldiers of interfering with electoral materia…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 14:53hrs | 310 Views

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Electoral Commission of Zambia orders stakeholders out of results centre

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has reportedly ordered all stakeholders to leave the election results totalling centre as the country grapples with a 24-hour suspension of vote counting and …

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 14:37hrs | 260 Views

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4 Hichilema ministers lose parliamentary seats in Zambia election

Four senior ministers in President Hakainde Hichilema's government have lost their parliamentary seats as results from Zambia's 2026 elections continue to emerge, with three of the defeats coming fro…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 12:21hrs | 781 Views

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Mundubile claims victory as Zambia election count suspended

Zambian presidential candidate Brian Mundubile of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) has claimed victory in the country’s 2026 presidential election, citing results fr…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:18hrs | 1046 Views

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Hichilema's ex-personal lawyer suspends Zambia election results counting

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema's former personal lawyer Mwangala Zaloumis, has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across th…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:10hrs | 647 Views

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Roki breaks silence over viral assault drama

Zimbabwean musician Rockford "Roki" Josphats has taken responsibility for his involvement in a recent viral incident involving a woman in Harare, acknowledging that some of his decisions were reckles…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:09hrs | 460 Views

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Malloti, Hullengende rile promoters

Events management experts, promoters and arts industry regulators are calling for action against Zimdancehall couple Malloti Rose and Ezbornwage "Hulengende" Chidamajaya over a string of alleged no-s…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:09hrs | 260 Views

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Woman abandons injured husband, 4 children, after social media posts

A 30-year-old Mount Pleasant woman has allegedly abandoned her injured husband and four children after social media posts involving an unidentified Chinese man triggered a backlash.Fungisai Kamudyari…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:08hrs | 768 Views

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Wife bribes lover's wife to keep affair secret

A Mutare man was left devastated after discovering that his wife allegedly paid money to her married lover's wife in an attempt to conceal their affair.The revelations emerged before Chief Mutasa's c…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:07hrs | 954 Views

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Co-wife steals panties, kills children

A Honde Valley woman has accused her co-wife of repeatedly stealing her undergarments for alleged ritual purposes, claiming the incidents were followed by the deaths of several children and grandchil…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:07hrs | 347 Views

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High Court nullifies AFM Zimbabwe leadership elections

The Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFM) presidium led by Reverend Dr Cossam Chiangwa has been declared unlawful after the High Court nullified the church's May 3, 2025 leadership elections and …

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:06hrs | 457 Views

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Chief bans beer at funerals

Chief Chamutsa of Buhera District has banned alcohol consumption during funerals in his jurisdiction, citing growing disorder and what he described as a loss of respect for the dead.Chief Tinotenda G…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:04hrs | 465 Views

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Zimbabwe gold deliveries hit 26 tonnes in 7 months

Zimbabwe's gold deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) reached 26,05 tonnes in the first seven months of 2026, with small-scale and artisanal miners accounting for more than two-thirds of total o…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:02hrs | 161 Views

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Zambia halts election result announcement

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema's former personal lawyer Mwangala Zaloumis, has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across th…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 10:43hrs | 605 Views

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Comedian beats Hichilema ally for Matero parliamentary seat

Resolute Party parliamentary candidate and comedian and artist Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, popularly known as Saulos, has won the Matero parliamentary seat in Zambia’s 2026 General Election.Salubusa def…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 09:39hrs | 456 Views

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Zimpapers reshuffles top editorial posts

State-controlled Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited (Zimpapers) has made another major editorial shake-up, appointing Chronicle editor Lawson Mabhena as head of news in a move that effectively makes …

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 09:30hrs | 347 Views

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2.3 million Harare traffic violations recorded by cameras

More than 2.3 million road traffic violations have been detected by newly installed surveillance cameras in Harare, with motorists expected to start receiving notifications and fines as early as next…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 09:01hrs | 0 Views

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Liberation War Victims Association mourns Kariba tragedy victims

The Zimbabwe Liberation War Victims Association has expressed its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Kariba tragedy, saying the disaster has left the nation mour…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 06:28hrs | 299 Views

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Chin'ono questions government response after Kariba boat tragedy

Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has questioned the government’s handling of the Lake Kariba boat tragedy, saying the deaths of about 44 people should prompt serious scrutiny of whether earlier warnings …

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 22:30hrs | 664 Views

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Afrikaners building white‑owned university in Orania: Naledi Pandor cries racism!

South African xenophobia exposed a region in South Africa, Orania, a place exclusively for white South Africans. Black South Africans allowed to reside in this exclusive and posh area are domestic wo…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 22:43hrs | 695 Views

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Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law denied bail

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law Kelsea Tafirenyika and her uncle, Isaac Jessub, have been denied bail after a Harare magistrate ruled that they were flight risks and posed a danger to …

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 20:12hrs | 936 Views

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Thousands of Bulawayo council tenants await home ownership

Thousands of families living in Bulawayo City Council-owned houses are still waiting to secure ownership of their homes, with more than 3 400 properties yet to be converted from rentals despite a pro…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 20:10hrs | 0 Views

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Bulawayo tightens industrial land controls

Bulawayo is moving to tighten control over industrial land while seeking to unlock under-utilised sites for productive use under a new 15 to 20-year planning framework.The proposed Local Development …

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 20:10hrs | 301 Views

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Speeding kombi driver jailed over fatal crash

A 26-year-old kombi driver has been jailed for 10 months after being convicted of culpable homicide following a crash that killed two passengers on the Harare-Mutare highway.Brendon Boilers Chando of…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 20:09hrs | 491 Views

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Zinara pours US$175 million into roads but . . .

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) disbursed US$175.5 million for road maintenance during the first half of the year, accelerating infrastructure spending as authorities seek to tackl…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 20:08hrs | 681 Views

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Zimbabwe's Hwange power units hit by US$430m debt bomb

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is struggling to settle a US$430 million debt owed to a joint venture it operates with Chinese engineering giant SinoHydro at Hw…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 20:07hrs | 676 Views

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Foreign currency inflows surge 48%

Zimbabwe's economic stabilisation measures are beginning to yield tangible results, with foreign currency receipts reaching record levels and inflation remaining low, pointing to an improving macroec…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 20:06hrs | 331 Views

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Political prisoner Bhekimpilo Mbedzi finally heads home

Human rights defender Bhekimpilo Mbedzi is finally going home tonight after weeks of uncertainty, separation and waiting following his arrest over social media posts calling for protests against Zimb…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 19:01hrs | 0 Views

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Flu surge hits Harare, city records nearly 800 cases in a week

HARARE - Zimbabwe's capital is experiencing a delayed but sharp rise in influenza cases, with health officials warning that Harare may be heading into a late seasonal peak despite overall winter numb…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 18:31hrs | 0 Views

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ZTA unveils plan to empower women, youth in tourism

HARARE - The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has launched a six‑point roadmap aimed at formalising women and youth participation in tourism, with a new National Executive set to be unveiled at the upcomin…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 18:13hrs | 272 Views

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Zimbabwean granny arrested for allegedly killing husband with axe

A 63-year-old woman from Gwanda has been arrested after allegedly killing her 70-year-old husband with an axe during a domestic dispute involving her daughter.Miriam Ndlovu of Matshetsheni Village is…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 17:31hrs | 0 Views

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Zanu PF seeks 50 school buses for church event

Zanu PF has asked the Manicaland Provincial Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to source 50 school buses to transport members of the Johanne Masowe Echishanu church to and from a church prog…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 16:36hrs | 0 Views

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Mnangagwa plans major diplomatic shake-up

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is preparing a major overhaul of Zimbabwe's diplomatic service, with more than two dozen diplomats expected to be recalled, according to sources.Twenty-one new diplomats …

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 15:46hrs | 3208 Views

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Benjani celebrates 48th birthday

Zimbabwe football legend Benjani Mwaruwari is celebrating his 48th birthday today, with tributes pouring in for the former Warriors captain whose career took him from domestic football to the English…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 15:43hrs | 373 Views

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Mapfumo faces legal war as fight with Kurai Makore turns nasty

Musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is facing a potential legal battle with his former publicist, Dr Blessing Vava, who has rejected allegations that he influenced the musical career and decisions of M…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 14:20hrs | 923 Views

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When Nyaminyami the River god gets angry or is angered

In Tonga (BaTonga/Batonga) folklore of the Zambezi Valley (Zimbabwe and Zambia), Nyaminyami (also Nyami Nyami or Nyaminyami)—the powerful river spirit or god, often depicted as a large serpent with a…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 09:43hrs | 871 Views

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Harare faces three-day water shutdown

The City of Harare will implement a citywide water supply shutdown from Friday morning to Sunday evening to allow for urgent repairs and cleaning at two of its major water facilities.In a public noti…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:39hrs | 260 Views

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Harare man bets US$2 100 entrusted to him

A Harare man who was entrusted with US$2 100 to deliver to another person allegedly used the money for sports betting before disappearing from the city.Tadious Mutevhe (40) appeared before Harare pro…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:45hrs | 0 Views

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ZNA announces death of Brigadier-General Nyamuronda

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced the death of Brigadier-General (Retired) Albert Jack Nyamuronda, who died at the age of 67.ZNA Commander Lieutenant-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi ann…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:44hrs | 646 Views

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Zifa pulls junior teams from Cosafa

The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has stopped sending junior national teams to international tournaments simply to fulfil fixtures, saying the move is part of a broader strategy to rebuild the…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:43hrs | 0 Views

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2 contractors win 15km Bulawayo-Tsholotsho road tenders

Government has awarded tenders to two contractors to rehabilitate a 15-kilometre stretch of the Bulawayo-Tsholotsho Road, in a move expected to accelerate efforts to restore one of Matabeleland North…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:43hrs | 0 Views

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Bosso centenary golf tournament tees off

Highlanders' centenary celebrations will gather momentum tomorrow when the Bulawayo giants host a high-profile corporate golf tournament at the Bulawayo Country Club.Bosso, the oldest club in Zimbabw…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:42hrs | 0 Views

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Nehanda ferry victims to be honoured

A memorial service for victims of the Mbuyanehanda boat tragedy will be held this morning at Nyamhunga Stadium, with large crowds expected to gather to mourn those who lost their lives in the Lake Ka…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:42hrs | 0 Views

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4 mourners die in Kadoma crash

Four mourners were killed in a horror road accident near Ingezi Township in Kadoma yesterday while returning from the burial of a local resident.The victims were identified as Fungai Dzomba, Mitchel …

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:41hrs | 0 Views

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Man jailed for faking party payment

A Harare man who twice obtained meals from Chicken Inn after falsely claiming that his political party would settle the bills has been sentenced to 20 days in prison.Nevan Nyarugwe (52) pleaded guilt…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:40hrs | 0 Views

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Thieves steal US$6 200 from parked cars

Thieves stole US$6 200 in cash from two vehicles parked at shopping and recreational centres in Harare, police have warned motorists against leaving valuables inside their cars.In the first incident,…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 08:40hrs | 0 Views

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ANC of Ramaphosa begs Jacob Zuma, other defectors to return

With the next local government elections looming, African National Congress (ANC) chairperson in Mpumalanga Mandla Ndlovu has called on party members to keep the door open for political defectors, in…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 20:27hrs | 0 Views

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Zimra loses millions in customs-system fraud

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) was prejudiced of approximately US$6.9 million after some of its employees allegedly colluded with clearing agents to manipulate a customs system used to proces…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:10hrs | 935 Views

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Acting Chief dies

Acting Chief Wasi Nomhle Ngwenya has died at the age of 65 following a long illness, authorities in Mangwe District have confirmed.Mangwe District Development Coordinator Matilda Mlotshwa confirmed t…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:09hrs | 743 Views

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Zimbabwe waives maths requirement for minority language trainees

Government has exempted students specialising in minority indigenous languages from the mathematics prerequisite for admission into secondary teacher training, in a move aimed at increasing the numbe…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:09hrs | 495 Views

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Zambia heads to polls

Zambia will hold presidential, parliamentary and local government elections on Thursday, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second five-year term against 13 other presidential candidates.The…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:08hrs | 624 Views

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The blame for Kariba boat accident is on Gov, says Sikhala

The National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), led by opposition politician Job Sikhala, has blamed the government for the Kariba ferry disaster that is feared to have claimed at least 60 lives.The fe…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:07hrs | 743 Views

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Nehanda death toll rises to 44

The confirmed death toll from the Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) ferry disaster has risen to 44, police said on Wednesday, as rescue teams continued searching for people still …

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:07hrs | 387 Views

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Kariba MP says sister missing after ferry disaster

Kariba Member of Parliament Shine Gwangwava says his 42-year-old sister, Matilda Musemwa Gwangwava, is among the passengers still missing after the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) ferr…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:06hrs | 290 Views

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Zimbabwe gas drilling to start in November 2026

Australian energy company Invictus Energy has confirmed that drilling of its high-impact Musuma-1 exploration well in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin will begin in November after signing a revised dril…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:06hrs | 329 Views

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Police constable dies after Heroes Day performance

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) constabulary died shortly after entertaining guests at the Harare Provincial Heroes Acre during the national Heroes Day commemorations on Monday.Shem Ganda, 57, colla…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:05hrs | 688 Views

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Cold spell to persist in southern Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans in the southern half of the country have been warned to brace for another two days of unusually low temperatures, with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) saying the cold spell i…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:05hrs | 649 Views

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Mnangagwa orders rapid modernisation of Zimbabwe Defence Forces

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for the rapid modernisation of Zimbabwe's defence systems and capabilities, saying the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) must evolve and adapt to emerging security…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:04hrs | 249 Views

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Man digs up aunt's grave in search of gold rings

A 38-year-old Goromonzi man has been sentenced to six months in prison after admitting to digging up his late aunt's grave in a bizarre attempt to recover gold rings he believed had been buried with …

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:03hrs | 352 Views

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Zimbabwe closes in on new Warriors coach

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has intensified its search for a substantive Warriors head coach, with the football governing body reportedly nearing a decision on the man who will lead the …

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:01hrs | 327 Views

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Zimbabwe traffic fines to be backdated

Government has warned motorists that traffic cameras installed across Harare are fully operational and that fines for recorded offences will be enforced retrospectively once outstanding banking and a…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:01hrs | 321 Views

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Zimbabwean prodigy joins Manchester City

Zimbabwean-born teenage football prodigy Darren Motsi has completed a move to Premier League champions Manchester City from Leicester City after the English giants won the race for his signature.The …

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 09:09hrs | 1205 Views

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'Zimbabwe is open for business,' says Mnangagwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to honour the legacy of the country's living and fallen heroes by building a united, peaceful and prosperous nation.Addressing the 46th Heroes Day c…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:49hrs | 486 Views

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SA based actor slams mockery of Zimbabweans

South African-based Zimbabwean actor Chrispen Nyathi has criticised what he describes as the persistent mockery and disrespect directed at Zimbabweans, saying negative stereotypes are undermining the…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:48hrs | 931 Views

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Zimbabwean-born UK lawyer struck off after misleading investors

A Zimbabwean-born lawyer based in the United Kingdom has been struck off the roll of solicitors after a disciplinary tribunal found that she abused her professional position to mislead a group of Zim…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:47hrs | 1063 Views

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South Africa seeks reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria

The Border Management Authority (BMA) said that almost 90,000 people had passed through the country's borders after being repatriated to their countries of origin.Of that number, the Department of Ho…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:46hrs | 785 Views

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Zimbabwean arrested at Durban SADC Summit

A Zimbabwean national has been arrested in Durban after allegedly posing as a performing artist in an attempt to gain accreditation and access to the 46th Ordinary Southern African Development Commun…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:45hrs | 680 Views

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Zimbabwe army rank is not 'sexually transmitted

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi, has clarified that her marriage to the retired Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander does not exempt her from observing military pr…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:34hrs | 1751 Views

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Cold front brings rain and sharp temperature drop across Zimbabwe

Rain has been reported in several parts of Zimbabwe as a cold front sweeping across Southern Africa brings lower temperatures, strong winds and light rainfall, in line with a weather warning issued b…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:33hrs | 791 Views

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Saul Chaminuka fired at TelOne

TelOne have parted ways with head coach Saul Chaminuka following a disappointing run of results that has left the club fighting for survival in the top flight.Chaminuka's future at the Gweru-based si…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:32hrs | 326 Views

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Boy commits suicide after friend is run over by a car

A 19-year-old man from Chivi has died in a suspected suicide after reportedly learning of the death of his close friend, an 18-year-old student and talented athlete who was killed in a road accident.…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 06:32hrs | 1160 Views

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Iran forced Trump to hide in catering truck

US President Donald Trump reportedly made a covert switch from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft while leaving a NATO summit in Turkey last month aft

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 19:24hrs | 1610 Views

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Mbuya Nehanda kills 15 in Lake Kariba, 28 missing

The Mbuya Nehanda ferry, one of the main modes of transport for communities living around Lake Kariba, capsized on Tuesday, triggering a major rescue and recovery operation.The ferry, which reportedl…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 19:04hrs | 914 Views

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Court blocks Zimbabwean mother's bid to take daughter to Australia

A Zimbabwean mother living in Australia has lost a High Court bid to relocate her nine-year-old daughter from Zimbabwe, with the court ruling that the child should remain in the care of her father.Ju…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 17:17hrs | 1017 Views

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Passenger ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

Zimbabwean authorities have confirmed that a passenger ferry carrying 90 passengers and five crew members capsized near Long Island in Lake Kariba on Tuesday afternoon.A major search-and-rescue opera…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 17:07hrs | 588 Views

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IMF urges Zimbabwe to build US$275m food security buffer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Zimbabwe to set aside at least US$275 million from stronger-than-expected revenue collections to cushion the economy against potential food shortages a…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 16:39hrs | 424 Views

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UK overtakes SA as Zimbabwe's top remittance source

Zimbabweans living abroad sent home US$2.45 billion in 2025, with the United Kingdom overtaking South Africa as the country's largest source of diaspora remittances.The figures have come into focus a…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 16:38hrs | 703 Views

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VID to introduce night shifts

Zimbabwe's Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) is set to introduce night shifts and operate around the clock to curb overloaded heavy-duty trucks that are allegedly travelling after dark to evade roa…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 16:33hrs | 699 Views

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Has CAA3 opened a path to State House for Kudakwashe Tagwirei?

Hichilema maintains lead after 27 constituencies

EU observers flag misuse of state resources in Zambia elections

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Man of cloth rapes teenager

CAES backs govt response to Kariba ferry disaster

ConCourt dismisses Heart and Soul challenge over Geza broadcast case

NRZ train to Victoria Falls to terminate at Dete

Mundubile did not declare himself Zambia election winner

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Zimbabwean soccer player receives death threats in South Africa

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1 500 stands for Bulawayo youth

Zimbabwe govt dismisses Birchenough Bridge crack claim

Zimbabwe maize prices rise 5% to US$348

Zimbabwe nurses threaten another strike

Super El Nino could halve Zimbabwe's 2027 economic growth

Fake Nivea lotion and Hullets sugar in Zimbabwe streets

Beitbridge starts selection for new CBD stands' owners

Zimbabwe-linked Russian recruiter faces fresh abuse allegations

CAB3 constitutional changes are now 'water under the bridge'

Mundubile alleges military interference with Zambia ballot papers

Electoral Commission of Zambia orders stakeholders out of results centre

4 Hichilema ministers lose parliamentary seats in Zambia election

Mundubile claims victory as Zambia election count suspended

Hichilema's ex-personal lawyer suspends Zambia election results counting

Roki breaks silence over viral assault drama

Malloti, Hullengende rile promoters

Woman abandons injured husband, 4 children, after social media posts

Wife bribes lover's wife to keep affair secret

Co-wife steals panties, kills children

High Court nullifies AFM Zimbabwe leadership elections

Chief bans beer at funerals

Zimbabwe gold deliveries hit 26 tonnes in 7 months

Zambia halts election result announcement

Comedian beats Hichilema ally for Matero parliamentary seat

Zimpapers reshuffles top editorial posts

2.3 million Harare traffic violations recorded by cameras

Liberation War Victims Association mourns Kariba tragedy victims

Afrikaners building white‑owned university in Orania: Naledi Pandor cries racism!

Chin'ono questions government response after Kariba boat tragedy

Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law denied bail

Thousands of Bulawayo council tenants await home ownership

Bulawayo tightens industrial land controls

Speeding kombi driver jailed over fatal crash

Zinara pours US$175 million into roads but . . .

Zimbabwe's Hwange power units hit by US$430m debt bomb

Foreign currency inflows surge 48%