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Sisonke Trust Leads Clean-Up in Bulilima to Combat Carbon Emissions

Sisonke Working Together Group Trust, a non-governmental organisation supporting community-driven sustainability projects, has conducted a clean-up campaign in Nyele Village, Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, aimed at reducing carbon …

Published: 04 Oct 2025 at 19:41hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Fake healers caught planting objects in businessman's home during ritual scam

Two self-proclaimed traditional healers - popularly known as Tsikamutandas - were caught on CCTV planting a live object during a staged ritual at a businessman's home in Umguza District, just outside Bulawayo, along Nkayi Road.According to…

Published: 04 Oct 2025 at 11:30hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Hwange Experiences Housing Construction Boom By Stephen Jakes

Hwange town is witnessing a surge in residential housing construction, signalling rapid urban growth and renewed hope for thousands on the council's waiting list.Social media user CH Mukungunugwa described the development as "tremendous," …

Published: 04 Oct 2025 at 10:52hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

WATCH: Hwange villagers challenge Chinese firm over water extraction from community-built Kalope Dam

Villagers in Hwange, Matabeleland North, have staged protests against Chinese mining company ZhongJin Heli Energy for extracting water from the community-built Kalope Dam without local consent.The demonstration, led by the Greater Change R…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 20:37hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Police detain two Lukosi women in renewed clash over Kalope Dam

Police in Hwange have reportedly arrested two women following a community protest against a Chinese company attempting to install a pipeline to draw water from the locally constructed Kalope Dam.The incident was confirmed by Simangele Sing…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 20:26hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Man bashes girlfriend over WhatsApp password

A Plumtree man was dragged before the courts after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend with a pot during a dispute over her WhatsApp password.Promise Nyoni appeared yesterday at the Plumtree Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Joshua Nemb…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 17:37hrs | 255 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Constitutional Court gants Umvutcha farmer appeal over land caveats

The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has granted an appeal by Umvutcha farmer Alister Michael Fletcher, overturning a Supreme Court ruling that had quashed a High Court order for the removal of caveats placed on his property - land the gov…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 08:44hrs | 384 | by Stephen Jakes

Second Republic's development agenda gains ground in Binga

The Second Republic's inclusive development agenda continues to make strides, with the Binga Development Initiative recording significant milestones since its launch.Presenting the 29th Cabinet highlights in Harare on Tuesday, Minister of …

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 20:41hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Woman jailed 4 years for drug trafficking

A 30-year-old woman has been slapped with 4 years in jail for possession of illegal drugs and drug trafficking.Leanah Chaka pleaded guilty to the charge when she appeared before the Beitbridge Magistrates' Court facing drug trafficking cha…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 09:44hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Murder suspect in contempt of court

A 40-year-old murder suspect from Ingwizi growth point, Mphoengs, is in trouble after he violated his bail condition.Phumuzani Mkandla was warned not to be within a radius of 50 kilometres from Mabuledi village in court sometime in April w…

Published: 29 Sep 2025 at 12:50hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man stabs minor over laughter incident

PLUMTREE – Spencer Ncube, a 23-year-old man from Plumtree, is facing serious charges after allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old girl on the nose in a violent outburst.Ncube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware, who remanded …

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 07:22hrs | | by Edson Mapani

Cop steals eighteen cattle

A police officer stationed at Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Tsholotsho is in trouble after he was arrested for allegedly stealing eighteen cattle.Alex Nyashanu (34) was dragged to Plumtree Magistrates' Court, where he appeared before Magi…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 14:19hrs | 419 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Midnight robber arrested

A machete-wielding suspected robber who broke into a 52-year-old woman's bedroom at midnight and stole money, clothes, a cellphone and a power bank.The matter came to light at Plumtree Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where Meison Ncube (26…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 14:15hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Machete-wielding robber nabbed

A machete-wielding robber is in trouble after he used violence to rob Herbert Moyo's cellphone.The i-tel cellphone is valued at $40, and the suspected robber, Travor Nkomo, has since appeared in court.He was remanded in custody to Septembe…

Published: 20 Sep 2025 at 19:38hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man rapes three goats, two of them die after the act

In a bizarre incident, a man from Clinton farm, Figtree in Matabeland South, was dragged to court after he raped three goats, killing two of them in the process.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates Court today, where Brighton M…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 22:00hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwe, AfDB launch new fertiliser initiative

Zimbabwe is set to strengthen agricultural productivity through a new fertiliser initiative backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Agricultural Financial Services Group (AFSG), aimed at improving farmers' access to vital inp…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Granny (75) gets driver's licence

At 75, many would consider slowing down. But for Diana "Gogo" Chisvo of Mboma in Zvimba West, age is no obstacle. Her recent triumph â€” earning a Class Four driver's licence â€” has not only delighted her family but also inspired an entir…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:18hrs | 990 | by Staff reporter

US NGO slaps Zimbabwean woman with cease-and-desist order

International Christian humanitarian organisation Samaritan's Purse has issued a strong cease-and-desist order against a Zimbabwean woman accused of falsely claiming to represent the US-based charity in court cases, contracts, and philanth…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:16hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter

No pay hike for Zimbabwe teachers

Zimbabwean teachers are bracing for yet another term of financial hardship, after government this week indicated there will be no salary increases in the immediate future. The third term begins on Tuesday, September 9, with educators still…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZRP disowns purported Crime Prevention Summit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has distanced itself from an event being advertised as the "Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025," scheduled for September 10 in Harare.In a statement issued on Friday, national police spokesperson Commiss…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mzembi arrest sparks wider rift among exiled Zanu-PF figures

The arrest of former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has deepened divisions within Zimbabwe's political exiles, exposing long-simmering tensions among former Zanu-PF allies now scattered across the region.Mzembi, who returned unexpe…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt revokes mining licence near school

The Government has cancelled the operating licence of a gold mining company that had been carrying out gold leaching activities near the newly built US$600,000 Globe and Phoenix Primary School in Kwekwe. The decision takes immediate effect…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:12hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter

Machakaire fingers Zanu-PF bigwigs in drug smuggling scandal

Youth Empowerment and Development Minister and ZANU-PF politburo member, Tinomudaishe Machakaire, has made explosive claims that some senior party officials are involved in drug smuggling and distribution, using the ruling party as a shiel…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet restricts SmartBiz to routers only

Econet has announced that its SmartBiz data lines will stop functioning in mobile phones from September 10, 2025, and will only be accessible through Wi-Fi routers. The change was communicated to subscribers via SMS on Friday, urging them …

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:10hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere rallies behind Mzembi

Exiled former Zanu-PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has publicly defended his longtime ally and "brother," former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi, following his recent arrest in Zimbabwe. Kasukuwere described Mzembi as an "…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Councillors accused of death threats over allowances dispute

Two City of Harare councillors, Zodiac Duri and Austin Munamba, allegedly threatened Acting Chamber Secretary Warren Chiwawa with death after he refused to authorise allowances for a trip to Victoria Falls, raising tensions within the capi…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chin'ono clarifies stance on Chamisa

Prominent Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has dismissed suggestions that he is embroiled in a personal feud with former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa, insisting that his differences with the opposition f…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Stolen Lexus smuggled from South Africa intercepted

The National Anti-Smuggling Task Force on Wednesday intercepted a stolen luxury vehicle that had been smuggled into Zimbabwe through an illegal crossing point along the Limpopo River.The Toyota Lexus LX570, worth thousands of dollars, had …

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:06hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter

UK to Ban Sale of Energy Drinks to Under-16s

The British Government has unveiled plans to introduce a law banning the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16, tightening rules around high-caffeine products that health experts warn pose serious risks to children.Under the …

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:05hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter

High court orders eviction in land dispute

A long-running property wrangle in Bulawayo has been settled after the High Court ordered the eviction of a woman who claimed to have bought land nearly 20 years ago, but could not produce valid proof of ownership.Justice Evangelista Kabas…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:05hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter

Remove US$2,500 registration fee for private colleges in Zimbabwe

Education stakeholders have called on the Government to reconsider the US$2,500 annual registration fee that private colleges must pay to the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), arguing that the levy disadvantages some learners…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

How Zimbabwe police protect illegal mining

Zimbabwe's environmental laws are among the strictest on the continent when it comes to preventing illegal mining, yet along the banks of the Mutare River, these regulations exist in name only. The story is as much about a river in peril a…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:03hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter

Garwe tells councils to enforce vending ban

Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has urged councils across Mashonaland West province to ban illegal street vendors, with a particular focus on traders selling second-hand clothes.The directive came during a meeting on Friday with sen…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zifa boss threatens lawsuit against journalist

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Nqobile Magwizi has filed a legal case against journalist Hope Chizuzu, accusing him of publishing a series of defamatory articles targeting the football administrator.Magwizi, represented by …

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Calls for separation of medical insurance and health services

Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini has urged that medical insurance be strictly separated from the provision of clinical and pharmaceutical services, warning that combining the two creates opportunities for patients to b…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

NRZ cuts fares for Sanganai/Hlanganani 'sofa train'

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has announced a significant reduction in fares for its scenic train service to the upcoming Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, with passengers now able to travel between Harare and Mutare for ju…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Inmate bites off fellow prisoner's tongue

A 35-year-old inmate at Khami Maximum Prison has been sentenced to six months in jail after biting off a portion of another prisoner's tongue during a violent altercation.Dumisani Sibanda, from Nkulumane suburb, pleaded guilty to assault b…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:57hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Warriors crash out of World Cup Qualifiers

Zimbabwe's dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on Friday evening after a 1-0 defeat to Benin in a qualifier played in Abidjan, CÃ´te d'Ivoire.From the outset, the task was a difficult one for the Warriors, who were hoping…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:55hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in Eswatini

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Eswatini ahead of the country's National Day celebrations and the official opening of the 57th International Trade Fair scheduled for Saturday.The President was welcomed at King Mswati III Intern…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe in top five of Afreximbank borrowers

Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the top five borrowers from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), highlighting its growing reliance on the regional lender at a time when global credit assessors are warning of escalating debt vulnera…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tombstones at new Bulawayo cemeteries face demolition

Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has issued a stern warning to residents who erect tombstones in new cemeteries where only headstones are allowed, stating that offenders will face demolition orders.Dube emphasized that the directive en…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Charamba defends NRZ

Presidential Spokesperson and Deputy Chief Secretary George Charamba has come to the defense of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) following public criticism and social media mockery of its trial run of the Rail Leisure train, which i…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:51hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Chamber of Commerce calls for 'Marshal Plan'

Zimbabwe's retail and wholesale industry has lost an estimated US$3 billion in value, according to a report released this week by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), with business leaders warning that the country has reached …

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF takes cell verification drive to Hwange

The ruling ZANU-PF party has intensified its cell verification programme in Hwange District, aiming to strengthen membership and consolidate its grassroots presence. The exercise is being prioritised as a key tool for assessing party growt…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:48hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

Serial cellphone thief seeks charging help from victim he robbed

A 29-year-old serial cellphone thief, Trevor Nkomo from Mathendele in Plumtree, has left local bar patrons and communities questioning whether his recurring movie-style actions were driven by drunkenness, stubbornness or erratic memory lap…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:36hrs | 576 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Vapostori assault passerby over witchcraft, jailed

Two Solwezi-based (Plumtree) apostolic prophets, Eriya Magumise (25) and Trevor Mandishona (29)  under the Johane Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzimomwe were sentenced to twelve months imprisonment on two counts of witchcraft accusations and…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:09hrs | 580 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Man axed for refusing to give villagers scotch cart lift

A 38-year-old man, Tabona Ndlovu from village 13, Dombodema (Plumtree), under headman Khesari Nkomo, was heavily assaulted and struck with an axe by other villagers for allegedly turning down their demand for a free scotch cart ride back t…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 13:56hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Brothers jailed for selling weed at tuckshop

Two brothers, Ncedani Moyo (27) and Thabo Moyo (21), from the Mpilo Moyo homestead in Malayitsha Village, Plumtree, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr. Joshua Nembaware and pleaded guilty to charges of possessing dangerous drugs. They …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 13:11hrs | | by Edson Mapani

Police destroy 53 drug bases in Kwekwe crackdown

More than 100 suspects have been arrested and 53 drug bases destroyed in Kwekwe, Midlands province, as police intensify a nationwide crackdown on drug and substance abuse.The raids, targeting both urban and peri-urban areas, have seen offi…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 09:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man sentenced to community service for witchcraft accusations

A 37-year-old man from Simelamela Village in Mphoengs, Plumtree, has been ordered to perform 210 hours of community service for insulting and confronting his aunt, Gabagake Phuthi (49), over alleged witchcraft linked to the mysterious deat…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:25hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

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