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South African anger against immigrants is misdirected: confront Ramaphosa over why he shields the Mnangagwa regime

The absence of logic breeds ignorance. The streets of South Africa have increasingly become arenas of volatile frustration, where the burning of shops and

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SAPS ordered to compensate shot security guard

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been ordered to compensate a former security guard after the High Court of South Africa ruled that police unlawfully shot him during an operation in 2017.I…

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Bosso dragged to court over Botswana camp debt

Zimbabwe football giants Highlanders F.C. have been taken to court by a Botswana company over an unpaid balance linked to the club's pre-season training camp in Gaborone.Gilport Enterprises, which or…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 254 Views

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PPC eyes new Zimbabwe cement plant

PPC Ltd, Zimbabwe's biggest cement producer, has signed an agreement with Sinoma Overseas that could pave the way for the construction of a new cement plant in Zimbabwe as demand for building materia…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 332 Views

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Man hires thugs to kidnap ex-wife, court told

A Harare man has appeared in court accused of hiring thugs to intimidate and abduct his former wife in a dispute that allegedly escalated into a criminal conspiracy involving staged photographs and v…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 406 Views

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Mnangagwa confers liberation hero status on Nguluvhe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred liberation hero status on the late Andres Mutoyiwana Nguluvhe, the elder brother of Albert Nguluvhe, the Minister of State for Matebeleland South Provincial…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 573 Views

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Mnangagwa to lead Culture festivities in Bulawayo

Bulawayo is set to take centre stage tomorrow as it hosts Zimbabwe's national Culture Month celebrations at Barbourfields Stadium, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa expected to preside over the event…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 273 Views

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Woman faces charges over labour scam

A 20-year-old woman has appeared in court facing human trafficking and labour-related charges after allegedly recruiting Zimbabweans for fake truck driving jobs in Russia that reportedly led to labou…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 231 Views

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Fear grips Dangamvura over machete attacker

Residents of Dangamvura are living in fear following a series of attacks by a hooded machete-wielding assailant targeting people walking at night, particularly women travelling alone.The mysterious a…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 281 Views

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CCC slams school renaming push

Citizens Coalition for Change treasurer Mbuso Siso has criticised government plans to rename schools under the heritage-based education programme, arguing that authorities should instead prioritise i…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 178 Views

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Secret ballot push as MPs face pressure over Mnangagwa term extension

Douglas Mwonzora, president of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change, has urged the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, to ensure that voting on the highly contested Constitution…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 314 Views

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Ex-police inspector loses High Court bid for reinstatement

An ex-police inspector who had taken legal action against the President, Home Affairs Minister and the Commissioner-General of Police has had his case dismissed by the High Court after challenging hi…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 244 Views

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Zimbabwe edges closer to joining BRICS bank

New Development Bank has officially commenced formal negotiations for Zimbabwe's membership, marking a significant step toward the country's potential access to new international development financin…

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Masuka under fire over land row

Anxious Masuka has reportedly expressed surprise at the high productivity levels at Springs Farm in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East, during a recent wheat production seminar and ministerial tour held on …

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SADC Ministers to meet in Zimbabwe over food security, blue economy

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene a joint meeting of Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture on May 29, 2026, in Victoria Falls, a…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 135 Views

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Sonja Madzikanda is ok

Sonja Madzikanda, the estranged wife of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Wednesday alongside her mother, Thabitha Madzikanda, following their ar…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 235 Views

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Deputy Minister dragged into high-profile divorce battle

Davis Marapira, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Development, has been drawn into a high-profile divorce dispute after his wife, Sibusisiwe Melody Marapira, approache…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 288 Views

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ConCourt reserves judgment in CAB3 challenge

The Constitutional Court (Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe) has reserved judgment in two closely related cases challenging proposed constitutional amendments that could extend presidential and parlia…

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Chivayo's ex-wife Sonja, mother remanded in custody

Sonja Louise Madzikanda, the estranged wife of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, and her mother, Thabitha Madzikanda, appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on Wednesday facing charge…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 521 Views

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Zimbabwe govt rewards athletics team

Zimbabwe's victorious athletics team returned home to a heroes' welcome yesterday after an outstanding campaign at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, where they brought home …

Published: 17 hrs ago | 319 Views

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Zimbabwe maintains 5% growth projection

Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, says the country remains on course to achieve around 5% economic growth by the end of 2026 despite increas…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 177 Views

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Funding constraints stall Victoria Falls Highway rehab

The Zimbabwean government has admitted that financial constraints are slowing the rehabilitation of the strategic Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway, amid growing concern over deteriorating road conditi…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 413 Views

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Moyo is ill-suited to accuse others of undermining Mnangagwa

We have observed the unfolding events with a keen eye and have refrained from commenting harboring the hope that Moyo would recognize the folly of his actions. His blatant disregard for decorum, part…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 202 Views

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Bhasera loses US$12,000 in Mutare home theft

South Africa-based former Warriors star Onismor Bhasera has reportedly lost US$12,000 in cash after his Greenside home in Mutare was broken into over the weekend, with two suspects now in police cust…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 422 Views

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'Zimbabwe economy stable despite external shocks'

The Zimbabwean economy has remained broadly resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite rising global uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have contributed to high…

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ZIMSTAT revises February 2026 trade figures

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has revised the country's February 2026 External Trade Statistics after incorporating updated export data, resulting in a shift from a previously rep…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 118 Views

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Survey reveals teachers turning to farming and mining

Teachers across Zimbabwe are increasingly resorting to risky and informal income-generating activities, including farming, poultry projects and artisanal mining, as salaries fail to keep pace with th…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 161 Views

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Zimbabwe pushes for direct Dubai - Victoria Falls link

A Zimbabwean delegation is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) holding negotiations aimed at establishing a direct air route between Dubai and Victoria Falls, in a move designed to boost tourism inflow…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 22:32hrs | 537 Views

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Cop who declared himself police boss acquitted

A Zimbabwe Republic Police officer who shocked the country last year after declaring himself the new Commissioner-General of Police and issuing unlawful directives on social media has been found not …

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:15hrs | 1687 Views

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ConCourt blocks live broadcast of CAB 3 challenge hearing

Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has rejected an application by a private media outlet seeking permission to live-stream proceedings in a high-profile legal challenge against proposed constitutional …

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:14hrs | 792 Views

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Pumula South spear killer appears in court

Two men from Bulawayo have separately appeared before the courts facing serious violent crime charges, including murder and attempted murder, following incidents linked to alleged misunderstandings.I…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:13hrs | 416 Views

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Bulawayo City Council wage bill exceeds govt limits

Bulawayo City Council is facing mounting financial pressure after salaries consumed more than half of its 2026 budget, placing the local authority in breach of Government-prescribed expenditure ratio…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:12hrs | 417 Views

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High Court stops eviction of 65 families in Umguza

The Bulawayo High Court has temporarily halted the eviction and demolition of homes belonging to more than 65 families in Makwati Village, Umguza District, offering relief to villagers who faced the …

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:10hrs | 396 Views

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Brig-General (Rtd) Tshuma dies

The Zimbabwe National Army has announced the death of Brigadier-General (Retired) Donald Silundi Tshuma, a senior former military officer and liberation war veteran whose Chimurenga name was Henry Si…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:09hrs | 547 Views

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UK divorce order upheld in Makoni property fight

The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application by banker Julius Tawona Makoni seeking to block the enforcement of an English divorce judgment that awarded his former wife substanti…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:09hrs | 426 Views

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Mubaiwa's bid to stop Chiwenga attempted murder trial flops

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application by former model and businesswoman Marry Mubaiwa seeking a permanent stay of criminal proceedings in her

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:08hrs | 467 Views

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Chiwenga arrives in Russia

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has arrived in Russia to attend a major digital economy conference, as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to accelerate its national digitisation and broader economic tr…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:07hrs | 481 Views

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Companies abandon Harare CBD

A growing number of major corporates are relocating from Harare's central business district (CBD), signalling what property analysts describe as a "clear structural shift" in Zimbabwe's commercial re…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:02hrs | 713 Views

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Robber jailed five years

A Bindura man, James Chigume, from Wayerera Village, has been jailed for five years for robbery following his conviction before Bindura magistrate Felix Chauromwe.The 21‑year‑old will serve four year…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:53hrs | 741 Views

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Zanu PF councillor mourns supporter

Mazowe Ward 30 Councillor Dickson Muchero (Zanu PF) has mourned the death of staunch party supporter Future Kamedzera, who passed away in the ward after a short illness.Muchero described Kamedzera as…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:50hrs | 680 Views

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In Zimbabwe, relatives could now be called to donate blood for patients

The Zimbabwe Government says it is working on reforms that would allow relatives and family members to donate blood directly for their loved ones in hospitals as part of efforts to reduce the high co…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:17hrs | 424 Views

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Zimbabwe expands AI traffic surveillance

Drivers navigating the busy intersections of Harare and Bulawayo are increasingly encountering sophisticated multi-lens surveillance cameras mounted above refurbished traffic lights as Zimbabwe accel…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:16hrs | 538 Views

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Chivayo's ex-mother-in-law arrested

Tabitha Madzikanda, the former mother-in-law of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, has been arrested on allegations of fraud after reportedly attempting to siphon US$1.4 million from a trust account belon…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 15:02hrs | 1148 Views

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Zimbabwe drawn Against DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea in AFCON aualifiers

Zimbabwe national football team have been drawn in Group E of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following the official draw conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 14:23hrs | 0 Views

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Madzikatidze granted bail

Journalist Gideon Madzikatidze, who is employed by Bulawayo24, has been granted bail by the High Court in Harare following a successful appeal based on changed circumstances.The ruling was handed dow…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 12:51hrs | 833 Views

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Mnangagwa says 'kings' do not announce their travels

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended his recent unannounced foreign trip, dismissing criticism over his secrecy and declaring that a "king" does not move according to public expectations.Mnangag…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:52hrs | 1469 Views

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Chamisa ridicules Timba, Biti for leading forums against CAB3

Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has come under pressure after audio recordings allegedly capturing him criticising politicians leading campaigns against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 su…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:51hrs | 1677 Views

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Phakel'umthakathi denies claims he married Zimbabwean woman

Actor and anti-immigrant activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba has dismissed viral social media claims that he is married to a Zimbabwean woman, describing the allegations as false and motivated by jealousy…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:50hrs | 636 Views

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Bogus Econet technicians in US$90,000 lithium battery heist

Three men appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing 17 counts of unlawful entry after allegedly stealing lithium batteries worth US$90,000 from various Econet Wireless Zimbabwe base station…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:50hrs | 667 Views

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Kidnap plot linked to ex-minister's son

A 30-year-old woman has appeared in court accused of attempting to kidnap a Harare woman allegedly at the instruction of Batsirai Matiza, the son of the late Cabinet minister Joel Biggie Matiza.Accor…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:46hrs | 922 Views

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Sakunda Holdings hands over National Sports Stadium

The reopening of the National Sports Stadium moved a step closer yesterday after Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Anselem Sanyatwe toured the facility to officially receive newly insta…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:43hrs | 0 Views

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Matabeleland South mourns death of Chief Bakwayi

The Matabeleland South community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Chief Bakwayi of Matobo District Ward 13.Chief Bakwayi died on Sunday afternoon at the age of 84 following a sho…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:42hrs | 459 Views

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Mnangagwa swears in new Zimbabwe Chief Justice

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday officially swore in Elizabeth Gwaunza as Zimbabwe's new Chief Justice during a ceremony held at State House in Harare.Paddington Garwe was also sworn in as Depu…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:37hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe in tough pot ahead of AFCON draw

The seedings for Tuesday's draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been confirmed, with 48 African nations divided into four pots ahead of the composition of the qualifying groups.The…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:36hrs | 0 Views

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AfDB approves US$4m grant for Zimbabwe debt arrears process

The African Development Bank Group has approved a US$4 million grant to support Zimbabwe's debt arrears clearance and re-engagement process with the international financial community.The funding will…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:35hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe mining sector booms

Zimbabwe is rapidly strengthening its position in global strategic mineral supply chains as rising international demand for lithium, gold, platinum, and chrome drives a new wave of investment, export…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:34hrs | 0 Views

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High Court set to rule on MDC 7 bail appeal Thursday

The High Court is set to deliver judgment on Thursday in the bail appeal case involving seven activists from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), who have been in custody since late April over a…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:33hrs | 0 Views

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Zozibini Tunzi set to host Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 finale

Former Miss Universe winner Zozibini Tunzi is set to headline the upcoming Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 grand finale, marking a major highlight in Zimbabwe's pageantry calendar.The prestigious event i…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:32hrs | 0 Views

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Lithium value addition secures 5 000 jobs

Zimbabwe has secured more than 5,000 jobs in its fast-growing lithium industry following the introduction of export quotas for major producers under a broader value addition and beneficiation strateg…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:31hrs | 194 Views

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Zimbabwe govt backs microfinance drive to expand low-income lending

Zimbabwe's informal sector and civil service have received a significant boost following the official launch of a new micro-lending initiative, Talk and Pay Microfinance, aimed at expanding access to…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:31hrs | 222 Views

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Zimbabwe-China mineral partnership under scrutiny

Zimbabwe's vast mineral endowment has placed it at the centre of intensifying global competition for strategic resources, with growing demand for lithium, gold, platinum and chrome reshaping investme…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:29hrs | 310 Views

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Chivayo's ex-wife claims arrest over Ramaphosa video leak

Sonja Madzikanda, the former wife of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, says she has been arrested after Chivayo allegedly accused her of stealing his mobile phone and leaking a "compromising" video invol…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 21:42hrs | 2396 Views

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Joseph Kanyekanye in court for fraud

Executive chairperson of Alliance Holdings and former president of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries, Joseph Kanyekanye, appeared in court on Saturday facing allegations of extortion, fraud an…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 21:42hrs | 0 Views

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Chivayo, Ginimbi destroyed my business, Nduna tells court

Zanu PF legislator Dexter Nduna on Thursday told a court how he lost R535,000 in an alleged fraud scheme involving flamboyant businessmen Genius Kadungure and Wicknell Chivayo, saying the deal left h…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 20:03hrs | 1753 Views

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Zanu-PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row

THE ruling ZANU-PF party has warned members against airing internal disputes on social media as tensions continue to grow over a controversial proposal to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term i…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 18:41hrs | 769 Views

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Zimbabwe targets idle farms in nationwide land audit

THE Government is preparing to launch a nationwide land audit targeting underutilised farms, multiple farm ownership and irregular land allocations as authorities intensify efforts to restore order a…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 18:40hrs | 776 Views

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2 Zimbabweans get multiple life sentences for South Africa murders

TWO Zimbabwean nationals convicted of a string of murders and violent robberies in Johannesburg have been sentenced to multiple life imprisonment terms by the Gauteng Local Division Court after terro…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 18:39hrs | 624 Views

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Kombi operators resist move to egodini

COMMUTER omnibus operators who previously operated from Bulawayo's controversial Sixth Avenue taxi rank are resisting a directive by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to relocate to the Egodini Taxi Ra…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 18:38hrs | 0 Views

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Over 70 smuggled vehicles seized in major clampdown

THE National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) says it seized more than 70 vehicles last month as part of a nationwide crackdown on smuggled cars entering the country without proper declaratio…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 18:37hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe denies knowledge of SA xenophobic attacks

THE Zimbabwean government is facing growing domestic scrutiny after telling Parliament it is unaware of widespread xenophobic violence in neighbouring South Africa, despite mounting concern among Zim…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 18:35hrs | 466 Views

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Teacher unions alarmed by limited recruitment drive

GOVERNMENT'S decision to recruit only 2 000 teachers this year has sparked concern among education stakeholders, with unions warning that the move falls far short of addressing Zimbabwe's worsening s…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 18:33hrs | 0 Views

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Air Force warns public over Hatfield golf course stands

THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has warned members of the public against purchasing residential stands at the Hatfield Golf Course in Harare, insisting that the property remains military land and is …

Published: 18 May 2026 at 13:36hrs | 0 Views

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Malaba defends judiciary gainst interference claims

RETIRED Chief Justice Luke Malaba has defended Zimbabwe's judiciary against persistent allegations of political interference and corruption, insisting that public confidence in the justice system mus…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:51hrs | 450 Views

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Zanu-PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row

THE ruling ZANU-PF party has warned members against airing internal disputes on social media as tensions continue to grow over a controversial proposal to exten

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:50hrs | 0 Views

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Inter Africa crew in explosives v scandal

AN Inter Africa bus driver and conductor have appeared in court alongside a member of the public over allegations of illegally transporting explosives in a publ

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:49hrs | 1172 Views

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Bulawayo moves to ban firewood braais at food outlets

THE smoky aroma of roasting meat that has long defined Bulawayo's vibrant braai culture could soon disappear after the City Council endorsed a policy banning the use of firewood-fuelled braais at com…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:49hrs | 633 Views

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Bulawayo businessman brutally murdered

THE Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe (Bacfoz) has condemned the brutal killing of Noor Hussein, a prominent businessman who was allegedly murdered by his employee and an accomplice during a v…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:49hrs | 1664 Views

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Kwekwe battles rising STI cases

Kwekwe District is facing growing public health concerns after sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases surged by 39.6% within a month, prompting city authorities to intensify awareness campaigns a…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:45hrs | 0 Views

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Zanu-PF youth league orders financial discipline

Zanu-PF has moved to tighten financial oversight over youth-led business ventures, with the party insisting that all provincial empowerment programmes must now

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:45hrs | 0 Views

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Inmate escorted to daughter's lobola ceremony

There were emotional scenes at Chipinge Prison after inmate Sarah Simango was granted special permission to attend her daughter's lobola ceremony under escort.Simango, who is serving a four-year sent…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:44hrs | 0 Views

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2,000 pedestrians killed, injured in hit‑and‑run accidents in Q1

More than 2 000 pedestrians were killed or injured in hit-and-run road accidents between January and March this year, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has revealed, raising fresh concerns over road safet…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:44hrs | 0 Views

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Bulawayo targets uncoordinated cluster housing projects

The City of Bulawayo is introducing a new policy aimed at tightening control over cluster housing developments in an effort to curb overcrowding, preserve suburban character and enforce stricter urba…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:43hrs | 0 Views

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Tsholotsho tops HIV prevalence in Matebeleland North Province

Tsholotsho has recorded the highest HIV prevalence rate in Matebeleland North Province at 17.8%, significantly above both provincial and national averages, raising concern among health authorities ov…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:43hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe to declare State of Disaster on rivers

The Government is set to declare a State of Disaster over some of Zimbabwe's major river systems as illegal alluvial mining, deforestation and environmental degradation increasingly threaten water se…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:42hrs | 263 Views

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Transforming Zimbabwe's judiciary requires strong leadership

Retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba has said transforming Zimbabwe's judiciary requires strong leadership, continuous learning and investment in people, noting that resistance to technological reform w…

Published: 18 May 2026 at 12:42hrs | 195 Views

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Inside Standard Bank's fraud crisis, NFO defends the bank?

R1.1 million gone in hours.R435,000 wiped out through three transactions in minutes.R340,000 drained from four accounts almost instantly.R180,000 disappearing while the victim was on the phone report…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 18:54hrs | 1097 Views

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Helen Zille and former apartheid spies spied on ANC

Former State Security Agency boss Arthur Fraser has made explosive allegations that senior figures in the Democratic Alliance used a suspected diamond and abalone smuggler to conduct covert surveilla…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 18:08hrs | 1037 Views

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EFF Zimbabwe condemns rising Afrophobia in South Africa

The Economic Freedom Fighters Zimbabwe says it is "profoundly alarmed" by the escalating wave of Afrophobic violence, vigilantism and public humiliation targeting African migrants - particularly Zimb…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 16:20hrs | 532 Views

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Young leaders challenged to embrace integrity and reject corruption

Deputy Prosecutor General Chris Mutangadura has urged young Zimbabwean leaders to embrace integrity and reject corruption, warning that public office must never be used as a pathway to personal enric…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 16:10hrs | 256 Views

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Mashonaland West praised for high participation in CAB3 public hearings

Varakashi4ED Mashonaland West has congratulated residents of the province for recording one of the highest levels of participation in the ongoing CAB3 Parliamen

Published: 17 May 2026 at 16:08hrs | 347 Views

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Mnangagwa secret trip mystery deepens

A "secretive" foreign trip by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Belarus has triggered speculation within government and the ruling Zanu-PF party amid g

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:21hrs | 0 Views

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Chaos rocks Bulawayo transport system

Bulawayo's public transport system has descended into disorder, with councillors accusing illegal operators and corrupt enforcement officials of turning the city centre into a chaotic and lawless zon…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:20hrs | 796 Views

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Yahya Goodvibes, Walter Musanhu wedding breaks the internet

The union of Mitchel Mutongwizo, widely known as Yahya Goodvibes, and Walter "Ringers" Musanhu has emerged as one of the defining social media moments of May 2026, captivating audiences across Zimbab…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:20hrs | 501 Views

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Binga to recruit local teachers

Efforts to bridge the long-standing education gap in remote parts of Binga District have come under parliamentary scrutiny, as government outlines steps to improve access to schooling in one of Zimba…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:19hrs | 334 Views

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Wage arrears crisis deepens across Zimbabwe

A growing backlog of unpaid wages is sweeping across Zimbabwe's public and private sectors, with workers in local authorities, state enterprises and parts of the civil service reporting salary arrear…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:17hrs | 0 Views

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Spitzkop residents cry foul over fresh demolitions

Residents of Lot 14 Spitzkop on the outskirts of Harare have appealed for urgent government intervention following renewed demolitions and alleged eviction threats linked to private developer Vevhu R…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:17hrs | 358 Views

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Zanu-PF MP faces court over shooting incident

Drama unfolded in Sadomba last week following the arrest and court appearance of Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Makonde Constituency, Simbarashe Ziyambi, in connection with a shooting incident link…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:14hrs | 0 Views

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Bigwig forges Mnangagwa's signature, paid US$600 000

A Harare business executive has appeared before the magistrates' court facing fraud, extortion and money laundering charges in a case involving the alleged forgery of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's s…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:13hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe nurses threaten another crippling strike

The Zimbabwe Nurses Association (Zina) has warned of possible industrial action amid rising dissatisfaction among nurses over salaries, unpaid allowances and the government's new job evaluation frame…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:10hrs | 0 Views

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Mnangagwa to open National Education Summit in Bulawayo

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the fourth edition of the National Education Summit Zimbabwe (NESZ 2026), scheduled for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds in Bu…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:09hrs | 687 Views

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South African anger against immigrants is misdirected: confront Ramaphosa over why he shields the Mnangagwa regime

SAPS ordered to compensate shot security guard

Bosso dragged to court over Botswana camp debt

PPC eyes new Zimbabwe cement plant

Man hires thugs to kidnap ex-wife, court told

ConCourt reserves judgment in CAB3 challenge

Chivayo's ex-wife Sonja, mother remanded in custody

Zimbabwe govt rewards athletics team

Zimbabwe maintains 5% growth projection

Funding constraints stall Victoria Falls Highway rehab

Mnangagwa confers liberation hero status on Nguluvhe

Mnangagwa to lead Culture festivities in Bulawayo

Woman faces charges over labour scam

Fear grips Dangamvura over machete attacker

CCC slams school renaming push

Secret ballot push as MPs face pressure over Mnangagwa term extension

Ex-police inspector loses High Court bid for reinstatement

Zimbabwe edges closer to joining BRICS bank

Masuka under fire over land row

SADC Ministers to meet in Zimbabwe over food security, blue economy

Sonja Madzikanda is ok

Deputy Minister dragged into high-profile divorce battle

Moyo is ill-suited to accuse others of undermining Mnangagwa

Bhasera loses US$12,000 in Mutare home theft

'Zimbabwe economy stable despite external shocks'

ZIMSTAT revises February 2026 trade figures

Survey reveals teachers turning to farming and mining

Zimbabwe pushes for direct Dubai - Victoria Falls link

Robber jailed five years

Zanu PF councillor mourns supporter

In Zimbabwe, relatives could now be called to donate blood for patients

Zimbabwe expands AI traffic surveillance

Cop who declared himself police boss acquitted

ConCourt blocks live broadcast of CAB 3 challenge hearing

Pumula South spear killer appears in court

Bulawayo City Council wage bill exceeds govt limits

High Court stops eviction of 65 families in Umguza

Brig-General (Rtd) Tshuma dies

UK divorce order upheld in Makoni property fight

Mubaiwa's bid to stop Chiwenga attempted murder trial flops

Chiwenga arrives in Russia

Companies abandon Harare CBD

Chivayo's ex-mother-in-law arrested

Zimbabwe drawn Against DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea in AFCON aualifiers

Madzikatidze granted bail

Mnangagwa says 'kings' do not announce their travels

Chamisa ridicules Timba, Biti for leading forums against CAB3

Phakel'umthakathi denies claims he married Zimbabwean woman

Bogus Econet technicians in US$90,000 lithium battery heist