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Trouble mounts for Chatunga Mugabe

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe is expected to face additional charges when he appears in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Monday, as police continue searching fo

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Mashakada's daughter clears First Farai in funeral funds storm

MEMORY "Madhiki" Mashakada, daughter of the late sungura musician Cephas Mashakada, has publicly cleared fellow musician First Farai of longstanding allegations that he embezzled funeral contribution…

Published: 6 mins ago | 56 Views

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Garwe dismisses claims of extortion targeting headmen

Daniel Garwe has dismissed reports alleging that headmen and village heads are being compelled to pay money to officials at the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works for their protection.In a…

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Wife killer arrested while trying to cross the Border into Mozambique

A 45-year-old man was arrested near the Mozambique border while allegedly attempting to flee the country after killing his 50-year-old wife.Elliot Nyambira, of Masvingo, was apprehended following the…

Published: 8 mins ago | 58 Views

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Zanu PF MP flees angry mourners

Tendai Pinduka was forced to make a hasty exit from a funeral in Guruve after being confronted by a group of irate illegal miners who accused him of neglecting their concerns.The miners, who have rep…

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6 years for mob leader in brutal nightclub attack

A 26-year-old man will spend six years in prison after leading a violent mob assault that nearly claimed the life of a shop assistant in Zvishavane.Mthulisi Mangena was sentenced by the Zvishavane Ma…

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Zimbabwe records first advanced spine surgery

In a historic medical milestone, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals on Friday successfully performed Zimbabwe's first minimally invasive endoscopic spine decompression surgery - a breakthrough that sign…

Published: 10 mins ago | 51 Views

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Young Zimbabweans turn to Chinese firms for expanded job opportunities

AS the job market remains competitive for fresh graduates, young Zimbabweans have expressed a growing interest in seeking career opportunities at Chinese firms, which have become a major source of em…

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'Zimbabwe war was about one man, one vote,' says Chiwenga

Constantino Chiwenga has called on young Zimbabweans to preserve the foundational values of the liberation struggle, warning that the country risks losing first-hand accounts of the war as veterans c…

Published: 12 mins ago | 63 Views

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'Grace Mugabe's son impregnates former minister's daughter'

Russell Goreraza, son of former First Lady Grace Mugabe, was yesterday accused of influencing the arrest and prosecution of Harry Moulder during a domestic violence trial at the Harare Magistrates' C…

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Ex-CCC candidate wins election on Zanu PF ticket

Gift Konjana, a former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate in the 2018 harmonised elections, has claimed victory in the Chegutu Ward 1 by-election under the Zanu PF banner after crossing th…

Published: 13 mins ago | 55 Views

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Zimbabwe: A cat that cares about tomorrow should not eat a pregnant rat

Wisdom is often hidden in simple sayings, and this proverb carries a depth that only thoughtful minds truly grasp. A cat that cares about tomorrow should not eat a pregnant rat is not merely about an…

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Chatunga Mugabe: A family familiar with controversy

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, the youngest son of former President Robert Mugabe and Grace Mugabe, is facing serious legal challenges in both Zimbabwe and South Africa, marking a dramatic shift fro…

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Zimbabwe no longer keen on raw mineral exports, says Mnangagwa

ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday said that his country is no longer satisfied with being a supplier of raw minerals and is seeking to boost local beneficiation and processing to acce…

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Chivi man dies after domestic dispute

A 25‑year‑old man from Chivi has died following a domestic dispute in which his wife reportedly threatened to report him to the police for assault.Masvingo Acting Provincial Police Spokesperson Assis…

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Zimbabwean arrested over attempted murder in South Africa

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean national has been arrested following an alleged attempted murder at a traditional gathering near Meqheleng township in Ficksburg over the weekend.The suspect was also found i…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 958 Views

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West Indies' coach wary of motivated Zimbabwe ahead of T20 World Cup clash

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes Zimbabwe are extra motivated after topping a tough first group phase ahead of the Super Eights match on Monday.Both nations surprisingly topped their respe…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 335 Views

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SARS threatens another black businessman

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reportedly intensified its legal battle with businessman and football club owner Siviwe Mpengesi, threatening to seize assets linked to his business inter…

Published: 15 hrs ago | 709 Views

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Chegutu's US$80m cement plant now 65% complete

The US$80 million cement plant under construction in Chegutu by China's Shuntai Investments is now 65 percent complete and on track for commissioning within the next four months.More than 300 people …

Published: 16 hrs ago | 390 Views

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Trouble rains down on Magaya

In a fresh legal setback for Walter Magaya, the High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder to repay US$3 million to an Israeli businessman, dism…

Published: 16 hrs ago | 1439 Views

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Mugabe's son to appear in Johannesburg court

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 28-year-old son of Zimbabwe's late former president Robert Mugabe, is set to appear in a Johannesburg court on Monday facing a charge of attempted murder.Mugabe was ar…

Published: 16 hrs ago | 638 Views

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Journalists under fire over city kidnapping case

A media rights organisation has condemned the handling of a kidnapping case involving a minor in Bulawayo after journalists interviewed a 14-year-old suspect on camera.Two-year-old Asanda Ndlovu was …

Published: 16 hrs ago | 676 Views

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Delegates arrive in Victoria Falls for SADC Energy Week

Delegates for the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) have begun arriving in Victoria Falls ahead of the official opening of the regional energy indaba on…

Published: 16 hrs ago | 208 Views

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As gold output climbs, insurance cover lags behind

Zimbabwe's mining sector - the backbone of the economy and the country's largest foreign currency earner - is undergoing significant transformation, with evolving risk trends increasingly reshaping t…

Published: 16 hrs ago | 194 Views

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There is no transparency in ZBC licence fees: Mawarire

Journalist and former ZimFirst spokesperson Jealous Mawarire says there is no transparency in how Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) licence fees are being used, arguing that the public can only…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 382 Views

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Zvishavane man jailed six years for nightclub violence

A 26‑year‑old Zvishavane man, Mthulisi Mangena, has been sentenced to an effective six years in prison by the Zvishavane Magistrates’ Court after he was convicted of attempted murder following a viol…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 296 Views

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War veterans warn Mnangagwa

Former Masvingo Provincial War Veterans chairperson Isaah Muzenda has warned that signing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law could mark a turning point in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's lea…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 1541 Views

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Police arrest 1 suspect over viral naked woman assault video

Police have arrested one suspect in connection with a viral video showing the assault of a woman over allegations of infidelity in Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe, Mashonaland East province.Zimbabwe Republic …

Published: 18 hrs ago | 482 Views

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The poisonous relationship between politics and corruption: Can it be cured?

Over the past decade, the Platform for Concerned Citizens (PCC) has continuously pointed out that the crisis in the political economy of the country requires more than another election, more than a f…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 310 Views

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Ziyambi Ziyambi to boycott UN Human Rights Council session

Zimbabwe's Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi will not attend the upcoming 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, which…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 804 Views

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Mystery gun deepens in Mugabe son shooting case

Gauteng police are continuing their search for the firearm allegedly used by Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, in a shooting incident that left a 23-year…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 1059 Views

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'Mnangagwa warned against prolonged tenure'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is said to be acutely aware of the dangers of extended incumbency without popular support, citing the downfall of his predecessor Robert Mugabe as a cautionary tale, acco…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 711 Views

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Junior cops punished over expose

Some police officers who publicly criticised the proposed Police Amendment Bill during a parliamentary hearing in Chinhoyi two weeks ago have reportedly been transferred to remote stations, raising c…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 526 Views

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5 CCC MPs revolt against Tshabangu

Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmakers from Matabeleland South have rejected their party leadership's decision to support proposed constitutional amendments extending President Emme…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 536 Views

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Mnangagwa's third-term bid sparks fears of constitutional crisis

The recent gazetting of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 has reignited debate over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's commitment to constitutionalism and his repeated pledges to serve only two terms.I…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 296 Views

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'Mugabe son's security guard inflicted his own wounds'

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been arrested along with his bodyguard following a shooting at his upscale Hyde Park home in Johanne…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 2265 Views

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Only the Bible cannot be amended, says Chadzamira

Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Ezra Chadzamira, has emphatically defended Constitutional Amendment Number 3, declaring that a country's constitution, unlike the Holy Bible, can …

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:07hrs | 347 Views

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Man hangs self over dirty wife

A 25-year-old man from Headman Handizvihwi area in Chivi, George Mutiziva, was found dead after allegedly taking his own life following a dispute with his wife

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:06hrs | 1042 Views

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Local content saving Zimbabwe US$500m a year

Zimbabwe's Local Content Strategy is breathing new life into the iron and steel sector, delivering measurable gains through job creation, reduced imports and strengthened domestic value chains.Anchor…

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:06hrs | 180 Views

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Zimbabwe firms squeezed as interest rates soar

Local companies are battling to access affordable long-term funding as traditional capital avenues remain largely closed, leaving the productive sector grapplin

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:05hrs | 227 Views

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Teen kidnap suspect names 'boyfriend'

A 36-year-old Bulawayo man, Godwell Mumba, appeared in court yesterday accused of having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl who is also a suspect in the kidnapping of a two-year-old child fro…

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:05hrs | 493 Views

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Hospital heist shocker: Stolen drugs dumped as Mpilo cracks down

Mpilo Central Hospital has intensified security measures following revelations of widespread theft of medicines, food and equipment within the institution, introducing "stop and search" operations th…

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:04hrs | 528 Views

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Widow reopens 1994 death case, links it to village power takeover

Retired Major General and liberation war veteran Gibson Mashingaidze is facing renewed scrutiny in Bikita after a widow alleged that her husband's 1994 death was used to facilitate a takeover of the …

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:01hrs | 322 Views

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Ziyambi says Amendment No. 3 could open ballot to Zimbabweans abroad

Zimbabweans living abroad will be able to vote in national elections once the recently gazetted Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill of 2026 is passed and corresponding changes are made to the Elector…

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:00hrs | 250 Views

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Newspaper apologises to Mnangagwa

THE Zimbabwe Independent, a weekly publication under Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has issued an unreserved apology to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcast…

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 11:00hrs | 313 Views

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Cop turned 'shebeen queen' locks colleagues inside

A Bulawayo-based police officer who locked her fellow officers inside her illegal shebeen to stop them from confiscating alcohol has been fined US$300.Modester Nyambe (31), who was attached to the Pr…

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 10:59hrs | 368 Views

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When speaking in Geneva becomes a crime in Harare

The contrast is as stark as it is unsettling. In Geneva, the atmosphere is defined by a curated diplomatic silence, where the soft rustle of briefing papers and the measured cadence of human rights r…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 19:39hrs | 747 Views

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Who is UN Watch

Just for clarity, Blessed Mhlanga did not make his speech at the United Nations, as many have tried to suggest; he was at a pro-Gaza genocide, Geneva-based international Jewish lobby NGO called UN Wa…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 18:45hrs | 307 Views

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Mutumwa Mawere's Bryanston mansion to go under the hammer

The late Zimbabwean businessman Mutumwa Mawere's mansion in Bryanston, Johannesburg, is set to be auctioned for R6 million as part of his insolvent estate.The upmarket property at 62 Cambridge Road i…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 18:32hrs | 1309 Views

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Zim problems emanate from Constitution: Democratic Party (DP)

The Democratic Party (DP) says Zimbabwe's governance challenges stem from the absence of a genuinely people‑driven constitution, arguing that both the Lancaster House Constitution adopted at independ…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 18:08hrs | 314 Views

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HEXCO aligns qualifications framework with Africa standards

The Higher Education Examinations Council (HEXCO) has referenced its National Qualifications Framework to the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 17:21hrs | 265 Views

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Zimbabwe advances carbon market despite sanctions challenges

The Zimbabwe has overcome attempts to derail its carbon market initiatives and is now regarded as one of Africa's leading nations in establishing a national carbon registry and developing land-based …

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 17:21hrs | 226 Views

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Kombi drivers arrested after being captured on CCTV driving recklessly

Nine commuter omnibus drivers and conductors have been arrested in a sweeping crackdown on reckless driving in Harare's Central Business District (CBD) after they were caught on camera mounting pavem…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 17:20hrs | 806 Views

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Mugabe's son collapses twice in custody

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, reportedly collapsed twice while in custody at Bramley Police Station.An online blog, news24, reported that …

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 14:11hrs | 2899 Views

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Gwanda to construct a bypass to ease congestion

The Municipality of Gwanda is moving forward with plans to construct a diversion road aimed at reducing congestion in the town's central business district (CBD) and supporting rapid urban expansion.M…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 14:10hrs | 470 Views

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Mutsvangwa struggles to convince media over why Zanu-PF is skirting referendum

Christopher Mutsvangwa appeared visibly jittery Thursday as he faced questions from journalists over why his principal is avoiding a national referendum to approve the contentious Constitutional Amen…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 14:09hrs | 567 Views

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Toxic chemicals in menstrual pads raise health risks

A recent study from South Africa has raised concerns about a hidden health risk in everyday menstrual products. Researchers found that some sanitary pads and panty liners may contain endocrine-disrup…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 14:09hrs | 398 Views

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Zimbabwe launches platform to streamline public Board appointments

The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled a new digital platform aimed at overhauling the appointment of board members across public entities, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and merit-ba…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 14:08hrs | 187 Views

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Zanu-PF claims opposition MPs 'back' Mnangagwa term extension Bill

Zanu-PF spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa has claimed that opposition Members of Parliament are aligned with the ruling party on the contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3, which seeks to …

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 12:27hrs | 314 Views

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EU back to its senses, pushes for wider trade footprint in Zimbabwe

The Katrin Hagemann, Ambassador of the European Union to Zimbabwe, has reaffirmed the bloc's commitment to deepening cooperation with the country, highlighting priorities such as arrears clearance, d…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 12:26hrs | 256 Views

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Grace Mugabe fuming after son's arrested in Johannesburg

Grace Mugabe is reportedly enraged following the arrest of her son, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, in Johannesburg on Thursday.Bellarmine, 28, and another man were taken into custody at Bramley Police S…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 12:14hrs | 1756 Views

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Bulawayo rehabilitating a section of Old Khami Road

The City of Bulawayo is rehabilitating a section of Old Khami Road as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and restore sections of the city's road network.The stretch currently under repai…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 11:54hrs | 259 Views

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$3,200 lobola money vanishes in 'charcoal deal' scam

A Harare man is counting his losses after allegedly being duped into investing money he had set aside for lobola into what turned out to be a fraudulent scheme.Albert Chikuni reportedly lost US$3 200…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 11:21hrs | 397 Views

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No one elects 'Civil society' organisations

It is fascinating to observe the recent hand-wringing from certain continental quarters regarding the state of civil society in Zimbabwe. The sudden concern for our democratic space is both predictab…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 11:12hrs | 0 Views

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Chivayo gifts Jah Prayzah's mother a brand-new vehicle

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has gifted musician Jah Prayzah's mother, Amai Shirley Danai Mukombe, a brand-new vehicle in recognition of the role she played in raising one of Zimbabwe's most celebrat…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 10:57hrs | 911 Views

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CAF stadium inspectors tour Zimbabwe

A fresh push to restore Zimbabwe's status as a host of international football gathered momentum last night after the Confederation of African Football dispatched an inspection team to assess four loc…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 10:34hrs | 0 Views

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Cholera cases reported in Manicaland

Cases of cholera have been detected in parts of Manicaland Province, prompting authorities to intensify surveillance and urge communities to adhere to strict preventative measures.Manicaland Civil Pr…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 10:33hrs | 168 Views

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Zimbabwe frees all female prisoners who served a third of their terms

All female inmates in Zimbabwe's prisons who have served at least one-third of their custodial sentences - excluding those convicted of specified serious offences - are set to be released under a new…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 10:33hrs | 0 Views

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Bulawayo baby snatcher revealed as a female Form 1 pupil

Police have confirmed that the abduction of a two-year-old girl from a busy Bulawayo shopping centre was carried out by a 14-year-old Form One pupil, overturning earlier indications that the suspect …

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 10:30hrs | 777 Views

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Mnangagwa headlines Mugabe Day

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will today lead thousands of young Zimbabweans in commemorating National Youth Day at Igava Vocational Training Centre in Marondera, Mashonaland East, with more than 30 0…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 10:30hrs | 154 Views

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Mbare bed nsikizi outbreak contained

The Harare City Council has announced that a recent resurgence of bed bugs in Mbare suburb has now been brought under control following a rapid response by health authorities.In a statement, council …

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 10:29hrs | 0 Views

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Mberengwa man jailed 17 years for robbery and rape

A 22‑year‑old Mberengwa man, Macdonald Ncube, has been sentenced to an effective 17 years in prison by the Zvishavane Regional Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of rape and robbery.The court h…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 08:13hrs | 239 Views

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21‑year‑old jailed 40 years for raping 81‑year‑old granny

The Bulawayo Regional Magistrates’ Court has sentenced 21‑year‑old Gift Ncube to an effective 40 years in prison after convicting him on two counts of rape.The court heard that on 15 February, at aro…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 08:11hrs | 682 Views

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Bulawayo faces water interruptions due to power outages at Umzingwane

Bulawayo City Council has warned residents of possible water supply interruptions following power outages affecting the Umzingwane catchment area in Matabeleland South.In a notice, Town Clerk Christo…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 08:01hrs | 0 Views

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Journalist further remanded in custody

Journalist Gideon Madzikatidze has been remanded in custody until 23 February 2026 after briefly appearing before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo on 20 February 2026. He was arrested on 18 February and d…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 00:01hrs | 722 Views

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Geneva Summit Coalition condemns Zimbabwe's threats against Blessed Mhlanga

The Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy coalition has called on the United Nations to take urgent action following alleged threats by the Government of Zimbabwe against journalist Blessed Mh…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 19:43hrs | 775 Views

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Zimbabwe dismisses US$52 million ZBC license fees allegations

The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has dismissed as false and malicious an article published in today's edition of the Zimbabwe Independent alleging that US$52 million c…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 19:10hrs | 689 Views

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SA-based Zimbabwean robbers get 12 years for brutal heist

Two South Africa-based Zimbabwean men who tracked a fellow countryman from South Africa to his rural home in Chiredzi and robbed him and his heavily pregnant wife of ZAR179 000 have each been sentenc…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 19:07hrs | 857 Views

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Chiredzi man jailed 9 years for stock theft

The Chiredzi Magistrates' Court has sentenced Emmanuel Runhare (36) of Village 1 Maware, Mkwasine, to nine years in prison after he was convicted of stealing livestock from a local farmer.The court h…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 17:03hrs | 0 Views

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Why I support President Mnangagwa

After my recent opinion on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, many have speculated about my attitude toward President E.D. Mnangagwa. Some have labeled me as they wish.My position, however, has nev…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 16:31hrs | 771 Views

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Ziyambi Ziyambi and the great constitutional election cycle deception

The law has a stubborn way of shaming those who attempt to subvert it.In the murky corridors of Zimbabwean politics, where semantics often substitute for substance, the latest pronouncements from Jus…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 14:23hrs | 603 Views

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Court overturns 'King Munhumutapa' conviction

The High Court has overturned the conviction and 10‑month jail sentence imposed on traditional leader Timothy Chiminya - who refers to himself as King Munhumutapa - after he was found guilty last yea…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 14:04hrs | 0 Views

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Zanu PF seeks constitutional change as global trends emerge

Zanu‑PF is pushing for constitutional amendments that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office by two years, shifting the end of his tenure from 2028 to 2030. Mnangagwa, who came to…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 14:02hrs | 441 Views

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Bulawayo24 journalist charged with broadcasting and cyber‑bullying offences

A Bulawayo24 freelance journalist, Gideon Madzikatidze (36), has appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing two charges relating to an article he published on the Bulawayo24 News website in…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 13:58hrs | 562 Views

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Zezani man jailed 15 years for rape

The Beitbridge Regional Magistrates’ Court has sentenced 19‑year‑old Stanly Sebata of Zezani to 15 years in prison after he was convicted of raping a 21‑year‑old woman.The court heard that on 19 July…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 11:27hrs | 433 Views

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'Geza was used to rebel against Zanu-PF'

Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has paid tribute to fellow war veteran Blessed Geza, describing him as a key figure in both the liberation struggle and the events that led to the removal …

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:53hrs | 1665 Views

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Zimbabwe moves to bankroll Lancashire Steel revival

The Government of Zimbabwe is preparing to deploy state-backed industrial financing to revive Lancashire Steel, signalling a strategic push to rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce depen…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:51hrs | 0 Views

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Free driving lessons for Plumtree youth

The Tonganyika Trust has officially launched Phase Two of its practical skills training programme in Mangwe District, introducing free practical driving lessons aimed at expanding employment opportun…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:51hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwean fighter's body stuck in Russia

The body of Mandla Ncube, a Zimbabwean killed while fighting in Ukraine, remains stranded in Russia amid confusion over his identity, prolonging his family's grief and exposing clandestine networks a…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:50hrs | 758 Views

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Forbes Border post struggles under surging traffic

Congestion at Forbes Border Post has reached critical levels as surging trade along Zimbabwe's Beira Corridor overwhelms the ageing facility, Business Digest has reported.Originally designed as a tou…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:50hrs | 0 Views

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RBZ urged to halt aggressive dormant account closures

Zimbabwe's industrial and corporate leaders have called on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to intervene after a wave of dormant corporate account closures rattled businesses already grappling with…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:49hrs | 463 Views

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ZBC plunged into governance crisis

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has been engulfed in its most severe governance crisis in years following a ministerial investigation into the management of US$52 million in licence-fee r…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:49hrs | 511 Views

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5 dead, 34 injured as Bulawayo-bound bus crashes in SA

Tragedy struck the N1 highway near Ingwe Lodge, just outside Makhado in South Africa's Limpopo province, when a Zimbabwe-bound bus lost control and plunged down a cliff, killing five people and injur…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:48hrs | 393 Views

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Zimbabwe PSL increases foreign player quota

The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially increased the maximum number of foreign players a club can register from five to eight, as top-flight Zimbabwean clubs look to strengthen s…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:48hrs | 0 Views

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Cop in court for bribery and abuse of office

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer, Precious Nyandoro, 32, appeared before Harare Regional Magistrate Mrs Jesse Kufa yesterday on charges of criminal abuse of office and extortion. She was gran…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:48hrs | 0 Views

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Prophet Magaya fails to stop US$3m civil claim

Prophet Walter Magaya, leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, has failed in his attempt to halt a US$3 million civil claim brought against him by Israeli businessman Ronny Ahar…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:47hrs | 529 Views

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Bambazonke to open a new section of Harare drive

The construction of the Willowvale Road traffic circle, designed to ease congestion at the intersection of Willowvale Road and Harare Drive, is nearing completion, with the entire stretch up to Simon…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:46hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe drafts new Foreign Affairs, Trade Bill

The Zimbabwean government is drafting a Foreign Affairs and International Trade Bill expected to be enacted later this year, aimed at codifying the country's diplomatic and economic engagements under…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:46hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe set to reconfigure civil servants' salaries

The Government is set to restructure civil servants' salaries in line with the outcomes of a long-awaited Job Evaluation Framework, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo has c…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:45hrs | 422 Views

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Mnangagwa to lead ZimTrade exporters' conference

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected in Bulawayo today to headline the Zimbabwe National Trade Development and Promotion Agency (ZimTrade) Annual Exporters' Conference and Awards, a marquee event…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:45hrs | 0 Views

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Trouble mounts for Chatunga Mugabe

Mashakada's daughter clears First Farai in funeral funds storm

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Zanu PF MP flees angry mourners

6 years for mob leader in brutal nightclub attack

Zimbabwe records first advanced spine surgery

Young Zimbabweans turn to Chinese firms for expanded job opportunities

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Chivi man dies after domestic dispute

Zimbabwean arrested over attempted murder in South Africa

West Indies' coach wary of motivated Zimbabwe ahead of T20 World Cup clash

SARS threatens another black businessman

Chegutu's US$80m cement plant now 65% complete

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Mugabe's son to appear in Johannesburg court

Journalists under fire over city kidnapping case

Delegates arrive in Victoria Falls for SADC Energy Week

As gold output climbs, insurance cover lags behind

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5 CCC MPs revolt against Tshabangu

Mnangagwa's third-term bid sparks fears of constitutional crisis

'Mugabe son's security guard inflicted his own wounds'

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Man hangs self over dirty wife

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Zimbabwe firms squeezed as interest rates soar

Teen kidnap suspect names 'boyfriend'

Hospital heist shocker: Stolen drugs dumped as Mpilo cracks down

Widow reopens 1994 death case, links it to village power takeover

Ziyambi says Amendment No. 3 could open ballot to Zimbabweans abroad

Newspaper apologises to Mnangagwa

Cop turned 'shebeen queen' locks colleagues inside

When speaking in Geneva becomes a crime in Harare

Who is UN Watch

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