HARARE – A Harare businessman has reportedly lost US$870,000 in an alleged fraudulent land transaction involving a residential property in Hatfield, in what is emerging as another major Zimbabwe property scam. According to reports, Sean Nyawo, 32, of Mount Pleasant, claims he was duped by Shepherd Chizani of Westgate after allegedly being sold land using fake title deeds and forged ownership documents. The disputed property is identified as Lot Number 40, Hatfield Estates, me

HARARE – Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s former wife, Sonja Madzikanda, was arrested in Harare on Monday after Chivayo accused her of stealing a device allegedly containing a “compromising” video involving South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Madzikanda was detained at Highlands Police Station following the complaint lodged by Chivayo, a controversial tenderpreneur closely linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and several African political figures. The arrest h

HARARE — Fresh political controversy has erupted after the Daily News released part of an audio recording allegedly featuring former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa discussing opposition efforts against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), intensifying debate over credibility, transparency and leadership within Zimbabwe’s opposition politics.

KWEKWE — Kwekwe is facing growing public health concerns after sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases surged by 39.6% within a month, prompting city authorities to intensify awareness campaigns, condom distribution programmes and community health outreach initiatives. Figures presented during a recent full council meeting at the Civic Centre revealed that reported STI cases increased sharply from 328 cases in March to 458 in April, raising alarm among councillors and publ

HARARE — The Zimbabwean government is preparing to launch a nationwide land audit targeting underutilised farms, multiple farm ownership and illegal land allocations as authorities intensify efforts to restore order, improve agricultural productivity and strengthen land governance reforms.

The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has warned members of the public against purchasing residential stands allegedly being marketed at Hatfield Golf Course in Harare, saying the property remains protected military land and is not available for sale or residential development. The warning follows growing controversy surrounding a government proposal to convert part of the Hatfield Golf Course into low-density residential stands, a move that has triggered objections from residents

HARARE — The Zimbabwean government is facing growing criticism after telling Parliament it has not received official reports of widespread xenophobic violence against Zimbabweans living in South Africa, despite mounting anxiety among migrant communities following recent anti-immigrant demonstrations. The issue was raised in Parliament after Warren Park legislator Shakespeare Hamauswa asked the government to explain what diplomatic and practical measures were being taken to pr

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The Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe (Bacfoz) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of prominent Bulawayo businessman Noor Hussein, who was allegedly killed during a violent robbery at his home in Kumalo suburb. Hussein, a 67-year-old Pakistani national and respected member of Bulawayo’s business community, was reportedly attacked inside his residence on May 9, 2026. Police say the suspects assaulted him with wooden planks before strangling him with a towel in fron

Three men, including an Inter Africa bus driver and conductor, have appeared in court in Bulawayo after police allegedly intercepted explosives being transported illegally on a public service vehicle travelling to Mangwe District.

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has warned Parliament that several key provisions contained in Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3) are unconstitutional and could violate both Zimbabwean and international law if passed without a national referendum. In formal submissions dated May 15, 2026, the LSZ said clauses seeking to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years cannot legally apply to sitting officeholders without approval through a publ

A 28-year-old man from Zvishavane has been sentenced to an effective six years in prison after fatally assaulting his six-year-old niece for allegedly failing to read and write her name properly during a homework session.

The World Health Organization has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), warning that the rare Bundibugyo strain poses a serious regional threat amid rising infections, healthcare worker deaths, and cross-border transmission.

CHIPINGE, Zimbabwe — There were tears of joy and celebrations in Chipinge over the weekend after the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) granted a female inmate a rare compassionate leave to attend her daughter’s traditional marriage ceremony.

Thousands of South Africans are increasingly questioning whether their savings are truly safe after a growing wave of alleged fraud cases linked to Standard Bank left victims counting losses worth millions of rand. From pensioners losing retirement savings to small business owners watching accounts emptied within minutes, the scale and consistency of complaints are raising concerns about banking security, fraud response systems, data protection, and transparency within one of

The Mashonaland West chapter of Varakashi4ED has issued a strong message of appreciation to the province's residents following what it described as an exceptional level of engagement in the ongoing Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) parliamentary public hearings. The organization highlighted the province's participation, achieved through both high physical attendance at the hearings and a significant volume of written submissions presented directly to Parliament. The ac

More than 3,000 kilometres of road networks in Harare require urgent rehabilitation, highlighting the worsening state of urban infrastructure in Zimbabwe’s capital, Parliament has heard. Deputy Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Joshua Sacco revealed the figures while outlining the condition of roads across the country during parliamentary proceedings.

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa is facing mounting criticism after remarks attributed to him appeared to dismiss efforts by opposition activists and civic groups seeking to unite against Zimbabwe’s controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3).

The Government of Zimbabwe says State-run schools are legally allowed to pursue debt recovery and attach property from parents who default on school fees, although authorities insist such action should only be used as an “absolute last resort”. Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Angeline Gata explained the Government’s position in Parliament on Wednesday while responding to concerns over the legality and ethics of schools using debt collectors against parents.

A day after armed robbers allegedly set fire to an elderly woman’s house in Greencroft, another armed gang targeted Tynwald Primary School during a violent raid in Tynwald on Wednesday. According to police, three robbers overpowered security guards at the school before breaking into offices, opening safes, and stealing valuables, including the school’s vehicle