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EMA Fines Koala Park Abattoir US$1,000 Over Environmental Violations
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has fined Koala Park Abattoir US$1,000 for failing to fully comply with environmental management regulations following complaints of air pollution along Seke Road in Harare. The penalty follows an inspection conducted by EMA last week after the agency was cited as the second respondent in an injunction application filed against the abattoir. The court application was brought by the Katonha twins, Farai Lawyer and Tendai Mayor, who all
Zimbabwe Recognised Among Africa’s Emerging Economic Leaders
Zimbabwe has been named among Africa’s emerging economic leaders following continued growth in the mining and agricultural sectors, which are increasingly driving the country’s economic recovery efforts.
ZIMRA Tightens Tax Compliance Rules for Trusts and Family Estates
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has intensified its tax compliance drive targeting trusts, family estates and corporate structures, warning that entities failing to register and file returns could face heavy penalties under new enforcement measures.
International News
Phala Phala Mystery Deepens as Questions Persist Over Buffalo Buyer Hazim Mustafa and Missing Cash
The long-running Phala Phala scandal involving South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has resurfaced amid renewed scrutiny over Sudanese businessman Hazim Mustafa, the man identified as having paid US$580,000 in cash for buffalo at the president’s Limpopo game farm in 2019. While Mustafa has consistently maintained that the money was legitimate and properly declared, investigators and political critics continue questioning whether the full story behind the controversial tran
SAHRC Condemns Violence Against Foreign Nationals, Urges Calm and Rule of Law
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned violent attacks reportedly targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, warning that the incidents threaten constitutional values and social cohesion.
Zimbabwean-Born Douglas Hamandishe Elected Mayor of Medway in Historic UK Civic Milestone
Hamandishe, a British politician, mental health nurse, digital transformation consultant and author, was officially elected mayor on 13 May 2026. He represents the Gillingham North ward as a Labour and Co-operative Party councillor. His appointment makes him the ceremonial First Citizen of Medway, where he will chair Full Council meetings and represent the unitary authority at official civic engagements throughout the 2026/27 municipal year.
Community News
Zaka Man Accused of Raping Teen Girl Found Dead Hanging From Tree
A 63-year-old man from Zaka in Masvingo Province who had allegedly been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl was found dead hanging from a tree on the same day the matter was reported to police. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occurred in Chamunorwa Village under Chief Bota in Zaka.
Houghton Park Residents Raise Alarm Over Pollution, Dust and Wastewater Concerns
Residents of Houghton Park in Harare have raised serious concerns over worsening environmental pollution, accusing nearby industries and ongoing construction activities of exposing the community to health risks and deteriorating living conditions.
Fire erupts at Gilston Farm as war veterans accuse land barons of arson attack
Tensions have escalated at Gilston Farm after large sections of the property were destroyed by fire in what war veterans and collaborators occupying the land suspect was a deliberate arson attack linked to ongoing land disputes. The blaze caused panic among residents in Manyame District, with livestock fleeing burning grazing areas as flames swept through bushes and pastures.
Sports News
Zimbabwean UFC Star Temba Gorimbo Announces Retirement From MMA
Zimbabwean mixed martial arts star Temba Gorimbo has announced his retirement from professional MMA competition, ending a remarkable journey that inspired fans across Africa and beyond. The 35-year-old welterweight fighter, popularly known as “The Answer,” confirmed the decision through an emotional social media statement in which he admitted that failing to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a UFC world champion weighed heavily on him.
Former Warriors Star Onismor Bhasera Loses US$12,000 in Suspected Theft at Mutare Home
MUTARE – Former Zimbabwe national football team defender Onismor Bhasera reportedly lost US$12,000 hidden inside tennis shoes and a cash box after suspected thieves allegedly gained access to his home in Mutare over the weekend.
National Sports Stadium Reopening Nears After Major Upgrades
HARARE – The long-awaited reopening of the National Sports Stadium moved a step closer on Monday after Sakunda Holdings officially handed over newly installed bucket seats and refurbished all-weather turf under a public-private partnership agreement with the Government. The handover ceremony was attended by Anselem Sanyatwe, Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya, Zimbabwe Football Association president Nqobile Magwizi, Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe chairman Isaiah Mupfurutsa and Saku
Arts News
Yoko T Returns With Soul-Stirring Gospel Ballad Riripo Tsime Featuring Alexio Kawara
Veteran Midlands-born Afro-fusion musician Yoko T has made an emotional return to the Zimbabwean music scene with a brand-new gospel-inspired single titled Riripo Tsime, a heartfelt ballad centred on faith, gratitude, and remembrance. The new track, produced by celebrated producer G Fingers, also features respected Zimbabwean singer Alexio Kawara. Accompanied by an official music video, the song blends gospel influences with Afro-fusion sounds, showcasing Yoko T’s mature arti
Zimbabwe Opens Entries For Imagine Music Xperience (IMX) National Competition 2026
Young musicians across Zimbabwe have been invited to enter the 2026 edition of the Imagine Music Xperience (IMX), an international youth music competition that gives emerging artists the chance to perform on a global stage in Europe.
CULTURAL IDENTITY: President, Cabinet Swap Suits for National Fabric to Mark Culture Month
HARARE — In a significant departure from traditional official protocol, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his entire Cabinet have committed to wearing Zimbabwe’s National Fabric throughout May. The move, which officially commenced during yesterday’s Cabinet sitting in Harare, marks the beginning of Culture Month, an annual observance aimed at fostering national pride and indigenous identity.
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