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Auditors Flag Doubt Over Invictus Energy’s Financial Stability Amid Zimbabwe Oil Push
Harare – Auditors have raised serious concerns over the financial viability of Invictus Energy, casting uncertainty over Zimbabwe’s flagship oil and gas ambitions in the Cabora Bassa Basin.
Zimbabwe Air Charter Safaris Drives Tourism Growth by Bridging Connectivity Gaps
Harare – Zimbabwe Air Charter Safaris is positioning itself as a key player in Zimbabwe’s tourism recovery by addressing long-standing connectivity challenges that have limited access to remote safari destinations. Through tailored aviation solutions and close collaboration with tour operators, the company is transforming how both international and domestic travellers explore the country’s diverse tourism offerings.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa Proposes Passport-Free Travel with Botswana
HARARE — In a landmark initiative aimed at fostering deeper regional integration and improving the movement of people, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has proposed a gradual, phased removal of passport requirements for travel between Zimbabwe and Botswana. The proposal was unveiled during the Zimbabwe–Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting held at State House on Wednesday. The proceedings were co-chaired by President Mnangagwa and the President of Botswana, Duma Gideon Bo
International News
Zimbabwean Man Jailed 15 Years in South Africa for Killing Countryman in Phone Dispute
Pretoria – A Zimbabwean national has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in South Africa after fatally striking a fellow Zimbabwean with a stone during a dispute over a missing mobile phone. Leonard Khoza (42) was convicted by the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court for the murder of Aluwisi Verengere, who died after being hit on the head during an altercation on 4 February 2023. The court also imposed an additional two-year sentence for immigration violations, with both sente
South African Court Orders Return of Edgar Lungu’s Body Amid Burial Dispute
Pretoria – A court in South Africa has ordered the return of the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, just hours after the Zambian government announced it had taken possession of his remains. The ruling marks the latest twist in a prolonged legal and political dispute between the administration of Hakainde Hichilema and Lungu’s family over funeral arrangements, nearly 10 months after his death in South Africa. Reports indicate that Zambian authorities had earlier sec
HIV Treatment Found to Reverse Biological Ageing by Nearly Four Years, Study Shows
Global – A major new study presented at ESCMID Global 2026 has found that antiretroviral therapy (ART) can significantly reverse accelerated biological ageing in people living with HIV, offering new hope for improved long-term health outcomes. Researchers reported that effective ART reduced biological ageing by an average of 3.7 years, a breakthrough that could reshape how clinicians monitor HIV treatment and patient wellbeing.
Community News
Highfield Cancer Screening Drive Draws Over 250 Women as Awareness Grows
Harare – More than 250 women attended a free cervical and breast cancer screening outreach in Highfield over two days, reflecting growing awareness of the importance of early detection in Zimbabwe. The programme, spearheaded by Highview Clinic and Maternity in partnership with TM Pick n Pay, CABS, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe, exceeded its initial targets as women from surrounding suburbs turned out in large numbers.
ZANU PF Intervention Halts Pamatombo Evictions as Residents Clash with Council
Harare – Tensions are rising in western Harare after residents and small-scale granite workers raised alarm over a planned relocation from the long-established “Pamatombo” site, in Rugare, at the corner of Douglas Road and Lytton Road. The site, widely known across suburbs such as Mufakose, Kambuzuma, and Warren Park, has for years been a hub for tombstone production, supplying cemeteries across the capital.
Chief Charumbira Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Chief Mapungwana’s Death
Bulawayo – Deputy president of the Chiefs Council of Zimbabwe, Fortune Charumbira, has moved to correct what he described as misleading reports surrounding the death of Manicaland provincial chiefs’ assembly chair and Senator, Chief Mapungwana (born Ananias Mapungwana). Chief Mapungwana died on Monday at a private hospital in Bulawayo after a brief illness.
Sports News
Tawanda Maswanhise Named in PFA Scotland Team of the Season, Eyes Golden Boot
HARARE – Zimbabwe international Tawanda Maswanhise has capped off a sensational breakthrough campaign by being named in the Professional Footballers’ Association Scotland Team of the Season, cementing his status as one of the most in-form forwards in the Scottish Premiership. The 23-year-old striker has been a standout performer for Motherwell F.C., playing a central role in the club’s impressive 2025/26 season.
ZIFA Applies for Webcasting Licence to Boost Digital Football Broadcasting in Zimbabwe
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Football Association has applied for a webcasting licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe, in a move that could transform how local football content is distributed and consumed across the country. The application, submitted in terms of Section 10 of the Broadcasting Services Act [Chapter 12:06], seeks approval for ZIFA to broadcast football-related content directly over the internet, signalling a shift toward digital sports media in Zimbabwe.
President Mnangagwa Pledges Full Government Backing for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged full Government support to ensure Zimbabwe successfully hosts matches during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, as preparations intensify for the global showpiece.
Arts News
ZIMRA Targets Zimbabwean Content Creators as Madam Boss Earnings Spark Tax Scrutiny
Harare – Zimbabwean digital content creators are facing increased tax scrutiny from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority following revelations by popular comedian Madam Boss that she can earn up to US$20,000 in a good month. The disclosure has intensified focus on digital earnings in Zimbabwe, with authorities urging influencers and online entrepreneurs to regularise their tax affairs ahead of a 30 May 2026 deadline.
HIFA 2026 Returns After Eight-Year Hiatus as Zimbabwe Revives Arts Sector
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s flagship arts event, the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA), is set to return in 2026 after an eight-year hiatus, marking a major revival for the country’s cultural and creative industries. Organisers confirmed that the festival will run from August 3 to 9, 2026, in Harare under the theme “Up”, symbolising renewal, growth, and a fresh chapter for one of Africa’s most celebrated arts platforms.
Curtain Call for a Television Legend: Zimbabwe Mourns Memory Bususu (1955–2026)
KWEKWE — Zimbabwe’s arts community is in mourning following the passing of veteran actress Memory Bususu, who died at the age of 71. A beloved household name for decades, Bususu passed away on Sunday, April 12, at Kwekwe General Hospital after suffering a stroke. The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) described her as a "versatile talent" whose performances in iconic dramas such as Paraffin, Pfuma Ye Nhaka, and Ngozi defined an era of Zimbabwean television.
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