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Cops arrested for demanding bribe from Pakistan national

Four Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court accused of demanding bribes from a Pakistani national they alleg

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'Mnangagwa's term can be extended without a referendum'

As debate intensifies over how President Emmerson Mnangagwa could remain in power or politically relevant until 2030, political commentator Professor Jonathan Moyo has reignited controversy by arguin…

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Magistrates cautioned against merely granting bail

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has issued a stern warning to magistrates against granting bail to accused persons without properly examining the facts and circumstances of each case, amid grow…

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Sapatina, Sapatina' Madzibaba gifted with Toyota Fortuner by Chivhayo

An elder member of the Johane Masowe Church, whose viral video captured him joyfully shouting "Sapatina, Sapatina" while eating Chicken Inn at State House, has been gifted a brand-new Toyota Fortuner…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 315 Views

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Zimbabwean man accused of stabbing compatriot to death

LIMPOPO police have launched a manhunt for a suspect after a 31-year-old Zimbabwean man was stabbed to death by another Zimbabwean national during an altercation at a tavern in Levubu.The incident ha…

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Tendai Mbofana: Rape is a scourge that needs urgent redress at parliamentary level

Dear Tendai, Let's agree: rape has reached alarming proportions in Zimbabwe. It is countrywide, indiscriminate, and increasingly grotesque. Elderly women - some as old as 96 - are being raped by…

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Ex-Dembare, Makepekepe players arrested for drug trafficking

Two former high-profile Zimbabwean footballers have been arrested in connection with drug trafficking. Abbas Amidu, formerly of Caps United, and Reuben Mhlanga, a former Dynamos defender, were c…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 307 Views

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Zanu-PF succession not on Conference agenda

Zanu-PF Information and Publicity Director Farai Marapira has clarified that the issue of succession will not feature on the agenda at the ruling party's upcoming National People's Conference, schedu…

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South Africans cleared in Zimbabwe robbery plot

Three South African men have been acquitted in a high-profile armed robbery case linked to the late underworld figure, Godknows Machingura, following a protracted and dramatic trial that exposed deep…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 378 Views

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Passion Java is once again under scrutiny

Controversial preacher Passion Java is once again under scrutiny following a shocking testimony from a former follower in the United States, who accused him of running a cult-like ministry.In a viral…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 330 Views

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Man charged with negligent handling of a firearm

A 38-year-old man set off alarm bells after forgetting his gun at a lodge where he had spent the night.The man, Simbarashe Ruwocha of Unit O, Chitungwiza, appeared before Chitungwiza Magistrates' Cou…

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Chivhayo hails first lady Kindness in feeding Vapostori members at State House

Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivhayo has praised First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for her generosity after she hosted and fed thousands of Johane Masowe sect members during a prayer se…

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Hit-and-run driver arrested by mob

A Bulawayo man's attempt to flee the scene of a fatal hit-and-run ended in public humiliation after local residents chased him down and handed him over to the police.Gillan Gumbo (48) of Old Lobengul…

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Man rapes aunt at knife point

A 29-year-old man from Nyambi Village, Gwanda, will spend the next 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping his aunt at knifepoint in the middle of the night.The man, whose identity has bee…

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ARDA targets 100 000 hectares of grain

The state-owned Agriculture and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) is aiming to cultivate 100,000 hectares under maize and traditional grains during this summer cropping season, Deputy Minister of La…

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Zimbabwe economy on the rebound

Zimbabwe's economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2025, supported by a robust agricultural season, record-high gold prices, and sustained remittance inflows, according to the International Mone…

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Zaka District Hosts 2025 Traditional Leaders Day at Chief Nhema's Palace

Zaka District has hosted the 2025 Traditional Leaders Day at Chief Nhema's palace, celebrating the enduring role of traditional leadership in national development and cultural preservation.This was r…

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Aggressive politicians missing in Zimbabwe

Outspoken ex-ZIPRA war veteran Max Mkandla has lamented the absence of bold and assertive politicians capable of championing national development and cultural issues in Parliament and government."We …

Published: 5 hrs ago | 134 Views

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PTUZ mourns Zimbabwe teachers' status

The Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has lamented the deteriorating status of teachers in the country, describing their condition as dire ahead of the belated commemoration of World Tea…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 68 Views

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'Zimbabwe army recruits only Zanu-PF supporters'

The Zimbabwe National Army's recruitment policies have come under sharp scrutiny following remarks by Major General Walter Tapfumaneyi, who openly declared that opposition supporters are systematical…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 723 Views

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Man sets self ablaze after confrontation with his ex-wife

A 35-year-old man from Madamombe Village, Edwell Mukuza, died after setting himself on fire following a confrontation with his ex-wife, leaving the local community in shock.Masvingo Provincial Police…

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Zimbabwe's 2026 Budget consultations begin

Public consultations for the 2026 National Budget have officially started, with legislators from the Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion engaging cit…

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Court acquits traffic cop in underage sex case

The Masvingo High Court has overturned both the conviction and five-year jail term imposed on a Gweru traffic police officer, Michael Jackson (32), who had been found guilty of having sexual intercou…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 423 Views

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Zapu labels Gukurahundi outreach a 'disaster'

The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has condemned the ongoing Gukurahundi outreach programme, warning that the initiative is flawed, insensitive, and risks re-traumatising survivors rather tha…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 298 Views

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Mzingwane High launches e-library

Mzingwane High School has officially opened a state-of-the-art e-library, marking a major step towards modernising learning and research in Matabeleland South.The facility, part of the school's ongoi…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 202 Views

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Tough times for omalayitsha

Families in Matabeleland who have long depended on informal cross-border transporters, commonly known as omalayitsha, are facing economic hardships as their incomes dwindle, a new report warns.Omalay…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 1087 Views

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New offtake deal needed to boost Zulu output

British-based miner Premier African Minerals Limited (Premier) says unlocking the full production capacity of its Zulu lithium project in Zimbabwe hinges on a revised offtake agreement with Canmax Te…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 174 Views

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Zanu-PF fissures over zvigananda widen

A storm is brewing within Zanu-PF as war collaborators have circulated a petition defending State Security Minister Lovemore Matuke over claims that he did not participate in Zimbabwe's liberation st…

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Chamisa dismisses PhD rumours

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has dismissed circulating claims that he has quit politics to pursue studies in the United States, branding them "sideshows and lie…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 945 Views

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'Adulterous' woman testifies against hubby at court

A Harare woman at the centre of an alleged extramarital affair has openly defended her lover in court, portraying her estranged husband as "a rapist and bully."Nyashadzashe Munyaradzi Maphosa testifi…

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Zimbabwe achieves wheat self-sufficiency

Zimbabwe is poised for a record-breaking wheat harvest of 600 000 tonnes this season - the highest output in the country's history - as it moves beyond self-sufficiency toward building strategic grai…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 146 Views

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Mine Entra 2025 kick off in Bulawayo

Bulawayo is abuzz as exhibitors prepare for the concurrent Mining Engineering and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) 2025 and Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Conference and Expo (AfriConfex) 202…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 184 Views

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Arubi shuts out Mamelodi Sundowns

Warriors goalkeeper Washington Arubi delivered a match-winning performance for Marumo Gallants on Saturday, making three crucial penalty saves to help his team triumph 7-6 against Mamelodi Sundowns i…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 273 Views

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Wrong coach steps down from Warriors duties

Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Takesure Chiragwi has issued a public apology after assaulting a player during a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match and has stepped down as assistant coach of the Zim…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 582 Views

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CAPS United's $4.3m fool's gold

Zimbabwean football's reliance on sponsorship has once again been thrust into the spotlight following a controversial deal involving CAPS United. The club announced a US$4.3 million, three-year partn…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 298 Views

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Parly committee raises alarm over gold incentives

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Mining Development has sounded alarm over reports that some large-scale gold miners are manipulating payment models and incentives crafted to suppor…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 141 Views

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Supreme Court dismisses woman's property, custody appeal

The Supreme Court has dismissed Memory Kanyekanye's attempt to overturn a High Court ruling that denied her a share of a Borrowdale property, awarded custody of her minor child to her former husband,…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 262 Views

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Tocky Vibes' album launch falls flat

Zimdancehall artiste Tocky Vibes' much-anticipated album launch, "Mashangurapata," at Alexandra Sports Club on Saturday fell flat as the event struggled to draw an audience despite a strong line-up a…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 151 Views

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Zimbabweans urged to stop blaming Chinese investors

Former Energy Minister Fortune Chasi has urged Zimbabweans to stop blaming Chinese investors for widespread environmental destruction, arguing that corruption and weak governance among locals are the…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 244 Views

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Sikhala was warned before his house bombing

Outspoken politician Job Sikhala has voiced frustration over the lack of progress in police investigations into the bombing of his house in August, saying authorities have failed to act on critical e…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 221 Views

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Mitral valve surgery milestone for Zimbabwe doctors

A joint medical team from Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals and the private Trauma Centre in Harare has successfully performed open-heart surgery for mitral valve replacement, marking a historic breakt…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 97 Views

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Rockshade ordered to refund Methodist Church

The High Court has ordered Rockshade Car Rentals and Tours to refund the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) US$7,125 after the company failed to provide a 60-seater luxury bus as contracted, instead …

Published: 11 hrs ago | 153 Views

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Villagers granted bail after protesting against Chinese miner

FIVE villagers from Whange, Matabeleland North province, have been released on bail after spending two nights in detention following their arrest for allegedly protesting against a Chinese-owned comp…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 221 Views

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Police shoot-out leaves 4 gunmen dead in Zimbabwe

Four suspected armed robbers, including two foreign nationals, were shot dead in a dramatic high-speed chase and gun battle with police along the Harare-Bulawayo Road near the Norton Tollgate last Th…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 300 Views

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Chipezeze continues fine run of form in the Carling Cup

WARRIORS goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has continued his fine run of form in the Carling Cup, scooping the Player of the Match award after his side's thrilling 3-2 victory over Amazulu on Sunday evening…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 87 Views

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Mash West ZANU PF Women's League Holds Graduation for Sewing Trainees

ZANU PF Mashonaland West Women's League Provincial Chairlady, Cde Constance Shamu, last Thursday officiated at the graduation ceremony of sewing students at Rasper Skills Training Centre in Zvimba Ea…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 71 Views

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Varakashi4ED likens Mnangagwa to Jesus, ...he will be remembered after betrayal by those he fed

The pro-President Emmerson Mnangagwa group Varakashi4ED has sparked controversy after likening the Zimbabwean leader to Jesus Christ, claiming that just as Jesus was betrayed by those he healed and f…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 493 Views

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Prophet Bushiri prays for President Mutharika's wisdom

Controversial Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri reportedly attended the inauguration of Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika, where he offered prayers for the leader's wisdom and guidance.This was…

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Chivhayo seen departing Blantyre Airport in his newly acquired US$70M jet

Controversial businessman and self-styled tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivhayo has sparked fresh debate after posting on X (formerly Twitter) that he departed Blantyre Airport in Malawi aboard his newly a…

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Chivhayo Was Part of Regional Leaders and Dignitaries to Congratulate Malawi President

Businessman and African investor Sir Wicknell Zikhomo Kwambiri was among the regional leaders and dignitaries who attended the inauguration of Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika, sworn in as the…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 741 Views

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Mutodi's Apology to Guvamatanga Does Not Change the Fact of Corruption Exposed: Chin'ono

Prominent Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has dismissed ZANU PF legislator Energy Mutodi's apology to Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga, saying it does nothing to erase …

Published: 13 hrs ago | 417 Views

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Criminals solicit fraudulent donations after Kuwadzana children tragedy

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning against individuals allegedly exploiting the recent Kuwadzana Extension children's tragedy to solicit fraudulent donations.In a statement…

Published: 24 hrs ago | 577 Views

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David Coltart takes on the Church of England

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has revealed that his law firm, Webb, Low and Barry, is assisting in a civil claim on behalf of victims of the late British evangelical Christian barrister John Smyth, wh…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:42hrs | 1167 Views

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Zimbabwe losing about 1,200 teachers every month

Zimbabwe is losing about 1,200 teachers every month, as many leave for other jobs, informal activities, or emigrate, a local teachers' union leader has warned. The country has been gripped by a prolo…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:42hrs | 689 Views

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Chamisa tells his supporters to remain calm

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has called on his supporters to remain calm and focused despite what he described as "sideshows, lies and falsehoods" being pushed by …

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:14hrs | 1107 Views

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Ex-Chief magistrate dies

Former Chief Magistrate and retired Administrative Court Judge, Honourable Justice Herbert Mandeya, has died.Justice Mandeya passed away yesterday in Harare, with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:12hrs | 1028 Views

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Zanu-PF officials arrested over land fraud

Two Zanu-PF officials from Hopley have been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on allegations of fraud involving the illegal sale of private land valued at approximately US$1.…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:12hrs | 603 Views

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Chiefs, church join forces in rain-making ceremony

Thousands of people converged at Chief Gwesela's homestead in Zhombe over the weekend for the annual Mutorera rain-making ceremony, a traditional ritual performed to invoke rains ahead of the farming…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:11hrs | 277 Views

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Harare master plan suffers a major setback

Harare City Council's proposed master plan has suffered a setback after residents dismissed it as incomplete, saying it ignores legacy issues such as corruption, poor service delivery and weak instit…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:10hrs | 289 Views

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Thabani Mpofu Must Recall Nelson Chamisa from Harvard: It's a CIA Scholarship!

Advocate Thabani Mpofu was recently heard mocking Senator Sengezo Tshabangu's illness. A learned legal scholar making jokes about a man battling for his life in India - how low can one sink? I am no …

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 17:41hrs | 902 Views

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Ramaphosa loses R167 million TRC damages case

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government have lost their bid to delay a R167 million constitutional damages claim brought by families of apartheid-era victims. The Gauteng High…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 16:49hrs | 485 Views

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Industry raises alarm over high rates and rentals

Industry leaders have raised alarm over the high rates and rentals charged by local authorities, warning that the trend is threatening the viability of businesses and undermining government efforts t…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 16:33hrs | 177 Views

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Zimbabwe to allow private companies to operate trains

Zimbabwe will soon allow private companies to operate trains on State-owned railway lines under a new open access framework aimed at liberalising the rail sector and improving efficiency.Transport an…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 16:31hrs | 714 Views

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186 unroadworthy vehicles impounded

Police have launched a nationwide crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles in Zimbabwe, pulling 186 cars off the road in a sweeping blitz that began on 23 September and will run until 27 October 2025. The …

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 16:30hrs | 0 Views

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Khami Dam sewage water certified clean for Bulawayo

Dubious tests conducted on the decommissioned Khami Dam have alleged that its water is safe for use, raising fears that the seriously poluted facility will be used as an alternative source for Bulawa…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 16:29hrs | 216 Views

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Madlanga commission will lead to the early exit of Ramaphosa as president

The Madlanga commission is likely to have a much more substantial impact on the country's political landscape than all the others held since the end of apartheid. It is likely to bring down ANC leade…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 12:58hrs | 636 Views

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'Zimbabwe does not need anti-developmental IMF'

Zimbabwean political activist Rutendo Matinyarare has asserted that Zimbabwe has successfully built a "transformed economy" without reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), highlighting wha…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 12:25hrs | 0 Views

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IMF 'exposes' Zimbabwe debt under reporting

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment has raised concerns over Zimbabwe's fiscal transparency, revealing that the country may have understated its total public debt by approximately US$2 bi…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:58hrs | 946 Views

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Court halts Zimbabwe mega cement project

The High Court has ordered Lebanmon Investments Company, a Chinese cement manufacturer, to immediately cease all operations in Magunje, Hurungwe, Mashonaland West, after finding the firm in contempt …

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:55hrs | 2880 Views

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Chief refuses to retract Mnangagwa life presidency call

A traditional leader from Manicaland is facing legal action after refusing to retract controversial remarks in which he called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to be granted a life-presidency.Acting …

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:20hrs | 2832 Views

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Zimbabwe urged to strengthen social security for older persons

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has urged government to domesticate and fully implement African Union (AU) protocols on the rights of older persons, warning that without stronger protecti…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:19hrs | 0 Views

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Hwange to release 600 housing stands

The Hwange Local Board has completed the surveying and pegging of 600 residential, commercial and institutional stands as part of efforts to reduce the town's housing backlog and address the shortage…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:17hrs | 190 Views

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War vets block Chinese national from stealing their land

A group of war veterans in Harare have won a protracted land dispute after successfully blocking a Chinese national from claiming part of their territory earmarked for housing development.The former …

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:16hrs | 738 Views

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3 arrested over spate of armed robberies in Bulawayo

Police have arrested three suspects accused of carrying out a spate of armed robberies across Bulawayo, including a daring daylight heist on Leopold Takawira Avenue on Friday in which US$36,000 and a…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:15hrs | 494 Views

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Zimbabwean man jailed in Botswana for illegal entry

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean national, Brian Mpofu, spent his first night in a Botswana prison after illegally entering the country in 2022.Mpofu was arrested the day before Independence Day at Dumela In…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:14hrs | 508 Views

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Mnangagwa's ministers snub Senate's question time

Business in the Senate was disrupted on Thursday after cabinet ministers failed to attend the weekly Question and Answer session, forcing the Deputy President of the Senate, Retired General Michael N…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:14hrs | 0 Views

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Man jailed for raping elderly woman

A Plumtree man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of raping a 61-year-old woman in Mphoengs.The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) confirmed that Thembinkos…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:12hrs | 241 Views

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Bogus nurse shocker at Mpilo

Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo has been hit by another scandal after a 25-year-old woman was caught using a forged Ordinary Level certificate to enrol in its nursing school.Sandra Kudzaishe Ndege…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:12hrs | 361 Views

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Teen girl sold as sex slave for US$40

A 30-year-old woman from Buhera has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after trafficking a girl (14) to Mutare and selling her to a truck driver for US$40.Pelagia Zindiye lured the teenager on June…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:11hrs | 335 Views

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Zimbabwe struggles to procure cancer machines

Zimbabwe's government has yet to procure critical cancer treatment machines, despite claims of mobilising over US$30 million as of December 2024 for their acquisition, raising concerns about the stat…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:10hrs | 202 Views

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Man assaulting uncle over food

A 24-year-old man from Chipinge narrowly avoided a lengthy prison sentence after violently assaulting his 48-year-old uncle during a dispute over food.According

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:08hrs | 0 Views

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Man sexually assaults neighbor's chicken

VILLAGERS in Piki village, Mutare, were left stunned after 19-year-old Carrington Mutasa was convicted for sexually assaulting a chicken.Mutasa appeared before

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:08hrs | 0 Views

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2 gunmen nabbed in Beitbridge

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested two men for allegedly parading an illegal firearm at Dulivhadzimu bus terminus.The arrests followed a tip-off r

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:07hrs | 195 Views

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Mining projects driving Zimbabwe growth

ONGOING and new mining projects are playing a key role in steering Zimbabwe towards an industrialised, modern, and prosperous economy by 2030, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando h…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:07hrs | 182 Views

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Zimbabwe 'secures' 134 backers in bid for UNSC seat

Zimbabwe has garnered the support of 134 countries in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), surpassing the minimum 128 votes required for election. The endor…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:05hrs | 0 Views

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Ngezi coach seen hitting player during live match

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has opened an investigation into Ngezi Platinum Stars head coach Takesure Chiragwi following an incident during Saturday's league match against Dynamos FC at Rufaro St…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:03hrs | 0 Views

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Bulawayo councillors clash with Town Clerk

Bulawayo councillors last week clashed with Town Clerk Christopher Dube after he sought to overturn a previous council decision on his contract extension. Dube's initial two-year extension was set to…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:03hrs | 157 Views

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Mutodi faces backlash over Guvamatanga allegations

Zanu-PF MP Energy Mutodi is facing intense scrutiny after accusing Finance ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga of demanding bribes from government contractors, with experts saying his soc…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 10:01hrs | 145 Views

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Dynamos escape relegation Zone in controversial fashion

Dynamos climbed out of the relegation zone on Saturday after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Ngezi Platinum Stars at Rufaro Stadium in a Premier Soccer League clash

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:59hrs | 248 Views

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Malaria cases surge in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is facing a worrying resurgence of malaria, with nearly 140 000 cases and 376 deaths reported as of mid-September 2025, threatening to reverse years of

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:57hrs | 201 Views

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Tsholotsho faction resurfaces in Zanu-PF Politburo reshuffle

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent Zanu-PF Politburo reshuffle has seen members linked to the controversial Tsholotsho Declaration return to key positions, sparking concerns over the party's inter…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:56hrs | 646 Views

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Hwange villagers, miner clash over dam

Hwange villagers have petitioned the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) to halt a Chinese company from extracting water from Kalope Dam, a community-buil

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:54hrs | 0 Views

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Chitungwiza hospital performs first brain tumour surgery

A team of local neurosurgeons at Chitungwiza Central Hospital has successfully removed a brain tumour from an 11-year-old girl, marking the first time such a co

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:53hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe faces declining male teacher enrolment

A troubling trend is emerging across Zimbabwe's teacher training institutions, with the number of male students enrolling continuing to decline. Education stake

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:51hrs | 0 Views

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Students charged over plot to topple Mnangagwa

Three Midlands State University (MSU) students have appeared in court facing charges of subverting constitutional government after allegedly distributing material opposing attempts to extend Presiden…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:50hrs | 0 Views

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Govt probed on capacity to produce condoms

Hwange East legislator Joseph Bonda has called on the government to clarify Zimbabwe's capacity to locally produce condoms, following the United States' work stop order that cancelled donor funding t…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:48hrs | 129 Views

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Global firms vie with China in Zimbabwe energy

Zimbabwe has been locked out of international capital markets since 1999, after it defaulted on loans from lenders including the World Bank, the Paris Club and

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:46hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe Treasury stalls funding of cancer machines

Zimbabwe's two largest referral hospitals, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare and Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, remain without life-saving cancer treatment machines due to a delay in rel…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:45hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwean abuse victims seek justice against Church of England

A group of Zimbabwean victims of the late John Smyth, widely described as the most prolific abuser linked to the Church of England, is pursuing legal action against the Church for compensation and ac…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:42hrs | 0 Views

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League of African Ambassadors' Inaugural meeting set for Zambia's Mulungushi

The inaugural meeting of the League of African Ambassadors (LAA) has been slated for Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia, running from 14 to 15 October 2025.This was revealed…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:36hrs | 65 Views

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Cops arrested for demanding bribe from Pakistan national

'Mnangagwa's term can be extended without a referendum'

Magistrates cautioned against merely granting bail

Sapatina, Sapatina' Madzibaba gifted with Toyota Fortuner by Chivhayo

Zimbabwean man accused of stabbing compatriot to death

Tendai Mbofana: Rape is a scourge that needs urgent redress at parliamentary level

Ex-Dembare, Makepekepe players arrested for drug trafficking

Zanu-PF succession not on Conference agenda

South Africans cleared in Zimbabwe robbery plot

Passion Java is once again under scrutiny

Man charged with negligent handling of a firearm

Chivhayo hails first lady Kindness in feeding Vapostori members at State House

Hit-and-run driver arrested by mob

Man rapes aunt at knife point

ARDA targets 100 000 hectares of grain

Zimbabwe economy on the rebound

Zaka District Hosts 2025 Traditional Leaders Day at Chief Nhema's Palace

Aggressive politicians missing in Zimbabwe

PTUZ mourns Zimbabwe teachers' status

'Zimbabwe army recruits only Zanu-PF supporters'

Man sets self ablaze after confrontation with his ex-wife

Zimbabwe's 2026 Budget consultations begin

Court acquits traffic cop in underage sex case

Zapu labels Gukurahundi outreach a 'disaster'

Mzingwane High launches e-library

Tough times for omalayitsha

New offtake deal needed to boost Zulu output

Zanu-PF fissures over zvigananda widen

Chamisa dismisses PhD rumours

'Adulterous' woman testifies against hubby at court

Court halts Zimbabwe mega cement project

Chief refuses to retract Mnangagwa life presidency call

Chivhayo seen departing Blantyre Airport in his newly acquired US$70M jet

Tough times for omalayitsha

Chamisa dismisses PhD rumours

'Adulterous' woman testifies against hubby at court

David Coltart takes on the Church of England

Zanu-PF fissures over zvigananda widen

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