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Labour court dismisses 37 applicants’ bid to salvage late appeal against arbitration award

The Labour Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application for condonation filed by 37 workers seeking to appeal out of time against an arbitral award involving Shengxiang Investments (Pvt) Ltd, ruling that the delay was inadequately explai…

Published: 13 hrs ago | by Stephen Jakes

Agricultural Research Council calls for stronger farmer–research–policy linkages

HARARE – The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) on Tuesday brought together farmers, researchers, industry leaders and policymakers at its 2026 Agri‑Innovation Field Day, calling for stronger linkages between farmers, research institution…

Published: 13 hrs ago | by Gideon Madzikatidze

GMAZ rallies behind Musarara as grain levy court battle intensifies

The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has closed ranks around its national chairman, Dr Tafadzwa Musarara, insisting he enjoys the full backing of members as the organisation’s legal battle against grain import levies continues …

Published: 13 hrs ago | by Staff Reporter

South Africa deports 980 Malawians

The Home Affairs Department has confirmed that more than 900 undocumented Malawians found to be living in the country illegally were deported from the country on Thursday night.This follows the repatriation of over 100 Malawians and Mozamb…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo infrastructure project delays pile up

The City of Bulawayo awarded procurement contracts worth more than US$1.5 million in April 2026 despite mounting challenges that have seen infrastructure projects delayed, contractors abandoning sites, and suppliers waiting months for paym…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Solar company director in court over US$24k battery fraud charges

A Harare-based solar company director has appeared before the courts facing fraud charges after allegedly obtaining solar batteries worth more than US$24,000 through misrepresentation.Panashe Kajama (28) appeared at the Harare Magistrates …

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Trouble over dubious ownership of 'big toys' in Zimbabwe

Authorities have launched an operation targeting luxury vehicles in Harare amid growing concerns over vehicle smuggling, customs fraud and the use of forged registration documents.The exercise, which has reportedly been underway for severa…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Maid connives with boyfriend to steal US$128k from employer

A 28-year-old domestic worker from Borrowdale, Harare, has appeared in court accused of working with her boyfriend to steal US$128,000 from her employer.Linda Mubure appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo facing charges related to unl…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

ZiG uncertainty fuels insurance disputes

The Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) has called for the establishment of a clear and standardised framework for insurance claim settlements under the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency system, arguing that uncer…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe activates river rehabilitation framework

The Government has gazetted regulations that formally operationalise Zimbabwe's state of disaster declaration over river ecosystems damaged by years of alluvial mining, creating a new framework that allows contractors to recover gold while…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

4 City of Harare workers arrested over sewer pond deaths

Police have identified the three people who drowned in an open sewer pond in Budiriro, Harare, and confirmed the arrest of four Harare City Council officials in connection with the tragedy.National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nya…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Charamba defends vendors operating in front of shops

Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications, George Charamba, has strongly defended Zimbabwe's informal sector, dismissing calls for the removal of vendors and informal traders as economically misguided.Speaking on the growing d…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zifa takes delivery of new team coaches

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has taken delivery of two brand-new 66-seater team coaches in a significant move aimed at strengthening logistical support for national teams and football development programmes across the country.T…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

China hands over 300 boreholes to drought-hit Zimbabwe communities

China has handed over 300 boreholes drilled in drought-affected areas of Zimbabwe, providing clean water to more than 75,000 people and boosting rural livelihoods in some of the country's hardest-hit communities.Speaking at the handover ce…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

3 injured in collision in Nkayi's Mathetshaneni village

A newly elected Ward 19 headman was among three people injured in a road traffic accident in Mathetshaneni Village earlier this week while returning from a meeting related to his installation.The accident occurred on a sharp bend near Soma…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Padenga shelves new old asset acquisitions cites prohibitive market

Padenga Holdings, the parent company of Dallaglio Investments, has suspended its search for new gold assets, citing overheated valuations driven by a global surge in bullion prices.Group chairman Thembinkosi Sibanda said sellers are now de…

Published: 18 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger hit by global outage

Facebook users across the world reported widespread access problems on Friday, 12 June 2026, with disruptions also affecting Instagram and Messenger services.The outage appeared to begin around 16:00, when users attempting to access Facebo…

Published: 18 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Abahambe boys trolled by African fans in wake of defeat by Mexico

South African football fans were left disappointed after Bafana Bafana suffered a 2–0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, but the reaction off the pitch proved just as d…

Published: 19 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets 100% digital literacy by 2028

Government has set an ambitious goal of achieving 100 percent digital literacy within the next two years as part of its broader push to transform Zimbabwe into a technology-driven, innovation-led economy aligned with Vision 2030.Speaking a…

Published: 19 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

New R2 and R5 coins entering circulation in South Africa

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has gazetted the designs and specifications of new commemorative R2 and R5 coins that will enter circulation as legal tender on 16 June 2026, coinciding with Youth Day.The new R2 coin series will be ce…

Published: 19 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Highlanders FC mourns Moffat Mlangeni

Highlanders Football Club has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Mr Moffat Mlangeni, a devoted servant of the club whose contribution to the growth of Highlanders FC in Victoria Falls is being remembered as both foundational an…

Published: 20 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa engages neighbours over illegal migration crisis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government will soon dispatch envoys to engage regional leaders in an effort to find lasting solutions to migration challenges and recurring xenophobic tensions in the country.The move comes…

Published: 21 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Welshman Ncube threatens Mphoko with defamation lawsuit

Opposition leader Welshman Ncube has issued a stern ultimatum to Siqokoqela Mphoko, demanding the withdrawal of what he describes as false and defamatory allegations or face a potentially costly defamation lawsuit.Mphoko, son of the late f…

Published: 21 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Court revives Binga chieftaincy dispute

The High Court has revived a long-running dispute over the Binga chieftaincy after granting a key application that allows a rival claimant to challenge the appointment of Chief Binga.In a ruling delivered in Bulawayo on May 18, Justice Eva…

Published: 21 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Sugar mommy battles Ben-10

A 13-year relationship between a Rusape woman and her former live-in partner has ended in a dramatic dispute before Chief Makoni's community court, with the traditional leader ruling that both parties had equally invested their time in the…

Published: 21 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Headmaster turns uniform into gold mine

A storm is brewing at Munyoro Secondary School in Mutare District after the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against the school's headmaster, Gayford Duru.Duru is accused …

Published: 21 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe moves to shield farmers from fertiliser price shock

The Government has announced plans to facilitate duty-free fertiliser imports and accelerate the revival of Sable Chemicals' ammonium production plant as part of efforts to protect Zimbabwe's agricultural sector from rising global fertilis…

Published: 21 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, Obiang pledge stronger Zimbabwe-Equatorial Guinea ties

President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa last night hosted a State Banquet at State House in Harare in honour of visiting Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and First Lady Constancia Mangue Obia…