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Gweru gives residents 14 days to clear bills

The Gweru City Council has given residents and ratepayers a 14-day deadline to settle outstanding municipal bills or face legal action, as the local authority grapples with a debt burden exceeding ZiG$1.2 billion.Mayor Martin Chivhoko issu…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 70 | by Staff reporter

Maize, Soya prices hold firm as supplies tighten

Zimbabwe's grain and oilseed markets remain under pressure from tightening supplies, with strong demand for maize and soya beans continuing to outstrip available stocks and support elevated prices, according to the latest market update fro…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 69 | by Staff reporter

China-linked syndicates circle Zimbabwe's digital economy

Zimbabwe could become a new target for industrial-scale online fraud, human trafficking and money laundering networks as organised crime syndicates shift operations out of Southeast Asia, according to a new report by the Global Initiative …

Published: 3 hrs ago | 72 | by Staff reporter

Zimra sets major Beitbridge customs auction

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is set to conduct a major customs auction at Beitbridge Border Post from June 24 to 26, offering dozens of vehicles and a wide range of imported goods seized or forfeited through customs processes.According t…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 99 | by Staff reporter

The ambassador who became one of us

Diplomats are usually remembered for the agreements they negotiate, the speeches they deliver or the crises they help navigate. Far fewer are remembered for the lives they touch beyond embassy walls.Yet as British Ambassador Peter Vowles d…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 80 | by The Diplomat News

Warmongering UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns

Keir Starmer has announced he will stand down as prime minister after days of intense pressure from Labour MPs, including cabinet ministers, following the return of Andy Burnham to Westminster.Less than two years after a historic election …

Published: 2 hrs ago | 183 | by Staff reporter

Paramount chief of Southern Africa joins anti-CAB 3 chorus

Former Botswana president Ian Khama has intensified criticism of Zimbabwe's Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), warning that the proposed changes risk placing the country among a growing number of African states where constitutional …

Published: 2 hrs ago | 133 | by Staff reporter

Muswere survives CAB3 vote absence

Makoni West legislator and Skills Audit and Development Minister Jenfan Muswere has avoided disciplinary action after Zanu-PF's Manicaland provincial leadership defended his absence from last week's vote on the controversial Constitution A…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 210 | by Staff reporter

ConCourt clears way for CAB3

The Constitutional Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by former Binga North legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda against the Constitution Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3), removing a significant legal obstacle to the controversial legi…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 120 | by Staff reporter

War veterans receive land for market stall project

The Government's efforts to economically empower veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle received a significant boost on Saturday after the Zvimba East War Veterans Association was allocated five hectares of land for the development of …

Published: 3 hrs ago | 85 | by Staff reporter

ConCourt backs ex-SMM workers in benefits dispute

The Constitutional Court has upheld a High Court ruling declaring unconstitutional a provision of the Reconstruction of State-Indebted Insolvent Companies Act that prevented former employees of SMM Holdings from accessing their terminal be…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 93 | by Staff reporter

Bata employee accused of stealing US$12,600 stock

A 43-year-old Chitungwiza man has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on allegations of stealing footwear and other merchandise valued at more than US$12,600 from a Bata Shoe Company branch where he was entrusted with managing sto…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 101 | by Staff reporter

Junior Springboks wallop Zimbabwe 40-0

South Africa 'A' coach Mzandile Stick has praised the character and resilience of his young side following their convincing 40-0 victory over the Zimbabwe Sables, describing the performance as a promising glimpse into the future of South A…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 62 | by Staff reporter

Workmates suspected in US$30,000 armed robbery

A 45-year-old Harare man who lost US$30,000 to armed robbers during a terrifying home invasion has raised fresh concerns about insider information being used to facilitate violent crimes, after the suspects allegedly told him he had been b…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 363 | by Staff reporter

No more legal hurdles for CAB3

The Constitutional Court has dealt another major blow to opponents of the Constitution Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3), striking off a challenge by former Binga North MP Prince Dubeko Sibanda and effectively clearing the way for the controve…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 163 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steps up repatriation of citizens amid SA unrest

The Zimbabwean Government has intensified efforts to assist citizens displaced by a renewed wave of anti-migrant protests and vigilante attacks in South Africa, as concerns grow over the safety and welfare of foreign nationals in the neigh…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 138 | by Staff reporter

Khama blasts Mnangagwa over CAB3

Former Botswana president Ian Khama has launched a scathing attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zimbabwe's proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), accusing the Zimbabwean leader of attempting to extend his stay in power t…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 360 | by Staff reporter

Cop sues cop over 'malicious' arrest

A Masvingo police officer has taken the unusual step of suing six fellow officers for US$50,000, alleging malicious arrest and prosecution after he was accused of illegally possessing copper wire and spent three weeks in remand prison befo…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 208 | by Staff reporter

Macheso in road accident

Sungura music legend Alick Macheso escaped unhurt after being involved in a road accident in the early hours of the morning following a performance at Legends Bar in Juru-Bhora Growth Point, along the Mutoko Road outside Harare.The acciden…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 342 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga, Mnangagwa pact dead

The passage of the controversial Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) through the National Assembly has intensified succession tensions within Zanu-PF, with analysts warning that the legislation could fundamentally reshape the balance …

Published: 5 hrs ago | 466 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs accuse police of protecting child marriage offenders

Traditional leaders in Mashonaland West have accused some police officers of undermining efforts to combat child marriage by allegedly shielding perpetrators of statutory rape and child abuse through corruption and negligence.The chiefs cl…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 118 | by Staff reporter

Car dealer storms Mnangagwa's State House

A Harare car dealer has appeared in court after allegedly forcing his way into the State House precincts in the early hours of the morning, claiming he wanted President Emmerson Mnangagwa to protect him from people he believed were trying …

Published: 5 hrs ago | 315 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Army captain loses US$204,800 damages claim

The High Court in Bulawayo has dismissed a US$204,800 damages claim filed by former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) captain Solomon Ndlovu, who alleged that he suffered financial losses, reputational damage and wrongful imprisonment following…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 150 | by Staff reporter

Elderly hit by drug shortages in Zimbabwe's public hospitals

Elderly residents in Bulawayo are increasingly being forced to purchase medication from private pharmacies despite seeking treatment at public hospitals, raising concerns about the effectiveness of healthcare support programmes intended to…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 80 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youths in MP name-dropping storm

A group of Zanu-PF youths allegedly linked to the office of Hunyani legislator Tongai Mnangagwa has come under scrutiny following accusations that they attempted to secure residential stands from housing cooperatives and land developers us…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 135 | by Staff reporter

Matemadanda died of suspected food poisoning at war veterans event

Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Mozambique and the Kingdom of Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died, bringing to a close a long and influential career in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, politics and public service.The death was confirmed on Sund…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 632 | by Staff reporter

Police crack down on unlabelled alcohol products

Police have warned retailers, vendors and consumers against the sale and purchase of unlabelled alcoholic products as authorities intensify efforts to remove potentially dangerous beverages from the market.Speaking at a Liquor Licence Revi…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:40hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter

Vote-buying, intimidation claims blur Tsholotsho by-elections

Voting got underway in three wards of the Tsholotsho Rural District Council on Saturday amid allegations of vote-buying, voter intimidation and the transportation of voters from outside the affected wards.The by-elections are being held in…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:40hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter

South Africa rejects June 30 deadline for foreigners to leave

The South African government has dismissed claims circulating on social media and other platforms that foreigners have until June 30 to leave the country, stressing that no such directive has been issued by the state.Speaking during a high…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:39hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter

ZERA intensifies crackdown on overcharging fuel stations

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has deployed enhanced compliance teams across the country as part of a nationwide crackdown on fuel service stations charging above approved pump prices.The move follows a recent downward adj…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:35hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter

Bosso players receive a US$200 'keep-going' allowance

Players at Highlanders FC returned to training at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday after receiving a US$200 "keep-going" allowance from club management, but uncertainty remains over their participation in tomorrow's blockbuster encounter ag…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:34hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

3 in court over alleged EcoCash theft scheme

Three Bulawayo men have appeared in court facing multiple theft charges after allegedly manipulating an EcoCash software system to steal money from customers' mobile money accounts.Nimrod Sibanda (20), Mbongeni Dube (18) and Delight Ncube …

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:32hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter

56 families face displacement for Bopoma Glassblock dam

At least 56 households in Insiza South are expected to be relocated to make way for the construction of the proposed Bopoma Glassblock Dam, a major water infrastructure project intended to bolster supplies to Bulawayo.Affected families wer…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:32hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo 'pulling wool over court's eyes'

The High Court has dismissed an application by businessman Wicknell Chivayo seeking to strike out claims brought by his former partner, Sonja Louise Madzikanda, in an ongoing legal dispute involving asset division, maintenance, divorce-rel…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 11:04hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter

Man dies over mice worth US$1 sold on credit

A 43-year-old man from Magenya Village under Chief Zimuto in Masvingo has died after allegedly being assaulted during a dispute over a US$1 debt arising from mice he had reportedly sold on credit.Kudakwashe Dhewa, the Masvingo provincial p…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 11:03hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ready to absorb returnees chased out of South Africa

Zimbabwe has the capacity to absorb citizens returning from South Africa as the country's economy is performing strongly, Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has said.Speaking to South African broadcaster Newzroom Afrika, Mutsvangw…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:47hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

Mhona praises NRZ recapitalisation drive

Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona has praised ongoing efforts to recapitalise the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), saying the initiatives will strengthen Zimbabwe's transport network and drive long-term econ…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:46hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter

+2 700 housing stands await Government approval n Bulawayo

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has made significant progress on several strategic planning initiatives, with multiple development plans awaiting gazetting and more than 2,700 residential stands pending approval from the Ministry of Local …

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:45hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter

BCC loses rats fight

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has suspended key rodent control operations due to severe shortages of chemicals and manpower, raising concerns about the city's capacity to prevent disease outbreaks and respond to emerging public health th…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:44hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter

Khiama Boys succession row deepens

A bitter succession dispute has erupted within the family of late sungura music icon Nicholas Zakaria, with his widow accusing a nephew of hijacking the legendary Khiama Boys brand just months after the musician's death.Zakaria, popularly …

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:44hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces crucial FATF test

Zimbabwe's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework is set to undergo one of its most important examinations yet, with international assessors preparing to evaluate not only the country's legal and regulatory systems…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:43hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Fake Deputy Chief Justice gets 2 years in jail

A 23-year-old Harare man who allegedly impersonated Deputy Chief Justice Paddington Garwe in an attempt to obtain information from Judicial Service Commission officials has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of imp…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:42hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter

Ambassador Victor Matemadanda dies

Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died, the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has confirmed.Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana announced the news on his X handle on Saturday…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 09:12hrs | 999 | by Stephen Jakes

Zanu PF probes MPs who skipped CAB3 vote

Zanu PF is reportedly investigating 14 of its legislators, including former Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere and ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera, after they allegedly failed to participate in the cruci…

Published: 20 Jun 2026 at 18:43hrs | 1472 | by Staff reporter

Congolese star now more Zimbabwean

Congolese rhumba musician Pitshou Lumiere says he now feels more Zimbabwean than Congolese after spending more than 20 years living and performing in Zimbabwe.The Diamond Musica frontman credited Zimbabweans for their hospitality and suppo…

Published: 20 Jun 2026 at 18:39hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo commissions new water pumps

The City of Bulawayo has commissioned new pumps and related infrastructure at the uMzingwane Pump Station, a development expected to significantly improve bulk water delivery to the city.The project was funded by the Government of Zimbabwe…

Published: 20 Jun 2026 at 12:05hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean author's novel becomes global Netflix hit

Zimbabwean-born author Sukoluhle Nyathi is enjoying international success after her debut novel, The Polygamist, was adapted into a Netflix super-novella that has become one of the platform's most-watched productions across Africa and beyo…

Published: 20 Jun 2026 at 11:39hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe fuel prices remain higher in the region

Zimbabwe has reduced fuel prices to below US$2 per litre following improved stability in global oil markets and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing pressure on motorists and businesses.According to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory …

Published: 20 Jun 2026 at 11:36hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga using 'zvigananda' rhetoric to advance Presidential ambitions

ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has accused Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga of weaponising the liberation war-era term "zvigananda" to advance his perceived presidential ambitions, deepening tensions within the ruling party…

Published: 20 Jun 2026 at 10:56hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter

Chadzamira warns CAB3 opponents of 'gnashing of teeth'

Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira has issued a stern warning to Zanu PF members opposed to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), saying there would be "gnashing of teeth" once the contro…

Published: 20 Jun 2026 at 10:55hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter

News / National

The mathematics of blame - Ethnic scapegoating and CAB3

The ambassador who became one of us

Warmongering UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns

Paramount chief of Southern Africa joins anti-CAB 3 chorus

Muswere survives CAB3 vote absence

ConCourt clears way for CAB3

War veterans receive land for market stall project

ConCourt backs ex-SMM workers in benefits dispute

Bata employee accused of stealing US$12,600 stock

Junior Springboks wallop Zimbabwe 40-0

Gweru gives residents 14 days to clear bills

Maize, Soya prices hold firm as supplies tighten

China-linked syndicates circle Zimbabwe's digital economy

Zimra sets major Beitbridge customs auction

Workmates suspected in US$30,000 armed robbery

No more legal hurdles for CAB3

Zimbabwe steps up repatriation of citizens amid SA unrest

Khama blasts Mnangagwa over CAB3

Cop sues cop over 'malicious' arrest

Macheso in road accident

Chiwenga, Mnangagwa pact dead

Chiefs accuse police of protecting child marriage offenders

Car dealer storms Mnangagwa's State House

Ex-Army captain loses US$204,800 damages claim

Elderly hit by drug shortages in Zimbabwe's public hospitals

Zanu-PF youths in MP name-dropping storm

Matemadanda died of suspected food poisoning at war veterans event

Matemadanda: The Lion of Gokwe who never lowered his rifle

Bosso crisis exposes leadership failure that threatens the soul of Highlanders

Chivayo 'pulling wool over court's eyes'

Man dies over mice worth US$1 sold on credit

Zimbabwe ready to absorb returnees chased out of South Africa

Mhona praises NRZ recapitalisation drive

+2 700 housing stands await Government approval n Bulawayo

BCC loses rats fight

Khiama Boys succession row deepens

Zimbabwe faces crucial FATF test

Fake Deputy Chief Justice gets 2 years in jail

Police crack down on unlabelled alcohol products

Vote-buying, intimidation claims blur Tsholotsho by-elections

South Africa rejects June 30 deadline for foreigners to leave

ZERA intensifies crackdown on overcharging fuel stations

Bosso players receive a US$200 'keep-going' allowance

3 in court over alleged EcoCash theft scheme

56 families face displacement for Bopoma Glassblock dam

Ambassador Victor Matemadanda dies

Zanu PF probes MPs who skipped CAB3 vote

Congolese star now more Zimbabwean

Bulawayo commissions new water pumps

Zimbabwean author's novel becomes global Netflix hit

Bulawayo faces food shortages

Matemadanda died of suspected food poisoning at war veterans event

Matemadanda: The Lion of Gokwe who never lowered his rifle

Chiwenga, Mnangagwa pact dead

Workmates suspected in US$30,000 armed robbery

Khama blasts Mnangagwa over CAB3

Macheso in road accident

Man dies over mice worth US$1 sold on credit

Car dealer storms Mnangagwa's State House

Chivayo 'pulling wool over court's eyes'

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