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Chivayo recounts ‘priceless’ moment as Kenya’s Ruto allegedly drives him to his helicopter

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has described what he called one of the most unforgettable moments of his life after attending the engagement celebration of Kenyan President William Ruto’s daughter.In a social media post, Chivayo s…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 421 | by Stephen Jakes

Patriotic Vendors4ED hails liberation heroes, Defence Forces

Patriotic Vendors4ED has used the Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day commemorations to pay tribute to Zimbabwe's liberation war heroes while pledging continued support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the Government's development agenda…

Published: 15 hrs ago | 185 | by Stephen Jakes

Thomas Mapfumo threatens legal action against nephew

Chimurenga music legend Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo has threatened legal action against his nephew, Kurai Makore, accusing him of performing and commercially exploiting his music without authorisation.In a strongly worded cease-and-desist not…

Published: 09 Aug 2026 at 12:14hrs | 1372 | by Staff reporter

Trio nabbed for unregistered medicines possession, second‑hand clothes along Harare-Mukumbura Road

MAZOWE - Three people have been arrested after police intercepted them with unregistered medicines and undeclared bales of second‑hand clothes at a roadblock in Mashonaland Central.Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton M…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 21:55hrs | 476 | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

High-profile jail escape at Mutimurefu

Convicted murderer and rapist Tafadzwa Zimirenyika Janyure, who is serving one of Zimbabwe's longest prison sentences, reportedly escaped from Mutimurefu Prison in Masvingo on Friday night.Janyure, who was sentenced to life imprisonment an…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 19:20hrs | 1189 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Fabisch joins Golden Arrows

Zimbabwe international midfielder Jonah Fabisch has completed his move to Golden Arrows, bringing an end to weeks of speculation over the 24-year-old’s future.The Betway Premiership club confirmed the signing on Saturday, announcing that t…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 19:18hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter

'Mbedzi remains in custody over expired passport'

Bhekimpilo Mbedzi remains in custody despite being granted US$200 bail by the High Court, with National Democratic Working Group chairman Job Sikhala clarifying that his continued detention is not due to failure to raise the bail amount.Si…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 19:06hrs | 1104 | by Staff reporter

4 Zimbabwe soldiers die in road crash

Four members of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) have died in a road traffic accident near Bromley along the Harare-Mutare Road.The accident occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026, at approximately 4pm when a BAW military vehicle carrying the …

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 18:33hrs | 925 | by Staff reporter

Motorists welcome small progress on Bulawayo-Beitbridge road works

Motorists using the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road have welcomed progress on the resurfacing of a badly damaged section of the highway, with rehabilitation works between Mazunga and Mutetenwe nearing completion.The roadworks are expected to impr…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 17:26hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's daughter in law's woes deepen

The legal troubles facing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law, Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, deepened on Friday after prosecutors alleged that police recovered two national identity documents bearing different names but linked to h…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court sets aside Prophet Magaya witness protection ruling

The High Court has overturned a decision by Harare regional magistrate Ester Chivasa that allowed three women accusing preacher Walter Magaya of rape to testify in a Victim Friendly Court.Justice Tawanda Chitapi ruled that Chivasa had fail…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

3% O' Level pass rate sparks outcry

Zimbabwe's education sector has been thrown into debate after the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) recorded a national pass rate of just 3% in the June 2026 Ordinary Level examinations, with teachers' unions warning that the r…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:19hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter

Gunman vandalises Jacob Ngarivhume house

Pressure group Sungano YeVanhu - Ubumbano Lomphakathi (The People's Coalition) has condemned alleged intimidation and threats against its spokesperson, Jacob Ngarivhume, after his residence was reportedly vandalised with threatening and ab…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chawonza apologises for Dembare CAF boob

Dynamos executive chairman Vincent Chawonza has taken full responsibility for the administrative failures that resulted in the club being excluded from this season's CAF Confederation Cup.Chawonza apologised to Dynamos supporters, sponsors…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:16hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

ZNA announces equipment procession ahead of ZDF day

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced a procession of military equipment and personnel in Harare as part of preparations for the 2026 Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day celebrations.In a statement, Director Army Public Relations Co…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

WhatsApp scams grow more sophisticated in Zimbabwe

WhatsApp has become an essential communication platform in Zimbabwe, connecting families, churches, businesses and communities. But as millions of people increasingly rely on the messaging service, criminals are also exploiting it to carry…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe courts diaspora billions to plug financing gap

Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to attract billions of dollars held by its citizens abroad into the domestic economy as the government searches for alternative sources of capital amid subdued foreign direct investment.The renewed strategy …

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:14hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steps up global tourism drive

Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to attract more international tourists by deploying additional tourism attaches in key source markets, as increased airline capacity raises expectations of sustained growth in the tourism sector.Deputy Tour…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:13hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets 2027 for critical debt clearance push

Zimbabwe says 2027 will be a decisive year in its long-running effort to resolve a debt crisis that has left the country largely shut out of concessional international financing.The government, which owed a combined US$21,8 billion to dome…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese mining companies are a liability to Mashava

Residents of Mashava have accused Chinese-owned mining companies operating in the area of exploiting local mineral resources while doing little to improve community infrastructure.The residents said mining activities were accelerating the …

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:11hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter

Mhona appeals to traditional leaders to curb road carnage, cites stray livestock and human error as major causes

MAZOWE — Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has appealed to chiefs and village heads to mobilise communities against vandalising road fences and to monitor livestock along highways, saying both factors are contr…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 19:46hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Mnangagwa 2037 push gathers pace

A fresh campaign to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's stay in office to 2037 is gaining momentum within Zanu PF, with Manicaland becoming the latest province to endorse the proposal, a development expected to intensify succession debat…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 19:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tshabangu signals fresh CCC reshuffle

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) could face another round of recalls and leadership changes after self-declared interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu said a recent High Court ruling had cleared the way for a restruc…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:35hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter

Parliament raises alarm over deployment of non-Nambya teachers in Hwange

Concerns have been raised in Parliament over the deployment of non-Nambya-speaking teachers to schools in Hwange district, amid fears that learners are being deprived of mother-tongue instruction during the critical early years of educatio…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo faces condom shortage

The Bulawayo City Council has raised alarm over a critical shortage of condoms following the withdrawal of international donor funding, warning that the supply crisis could undermine HIV prevention efforts, particularly in newly identified…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

AFM President declares Zanu-PF allegiance

Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe president Amon Madawo has publicly declared his allegiance to the ruling ZANU PF party, reigniting debate over the political neutrality of religious leaders and the growing intersection between chu…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police warn SA returnees over illegal firearms

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned that there will be no hiding place for anyone smuggling illegal firearms into the country, as authorities intensify enforcement against unregistered weapons and tighten compliance with vehicle …

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:30hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo cracks down on illegal JoJo tank connections

The City of Bulawayo has raised alarm over a growing trend of illegal JoJo tank connections, warning that some residents are bypassing water meters by connecting storage tanks directly to the municipal water reticulation system, a practice…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:26hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter

Woman recounts husband's alleged abduction by men posing as police

A Chitungwiza woman has told the Harare Magistrates' Court how she watched her husband being forcibly taken away by men she believed were genuine police officers, saying the suspects' apparent impersonation of law enforcement delayed the r…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare undercover blitz hits InDrive drivers

Harare City Council has intensified its crackdown on e-hailing platform InDrive, with municipal police allegedly posing as passengers to lure drivers into accepting trips before arresting and fining them for operating outside the city's re…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:25hrs | 2247 | by Staff reporter

ZUPCO fails to prove ownership of buses

The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) failed to produce registration books for part of its bus fleet, making it impossible for auditors to verify ownership of some vehicles, as the Auditor-General uncovered widespread governance, f…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:24hrs | 4625 | by Staff reporter

Dinson to launch 400,000-tonne cement plant in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's drive towards industrialisation and import substitution is set to receive another major boost after Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) announced plans to begin cement production in October, with an annual capacity of 400,000 …

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 09:15hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi reassures business on taxes

VICE President Kembo Mohadi says Government is working to reduce taxes, levies and borrowing costs identified by the private sector as key constraints to business growth, as Zimbabwe seeks to improve the investment climate and accelerate e…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Oppah Muchinguri faces jail

DEFENCE Minister Oppah Muchinguri faces a possible six-month jail term after a victim of the August 2018 military shootings filed a High Court application seeking to have her held in contempt of court for allegedly failing to comply with a…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:12hrs | 1431 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe tightens grip on illegal gambling

ZIMBABWE'S gaming industry is undergoing sweeping reforms as Government and the Lotteries and Gaming Board strengthen regulation, intensify enforcement against illegal gambling and modernise oversight through digital systems aimed at impro…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean convicted of sexual assault at UK nightclub

A ZIMBABWEAN man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women after grabbing them and rubbing himself against them without their consent at a nightclub in Norwich, England.Komborero Sibanda, 39, was found guilty of two counts of sex…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:10hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter

MSU dismisses 9 lecturers accused of incompetence

MIDLANDS State University (MSU) has reportedly dismissed nine lecturers from its Department of Media, Communication, Film and Theatre Arts following disciplinary proceedings over alleged examination irregularities and gross incompetence.Th…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:09hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter

Prison officer cleared over Plumtree prison escape

A Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer accused of assisting convicted rapist and prison escapee Mike Cabangani Mathe to flee from Plumtree Prison has been acquitted after a court found the State failed to prove its case…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Contradictory witness testimony emerges in Old Nic Mine robbery trial

CONTRADICTORY testimony from three prosecution witnesses dominated proceedings in the trial of four men accused of carrying out an armed robbery at Old Nic Mine in which nearly US$800,000 was allegedly stolen.Andile Mlilo, Thobekani Dlodlo…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:08hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's strategic fuel reserve levy faces fresh scrutiny

THE government's management of Zimbabwe's strategic fuel reserve levy came under renewed scrutiny in Parliament after legislators questioned why the country continues to cushion fuel price increases through tax adjustments despite collecti…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:06hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter

Gold rush puts Bulawayo's water lifeline on life support

BULAWAYO Mayor David Coltart has warned that illegal and uncontrolled gold mining in rivers feeding the city's dams is emerging as one of the greatest threats to Bulawayo's long-term water security, arguing that environmental degradation n…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fresh twist to Marlborough mining saga

A CASE involving alleged illegal mining at a residential property in Harare's Marlborough suburb has taken a new twist after six people arrested at the site were released when police established they were tenants, while the property owners…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:05hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe universities must stop being 'degree factories'

HIGHER and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava has challenged Zimbabwe's universities to move beyond producing graduates by commercialising research, strengthening partnerships with industry and driving innovation-led economic grow…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bitter gold mine wrangle finally ends

A long-running ownership dispute over the gold-rich Cheer Up 1 Mine, trading as Mudzimundiringe Syndicate in Zoma near Chatsworth, Gutu, has taken a new turn after the High Court brokered a settlement aimed at restoring operations while al…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Council moves to restore order in CBD transport system

Masvingo City Council has pledged to restore order in the central business district (CBD) by addressing public transport challenges, creating designated loading bays for commuter omnibuses and reorganising operations at key transport hubs.…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Miner arrested for prospecting for gold in Harare's leafy suburb

A Harare man has appeared in court facing multiple charges linked to alleged illegal gold mining activities at a residential property in the city's leafy Marlborough suburb.Chiripayi Chipandire appeared before Harare magistrate Artwell San…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Drunk bus driver’s appeal dismissed

A Bulawayo‑based bus driver who was jailed for driving while under the influence of alcohol has had his appeal dismissed by the High Court.Marova Newton (46) was sentenced to 12 months in prison and banned from driving by a magistrates’ co…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 06:27hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwe signs US$66.9 million joint venture to install bulk infrastructure at Masuwe Special Economic Zone

Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has signed a US$66.9 million commercial joint venture with a private consortium to install bulk water, power and telecommunications infrastructure at the Masuwe Special Economic Zone,…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 06:24hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Nakamba joins Greek side Panetolikos

ZIMBABWE Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba has completed a move to Greek Super League club Panetolikos on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with English side Sheffield Wednesday.The experienced midfielder begins a new c…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Honourable Mhetu: man of the people

Born to a peasant farmer in rural Masvingo, a young Zivai Mhetu, then 29, set out on a mission to become a representative of the people. Confronted by high levels of poverty, unemployment and policy inconsistencies, he believed politics wa…

Published: 06 Aug 2026 at 21:23hrs | 426 | by Staff Reporter

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Chivayo recounts ‘priceless’ moment as Kenya’s Ruto allegedly drives him to his helicopter

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