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Zimbabwean adventurer reaches SA after 24,000km drive from UK

UK-based Zimbabwean adventurer Nkosilathi Mathe has reached South Africa after driving 24 000km from England, leaving him with the final stretch of his epic jou

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Zimbabwe teachers to work 3 days a week over pay crisis

THE Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has notified the Government that its members will report for duty for only three days a week during the third term, which began on Tuesday, Se…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 313 Views

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Mutendi in US$83 000 fake stands scam

POLICE have launched a manhunt for a 40-year-old Bulawayo man accused of defrauding six home seekers of more than US$83 000 and R143 000 in a residential stands scam.Elias Mutendi of Sizinda suburb a…

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Zimbabwe Cricket appoints New Zealander as Lady Chevrons coach

ZIMBABWE Cricket has appointed New Zealand coach Mark Coles as the new head coach of the Zimbabwe Senior Women's National Cricket Team.Coles' appointment comes ahead of Zimbabwe's five-match T20 Inte…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 143 Views

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ZIFA confirms Warriors home venue for AFCON 2027 qualifiers

THE Warriors will return to the National Sports Stadium for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign after the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) officially confirmed the Harare venue a…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 319 Views

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Amputated human leg found at dump site

POLICE are investigating the discovery of an amputated human leg at a dumping site in Chitungwiza after the partially burnt body part was found wrapped in bandages.The discovery was made yesterday by…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 496 Views

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Borrowdale squatter camps outgrow HCC's capacity

WARD 18 Councillor Rufaro Matsika says the proliferation of squatter camps in Borrowdale has outgrown the capacity of the local authority, requiring a coordinated national response to address the gro…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 387 Views

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Beitbridge customs agent shot four times in US$10 000 robbery

A BEITBRIDGE customs clearing agent was shot four times by eight armed robbers who allegedly stormed his home in Dulivhadzimu suburb before escaping with US$10 000 and other valuables.Mr Sebastian Mh…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 553 Views

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Cold spell linked to winter-summer transition

A SUDDEN cold spell sweeping parts of Zimbabwe is a result of the country's transition from winter to summer, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.Temperatures began dropping sharply…

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Harare deploys 300 municipal police in vending crackdown

AT LEAST 300 municipal police officers will be deployed across Harare today as the city intensifies its crackdown on illegal vending and urban disorder under the Chenesa Harare campaign.The operation…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 336 Views

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ZIMTA raises teacher welfare concerns as schools reopen

THE Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA) has welcomed the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education's circular on the opening of schools for the third term on September 8, but warned that persist…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 166 Views

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How Zanu PF hijacked Zimbabwe's devolution promise

ONE of the biggest achievements of the 2013 national constitution was the adoption of the fundamental principle of devolution and decentralisation as a central pillar of that constitution.For decades…

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CBZ branch robbed in armed ATM blast

A CBZ Bank branch in Murewa, Mashonaland East Province, was robbed early Tuesday morning, with armed robbers allegedly escaping with US$30 000 and ZiG15 000 after blasting open the bank's ATM.The Zim…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 344 Views

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Zimbabwe eases duty-free return of property for citizens fleeing SA protests

THE Government, through the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), is facilitating the duty-free return of household goods and tools of trade belonging to Zimbabweans affected by anti-migrant protests i…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 157 Views

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Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan deepen ties ahead of UN Security Council tenure

ZIMBABWE and the Kyrgyz Republic have agreed to strengthen cooperation as fellow incoming non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, using their inaugural political consultations i…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 93 Views

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Shangani residents get brick boost as Nkomo fulfils pledge

Five Shangani residents who received residential stands between 2018 and 2023 have received a major boost towards constructing their homes after former Ward 23 councillor Sikhanyisiwe Nkomo donated 1…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 355 Views

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Stanbic Bank officially opens Chiredzi branch

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has officially opened its branch in Chiredzi, in the lowveld, signifying another milestone in the growth journey for the financial services institution.The official opening of t…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 153 Views

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MRP challenges BAZ board over regional representation

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has challenged the composition of the newly appointed Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) board, accusing Government of excluding Matabeleland and other non‑Sh…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 173 Views

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Raradza declared national hero

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred National Hero status on the late Edward Raradza, who died on September 4, 2026.The announcement was contained in a letter dated September 8 from ZANU PF Sec…

Published: 18 hrs ago | 604 Views

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PVED petitions Government over shortage of designated vending spaces

The Patriotic Vendors for Economic Development (PVED) has petitioned Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe over the shortage of designated vending spaces across the country.In a pet…

Published: 21 hrs ago | 206 Views

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Parliamentarians assess Beitbridge repatriation response

Parliament has launched an assessment of Government’s response to the mass return of Zimbabweans from South Africa following recent anti‑migrant disturbances in the neighbouring country.Parliamentary…

Published: 21 hrs ago | 251 Views

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CSCJF Zimbabwe mourns Tanzania’s First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan

The Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum (CSCJF Zimbabwe and Beyond) has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.Mr Hassan, the husband of Tanza…

Published: 21 hrs ago | 284 Views

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Africa unites as tourism CEOs push collaboration over competition

MASVINGO – Zimbabwe is leading a continental call for African tourism to shift from rivalry to regional integration, with tourism Chief Executive Officers agreeing that seamless travel and multi‑dest…

Published: 21 hrs ago | 180 Views

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Nature and wildlife tourism cluster offers Gonarezhou hope, as baobabs remain under siege

GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK – The iconic silhouette of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is becoming increasingly rare across Gonarezhou National Park, as Zimbabwe’s booming elephant population conti…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 306 Views

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ZBC cameraman's TTI parking dispute bill rises to US$525

A PARKING dispute involving a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) cameraman has taken a new turn after Tendy Three Investments (TTI) issued an official municipal traffic law enforcement notice sh…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 587 Views

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Chivayo gifts Macheso band members 25 Toyota Aquas

BUSINESSMAN and socialite Wicknell Chivayo has announced a major financial gesture to members of sungura musician Aleck Macheso's Orchestra Mberikwazvo, pledging to give all 25 band members Toyota Aq…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 744 Views

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UK fugitive Ndodana Tshuma pleads guilty in SA

UK fugitive Ndodana Tshuma has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as well as contravening South Africa's Immigration Act.Tshuma appeared in the Johannesburg…

Published: 24 hrs ago | 393 Views

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Zimbabwe's Ngwenya named Betway Premiership Player of the Month

ZIMBABWE international Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has been named the Betway Premiership Player of the Month for August after making a blistering start to the new season in South Africa.The 23-year-old Am…

Published: 24 hrs ago | 201 Views

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Zimbabwe's gold boom signals new era of domestic capital formation

ZIMBABWE'S gold sector is increasingly demonstrating its potential to convert the country's mineral wealth into broader economic development, with Government and financial institutions supporting bot…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 402 Views

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Zimbabwe moves to driver penalty points system

ZIMBABWE is moving closer to introducing a driver penalty points system that could see motorists who repeatedly commit traffic offences having their licences suspended or cancelled.The system will be…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 14:46hrs | 295 Views

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Zimbabwe govt moves to regulate e-hailing industry

THE Zimbabwe government has approved a five-month moratorium on the introduction of new regulations governing e-hailing services such as Bolt and InDrive, as it moves to address challenges affecting …

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 14:21hrs | 373 Views

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Ngodzo fined US$200 for dagga smoking

Former Highlanders, FC Platinum and CAPS United midfielder Joel Ngodzo was among 11 people arrested in Bulawayo's Makokoba suburb during a police operation targeting drug abuse.The 36-year-old former…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:46hrs | 528 Views

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ZESA blackouts behind nearly 60% of Econet network problems

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is rolling out solar power and long-duration battery storage across its network after an Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis found that power disruptions account for nearly…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:46hrs | 225 Views

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UBH gets US$1.5m diagnostic laboratory

United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) is set for a major boost to its diagnostic capacity following the establishment of a US$1.5 million specialised medical laboratory expected to expand access to advance…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:45hrs | 244 Views

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Teacher fired over student pregnancy

A mathematics teacher at Jiti High School in Shamva has been dismissed following allegations that he impregnated a Form Three learner, with school authorities saying he had previously faced concerns …

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:44hrs | 834 Views

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Mono defends Intotal band's copyright infringement

Veteran Zimbabwean music producer Clive "Mono" Mukundu and gospel musician Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave have escalated their public dispute, with the two artists trading accusations over their prof…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:44hrs | 298 Views

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15 years for raping granny

A 33-year-old Mubaira man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a 78-year-old woman at her homestead in Showani village, Mhondoro.Prosper Nyere Makunde was convicted after pleading guil…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:42hrs | 255 Views

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Musona out for 2 weeks

Former Zimbabwe captain Knowledge Musona is facing a race against time to regain fitness ahead of the Warriors' opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after his club confirmed that he is nursi…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:41hrs | 296 Views

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Midlands Zanu-PF pushes for 7-year leadership cycle

ZANU-PF's Midlands Province has resolved to push for the alignment of the party's constitution with the national Constitution to provide for a seven-year leadership cycle, a move the provincial leade…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:39hrs | 206 Views

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Kereke accuses Supreme Court judge of misconduct

CONVICTED rapist Munyaradzi Kereke has lodged a complaint against Supreme Court judge of appeal George Mutandwa Chiweshe, accusing him of misconduct, including allegedly having relationships with two…

Published: 08 Sep 2026 at 12:39hrs | 350 Views

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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 Emm…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:26hrs | 1025 Views

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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 Monda…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:25hrs | 840 Views

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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 deploymen…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:25hrs | 849 Views

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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-m…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:23hrs | 817 Views

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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 Bulawa…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:03hrs | 505 Views

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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.Tate…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:02hrs | 840 Views

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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 supp…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:01hrs | 845 Views

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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…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:00hrs | 535 Views

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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 ener…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 16:59hrs | 615 Views

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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 N…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 14:49hrs | 1204 Views

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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 …

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 08:30hrs | 0 Views

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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 wo…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 07:15hrs | 0 Views

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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 it…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 06:54hrs | 0 Views

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'Mugabe true revolutionary of unassailable credentials'

ZIMBABWE'S founding leader Cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe was a true revolutionary of unassailable credentials who led the liberation struggle for independence in 1980, President Mnangagwa has said.He mad…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 06:53hrs | 0 Views

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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 …

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 06:52hrs | 779 Views

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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 posit…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:50hrs | 1258 Views

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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…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:02hrs | 473 Views

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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 provi…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:01hrs | 567 Views

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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 ac…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:01hrs | 376 Views

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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…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 04:59hrs | 705 Views

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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 digit…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 04:59hrs | 562 Views

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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, …

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 04:58hrs | 570 Views

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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 equi…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 04:58hrs | 0 Views

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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…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 04:57hrs | 315 Views

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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 resid…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 04:55hrs | 3552 Views

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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…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 04:54hrs | 351 Views

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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…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:48hrs | 568 Views

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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-…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:47hrs | 407 Views

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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 lawfu…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:07hrs | 0 Views

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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-Ukrai…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:06hrs | 546 Views

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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 …

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:05hrs | 501 Views

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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 outl…

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:04hrs | 708 Views

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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 …

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 05:03hrs | 379 Views

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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 promot…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 19:29hrs | 621 Views

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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 Sa…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 19:27hrs | 358 Views

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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…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 19:08hrs | 564 Views

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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 substitutio…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:19hrs | 2093 Views

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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 v…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:18hrs | 1061 Views

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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…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:17hrs | 839 Views

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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 …

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:16hrs | 0 Views

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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 authoritie…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:15hrs | 0 Views

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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 D…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:15hrs | 0 Views

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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 an…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:14hrs | 0 Views

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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 requirem…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:13hrs | 0 Views

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'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 jok…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:13hrs | 0 Views

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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 increasin…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:11hrs | 306 Views

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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 h…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:11hrs | 0 Views

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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 a…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:10hrs | 523 Views

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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 othe…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:10hrs | 0 Views

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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 tim…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 09:09hrs | 334 Views

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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 app…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:48hrs | 357 Views

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GovPay to link Zimbabwe govt payroll and pension systems

The Public Service Commission (PSC) says the Government's GovPay system is being developed to integrate salary and pension administration, with electronic payslips now fully operational.PSC Manager P…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:47hrs | 249 Views

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Man jailed 15 years for raping ex-wife at knifepoint

A 35-year-old Bulawayo man has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping his former wife while threatening her with a knife.The man, who cannot be named to pro…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:46hrs | 257 Views

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Fingerprints exonerate one suspect in Bulawayo robbery spree

Fingerprint evidence presented before a Bulawayo court has failed to link one of four men accused of carrying out a series of armed robberies targeting homes in Old Luveve, Nkulumane, Cowdray Park an…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:46hrs | 0 Views

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GMB opens more grain buying points as deliveries surge

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has established 1 804 mobile grain buying points across Zimbabwe as grain deliveries surge by 122 percent compared with the same period last year following a bumper ha…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:45hrs | 0 Views

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Winky D's new album has fans reaching for their '5 O-Levels'

Winky D has once again left his legion of fans debating, interpreting and dissecting his music after surprising them with the release of his latest 16-track album, Tête à Tête (Hello Africa).The Zimd…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:45hrs | 449 Views

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Zimbabwe man sentenced for stealing 5kg of gold ore

A 26-year-old Inyathi man has been sentenced to six months in prison for stealing approximately five kilogrammes of gold ore worth US$100 from Ming Chang Sino Africa Mine.Panashe Matsvimbo was convic…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:44hrs | 0 Views

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Truck driver appears in Court for drunk driving

A 30-year-old Bulawayo man has appeared before the Plumtree Magistrates' Court facing a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.Mathembe Ncube was arrested on August 25, 2026, at about 9.30p…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:43hrs | 0 Views

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Man fined US$140 for carrying Okapi knife in Zimbabwe

A 31-year-old Bulawayo man has been fined US$140 after he was found in possession of an Okapi knife in Old Lobengula.Gino Murape was convicted of possession of a prohibited weapon by Western Commonag…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:42hrs | 0 Views

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Zifa suspends two match officials after Highlanders-Chicken Inn clash

The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has suspended referee Ronald Chinyani and assistant referee Oscar Bumhe from officiating in Premier Soccer League matches for six matches following an inciden…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:42hrs | 0 Views

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PVED petitions Government over shortage of designated vending spaces

Parliamentarians assess Beitbridge repatriation response

CSCJF Zimbabwe mourns Tanzania’s First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan

Africa unites as tourism CEOs push collaboration over competition

Nature and wildlife tourism cluster offers Gonarezhou hope, as baobabs remain under siege

Zimbabwe's gold boom signals new era of domestic capital formation

ZBC cameraman's TTI parking dispute bill rises to US$525

Chivayo gifts Macheso band members 25 Toyota Aquas

UK fugitive Ndodana Tshuma pleads guilty in SA

Zimbabwe's Ngwenya named Betway Premiership Player of the Month

Zimbabwe moves to driver penalty points system

Zimbabwe govt moves to regulate e-hailing industry

Ngodzo fined US$200 for dagga smoking

ZESA blackouts behind nearly 60% of Econet network problems

UBH gets US$1.5m diagnostic laboratory

Teacher fired over student pregnancy

Mono defends Intotal band's copyright infringement

15 years for raping granny

Musona out for 2 weeks

Midlands Zanu-PF pushes for 7-year leadership cycle

Kereke accuses Supreme Court judge of misconduct

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