Peter Mandelson, a veteran British politician and former EU trade commissioner, has resigned his membership of the Labour Party after media reports linked him to financial transactions associated with the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows Mandelson’s dismissal last year from his role as Britain’s ambassador to the United States after earlier revelations about his connections to Epstein.

When Steward Ganda fell ill, his family hoped he would recover quietly at home. Like millions of Zimbabweans without health insurance, the 60-year-old tuck shop owner from Kambuzuma tried to endure severe leg pain without medical care, believing hospital treatment was simply out of reach.

Road Runnerz, a homegrown transport platform, is rapidly reshaping urban mobility in Zimbabwe by combining local insight with modern app‑based convenience. Launched by a group of disruptive entrepreneurs, the service marketed under the user‑friendly name Mhanya ne Road Runnerz aims to deliver safer, fairer, and more transparent rides for both urban and rural commuters.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will attend the World Government Summit in Dubai this week as part of an intensified push to re‑engage global partners and attract investment across priority sectors. The summit, which convenes heads of state, senior policymakers and business leaders, offers Zimbabwe a high‑profile platform to showcase its economic reforms, export gains, and investment opportunities.

Villagers in parts of Masvingo Province have erupted in protest after reports emerged that Chief Gutu (Lawrence Chigariro) ordered village heads under his jurisdiction to contribute US$10 each to a fund described as Zunde raMambo, a traditional communal grain or welfare initiative. The directive, conveyed by Headman Gadzingo at a meeting held at Runyowa Business Center, reportedly affects more than 100 village heads and could generate sums that critics say are being treated a

Outspoken Zimbabwean politician Job Sikhala is due to appear at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Tuesday after explosives were found in a vehicle he was travelling in while transiting through South Africa in November 2025. Sikhala, the founder and chief facilitator of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) and a former Zengeza West legislator, faces charges jointly with his uncle. He was released on R10,000 bail and has been awaiting trial in South Africa.

Waking up to the sound of birds chirping in the trees is priceless. The busy bees make honey to keep our lives sweet and healthy. Without all of these creatures and more, our ecosystem would collapse. These moments are rare. In some places, birds have fled the effects of disease and pest control, flying to safer regions. 

Ask any Scottish football fan which signing they’d most like before Monday’s transfer deadline and one name rises above the rest: Tawanda Maswanhise. The 23‑year‑old Zimbabwean forward has been the revelation of the season, netting 18 goals in all competitions and leading the Premiership scoring charts as Motherwell chase down Celtic. His form has sparked feverish speculation, but Motherwell appears determined not to be rushed into a sale.

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with Lupane State University, has launched a community‑based research initiative to tackle the poisonous plant Dichapetalum cymosum, locally known as Umkhawuzane, after farmers reported significant livestock losses linked to the species.

Marvelous Nakamba, captain of the Zimbabwe national team, could be on the verge of a career reset as reports link the defensive midfielder with a move to Sheffield Wednesday. The 32‑year‑old has struggled for game time at Luton Town, and a switch to Hillsborough would offer the regular football he needs to regain form and match fitness.

The trial of Walter Magaya, leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries, on new rape charges is scheduled to run from 16 to 19 February, and is expected to attract intense public attention. Magaya, currently in detention, faces multiple allegations of sexual coercion, abuse, and rape spanning several years. The charges, if proven, would deepen scrutiny of conduct within high‑profile religious organisations and raise questions about the protection of vulnerable cong

Zanu‑PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairman Jabulani Sibanda has lauded Zambia’s historic role in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle and highlighted the deep cultural and religious ties that continue to bind the two countries. Speaking at the Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) 2026 Culture of Purity theme launch in Bulawayo, Sibanda framed Zambia as a steadfast partner whose hospitality and logistical support were instrumental to Zimbabwe’s fight for independence.

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has formally engaged mobile operator NetOne following a surge in consumer complaints about the structure, packaging, and disclosure of off‑peak data bundles. The CCZ said persistent confusion among subscribers, particularly over how off‑peak allocations are presented in advertising and billing, prompted a meeting aimed at improving clarity, fairness, and value for money in the telecommunications market.

Bulawayo’s long‑running water shortages have persisted despite a relatively strong 2025–26 rainy season, with city officials warning that unexpectedly low inflows into supply dams now threaten the city’s water security. A Bulawayo City Council inspection of three key reservoirs, Upper Ncema, Inyankuni, and Mzingwane, revealed extensive mining activity in dam catchment areas in Matabeleland South, which council engineers say is disrupting natural runoff and reducing the volume

Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry is bracing for a potentially record harvest after farmers planted 162,625 hectares this season and agronomists reported exceptional crop development at the pre‑harvest stage. Industry sources say higher seed sales, expanded hectarage, and favourable weather to date point to a national crop that could surpass 400 million kilograms, a threshold that would mark one of the strongest production years in recent memory.

Chicken Inn Football Club has moved decisively to deepen its technical bench and honour club loyalty by integrating former players into key backroom roles ahead of the new season. The club’s recent appointments blend playing experience with technical expertise, signalling a strategic push to align coaching, performance analysis, and player welfare under a cohesive structure.

What was meant to be a new beginning at Eirene Farm in Marondera in Mashonaland East slowly mutated into a bitter test of endurance, patience, and neighbourliness. The soil that promised renewal to displaced farmers instead became the stage upon which old wounds were reopened and fresh divisions carved, not by ploughs but by disputed boundaries. For years, these farmers had shared a common story of loss and relocation. Around 2016, they had been resettled by the government af

In this article, I dissect the phenomenon of irrational exuberance (IE), which stifles business growth. Irrational exuberance refers to excessive, undisciplined, or reckless spending by entrepreneurs, often driven by instant, explosive, and unexpected success, which can jeopardize business sustainability. For individuals, this IE can make you tumble from grace to grass overnight! Just look at how the heavyweight champion Mike Tyson tumbled from a net worth of over USD 400 mi

Traditional Dance At Boma By Staff Reporter The Boma Dinner & Drum Show, in Victoria Falls, closed 2025 with its strongest performance since opening in 1992, recording a historic 80,404 dinner covers for the year, an average of roughly 220 guests per night. The milestone caps more than three decades of resilience and steady reinvention, and management says it reflects a renewed energy and a series of enhancements introduced across 2024 and 2025 that resonated strongly with bo

NoViolet Bulawayo By Staff Reporter The Caine Prize for African Writing celebrated its 25th anniversary with a landmark return to Zimbabwe, centring events on Bulawayo and Harare and honouring NoViolet Bulawayo with a special Best of Caine distinction for her short story Hitting Budapest. The commemorations combined public readings, in‑conversation sessions, workshops, and receptions, reaffirming the Prize’s role in spotlighting African literary talent and reconnecting the aw