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Zanu PF chairman petrol‑bombed

Factional tensions in Chiredzi West have reportedly turned violent after the home of Zanu PF Ward 25D chairman Elias Chinanga was petrol‑bombed on Thursday.Chinanga has since filed a police report, a…

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Artisanal miner attempts to kill colleague over one dollar

A Bindura artisanal miner is battling for his life after he was stabbed in the back during a dispute over a US$1 debt.The victim, Josiah Mufandaedza, was allegedly stabbed with a pair of shears by Ka…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 75 Views

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Nkomo statue was not approved

Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Albert Nguluvhe has confirmed the removal of a controversial statue of Joshua Nkomo that had been erected in Maphisa ahead o…

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Benjani tastes defeat

Scottland 1-0 HighlandersKnowledge Musona struck late to hand Scottland FC the 2026 Independence Cup title, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to secure a hard-fought victory over Highlanders FC at M…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 171 Views

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Guards convicted over maize theft

Two Bulawayo security guards have been convicted after orchestrating an inside job that resulted in the theft of three tonnes of maize from their employer.Philani Mahlangu (42) and John Makwature (51…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 96 Views

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Businessman faces US$200k share claim dispute

Harare-based businessman Dereck Chikura is facing mounting scrutiny over a US$200,000 claim linked to disputed share options, in what insiders describe as an "unjust enrichment and misrepresentation"…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 122 Views

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97% exhibition space taken up at ZITF

Preparations for the 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) are on track, with organisers confirming full readiness ahead of the official opening on Monday.This year's showcase,…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 84 Views

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Zimbabweans in UK to stage embassy protest

Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom are set to gather outside Zimbabwe House on The Strand in central London this Saturday - Independence Day - to protest the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe A…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 112 Views

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Bus driver arrested after viral video of phone use while driving

A driver employed by Stallion Cruise has been arrested after a video showing him using a cellphone while driving circulated widely on social media.The driver, Lordsher Mushipe (46), from Ascot in Gwe…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 202 Views

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CCC faction pushes for National Consensus Government

A faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change led by Sengezo Tshabangu has called for the establishment of a government of national consensus, arguing that dialogue is the only viable path to breaki…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 110 Views

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Jailed Moses Mpofu's son begged for a sleepover during prison visit

Jailed businessman Moses Mpofu has opened up about an emotional moment during the recently concluded Family Week at Chikurubi Maximum Prison, revealing how one of his sons asked to spend the night wi…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 221 Views

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Chivayo pledges US$3.6 million to MPs in Independence 'donation'

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has announced a US$3.6 million "donation" to Zimbabwe's legislators, pledging to give US$10,000 to each of the country's 360 Members of Parliament and Senat…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 111 Views

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Evangelist convicted of abusing pregnant teen congregant

A 62-year-old apostolic sect evangelist from Makoni has been convicted of sexually abusing a pregnant 17-year-old congregant, in a case that has raised fresh concern over the exploitation of vulnerab…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 79 Views

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Zimbabwe rugby international graduates from UWC

Zimbabwe international rugby player Godfrey Muzanargwo has reached a significant academic milestone, graduating with a degree in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Science from the University of the Wes…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 69 Views

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ZACC, Zimra intercept several cross-border buses at Makhado

Passengers travelling from South Africa to Bulawayo were left stranded following an enforcement operation by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority near Makhado.Au…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 254 Views

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Outrage over unidentical Joshua Nkomo statue image viral on social media

MAPHISA, MATABELELAND SOUTH - What was meant to be a tribute to one of Zimbabwe's most revered liberation icons has instead ignited a storm of anger, reflection and unresolved regional tensions.The u…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 194 Views

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WATCH LIVE: Independence Day Celebrations in Maphisa

Welcome to our live coverage from Maphisa Stadium in Matabeleland South Province.As Zimbabwe commemorates its 46th Independence anniversary today, the usually quiet plains of Maphisa have transformed…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 451 Views

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The Lemba question: Culture, identity, and the politics of belonging

Few African communities provoke as much fascination - and misunderstanding - as the Lemba. Represented institutionally by the Lemba Cultural Association (LCA), founded in 1948, the Lemba people have …

Published: 9 hrs ago | 147 Views

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Nkomo statue removed after public backlash

A controversial statue of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo erected in Maphisa ahead of Zimbabwe's 46th Independence Day celebrations has been removed following widespread public criticism over its quality and li…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 1818 Views

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Zimbabwe cuts fuel prices slightly

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a slight reduction in fuel prices, effective immediately, following recent easing in global oil markets after Iran reopened the Strait of…

Published: 21 hrs ago | 884 Views

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Malaba banned for life

South Africa's auditing watchdog has permanently barred former VBS Mutual Bank auditor Sipho Malaba from practising, concluding one of the most consequential disciplinary cases linked to the bank's c…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 1416 Views

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Malema sentencing sparks debate over SA justice system

The sentencing of Julius Malema to five years' imprisonment has ignited a fierce national debate, with political analysts and activists questioning the fairness and consistency of South Africa's judi…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 451 Views

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ZiG delivers record-low inflation

Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has posted its strongest performance yet, with inflation falling sharply and monetary stability holding through the first quarter of 2026.Acc…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 313 Views

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Etihad expansion puts Harare back on global aviation map

ZiG delivers record-low inflationZimbabwe's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has posted its strongest performance yet, with inflation falling sharply and monetary stability holding thro…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 341 Views

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Concerns raised over quality of Nkomo statue

Criticism has emerged over the quality of a newly unveiled statue of late nationalist leader Joshua Nkomo in Maphisa, Matabeleland South, with observers questioning both its craftsmanship and the pro…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 18:08hrs | 376 Views

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Etihad expansion puts Harare back on global aviation map

Zimbabwe's return to the global aviation spotlight gathered pace this week after Etihad Airways named Harare among six new African destinations in a sweeping network expansion, signalling renewed int…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 307 Views

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Cracks emerge in US$3,5bn former white farmers deal

Zimbabwe's farm compensation process has come under fresh scrutiny, with the head of a legally mandated steering committee alleging that government is pursuing "divide and rule" tactics in its engage…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:47hrs | 340 Views

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Mutapa Fund seals US$1bn financing deals

Zimbabwe's sovereign wealth vehicle, the Mutapa Investment Fund, secured more than US$1 billion in financing deals during 2025, marking a shift from project planning to execution across key infrastru…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:42hrs | 127 Views

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Parliament demands full accounting of sugar tax funds

Parliament was recently forced to halt a ministerial briefing on the utilisation of sugar tax revenues after legislators demanded a comprehensive breakdown of how millions raised from the levy have b…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:40hrs | 0 Views

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Death toll revised to 12 in Bulawayo–Esigodini explosion

Police have revised the death toll from the Toyota Quantum explosion along the Bulawayo–Esigodini road to 12, with nine victims so far identified, as investigations into the cause of the blast contin…

Published: 24 hrs ago | 461 Views

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Mthuli Ncube urges Zimbabwean motorists to cut vehicle use

Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has urged motorists to reduce vehicle usage as government moves to manage the impact of rising fuel prices, saying fiscal …

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:38hrs | 177 Views

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Amendment No.3 Bill to root out 'political opportunism'

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi says the proposed Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill is designed to prevent "political opportunists" from claiming presidential v…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:35hrs | 84 Views

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SANDF recovers stolen vehicles in Limpopo border operations

Members of the South African National Defence Force deployed along the South Africa–Zimbabwe border in Limpopo have recovered two high-value stolen vehicles during routine patrols, underscoring the e…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 18:32hrs | 212 Views

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Chibaya seeks to halt CAB3 Parliamentary proceedings

Pro-democracy campaigner Allan Chipoyi and former Mkoba North MP Amos Chibaya have approached the High Court on an urgent basis seeking to stop Parliament from proceeding with key stages of the Const…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:30hrs | 250 Views

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Uncertainty grips over 180 000 ZEP holders

Approximately 180,000 Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders in South Africa have been left uncertain about their long-term status after conflicting statements from the Department of Home Affairs an…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:25hrs | 99 Views

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Bosso must bring its best players

Scottland FC president Pedzai Sakupwanya has set an ambitious target for the reigning Zimbabwean champions, declaring that the club is aiming to win every trophy on offer this season as they seek to …

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:24hrs | 86 Views

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Zimbabwe gold output rises 8% to 9 tonnes in Q1

Zimbabwe's gold deliveries increased by 8.3% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 9.31 tonnes, according to the latest figures from Fidelity Gold Refinery (Fidelity Gold Refinery), reflecting conti…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:19hrs | 43 Views

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Zimbabwe at 46: Reflections on the struggle to deepen electoral democracy

Richard Runyararo Mahomva delivering a public lecture at the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo on April 17, 2026Transcript of a public lecture by Richard Runyararo Mahomva at …

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 17:16hrs | 0 Views

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Suburban office parks boom as firms abandon CBDs

Investors in Zimbabwe's upmarket office parks are recording strong demand, as corporates and small businesses accelerate their shift away from central business districts (CBDs) in favour of modern su…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:59hrs | 174 Views

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Debt crisis deepens hardship for ordinary Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe's worsening debt crisis and rising domestic arrears are increasingly shifting the burden of economic strain onto ordinary citizens, according to a new report by the Zimbabwe Coalition on Deb…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:49hrs | 0 Views

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Road brigade deployed to clear bush along Bulawayo-Gwanda highway

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has deployed a road brigade to clear overgrown vegetation along the Bulawayo-Gwanda Highway, in a move aimed at improving safety and visibili…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:45hrs | 126 Views

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Fake goods syndicates flood Mutare markets

Counterfeit goods syndicates are targeting struggling shop owners and street vendors in Mutare, flooding the city's central business district with fake household products sold at heavily discounted w…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:45hrs | 156 Views

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Zimbabwean man arrested in Botswana over cannabis plantation

A 51-year-old Zimbabwean national, Clifford Nkomo, has been arrested in Botswana after allegedly operating a large-scale cannabis plantation at a farm in the Gantsi area.According to the Botswana Pol…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:42hrs | 70 Views

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2 LGBTIQ-linked Zimbabwe NGOs rejected

Recent decisions by Zimbabwe's Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Board show that the majority of organisations seeking registration under the country's updated regulatory framework have been appro…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:36hrs | 133 Views

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Drone deliveries set to transform Zimbabwe's healthcare supply chain

A local logistics firm, Drone Solutions, has launched a nationwide drone delivery programme aimed at closing critical gaps in Zimbabwe's healthcare supply chain, with delivery times for essential med…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:34hrs | 98 Views

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Fuel price surge squeezes Zimbabwe mining sector

Mining firms undertaking opencast operations are bearing the brunt of rising fuel prices, with industry players warning that escalating diesel costs are significantly increasing production expenses a…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:29hrs | 72 Views

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Majome removal linked to procedure breaches

The removal of Jessie Majome as chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission has been attributed to a combination of procedural irregularities and her handling of a contentious public statemen…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 14:22hrs | 0 Views

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Benin coup plotter arrested while attempting to flee to Europe through Zimbabwe

South African police say they have arrested "wanted fugitive" French-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Europe through Zimbabwe.Seba, whose real name is Ste…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 14:42hrs | 196 Views

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Mnangagwa to hand over houses to War Veterans in Maphisa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially hand over newly constructed houses for war veterans at Maphisa Growth Point, in a development aimed at improving living standards for liberation…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 11:11hrs | 325 Views

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Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to multiple charges in SA

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and his cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, have pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a South African court, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn regional att…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 10:10hrs | 693 Views

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Zanu PF chairman petrol‑bombed

Artisanal miner attempts to kill colleague over one dollar

Nkomo statue was not approved

Benjani tastes defeat

Guards convicted over maize theft

Businessman faces US$200k share claim dispute

97% exhibition space taken up at ZITF

Zimbabwe rugby international graduates from UWC

ZACC, Zimra intercept several cross-border buses at Makhado

Zimbabweans in UK to stage embassy protest

Bus driver arrested after viral video of phone use while driving

CCC faction pushes for National Consensus Government

Jailed Moses Mpofu's son begged for a sleepover during prison visit

Chivayo pledges US$3.6 million to MPs in Independence 'donation'

Evangelist convicted of abusing pregnant teen congregant

Outrage over unidentical Joshua Nkomo statue image viral on social media

WATCH LIVE: Independence Day Celebrations in Maphisa

The Lemba question: Culture, identity, and the politics of belonging

Zimbabwe cuts fuel prices slightly

Malaba banned for life

Bulawayo engineer develops app to make public transport safer and more efficient

Nkomo statue removed after public backlash

Malaba banned for life

Zimbabwe cuts fuel prices slightly

WATCH LIVE: Independence Day Celebrations in Maphisa

Malema sentencing sparks debate over SA justice system

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

Death toll revised to 12 in Bulawayo–Esigodini explosion

ZACC, Zimra intercept several cross-border buses at Makhado

Jailed Moses Mpofu's son begged for a sleepover during prison visit

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