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Mzembi claims his phone was hacked

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has claimed that his phone line was recently hacked, warning those responsible to stop what he described as attempts to monitor his communications.Mzembi made the remarks in a post on X, former…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 64 | by Staff reporter

Miners accused of US$30 million mining claims scam

Two Bulawayo-based miners have appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges after allegedly orchestrating a scheme that resulted in the unlawful takeover of a mining company and assets valued at approximately US$30 mi…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 52 | by Staff reporter

Egyptian in Zimbabwe court over alleged forged passport

An Egyptian national has appeared before a Bulawayo court facing charges of forgery and unlawful entry after allegedly using falsified travel documents and multiple identities in an attempt to enter and remain in Zimbabwe illegally.Yonis M…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 55 | by Staff reporter

Heritage-based curriculum mandatory for all learners in Zimbabwe

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has reaffirmed that all learners in Zimbabwe, including those enrolled in Cambridge programmes, are required to follow the country's Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC), dismissing suggestions th…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 57 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sounds alarm over criminal underworld in informal markets

Government has expressed concern over the increasing complexity of Harare's informal markets, warning that illicit activities, including drug and substance abuse, are becoming intertwined with informal trading operations even as the sector…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 66 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe auto assembly plant nears completion

The Century Auto Assembly Plant in Mt Hampden is nearing completion, with investors reporting that the facility is now 95 percent complete and on track to commence vehicle production once outstanding regulatory approvals are secured.The pr…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 247 | by Staff reporter

10,000 Malawians stranded in South Africa

The Government of Malawi has launched a large-scale humanitarian operation to repatriate thousands of its citizens from South Africa following vigilante attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country.In a statement issued on J…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 149 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe eyes US$1bn in manufactured exports by 2030

Zimbabwe has set an ambitious target of increasing annual manufactured exports to at least US$1 billion by 2030 as Government intensifies efforts to accelerate industrialisation, promote value addition and strengthen foreign currency earni…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 66 | by Staff reporter

CCC MP thrown out of National Assembly

CCC legislator for Marondera Central, Caston Matewu, was on Tuesday ejected from the National Assembly after a heated exchange during debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3).The incident occurred during the ongoing Se…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 285 | by Staff reporter

UK appoints ex-Zimbabwe envoy as High Commissioner to Nigeria

The United Kingdom government has appointed former ambassador to Zimbabwe, Peter Vowles, as its next High Commissioner to Nigeria.The appointment was announced by the UK government on Tuesday, with Vowles expected to assume his new role in…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 235 | by Staff reporter

The Polygamist goes global, trending on X

Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has achieved a major international milestone after her acclaimed novel, The Polygamist, was adapted into a Netflix telenovela, bringing Zimbabwean storytelling to audiences around the world.The 22-episode drama…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 193 | by Staff reporter

A 22 years unfinished NUST building

The pictures attached are not from a ghost town. They are from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe's second-largest state university and a leading institution in engineering, science, and technology.For years…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 269 | by Chakona Nyasha

Victoria Falls Financial Services Centre set to get operating licences

Zimbabwe is poised to issue the first operating licences under the Victoria Falls International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to establish itself as a regional financial hub and …

Published: 4 hrs ago | 82 | by Staff reporter

Fundraising campaign launched for Madzibaba VeShanduko

Journalist and government critic Hopewell Chin'ono has launched a fundraising campaign to assist opposition activist Godfrey Karembera, popularly known as Madzibaba VeShanduko, following his acquittal after spending eight months in pre-tri…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 285 | by Staff reporter

Minimum wage for domestic workers now US$90 in Zimbabwe

Cabinet has approved an upward review of minimum wages for domestic workers and employees in unclassified operations, with the new rates taking immediate effect.The wage adjustments were presented to Cabinet by Edgar Moyo following recomme…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 202 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe expands cancer care, targets free treatment

The Government has pledged to strengthen cancer care services and expand access to treatment for vulnerable groups, including rural communities, war veterans and low-income households, as part of broader efforts to decentralise specialised…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 110 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe inflation holds below 5%

Zimbabwe's annual inflation remained below five percent in May, reinforcing one of the country's most significant economic stabilisation achievements in recent years despite a global oil price shock that threatened to disrupt the disinflat…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 102 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo fires back at Mliswa in explosive social media clash

Businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has launched a blistering response to former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa following a social media exchange that has drawn widespread attention on X, formerly Twitter.In a lengthy post, Chi…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 407 | by Staff reporter

Musarara accused of economic blackmail

Suspended ZANU-PF Mazowe District Coordinating Committee chairman Tafadzwa Musarara has come under fire after challenging Government's grain import levy framework in court while warning that grain millers could increase the prices of bread…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 168 | by Staff reporter

Fuel prices expected to stabilise as US-Iran peace deal nears

Players in Zimbabwe's petroleum sector are expecting fuel prices to ease in the coming weeks following a breakthrough in negotiations between the United States and Iran, a development that has already triggered a sharp decline in global oi…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 238 | by Staff reporter

Govt says Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway deadline remains unchanged

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls highway, with contractors remaining on site despite funding-related challenges that have slowed progress on some sect…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 256 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland South grapples with high teenage pregnancy rate

Stakeholders in Matabeleland South have raised alarm over persistently high teenage pregnancy rates in the province, with the prevalence now standing at 27 percent, significantly above the national average of 23 percent.The figures have in…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 121 | by Staff reporter

UFO over Zimbabwe in summer 2008 had CIA on 'high alert'

Zimbabwe has once again found itself at the centre of global discussions about unidentified flying objects (UFOs) following the release of newly declassified United States government documents detailing a mysterious aerial sighting over Ha…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 203 | by Staff reporter

'Check on your relatives' graves'

Masvingo City Council has appealed to residents to visit local cemeteries and inspect the graves of their loved ones following the collapse, sinking and deterioration of a number of burial sites.The local authority said some graves have be…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 300 | by Staff reporter

ZRU condemn shocking gun incident at Eaglesvale

The Zimbabwe Rugby Union Interim Management Committee (IMC) has strongly condemned an incident in which a parent allegedly assaulted a match official and brandished a firearm following a schools rugby match between Eaglesvale and Christian…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 133 | by Staff reporter

9 killed, 25 injured as bus collides with train in Zimbabwe

Nine people were killed and 25 others injured after a bus collided with a National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) train at a level crossing in Chiredzi on Tuesday morning.The fatal accident occurred at around 7am when a train travelling from T…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 157 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe farmers surpass wheat planting record

Zimbabwe has surpassed last season's winter wheat planting record, with more than 123,000 hectares already planted as of June 14, placing the country on track to achieve its national target of 125,000 hectares as the extended planting dead…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed 2 years for impersonating Justice Garwe

A 23-year-old Harare man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to impersonating Zimbabwe's Deputy Chief Justice, Paddington Garwe, in an attempt to obtain information from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).Mar…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 125 | by Staff reporter

Currency mismatches costing Zimbabwe's insurers millions

Zimbabwe's short-term insurance sector is losing millions of dollars annually as currency mismatches between ZiG-denominated claim settlements and US dollar-priced vehicle repairs continue to undermine profitability, an industry expert has…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 122 | by Staff reporter

Man gambles away employer's money

A 26-year-old Harare man employed by a local car sales company has appeared in court facing allegations of stealing thousands of dollars entrusted to him by his employer and gambling away a substantial portion of the money at a sports bett…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 316 | by Staff reporter

Mutare mourns ex-mayoress Jahwi

The city of Mutare has been plunged into mourning following the deaths of its first black mayoress, Shingirai Sarah Jahwi, and Ward Three councillor, Tichaenzana Maita, over the weekend.The two prominent community figures passed away on Sa…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 164 | by Staff reporter

15 000 drivers snared in camera crackdown

Zimbabwe's newly deployed Artificial Intelligence-driven Electronic Traffic Management System (ETMS) is identifying at least 15,000 traffic offenders every week, as authorities intensify efforts to restore order on the country's roads thro…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 188 | by Staff reporter

Harare, govt sued over prepaid water meter rollout

A Harare woman has approached the courts seeking to halt the rollout of prepaid water meters in the capital, arguing that the programme is unlawful and violates existing municipal laws governing water supply and billing.Bernatte Makaya has…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 105 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean Widow loses bid to reclaim 120ha farm

The High Court in Bulawayo has dismissed an application by a Bubi woman seeking to nullify an offer letter issued to a man occupying a disputed 120-hectare resettlement plot, ruling that she failed to prove allegations that the land alloca…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 191 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo and Sonja Madzikanda were never 'married', says Court

The long-running legal dispute between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his estranged partner Sonja Madzikanda took a dramatic turn on Monday after Madzikanda announced that the High Court had ruled that the pair were never legally married…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 275 | by Staff reporter

Musarara's grain levy challenge sparks debate

Suspended ZANU-PF Mazowe District Coordinating Committee chairman Tafadzwa Musarara has found himself at the centre of a growing political and economic debate after leading a court challenge against Government's grain import levy framework…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 104 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Parliament resumes CAB3 debates

Debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3) is set to resume in the National Assembly today, with Parliament expected to conclude the Second Reading stage of the proposed legislation this week.The Bill has generated unpre…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 133 | by Staff reporter

Stop chasing spaza shops, take back the mines, says Malema

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema has urged South Africans to focus on broader economic transformation rather than directing anger at foreign nationals operating spaza shops, arguing that the real struggle lies in own…

Published: 24 hrs ago | 694 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe reviews Liquor Licence Act

The Government has launched a nationwide review of Zimbabwe's liquor licensing framework, with stakeholder consultations underway as authorities seek to modernise legislation, improve regulatory efficiency and promote ease of doing busines…

Published: 24 hrs ago | 495 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe slashes broadcasting fees by 50%

Zimbabwe's broadcasting sector is poised for renewed growth after the Government approved significant reductions in licensing and regulatory fees, a move expected to lower operating costs, improve sustainability and attract new investment …

Published: 24 hrs ago | 686 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF praise for Winky D sparks scepticism

The sudden chorus of praise for Zimbabwean music icon Winky D from some Zanu PF figures following the release of his latest EP, One Big Party, has been met with widespread scepticism from fans and observers who recall years of tension betw…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:54hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans are shunning supermarkets

Zimbabwe's economy may be on track to grow by 5% this year, but for millions of consumers the reality on the ground tells a different story, with households increasingly abandoning formal supermarkets in favour of tuckshops where basic goo…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:53hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter

Fugitive suspected drug dealer arrested

A suspected drug dealer who had been on the run following the arrest of his wife in a major drug trafficking investigation has been arrested and brought before the courts.Nomore Chabata (47), of Marimba, Harare, appeared before the Harare …

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:52hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe headed for another coup?

In recent weeks, reports - speculative or otherwise - have circulated of soldiers allegedly distributing pamphlets in military cantonments expressing dissatisfaction with the current political trajectory. At the same time, rumours persist …

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:51hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe;s Senate demands tougher marriage laws

Senators have called for stronger enforcement of laws against child marriages and teenage pregnancies, warning that the practice continues to deprive thousands of girls of education, economic opportunities and a better future despite const…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:50hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter

The brave few MPs resisting Zanu PF's brazen power grab

Inside the cavernous chambers of Zimbabwe's new Parliament in Mount Hampden, a defining political battle is unfolding over the future of the country's constitutional democracy.As the ruling Zanu PF party pushes ahead with the Constitution …

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:49hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo City to hire more health workers

BULAWAYO City Council has approved plans to significantly expand its community health worker (CHW) programme, increasing the establishment from 219 to 318 workers as the local authority seeks to strengthen primary healthcare services and i…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:48hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo burial chaos

BULAWAYO councillors have raised concerns over increasing vending activities at cemeteries, deteriorating access roads to burial sites and shortages of grave-digging equipment, warning that the challenges are undermining the dignity and sm…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:48hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter

Nkomo faces challenge for Zapu presidency

ZAPU has announced that its elective congress will be held in Gweru in December, setting the stage for what party officials are describing as a potentially bruising battle for the presidency as incumbent leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo seeks a s…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:47hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter

South African artists caught in xenophobia backlash

SOUTH African musicians and entertainers are increasingly becoming unintended casualties of rising anti-foreigner sentiment in their country, with performances across Africa reportedly being cancelled amid growing anger over the treatment …

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:44hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter

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Mzembi claims his phone was hacked

Miners accused of US$30 million mining claims scam

Egyptian in Zimbabwe court over alleged forged passport

Heritage-based curriculum mandatory for all learners in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe sounds alarm over criminal underworld in informal markets

10,000 Malawians stranded in South Africa

Zimbabwe eyes US$1bn in manufactured exports by 2030

The Polygamist goes global, trending on X

Victoria Falls Financial Services Centre set to get operating licences

Zimbabwe auto assembly plant nears completion

CCC MP thrown out of National Assembly

UK appoints ex-Zimbabwe envoy as High Commissioner to Nigeria

A 22 years unfinished NUST building

Fundraising campaign launched for Madzibaba VeShanduko

Minimum wage for domestic workers now US$90 in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe expands cancer care, targets free treatment

Zimbabwe inflation holds below 5%

Chivayo fires back at Mliswa in explosive social media clash

Musarara accused of economic blackmail

Fuel prices expected to stabilise as US-Iran peace deal nears

Govt says Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway deadline remains unchanged

Matebeleland South grapples with high teenage pregnancy rate

UFO over Zimbabwe in summer 2008 had CIA on 'high alert'

'Check on your relatives' graves'

ZRU condemn shocking gun incident at Eaglesvale

9 killed, 25 injured as bus collides with train in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe farmers surpass wheat planting record

Man jailed 2 years for impersonating Justice Garwe

Currency mismatches costing Zimbabwe's insurers millions

Man gambles away employer's money

Mutare mourns ex-mayoress Jahwi

15 000 drivers snared in camera crackdown

Harare, govt sued over prepaid water meter rollout

Zimbabwean Widow loses bid to reclaim 120ha farm

Chivayo and Sonja Madzikanda were never 'married', says Court

Musarara's grain levy challenge sparks debate

Zimbabwe Parliament resumes CAB3 debates

Stop chasing spaza shops, take back the mines, says Malema

Zimbabwe reviews Liquor Licence Act

Zimbabwe slashes broadcasting fees by 50%

Zanu PF praise for Winky D sparks scepticism

Zimbabweans are shunning supermarkets

Fugitive suspected drug dealer arrested

Zimbabwe headed for another coup?

Zimbabwe;s Senate demands tougher marriage laws

The brave few MPs resisting Zanu PF's brazen power grab

Bulawayo City to hire more health workers

Bulawayo burial chaos

Nkomo faces challenge for Zapu presidency

South African artists caught in xenophobia backlash

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Bulawayo faces food shortages

Zimbabwe headed for another coup?

Stop chasing spaza shops, take back the mines, says Malema

Zimbabwe slashes broadcasting fees by 50%

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

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