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War vets turn heat on ED

The 82-year-old ruler announced the introduction of the Land Tenure Implementation Programme through a Cabinet sitting in October 2024.

By Miriam Mangwaya May. 18, 2025

Secretive and risky: Why Mnangagwa’s flurry of Belarus deals is raising eyebrows

By Freeman Makopa May. 18, 2025

New Makoni RDC boss under fire over stands

By Kenneth Nyangani May. 18, 2025

God laid out the steps, says Zim’s pioneering female broker

Madanha (CM), who is the InvestIQ Oak Wealth founder and managing director, shared her story on the platform In Conversation with Trevor hosted by Alpha

By In Conversation With Trevor May. 18, 2025

Goromonzi farm invaders evicted

The 250ha piece of land belongs to Glorious Properties owned by former cabinet minister Petronella Kagonye before it was invaded by Zanu PF supporters

By Jairos Saunyama May. 18, 2025

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Rival CCC factions plot recalls linked to 2030

Sources familiar with the plot said Tshabangu’s handlers wanted to use a different person to sanitise the process.

By Nqobani Ndlovu and Miriam Mangwaya May. 18, 2025

Rival CCC factions plot recalls linked to 2030

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Special forces robbery case opens can of worms

The Supreme Court heard that SAS reports directly to the commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) who gives orders for such operations.

By Desmond Chingarande May. 18, 2025

Special forces robbery case opens can of worms

UZ crisis deepens amid strike

UZ students concerned by the lecturer’s absenteeism impact and effects requested the postponement of examinations by a week, and the university administration consented.

By Nunurai Jena May. 18, 2025

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Zanu PF bigwig seeks to evict 400 families

Last week, the sheriff of the High Court evicted some families, and their properties were reportedly destroyed in a move aimed at forcing them out of the property.

By Nqobani Ndlovu May. 18, 2025

Zanu PF bigwig seeks to evict 400 families

Local varsity starts production of corrective lenses

The facility, the first of its kind in the country, has the capacity to manufacture up to 1 200 pairs of lenses within 24 hours.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni May. 18, 2025

Local varsity starts production of corrective lenses

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Revealed: Tshabangu plot to help Mnangagwa 2030 bid

Tshabangu’s camp wants the two processes avoided, and has reached out to Zanu PF to cobble up a unity government with his CCC party and then suspend elections altogether.

By Miriam Mangwaya May. 11, 2025

Revealed: Tshabangu plot to help Mnangagwa 2030 bid

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Zimbabwe in massive gold mop up

Zimbabwe produced approximately 37 tonnes of gold in 2024, with authorities believing the additional three tonnes are within reach if compliance improves and leakages are curbed.

By Ashton Ndakusiya May. 11, 2025

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The case of Blessed Mhlanga: Pre-trial detentions now Mnangagwa govt’s new weapon of choice

Mhlanga said he was not surprised when he was initially denied bail by Harare magistrate Farai Gwatima on February 28.

By Miriam Mangwaya May. 11, 2025

The case of Blessed Mhlanga: Pre-trial detentions now Mnangagwa govt’s new weapon of choice

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Mnangagwa critic’s SA case takes new twist

This unexpected delay has sparked outrage among his supporters, lawyers, and human rights observers who accuse authorities of deliberately stalling the proceedings.

By Nqobani Ndlovu May. 11, 2025

Mnangagwa critic’s SA case takes new twist

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Opposition power struggles a gift to Zanu PF

Tshabangu recalled the CCC legislators after snatching the opposition party from its founding leader Nelson Chamisa

By Freeman Makopa May. 11, 2025

Opposition power struggles a gift to Zanu PF

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48 000 children drop out of school

One of the major reasons why the learners are dropping out is poverty and girls getting impregnated, Parliament heard last week.

By Harriet Chikandiwa May. 11, 2025

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Harare executives’ mega salaries rile residents

The town clerk was reported to be earning US$27 000, which can increase to US$30 000 with additional perks while the least-paid executive earns US$15 000 per month.

By Nqobani Ndlovu May. 11, 2025

Harare executives’ mega salaries rile residents

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Furore as giant lithium miner displaces villagers

Chief Marozva confirmed the development and said the issue required broader consultation and legal positions have been taken.

By Staff Reporter May. 11, 2025

Furore as giant lithium miner displaces villagers

Supreme Court to rule on Tapiwa Makore killers’ appeal

The convicted killers are Tapiwa Makore, an uncle of the deceased and Tafadzwa Shamba, a herdboy.

By Desmond Chingarande May. 11, 2025

Supreme Court to rule on Tapiwa Makore killers’ appeal

Woman violates visually impaired man

The matter came to light at Bindura regional court where Fatima Kamuponisi (44) appeared before magistrate Amos Mbobo.

By Staff Reporter May. 11, 2025

Kombi driver jailed for 36 months

The convict Tapiwa Kaseke (28) pleaded guilty to the charges when he appeared before magistrate Apollonia Marutya.

By Trevor Mutsvairo May. 11, 2025

Absentee ministers rile Senate president

Chinomona expressed frustration over ministers, who frequently missing Senate sittings, with only two ministers attending on time for last week’s session.

By Miriam Mangwaya May. 11, 2025

Absentee ministers rile Senate president

Goromonzi farmers gear-up for winter wheat season

The collaborative spirit underscored the collective commitment to ensuring a successful winter wheat season, building upon the achievements of the previous year.

By Own Correspondent May. 4, 2025

Goromonzi farmers gear-up for winter wheat season

Man bashes mother’s boyfriend

Brigdet Chigwedere said her son, Tariro, always turned violent whenever her boyfriend visited her Avondale home.

By Rejoice Phiri May. 4, 2025

Larry Norton: Why Vic Falls must be protected

I wish that we could pay credit to the lives of the Zimbabweans in this country, the unknown Zimbabweans in this country.

By In Conversation With Trevor May. 4, 2025

Larry Norton: Why Vic Falls must be protected

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General’s death exposes rot at hospitals

Rungani died at the age of 76 at Mbuya Dorcas Hospital in Waterfalls, Harare following a brief illness.

By Vanessa Gonye May. 4, 2025

General’s death exposes rot at hospitals

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Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway debacle exposes govt’s trail of false promises, neglect

Amid mounting criticism, the ministry issued multiple contradictory statements in recent weeks, claiming initially that “eight contractors” were already on site.

By Sharon Sibindi May. 4, 2025

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway debacle exposes govt’s trail of false promises, neglect

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Govt puts moratorium on change of land use applications

The ministry said the moratorium sought to create and maintain order as well as harmony in the built environment throughout the country.

By Takudzwa Munemo May. 4, 2025

Govt puts moratorium on change of land use applications

Families of Zimbabweans trapped in SA mine cry for help

The 10 miners were trapped days after descending 50 metres into an old shaft next to the Amatshe mine Krugersdorp with seven others on November 22 last year.

By Kimberly Mutandiro May. 4, 2025