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Questions raised over purported OPC letter naming Auxillia Mnangagwa as ‘incoming president’

HARARE – A purported confidential letter allegedly originating from the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has surfaced on social media, claiming that a local printing company was instructed to produce official presidential portrait…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 430 | by Stephen Jakes

Malawi signs SADC protocol on free movement of persons

SALIMA, Malawi – Malawi has signed the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on the Facilitation of Movement of Persons, marking a significant step towards strengthening regional integration and easing the movement of peop…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 480 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe, China deepen cooperation on liberation war veterans' welfare

BEIJING – Zimbabwe and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in veterans' affairs following high‑level discussions between the Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, Senator Monicah Mavhunga, and Chinese officials a…

Published: 18 hrs ago | 255 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe exorbitant airlines taxes comes under spotlight

Zimbabwe is among African countries imposing high taxes and statutory charges on airlines, with the heavy cost burden threatening the long-term viability of the aviation sector, Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) chief executiv…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:45hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo's 159-bed complex houses nearly 1 000 people

Bulawayo's ageing workers' hostels, originally built in the 1950s to accommodate single male industrial workers, have evolved into severely overcrowded family settlements, with one complex designed for 159 occupants now sheltering almost 1…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:58hrs | 842 | by Staff reporter

Woman hires mother's neighbours to kill husband

Two Bulawayo men have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the brutal murder of a 27-year-old Nyamandlovu man in a case that took a tragic twist after the victim's wife, who was accused of masterminding the killing, allegedly died…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:55hrs | 1412 | by Staff reporter

Man rapes brother's two wives 'to punish him'

A 35-year-old man from Sanangwe Village under Chief Chikwanda in Masvingo has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment after admitting to raping his brother's two wives, claiming he wanted to "fix" his brother over a long-standing family d…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:54hrs | 1032 | by Staff reporter

Bata's production capacity surges

Footwear manufacturer Bata Shoe Company has increased production capacity utilisation from 27 percent to 42 percent and is targeting 65 percent as improved currency stability and growing demand for locally manufactured products boost opera…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:54hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe clinics sit on unused Starlink kits

Hundreds of hospitals and clinics across Zimbabwe have been equipped with Starlink satellite internet kits under a government drive to improve healthcare connectivity, but many facilities are unable to use the service because they cannot a…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:52hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi demands answers over abduction of activist

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has called on authorities to account for the whereabouts of anti-government activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi following his alleged abduction by suspected State security agents in Beitbridge on Wednesday.Mbedzi,…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:52hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter

Gweru issues ultimatum on property numbering

Gweru City Council has given property owners 30 days to display official house numbers on their premises, warning that those who fail to comply could face legal action and fines.In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the local authority sai…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:51hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe enters global battery chemicals market

Zimbabwe has taken a significant step up the global lithium value chain with the commissioning of Africa's first lithium sulphate processing plant, a US$400 million investment expected to create more than 2,000 jobs while strengthening the…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:50hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter

RBZ injects US$2.1 billion to support ZiG stability

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has injected US$2.1 billion into the foreign exchange market since April 2024 under the Willing-Buyer Willing-Seller (WBWS) trading system, underscoring the scale of official intervention used to support …

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:49hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

South African woman stranded in Zimbabwe after following husband

A South African woman who travelled to Zimbabwe to reunite with her husband after anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa says she has been left stranded at a transit centre in Bulawayo after his family allegedly refused to accommodate her a…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 14:26hrs | 2333 | by Staff reporter

Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi dies

South Africa's entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor and theatre icon Seputla Sebogodi, who has died at the age of 82 after a distinguished career spanning more than five decades.His family confirmed in a statement o…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 14:20hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter

Man in court for impersonating a police officer

A 33-year-old Bulawayo man has appeared in court facing two counts of impersonating a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer after he allegedly donned a police uniform and posed as a sergeant while serving court documents linked to a famil…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 10:29hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter

New highway to cut Harare-Victoria Falls trip by 200km

Travel between Harare and Victoria Falls is set to become significantly shorter following progress on the long-awaited Lupane-Nkayi-Kwekwe Road, a strategic highway expected to reduce the journey by nearly 200 kilometres while opening up n…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 10:25hrs | 1608 | by Staff reporter

Mozambican refuses to give away her salon amid anti-migrant tensions

A Mozambican woman allegedly destroyed her own hair salon after reportedly being told by members of the March and March Movement to shut down the business and return to Mozambique.The incident, which has been widely circulated on social me…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 10:23hrs | 1108 | by Staff reporter

Zambia's former vice president Guy Scott dies at 82

Zambia's former Vice President Guy Scott, who briefly served as the country's acting president in 2014 and became Africa's first white head of state in two decades, has died at the age of 82.The Zambian government announced on Wednesday th…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 08:22hrs | 661 | by Staff reporter

Telecel Zimbabwe creditors to vote on corporate rescue plan

Telecel Zimbabwe (Private) Limited has taken a significant step in its corporate rescue process after convening a meeting of its members and creditors to consider and vote on a proposed corporate rescue plan aimed at restructuring the stru…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 07:42hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter

Bogus cop dupes security boss over fake firearms certificate

A 51-year-old Harare man has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly masquerading as a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) superintendent and duping a security company into paying for fake firearm certificates.Luka Fungurani appe…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 07:42hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter

Cruise ships job offer ends up in recorded sex act

A 20-year-old woman has filed a police report accusing a man of secretly recording an intimate encounter without her consent and sharing the video in an attempt to sabotage her relationship after allegedly luring her with promises of overs…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 07:40hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa presented with new ZiG100 and ZiG200 banknotes

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been presented with the first printed copies of Zimbabwe's new ZiG100 and ZiG200 banknotes as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) moves closer to expanding the country's gold-backed currency.Reserve Bank Gov…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 07:39hrs | 992 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe registers 15 000 skilled returnees from SA

Government has established a database of 15,000 skilled Zimbabweans who have returned home in recent weeks, mainly from South Africa, as authorities move to harness their expertise while expanding plans for safe labour migration under the …

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 07:37hrs | 1264 | by Staff reporter

ConCourt reserves judgment in challenge to Majome's reassignment

The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment in a case challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to reassign former Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) chairperson Fungayi Jessie Majome to the Public Service Commission (PSC…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

MetroPeach cashier steals US$49k, loses it all to betting

A Bindura‑based MetroPeach cashier has been jailed after stealing US$49,000 from his employer and blowing the money on betting.Peter Muza was sentenced to eight years in prison by Bindura magistrate Rumbidzai Kabasa.Prosecutor Carson Kundi…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 06:24hrs | 691 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Soldier arrested for allegedly stealing ZESA cables in Bindura

A Zimbabwe National Army officer, Gift Nduna, and his alleged accomplice Philemon Sithole have been arrested after they reportedly stole ZESA cables at a farm in Bindura.The pair appeared before the Bindura Magistrates’ Court and were rema…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 22:14hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Govt targets competitive tax regime to make Zim aviation hub

HARARE - Government says it is working to balance aviation taxation with industry competitiveness as it positions the sector as a key driver of economic growth under Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 2.Addressing delegates …

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 22:10hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

2 Harare company directors up for property fraud

Two directors of Prime Homes Pvt Ltd have appeared in court facing fraud charges over allegations that they attempted to sell company property worth US$2 million using a forged board resolution.Gerald Shupikai Mudzonga (52) and Patricia Ta…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:02hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers raid EcoCash booth

Police have launched a manhunt for armed robbers who raided an EcoCash booth in Bulawayo's Emganwini suburb and escaped with US$2,000 in cash and mobile phone recharge cards worth US$587.The robbery occurred on Monday morning at around 7:4…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:01hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge introduces express lane for returning Zimbabweans

Zimbabweans returning from South Africa under the government-assisted repatriation programme will now benefit from faster processing at Beitbridge Border Post following the introduction of a dedicated clearance channel designed to reduce d…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 18:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police seal off NCA offices in fresh crackdown

Police reportedly cordoned off the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) offices in central Harare on Wednesday ahead of the organisation's scheduled national leadership meeting, with party leaders allegedly prevented from accessing the p…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 18:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Magistrate questions Zimbabwe's drug laws

A Gwanda magistrate has questioned Zimbabwe's approach to drug offences, suggesting that the country's drug laws may be punishing users while politically connected suppliers continue to evade justice.Magistrate Wayne Moyo made the remarks …

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 18:57hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo to experience Radio and TV signal blackout

Transmedia Corporation has advised residents and stakeholders in and around Bulawayo to expect a temporary interruption to radio and television broadcasting services due to scheduled maintenance.In a public notice, the corporation said the…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 18:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prison escapee alleges officer helped plan jailbreak

A convicted rapist who escaped from Plumtree Prison while serving a 20-year sentence has told a Bulawayo court that a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officer masterminded and facilitated his escape.Cabangani Mathe made th…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mai Clifford convicted of drunk driving, prohibited from driving

Popular Zimbabwean comedian and social media personality Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira, popularly known as "Mai Clifford", has been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol after being found more than three times over the legal a…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:08hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA suspends referees over officiating errors

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended five match officials for six matches each after investigations concluded that their officiating decisions materially affected the outcomes of league fixtures.In a statement issued on W…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Collapsed footbridge cuts off key route for Bulawayo residents

Residents and informal traders in Bulawayo's Thorngrove and Nguboyenja suburbs are calling on the city council to urgently repair a footbridge that collapsed nearly eight months ago, warning that it has become a serious safety hazard for s…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:06hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter

Cowdray Park outgrows Zimbabwe's major towns

Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has outlined an ambitious vision for the future of Cowdray Park, saying the rapidly growing Bulawayo suburb will require at least 30 additional schools and could eventually become large enough to war…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:05hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean athletes shine at Hungarian Grand Prix

Zimbabwe's leading athletes continued to make their mark on the international stage after Makanakaishe Charamba, Thandazani Ndlovu and Ashley Miller produced impressive performances at the Gyulai István Memorial–Hungarian Athletics Grand P…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe prepares to receive up to 1.4 million land owners from SA

Zimbabwe has more than two million citizens living in South Africa, but fewer than 100,000 have so far returned home under the government's repatriation programme, despite rising anti-immigrant tensions in the neighbouring country, Local G…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 16:36hrs | 20566 | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo's Chivayo deal sparks debate

Zimbabwe's heated debate over Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo's decision to accept controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's reported US$1 million performance package has intensified, with family members, lawyers and public commentators offeri…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 16:25hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter

CCC MPs allege assault by suspected CIOs in Mutare

Two Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Members of Parliament have alleged that they were assaulted by suspected Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operatives following a dispute over a parking bay at a government complex in Mutare.Hi…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Taxi driver claims Mark Tshuma mistook him for hitman

A private taxi driver has claimed he had a bizarre and disturbing encounter with Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, also known as Mark Tshuma, shortly before the Zimbabwean-born British national was arrested in South Africa.The claims are contained…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 16:07hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter

South Africa reassures ZEP holders

More than 140,000 holders of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) have already applied to remain in South Africa through long-term immigration pathways, as the Department of Home Affairs assured permit holders that they continue to reside l…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 15:45hrs | 1311 | by Staff reporter

Harare-Beitbridge highway final stretch nears completion

The rehabilitation of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway is nearing completion, with 550.1 kilometres of the 580-kilometre route now upgraded and opened to traffic, leaving just 31.9 kilometres to be completed before the end of the yea…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 15:20hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for selling guinea fowl meat

A Victoria Falls man has been arrested for allegedly hunting and selling guinea fowl meat following a sting operation conducted by wildlife authorities.The arrest follows investigations by the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit after receiv…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 15:00hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter

Bartender stabs patron to death over change

A 27-year-old bartender has been arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing a patron following a dispute over cash change at a tuck-shop in Kwekwe, Midlands Province.The incident occurred on Monday at around 6pm at AM Trading Tuck-shops in …

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 14:59hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos sign Burkina Faso striker

Castle Lager Premier Soccer League giants Dynamos have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Burkina Faso striker Daouda Sidibe.The transfer was confirmed by Ghanaian club Aduana through its official social media platforms,…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 14:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's thirst outpaces brewery capacity

Zimbabwe's beverage industry is entering a new phase in which the biggest challenge is no longer generating demand but keeping up with it.Delta Corporation says robust consumer demand is stretching its brewing and packaging capacity, promp…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 14:57hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter

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Questions raised over purported OPC letter naming Auxillia Mnangagwa as ‘incoming president’

Malawi signs SADC protocol on free movement of persons

Zimbabwe, China deepen cooperation on liberation war veterans' welfare

Maoneke calls for integrated government systems to improve service delivery

When Zimbabweans push back: What would SA do if Beitbridge shut them out?

Bulawayo's 159-bed complex houses nearly 1 000 people

Woman hires mother's neighbours to kill husband

Man rapes brother's two wives 'to punish him'

Bata's production capacity surges

Zimbabwe clinics sit on unused Starlink kits

Mthwakazi demands answers over abduction of activist

Gweru issues ultimatum on property numbering

Zimbabwe enters global battery chemicals market

RBZ injects US$2.1 billion to support ZiG stability

Zimbabwe exorbitant airlines taxes comes under spotlight

South African woman stranded in Zimbabwe after following husband

Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi dies

What is the purpose of African peer review institutions if the welfare of ordinary citizens is secondary?

Man in court for impersonating a police officer

New highway to cut Harare-Victoria Falls trip by 200km

Mozambican refuses to give away her salon amid anti-migrant tensions

Zimbabwe crush Bangladesh to continue winning streak

Zimbabwe's future lies in strong local value chains

Zambia's former vice president Guy Scott dies at 82

Telecel Zimbabwe creditors to vote on corporate rescue plan

Bogus cop dupes security boss over fake firearms certificate

Cruise ships job offer ends up in recorded sex act

Mnangagwa presented with new ZiG100 and ZiG200 banknotes

Zimbabwe registers 15 000 skilled returnees from SA

ConCourt reserves judgment in challenge to Majome's reassignment

Will South Africa's anti-migrant wave reduce Zimbabwe's diaspora lifeline?

MetroPeach cashier steals US$49k, loses it all to betting

Soldier arrested for allegedly stealing ZESA cables in Bindura

Govt targets competitive tax regime to make Zim aviation hub

Prison escapee alleges officer helped plan jailbreak

Mai Clifford convicted of drunk driving, prohibited from driving

ZIFA suspends referees over officiating errors

Collapsed footbridge cuts off key route for Bulawayo residents

Cowdray Park outgrows Zimbabwe's major towns

Zimbabwean athletes shine at Hungarian Grand Prix

2 Harare company directors up for property fraud

Armed robbers raid EcoCash booth

Beitbridge introduces express lane for returning Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe police seal off NCA offices in fresh crackdown

Magistrate questions Zimbabwe's drug laws

Bulawayo to experience Radio and TV signal blackout

Zimbabwe prepares to receive up to 1.4 million land owners from SA

Mapfumo's Chivayo deal sparks debate

CCC MPs allege assault by suspected CIOs in Mutare

Taxi driver claims Mark Tshuma mistook him for hitman

Questions raised over purported OPC letter naming Auxillia Mnangagwa as ‘incoming president’

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SDA pastor fired over indecent assault

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Woman hires mother's neighbours to kill husband

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