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Donkey thieves jailed two years
A 76-year-old man from Plumtree is relieved after recovering his four stolen donkeys, which had been taken by Abednicho Ncube (34) and Mgcini Sibanda (18).The elderly villager, Paul Ncube, was...Published: 11 hrs ago | 340 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe launches probe into Rovos Rail, BBR train collision
The Government has launched an official investigation into the head-on collision between a Rovos Rail luxury passenger train and a Bulawayo-Beitbridge Railway (BBR) goods train, which occurred on Good...Published: 14 hrs ago | 150 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland North demands fulfilment of 2023 election promise
Villagers in Matebeleland North have renewed calls for the government to deliver on long-standing promises to establish irrigation schemes along the Zambezi River, as the region continues to grapple w...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 09:01hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's mineral revenues decline despite volume surge
Zimbabwe's mining sector delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2025, with mineral export volumes registering notable growth, but overall revenues falling sharply. This is according to ...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:34hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean rapist kills victim in Botswana
In a shocking incident, a Plumtree-based businessman Cabangane Mathe (35), allegedly killed a rape victim in a bid to conceal the crime he had committed.The matter came to light at Plumtree ma...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 10:33hrs | 1656 | by Simbarashe Sithole
900 candidates linked to suspected Zimsec paper leak
In a shocking development ahead of the upcoming Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations, approximately 900 candidates have been linked to a suspected exa...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:49hrs | 2435 | by Staff reporter
Chief Dakamela appointed continental AKDA director
In a major recognition of grassroots leadership and cultural stewardship, Chief Dakamela of Nkayi District in Matabeleland North Province has been appointed as the Continental Executive Director of th...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:40hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition rift widens as Mamombe-Nyandoro feud escalates
The widening split within Zimbabwe's opposition ranks has taken a personal and public turn, as the rift between former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) allies Joana Mamombe and Bridget Nyandoro con...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:16hrs | 1182 | by Staff reporter
Man convicted for undeclared US dollars yet Ramaphosa walks free
THE conviction and sentencing of Mohammed Ameen who was caught with over half a million of undeclared US dollars has fueled African Transformation Movement's (ATM) determination to ensure that Preside...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:02hrs | 1208 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe student wins bronze at spelling competition
Zimbabwe's Shamiso Mutsahuni has made her mark on the African continent by clinching a bronze medal at the prestigious 7th African Spelling Bee competition held in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 9 to 13....Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:19hrs | 1582 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to get fair harvest, says WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has forecast a favorable harvest for Zimbabwe in the 2024/25 cropping season, bringing much-needed relief to the nation as rainfall patterns show improvem...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:18hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Hwange communities seek govt's nod to draw water from Zambezi
Communities living along the Zambezi River in Hwange are urgently appealing to the government for help in harnessing the river's water for irrigation schemes aimed at ensuring food security. Hwange Ea...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:17hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
The reality of '9 wasted years' - A decade WMC failed to capture Zuma
For too long, South Africans have been bombarded with a dishonest narrative coined by the very architects of our economic servitude, that the period of President Jacob Zuma's administration represents...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 14:33hrs | 735 | by Mzwanele Manyi
NRZ supervisor, foreman in court over alleged US$25,000 theft
A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) supervisor and a foreman appeared in court last week facing allegations of stealing railway equipment worth US$25,000 from the state-owned transport utility....Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 12:04hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean avocado gains traction among Chinese importers
CHINESE importers have positively reviewed the quality and output of Zimbabwean avocados and are committed to helping local farmers tap into the Chinese market, a Chinese trade specialist has said....Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:50hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Discord at Scottland
Big-money spenders Scottland FC are under fire from their own fans after another underwhelming performance in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, with pressure mounting on head coach Tonderai Ndir...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:44hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe maize crop assessment shows bumper harvest
Zimbabwe is poised for a major boost to its national food security, with nearly two million tonnes of maize expected to be harvested this season, preliminary data from the ongoing Second Round Crops, ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Farmers to claim offals, hides, heads, and hooves at Zimbabwe abattoirs
Livestock farmers will soon be able to reclaim the full value of their animals - including offals, hides, heads and hooves - after slaughter, as Government moves to amend Statutory Instrument (SI) 182...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt spy, accomplices in court for airport human trafficking
The trial of government spy agent Moses Mutambai and his four alleged accomplices is set to begin on April 16, 2025, following charges of facilitating the illegal entry of undocumented Ethiopians into...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:07hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Former Bosso CEO, Brian Moyo arrested
Former Highlanders FC CEO, Brian Moyo, and Bulawayo Chiefs FC administrator, Andrew Mandigora, have been arrested on charges of defrauding their respective clubs of US$5,000 by inflating player transf...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:57hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza unfazed by worst start
Ruthless in reputation, resilient in defence, but frustratingly blunt in attack - FC Platinum find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they prepare to host GreenFuel at Mandava Stadium this Saturday...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:46hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
The new PVO law is a sign of a government that fears its own people
The Zimbabwe government has always been afraid of its own people.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signing of the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act, 2025, into law marks yet ano...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:27hrs | 76 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'White Monopoly Capital and ANC allies are behind Chris Hani's death'
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP, Carl Niehaus has dropped a bombshell, pointing fingers at "white Monopoly Capital', along with their allies within the ANC over the assassination of SACP leader Chr...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
HAYTA offers free Independent Day fleet, cautions transporters
The Harare Youths Transporters Association (HAYTA) chairman, Mr Edmore Gwengwe has offered a sizeable fleet (buses) to ferry prospective attendees (free of charge) to and from Nembudziya, Gokwe for th...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:03hrs | 36 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zebra Kiss bus crashes near Chirundu
A Zebra Kiss bus traveling from Harare to Lusaka was involved in a serious accident late Wednesday night, just a few kilometers before reaching Marongora near Chirundu. The bus reportedly veered off t...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:23hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe explores the use of nuclear energy
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reaffirmed the Zimbabwean government's commitment to pursuing nuclear energy, particularly through small modular reactors (SMRs), as part of efforts to build a ...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:05hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Raj Modi rescues Sizinda with 22,000 litres of water
Bulawayo South Member of Parliament and Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raj Modi, on Wednesday delivered 22,000 litres of water to Sizinda suburb residents, who had endured three weeks without runn...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:03hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Bushiri speaks against South Africa selling his jet
My Response to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa Regarding the Sale of My Private JetDISCLAIMER I am commenting on this m...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 14:32hrs | 922 | by Shepherd Bushiri
Chin'ono challenges Jonathan Moyo's view
Who holds the reins of power in Zimbabwe - civilian politicians or the military? The longstanding debate has resurfaced following a fiery analysis by award-winning investigative journalist Hopew...Published: 07 Apr 2025 at 20:23hrs | 2578 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures 3 month ARV supply
Zimbabwe has secured an additional three-month supply of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to ensure uninterrupted treatment for people living with HIV, Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora ...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:32hrs | 842 | by Staff reporter
Imiklomelo kaDakamela Festival lights up Nkayi with cultural celebrations
The third edition of the Imiklomelo kaDakamela festival held in Nkayi, Matabeleland North, on Friday and Saturday, lived up to expectations as the event brought the usually quiet district to life. A c...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:31hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter
109 Geza31 demo activists arrested! Nyokayemabhunu, Geza, tell us, what are you doing about it?
The government of Zimbabwe gave SADC & South Africa feedback about the effects of Geza M31st demonstration that was quiet, with sporadic incidences, and insignificant. But 109 activists were arres...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 19:40hrs | 1180 | by Nomazulu Thata
Bulawayo council staff caught in illegal forex deals
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed that several of its employees have been implicated in illegal foreign currency exchange dealings, further fueling public frustration over poor service delivery...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 13:20hrs | 1340 | by Staff reporter
The abuse of freedoms and upending of Constitutional order
THE freedoms of expression, assembly, and association are fundamental human rights, essential for the flourishing of democratic societies.However, these rights are not absolute, and their limi...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:39hrs | 338 | by Nick Mangwana
Zimbabwean forward breaks into Portuguese topflight league
Rising Zimbabwean football talent Cobert Chimedza (Jnr) has secured a move to Portuguese Premier League club Gil Vicente, marking a historic achievement for the 20-year-old striker. Chimedza becomes t...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:25hrs | 6013 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ConCourt upholds dismissal of Justice Erica Ndewere
The Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has ruled that President Emmerson Mnangagwa acted within his constitutional mandate when he dismissed former High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere. This decision f...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:35hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter
Geza's voice echoes across a political void
ON March 26, a friend alerted me to a Press conference held by Blessed Geza, a Zimbabwean war veteran and former Zanu-PF central committee member.I also understand he recently gained significa...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:15hrs | 1146 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Zimbabwe's power supplies improve on Kariba water boost
Zimbabwe's power generation and supply have significantly improved, driven by increased water allocation from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) and enhanced output from the Hwange Power Station. This ...Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 841 | by Staff reporter
5 more suspects appear in court over Chivayo lobola robbery
Five more suspects from Chitungwiza appeared in court yesterday on allegations of robbing businessman Mr. Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws of US$74,000 at their farm in Marondera.The accused - Garik...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:24hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
ConCourt dismisses AfriForum's application for leave to appeal 'Kill the boer' ruling
The Constitutional Court has dismissed AfriForum's application for leave to appeal over the "Kill the boer" chant.The apex court found that there were no reasonable prospects of success in the...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 17:27hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry relocates to Lausanne, Switzerland
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised former Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry for her outstanding contributions to Zimbabwe's sporting achievements, highlighting her instrumental role in the nation'...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 08:44hrs | 3547 | by Staff reporter
Harare man jailed for forging ex-minister's property title deed
A Harare magistrate has sentenced 48-year-old Prosper Biziweki to three years in prison after convicting him of forging the title deed of former Cabinet minister Dzingai Mutumbuka's house, which was f...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:51hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Geoff Nyarota: A legacy of fearless journalism in the fight against corruption
Zimbabwe has lost a legend! The passing of veteran journalist Geoff Nyarota is not just a loss to the journalism fraternity - it is a deep wound to the soul of a nation still crying out for ac...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:12hrs | 362 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The closure of VoA Studio 7 is a victory for tyranny in Zimbabwe!
The oppressed people of Zimbabwe have lost another voice! The closure of the Voice of America (VoA), particularly its Zimbabwe-focused service Studio 7, marks a dark and devastating chapter fo...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:00hrs | 1089 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimsec extends registration deadline
The Government has extended the payment deadline for Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) November 2025 examination fees to May 16, providing relief to thousands of students and easing financ...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 08:17hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths promise to thwart planned protest
In a dramatic development reminiscent of the 2017 factional battles that reshaped Zimbabwe's political landscape, Zanu-PF youths have rallied behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid an ongoing power ...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | 966 | by Staff reporter
Mum takes son to court for vandalism
In a distressing family dispute, Magret-PFunda, a Harare woman, appeared in the Civil Court seeking a protection order against her son, Masiiwa-pfunda, whom she accused of vandalism, theft, and emotio...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:12hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
CIO was trained and worked closely with CIA and MI6
Recently declassified files have confirmed that the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) once operated secret offices in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe), aligning with claims ma...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 15:35hrs | 2698 | by Staff reporter
Detective in court over colleague's death
A detective from Bulawayo's Homicide Section appeared in court this afternoon facing murder charges following the alleged killing of his colleague during an operation earlier this month.Detect...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 06:50hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo offers US$100,000 reward to recover $74,100
Prominent businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has announced a staggering US$100,000 cash reward for information leading to the recovery of US$74,100 stolen at gunpoint from his in-laws' res...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 20:19hrs | 1101 | by Staff reporter
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