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Man commits suicide after being reprimanded for wasting cooking oil
A 21-year-old man from Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb has died after ingesting rat poison in a fit of rage following a domestic dispute with his mothe...Published: 9 hrs ago | 283 | by Staff reporter
US deports five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
The US has deported five people who it described as "criminal illegal aliens" to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini.On board the flight ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 361 | by Staff reporter
Council ropes in Mnangagwa
Amid escalating losses and allegations of deep-rooted corruption, Harare City Council has turned to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office to intervene...Published: 10 hrs ago | 285 | by Staff reporter
Mutapa, Jindal Steel seal US$455m deal
The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has finalized a $455 million concession agreement with Indian conglomerate Jindal Steel and Power Company for the...Published: 10 hrs ago | 243 | by Staff reporter
Private hospitals to treat emergency cases regardless of payment
New legislation tabled in Parliament seeks to compel private hospitals to admit patients with life-threatening conditions for at least 48 hours-even i...Published: 10 hrs ago | 156 | by Staff reporter
Govt okays 10-day holiday lessons for exam classes
The Government has authorized schools to conduct extra lessons for examination classes - Grade 7, Form Four, and Form Six - for up to 10 days during t...Published: 10 hrs ago | 126 | by Staff reporter
BAZ cracks down on irresponsible online content
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a stern warning against the rising trend of internet-based broadcasting of content that violat...Published: 10 hrs ago | 49 | by Staff reporter
Ziyambi says no urgent need for civil servants' cost-of-living adjustment
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has dismissed calls for an urgent review of civil servants' cost-of-living allowance...Published: 10 hrs ago | 247 | by Staff reporter
Govt increases councillors' allowances
The Government has announced a new comprehensive package of allowances and benefits for local authority officials, offering them housing stands, motor...Published: 10 hrs ago | 118 | by Staff reporter
Seductress fleeces suitor of US$71k ride and cash
Bulawayo's dating scene has been left stunned by a bizarre bedroom theft that saw a smitten motorist lose his wallet, US$1,000 in cash, and his prized...Published: 10 hrs ago | 252 | by Staff reporter
ZACC confirms Bosso probe over suspected graft
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched an investigation into Highlanders Football Club over suspected corruption linked to player...Published: 10 hrs ago | 56 | by Staff reporter
Econet expands Kancane Kancane smartphone credit scheme
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has expanded its popular Kancane Kancane smartphone credit scheme by extending the repayment period from just three months to...Published: 10 hrs ago | 71 | by Staff reporter
2 women jailed for insulting Zambian President Hichilema
Two women from Luangeni Constituency in Chipata, Zambia, have been sentenced to prison after they recorded and shared TikTok videos accusing President...Published: 10 hrs ago | 214 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba appeals for prayers amid health struggles
Sungura music legend Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria has appealed to Zimbabweans to pray for him as he battles serious health challenges, sparking concer...Published: 11 hrs ago | 83 | by Staff reporter
Sophie Mokoena bids farewell to SABC
Veteran journalist and international news editor Sophie Mokoena is leaving the SABC after an illustrious 31-year career, marking the end of an era at ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 309 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says his exit from CCC, MDC was meant to frustrate Mnangagwa
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has admitted that his decision to quit both the CCC and the Movement for Democratic C...Published: 12 hrs ago | 286 | by Staff reporter
Chaos at Harvest House as Mudzuri moves to oust Mwonzora
A fierce power struggle has erupted within the opposition MDC-T party after Vice President Elias Mudzuri, allegedly working alongside former party Cha...Published: 12 hrs ago | 240 | by Staff reporter
University of Zimbabwe lifts suspension on student activists
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has lifted the suspension of six student activists who were expelled in July for staging a campus protest in solidarit...Published: 12 hrs ago | 83 | by Staff reporter
Luton open to selling Nakamba
LUTON Town manager Matt Bloomfield has indicated the club is willing to sell midfielder Marvelous Nakamba this summer if a suitable offer is received....Published: 22 hrs ago | 1370 | 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 identifi...Published: 22 hrs ago | 264 | by Staff reporter
Zacc's roadblock searches face public resistance
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has expressed frustration over reports of the travelling public refusing to be searched at roadblocks i...Published: 22 hrs ago | 451 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wins USA US$50m lawsuit
THE District of Columbia (DC) Circuit on Tuesday overturned a ruling ordering Zimbabwe to face litigation to enforce an 11-yearold US$50 million arbit...Published: 22 hrs ago | 959 | by Staff reporter
Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle in ugly twist
THE Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle has taken a new twist, with the Nherera family alleging provocation over the venue for the chief's installation t...Published: 22 hrs ago | 184 | by Staff reporter
Haulage trucks damage Matebeleland roads
MATEBELELAND South Senator Solani Moyo has expressed concern over the damage caused by haulage trucks to road infrastructure in Matebeleland and other...Published: 22 hrs ago | 195 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa loyalists plot Constitutional changes to block Chiwenga
Loyalists of President Emmerson Mnangagwa are reportedly working behind the scenes to push for changes to Zimbabwe's Constitution and Zanu-PF's leader...Published: 22 hrs ago | 680 | by Staff reporter
Relegation-threatened Dembare bolster squad with foreign signings
Struggling Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League giants Dynamos FC have moved to strengthen their squad in a desperate bid to avoid relegation, signing three...Published: 22 hrs ago | 241 | 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 i...Published: 22 hrs ago | 390 | by Staff reporter
Pedestrian killed, 2 injured in dislodged trailer incident
A pedestrian was killed while two others were seriously injured after being struck by a trailer that had detached from a commuter omnibus along Plumtr...Published: 22 hrs ago | 192 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urged to bolster R&D and Resilience in move toward NDS2
Zimbabwe's economy could take a major leap forward - if it boosts research, innovation, and industrial resilience, experts say. The Zimbabwe Competiti...Published: 22 hrs ago | 41 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Wilful HIV transmission criminalisation challenged
A Harare woman charged with the deliberate transmission of HIV has approached the High Court seeking a review of her case, arguing that her continued ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 203 | by Staff reporter
Madluphuthu dies
Renowned actor and comedian Oscar Mgudlwa, fondly known as Madluphuthu, has died.The actor, who had recently joined eTV's The Black Door, pass...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:21hrs | 1563 | by Staff reporter
Harare moves to ban 3-wheeled taxis from City roads
The Harare City Council has announced plans to ban three-wheeled taxis from operating on city roads as part of sweeping reforms aimed at bringing orde...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:15hrs | 819 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge clearing agent's vehicle import scam trial postponed again
The trial of Evans Nzara (28), a Beitbridge-based customs clearing agent accused of defrauding a Harare civil servant of US$15,700 in a botched vehicl...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:12hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans stage mini-protest
A faction of Highlanders Football Club supporters, identifying themselves as Bosso Ultras, staged a mini-protest during their team's Castle Lager Prem...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:11hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt moves to regulate private health fees
Private health institutions in Zimbabwe will no longer be allowed to arbitrarily increase their fees or impose charges beyond government-prescribed li...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:10hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
ZERA issued 20 electricity licences in 2024
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued 20 electricity licences so far in 2024, with 17 designated for power generation projects bo...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:09hrs | 250 | by STaff reporter
Land barons uses 'lawfare' against City of Harare
More than 144 sites in Harare have been illegally occupied by land barons, forcing the city council to seek recourse through the courts, Parliament he...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:08hrs | 178 | by STaff reporter
Man (61) threatens to kill stepmom (70) over witchcraft
A 61-year-old Armson Ngwenya from Matanka village under Chief Bango has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by Plumtree magistrate, Joshua Nemba...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:44hrs | 310 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Senior magistrate blames crippling economy, supports corruption
Inyathi Senior Magistrate Samukeliswe Gumbo's leaked audio on corruption is circulating on social media.The magistrate who is reported to have...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 1002 | by Paul Ndou
Zinara starts enforcing radio licence requirement
The controversial Broadcasting Services Amendment Act of 2025 has officially come into effect and is now being enforced by the Zi...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:57hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes price relief towards end of 2025
After years of persistent inflationary pressures, Zimbabwe is approaching the latter half of 2025 with cautious optimism, as rece...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:56hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Man loses teeth in violent fight over sex worker
A 22-year-old man from Chief Charumbira's area in Masvingo rural lost two front teeth after he was allegedly stabbed in the mouth...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:54hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man in court for stealing TV, selling it on WhatsApp
A 31-year-old man from Njube suburb appeared in court facing charges of unlawful entry and theft after allegedly breaking into a ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:53hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Kenya scraps visa requirements for African countries
Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for all African nations and most Caribbean countries, in a bold step aimed at fost...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:53hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter
Chinaman in court for possession of crystal meth in Harare
A Chinese national, Zheng Chunping, appeared in court over the weekend following his arrest on allegations of dealing in dangerou...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:52hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Teacher arrested for sexually assaulting 3 learners
The doctrine of in loco parentis, which entrusts teachers with the care and well-being of their pupils, is being severely tested ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:51hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranks 2nd globally for HIV-related stigma
Zimbabwe has been ranked as having the second highest proportion of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who reported exper...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:50hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fears HIV setbacks despite global praise
Zimbabwe has earned widespread international praise for its achievements in the fight against HIV, with the latest UNAIDS Global ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:49hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Man forced into 'ritual cleansing' sex
A 38-year-old man was reportedly kidnapped and coerced into having unprotected sex with his ex-girlfriend at a lodge in Highfield...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:48hrs | 906 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe investigates contamination of Limpopo river water
The Civil Protection Committee in Beitbridge is conducting thorough investigations following reports of water contamination in th...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:48hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
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