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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 allegedly arrested for disorderly conduct along Samora Machel Avenue.The officers - …

Published: 2 hrs ago | 212 | by Staff reporter

'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 arguing that Zanu-PF could lawfully extend the…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 407 | by Staff reporter

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 growing concerns over alleged corruption and…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 114 | by Staff reporter

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 by controversial businessman Wicknell C…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 309 | by Stephen Jakes

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 happened on Sunday, 28 September 2025, at …

Published: 4 hrs ago | 172 | by Staff reporter

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 caught in possession of approximately 750…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 297 | by Staff reporter

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, scheduled to take place in Mutare from October…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 241 | by Staff reporter

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 tensions between defence lawyers and po…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 369 | by Staff reporter

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 video, the man recounts his experience …

Published: 4 hrs ago | 327 | by Staff reporter

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' Court charged with negligent handling of a …

Published: 4 hrs ago | 78 | by Staff reporter

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 session at State House in Harare.Posting o…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 112 | by Stephen Jakes

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 Lobengula suburb appeared before Western Commona…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 157 | by Staff reporter

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 been withheld to protect the victim, denied…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 141 | by Staff reporter

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 Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and R…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 41 | by Staff reporter

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 Monetary Fund (IMF).In its 2025 Article IV C…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 53 | by Staff reporter

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 revealed by the Ministry of Information, …

Published: 4 hrs ago | 51 | by Stephen Jakes

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 are trying to highlight that there are m…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 128 | by Stephen Jakes

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 Teachers' Day in Gwanda on 10 October 2025.…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 67 | by Stephen Jakes

'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 systematically excluded from enlistment, with prefer…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 718 | by Staff reporter

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 Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 432 | by Staff reporter

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 citizens across the country to gather input…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 63 | by Staff reporter

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 intercourse with a minor.Jackson, who had been s…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 422 | by Staff reporter

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 than promoting reconciliation.Zapu leader S…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 298 | by Staff reporter

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 ongoing digital transformation strategy, is e…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 201 | by Staff reporter

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.Omalayitsha, who transport goods and groceries…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 1084 | by Staff reporter

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 Technologies Co Ltd (Canmax) and the secur…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 174 | by Staff reporter

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 struggle.The dispute erupted during a rece…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 794 | by Staff reporter

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 lies."In a statement on his WhatsApp news c…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 943 | by Staff reporter

'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 testified in the case where her husband, Dingaa…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 874 | by Staff reporter

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 grain reserves.Under President Emmerson Mnan…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 146 | by Staff reporter

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) 2025. The events, running from Wednesday to…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 184 | by Staff reporter

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 in the Carling Cup knockout tournament.Th…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 273 | by Staff reporter

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 Zimbabwe national team.Chiragwi was seen on…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 582 | by Staff reporter

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 partnership with a company called Green Dolla…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 297 | by Staff reporter

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 support artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM)…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 141 | by Staff reporter

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, Celestino Kanyekanye, and ordered her t…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 262 | by Staff reporter

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 and professional stage set-up.Once a domi…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 151 | by Staff reporter

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 real drivers of mining-related ecologic…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 244 | by Staff reporter

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 evidence he provided.Sikhala's home was b…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 221 | by Staff reporter

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 breakthrough in Zimbabwe's healthcare sector.T…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 97 | by Staff reporter

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 offering an inferior vehicle.Justices Be…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter

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 company's extraction of water from a local d…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 221 | by Staff reporter

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 Thursday.The violent confrontation left tw…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 300 | by Staff reporter

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.Chipezeze, who was named the tournament…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 87 | by Staff reporter

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 East.The six-month programme, run by the W…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 71 | by Stephen Jakes

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 fed, Mnangagwa is being vilified by the v…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 492 | by Stephen Jakes

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 acquired US$70 million Gulfstream G550 je…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 1459 | by Stephen Jakes

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 the corruption allegations previously ra…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 417 | by Stephen Jakes

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 on Sunday, police spokesperson Commissi…

Published: 24 hrs ago | 577 | by Staff reporter

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, who ran abusive summer camps in Zimbabwe d…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:42hrs | 1167 | by Staff reporter

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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

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

'Zimbabwe army recruits only Zanu-PF supporters'

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