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Mnangagwa pledges US$2 million for Makandiwa's new church

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged US$2 million towards the construction of a new church for the United Family International Church (UFIC) in Harare.The pledge was announced by UFIC founder Emmanuel Makandiwa during a live Sunday ser…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 104 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo offers Junior Spragga US$150,000 house

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has offered to buy a house worth US$150,000 for Zim dancehall chanter Junior Spragga, real name Nyasha Dedza.Chivayo announced the gesture in a social media post on Monday, saying he wanted to celebrate and sup…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 80 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police deploy drones to fight crime

Police in Manicaland have deployed drones in Mutare as part of a technology-driven policing strategy aimed at strengthening surveillance and tackling criminal activities across the city.The deployment was announced yesterday during a back-…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 64 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga set for China

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is expected in China tomorrow for a working visit aimed at attracting investment into value addition as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to build a sustainable upper-middle-income economy.The visit comes as …

Published: 2 hrs ago | 86 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo pledges fresh US$250,000 to Highlanders

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo says he will release a further US$250,000 to Highlanders this week, despite raising concerns over the management and accountability of funds he has provided to the Bulawayo giants.Chivayo, who is Highlanders' m…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 146 | by Staff reporter

Exporter loses US$13,650 in Dubai deal

A Zimbabwean businessman who exports fruits and vegetables has reportedly lost US$13,650 after an alleged buyer reversed a payment while a shipment of blueberries was already on its way to Dubai.Tatenda Mukazi, who operates a fruit and veg…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 161 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa secures UAE deals for Kariba, Mt Hampden

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned from a working visit to the United Arab Emirates after securing investment commitments in real estate and maritime transport, with the deals expected to support the development of the planned Mt Ha…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 150 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF mourns Edward Raradza

Zanu PF has mourned Central Committee member Edward Raradza, describing the veteran politician and businessman as a committed supporter of Zimbabwe's post-independence economic transformation.Raradza died in Harare on Friday at the age of …

Published: 2 hrs ago | 145 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe opens Cabora Bassa to oil, gas investors

Government has opened the Cabora Bassa Basin to international investors for oil and gas exploration while declaring coal a "special critical mineral" as it intensifies efforts to unlock domestic energy resources, reduce fuel imports and dr…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 131 | by Staff reporter

Teacher jailed 20 years for sexually abusing Form Two pupil

A Jengamvura Secondary School teacher in Chiweshe has been jailed for 20 years after sexually abusing a Form Two pupil he lured to his house.Itai Baradza was sentenced by Bindura magistrate Sheilla Nazombe after being convicted of sexually…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 292 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Nguluvhe calls for unity, preservation of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage

Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Albert Nguluvhe has called for greater unity among Zimbabweans, the preservation of the country's diverse cultural heritage and the use of local resources to drive …

Published: 11 hrs ago | 244 | by Staff reporter

InTotal Band in serious copyright infringement storm

A growing debate over the commercial use of music by Zimbabwean artistes has erupted, with musicians questioning whether tribute performances can cross the line into exploitation of their creative works, identities and artistic brands.The …

Published: 12 hrs ago | 477 | by Staff reporter

Econet AI to launch Ndebele-speaking customer chatbot

Econet AI, the artificial intelligence subsidiary of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, is set to launch a Ndebele-speaking customer-support chatbot later this month as the telecommunications giant expands its use of AI to improve access to custome…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 215 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe minister warns cross-dressing comedian

Youth Minister Tinoda Machakaire has been drawn into an unusual social media dispute with comedian Admire Mushambi, popularly known as Mama Vee, after warning the content creator to exercise caution over material touching on government, cu…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 605 | by Staff reporter

Ostallos Siziva rules out Presidency

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Gift "Ostallos" Siziva says calls for him to emerge as an independent political leader have strengthened his resolve, but insists he is not positioning himself for the presidency.Siziva…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 877 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa appoints BAZ board amid regional representation concerns

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new seven-member Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) Board to oversee the regulation of broadcasting services in the country, with the composition of the new board raising questions over re…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 355 | by Staff reporter

Man burns in-laws' 4 huts over infidelity

A 30-year-old Mberengwa man is reportedly on the run after allegedly setting four huts at his in-laws' homestead on fire following a domestic dispute over his wife's alleged infidelity.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emma…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 466 | by Staff reporter

Property owners given 2 Weeks to fix buildings ahead of Zanu-PF event

The Municipality of Chinhoyi has given property owners and occupants just two weeks to repair, refurbish and repaint dilapidated and unsightly buildings across the city, in a move that has sparked accusations that the local authority is ru…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 284 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe war vets take fight to Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3 of 2026 (CAA3) will face a major legal test on September 22 when the Constitutional Court hears a challenge brought by a group of war veterans seeking to overturn controversial changes to th…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 464 | by Staff reporter

Econet introduces 079 number range

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has introduced a new 079 mobile number range as its existing 077 and 078 prefixes approach exhaustion, reflecting sustained growth in demand for mobile connectivity and digital services.The new SIM cards are alread…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 416 | by Staff reporter

Harare Catholic Priest missing

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Harare has launched an urgent search for senior priest Fr Regis Chikuni, who has been reported missing.In a notice dated September 5 and read at parishes on Sunday, the Archdiocese expressed concern over F…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 413 | by Staff reporter

Zimra to auction seized goods in Bulawayo

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is set to auction a wide range of seized and forfeited goods in Bulawayo, including clothing, footwear, handbags, electronics, household items and business equipment.The auction, being conducted in pa…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 256 | by Staff reporter

Lupane Hospital project stalls over millions owed

The long-awaited Lupane Provincial Hospital project in Matabeleland North has stalled once again because of severe funding constraints, reigniting frustration over a decades-old struggle to establish a provincial referral hospital in the p…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 194 | by Staff reporter

Coltart to step down

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has rejected any automatic extension of his tenure under the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Act of 2026 (CAA3), insisting that he will leave office in 2028 unless residents grant him a fresh mandate through a…

Published: 15 hrs ago | 2725 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo holds US$9 billion contracts across Africa

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has claimed that he holds contracts worth more than US$9 billion across Africa, saying partnerships with European and Chinese companies have helped underpin his expanding business empire and lavis…

Published: 15 hrs ago | 252 | by Staff reporter

Zacc 'pressuring' councillors to implicate Deputy Mayor?

Explosive allegations of political motivation and investigative misconduct have emerged in the US$52 000 attempted extortion case involving Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu and four councillors.Two of the accused councillors have alleged…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 446 | by Staff reporter

Fears grow over drought relief fund looting

Concerns are mounting that politically connected "tenderpreneurs" linked to Zanu-PF could position themselves to benefit from drought-relief funds as Zimbabwe braces for a potentially severe El Niño-induced drought.Civil society organisati…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 316 | by Staff reporter

Govt's vendors ultimatum triggers panic

Informal traders have appealed for a 90-day moratorium on the government's September 9 deadline to remove them from unauthorised vending sites, arguing that authorities have not provided enough lawful and serviced trading spaces to accommo…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 321 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean jobseekers trapped in Ukraine's war

A shadowy network of recruitment agents operating across Zimbabwe and South Africa is allegedly stripping desperate jobseekers of promised earnings before funnelling them into the deadly Russia-Ukraine war, investigations and accounts from…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 423 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo gets world's first $660 000 Godfather II watch

Controversial Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has received the first-ever Godfather II luxury watch from Swiss-American watchmaker Jacob & Co, a timepiece valued at US$660 000.The watch, which is due to be of…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 365 | by Staff reporter

Harare agents close Sis Bee's kitchen

One of Bulawayo's well-known eateries, Sis Bee's Kitchen, has been closed by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) under the Tourism Act [Chapter 14:20].A closure notice pasted on the door of the outlet at Parkade Centre confirms the action…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 540 | by Staff reporter

Vendors vow to defy Garwe eviction order

Street vendors in Harare have vowed to defy a government order to vacate the streets, describing the directive as insensitive to the economic hardships forcing thousands of Zimbabweans into informal trading.The defiance comes as Local Gove…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 261 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe suspends antimony and tungsten exports

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has ordered the immediate suspension of all exports of antimony and tungsten, including ores and concentrates, as Government intensifies efforts to promote local mineral beneficiation and value …

Published: 24 hrs ago | 420 | by Staff reporter

Charamba wins bronze in Diamond League Final

Zimbabwean sprinter Makanakaishe Charamba continued his impressive rise on the international athletics stage after winning bronze in the men's 200m at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels on Saturday evening.Charamba clocked 19.99 se…

Published: 24 hrs ago | 245 | by Staff reporter

Tshabangu CCC fields alleged Zanu PF member for Ward 1 by‑election in Bulawayo

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction led by Sengezo Tshabangu has come under scrutiny after its candidate for the Bulawayo Ward 1 by‑election, Mduduzi Sibanda, was allegedly linked to Zanu PF through a membership card circulatin…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 19:08hrs | 502 | by Stephen Jakes

Chivayo warns Musona

SCOTLAND FC benefactor Wicknell Chivayo has expressed his displeasure with veteran forward Knowledge Musona after the player appeared to snub coach Norman Mapeza's handshake following his substitution against FC Platinum on Wednesday.Muson…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:19hrs | 1561 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Police Commissioner orders arrest of rogue motorists

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned motorists driving vehicles without registration number plates or fitted with unauthorised blue lights and sirens that they risk arrest and having their vehicles impounded.In a statement, nation…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:18hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter

US aligned World Bank warns Zimbabwe over rapid de-dollarisation

The World Bank has cautioned Zimbabwe against moving too quickly to end the use of the US dollar, warning that premature de-dollarisation could trigger capital flight and undermine economic stability.Zimbabwe has set 2030 as its target for…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:17hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe banks to offer cheaper, long-term loans

Zimbabwe could soon see cheaper borrowing costs and longer loan repayment periods as the Government moves to take advantage of the country's sharp decline in inflation, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Profes…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:16hrs | 503 | by Staff reporter

Gukurahundi victims' families urged to use law to seek justice

Families of people who disappeared during the Gukurahundi atrocities should make greater use of existing legal mechanisms to obtain official recognition of their missing relatives and push authorities to investigate their disappearances, Z…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:15hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe opens electricity distribution to private players

Zimbabwe has opened the electricity distribution and retail sector to private players under Statutory Instrument 128 of 2026, allowing companies other than the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) to distribut…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:15hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter

Police crack down on plateless vehicles

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned motorists driving vehicles without registration plates or fitted with unauthorised blue lights, sirens and other illegal gadgets that they risk arrest and having their vehicles impounded.The wa…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:14hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter

AI travel advice leaves tourists in trouble at Zimbabwe border

Australians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to plan overseas holidays, but travellers are being warned that relying on chatbots for critical information such as visa requirements can lead to costly mistakes.Austral…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:13hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter

'Look, there's a lion. Oh my God' joke costs Lebo M US$39,560

A United States federal court has ordered South African composer Lebohang "Lebo M" Morake to pay Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi US$39,560 in attorneys' fees following a legal dispute over a joke about the iconic Zulu chant from The L…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:13hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Diaspora group raises alarm over Zimbabwe crisis

Zimbabweans living abroad have raised fresh concerns over what they describe as worsening political, economic and human rights conditions in the country, warning that mounting pressures are increasingly driving citizens to seek opportuniti…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:11hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter

Harare residents call for rebates over dirty water

HARARE Ward 41 residents have called on the City of Harare and Helcraw to consider offering rebates on water tariffs amid ongoing concerns over the quality and muddy appearance of water supplied to households.Ward 41 councillor Kudzai Kadz…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:11hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter

Fresh row erupts over Mnangagwa's Zanu PF term

ZANU-PF is heading for another potentially bruising factional battle over proposals to postpone its next elective congress, with critics warning that extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure as party leader could violate the party's…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:10hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter

Teachers should not be blamed for poor pass rates

The Educators Union of Zimbabwe (EUZ) has warned against blaming teachers for poor examination results in Matabeleland South, saying a wide range of factors, including the role of Government and other education stakeholders, should be exam…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:10hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter

Court rejects divorce plan policing WhatsApps, lovers and bedtimes

The High Court has rejected a 10-page divorce parenting plan that sought to regulate almost every aspect of a separated couple's family life, including WhatsApp communication, school runs, screen time, bedtimes, car-park handovers and when…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:09hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter

Fake pastor defrauds UK-based woman

A 33-year-old Chitungwiza man who allegedly masqueraded as a pastor with spiritual powers to heal cancer has pleaded guilty to defrauding a United Kingdom-based woman of US$25,900.Kelvin Nyamhika appeared before Harare magistrate Jacquelin…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:48hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter

News / National

Mnangagwa pledges US$2 million for Makandiwa's new church

Chivayo offers Junior Spragga US$150,000 house

Zimbabwe police deploy drones to fight crime

Chiwenga set for China

Chivayo pledges fresh US$250,000 to Highlanders

Exporter loses US$13,650 in Dubai deal

Mnangagwa secures UAE deals for Kariba, Mt Hampden

Zanu PF mourns Edward Raradza

Zimbabwe opens Cabora Bassa to oil, gas investors

Teacher jailed 20 years for sexually abusing Form Two pupil

Nguluvhe calls for unity, preservation of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage

InTotal Band in serious copyright infringement storm

Econet AI to launch Ndebele-speaking customer chatbot

'Mugabe true revolutionary of unassailable credentials'

Zimbabwe minister warns cross-dressing comedian

Ostallos Siziva rules out Presidency

Zacc 'pressuring' councillors to implicate Deputy Mayor?

Fears grow over drought relief fund looting

Govt's vendors ultimatum triggers panic

Zimbabwean jobseekers trapped in Ukraine's war

Chivayo gets world's first $660 000 Godfather II watch

Harare agents close Sis Bee's kitchen

Vendors vow to defy Garwe eviction order

Mnangagwa appoints BAZ board amid regional representation concerns

Man burns in-laws' 4 huts over infidelity

Property owners given 2 Weeks to fix buildings ahead of Zanu-PF event

Zimbabwe war vets take fight to Mnangagwa

Econet introduces 079 number range

Harare Catholic Priest missing

Zimra to auction seized goods in Bulawayo

Lupane Hospital project stalls over millions owed

Coltart to step down

Chivayo holds US$9 billion contracts across Africa

Zimbabwe suspends antimony and tungsten exports

Charamba wins bronze in Diamond League Final

Tshabangu CCC fields alleged Zanu PF member for Ward 1 by‑election in Bulawayo

Chivayo warns Musona

Zimbabwe Police Commissioner orders arrest of rogue motorists

US aligned World Bank warns Zimbabwe over rapid de-dollarisation

Zimbabwe banks to offer cheaper, long-term loans

Gukurahundi victims' families urged to use law to seek justice

Zimbabwe opens electricity distribution to private players

Police crack down on plateless vehicles

AI travel advice leaves tourists in trouble at Zimbabwe border

'Look, there's a lion. Oh my God' joke costs Lebo M US$39,560

Diaspora group raises alarm over Zimbabwe crisis

Harare residents call for rebates over dirty water

Fresh row erupts over Mnangagwa's Zanu PF term

Teachers should not be blamed for poor pass rates

Court rejects divorce plan policing WhatsApps, lovers and bedtimes

Coltart to step down

Ostallos Siziva rules out Presidency

Chivayo warns Musona

Zimbabwe minister warns cross-dressing comedian

Harare agents close Sis Bee's kitchen

Chiwenga launches African Dream boat

SDA pastor fired over indecent assault

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

Internet key to economic development

InTotal Band in serious copyright infringement storm

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