President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed that the findings of a long-awaited Commission of Inquiry into the sale of State land in urban areas be made public, in a move likely to intensify scrutiny on land barons and urban land governance in Zimbabwe.

HARARE — Former Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi has been granted US$1,000 bail by the High Court in Harare. Mzembi is currently awaiting judgment in a high-profile case where he is accused of defrauding the Government of approximately US$2 million during his tenure in office.

Zimbabwe’s persistently high fuel prices are being driven by a mix of structural costs, taxes, and procurement inefficiencies, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has said. Speaking at a business forum in Bulawayo, Ncube outlined why motorists in Zimbabwe continue to pay more at the pump compared to regional peers, despite global oil price fluctuations.

Two artisanal miners have died following a mine shaft collapse at Mutowe Shaft, Elvington Mine in Chegutu, as concerns mount over safety in Zimbabwe’s small-scale mining sector. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the fatal incident, which occurred on Friday, 1 May 2026, in Gadzema. Authorities said six miners managed to escape from the shaft, while one sustained injuries.

Members of Zimbabwe’s Muslim community have laid down stringent conditions for the Chinese-owned Chengxi Mine before consenting to the exhumation of relatives buried at Peak Mine Cemetery in Shurugwi. The planned exhumations affecting dozens of graves dating back to the colonial era are part of efforts to pave the way for expanded gold mining operations in the Botorekwa Escarpments. Led by Sheikh Ishmail Duwa, president of the Halaal Certification Regulatory Board of Zimbabwe

Three people have died, and at least one confirmed case of Hantavirus has been reported among passengers aboard a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday. According to the WHO, six individuals have been affected in the incident. Three fatalities have been recorded, while another patient is in intensive care in South Africa. Although the WHO did not officially name the vessel, sources familiar with the situation identifie

Police in Gweru have launched a manhunt for suspects believed to be circulating counterfeit United States currency across the city, raising concern among local businesses and residents.

Four artisanal miners have died following a shaft collapse at Sabi Vlei Mine in the Mazvihwa area on Friday morning, in one of the deadliest mining accidents reported in the district this year. According to authorities, three miners died at the scene after being trapped underground, while a fourth succumbed to severe injuries at a local hospital after being rescued. Darlington Chokera, the District Development Co-ordinator for Zvishavane, confirmed the incident and said the b

To the Tonga people, it is Mosi-oa-Tunya — “the smoke that thunders.” To the world, Victoria Falls stands as one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a pillar of Zimbabwe’s tourism economy.

Residents in Chinhoyi are raising concerns over alleged political interference in the recruitment of casual labour, amid claims that councillors are sidelining qualified candidates in favour of politically connected individuals. The dispute has escalated after a group of recently dismissed workers petitioned Marian Chombo, seeking government intervention into what they describe as an unfair hiring process within the local authority.

Zimbabwe has created nearly half a million jobs over the past two years, with new data from the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) showing strong growth in formal employment and business activity. According to the figures, 238,000 new jobs were registered in 2025, up from 226,000 in 2024, bringing the total number of new jobs created to 464,000 over the two-year period.

This case underscores a growing trend of property-related fraud in Zimbabwe, where scammers target the estates of the deceased. Authorities have reiterated the need for prospective buyers to conduct thorough due diligence and verify ownership records directly with local councils and the Deeds Office before parting with their hard-earned foreign currency.

One of Zimbabwe’s largest platinum producers, Unki Mine, has rejected allegations that mining firms operating in Shurugwi are bribing traditional leaders to gain access to communal land. The response follows a report by the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), which alleges a pattern of collusion between mining companies, local leaders, and officials in one of Zimbabwe’s richest mineral belts.

HARARE — Zimbabwe has officially launched formal research and trials into blending diesel with ethanol, a strategic move by the Government to cushion consumers from volatile global fuel prices and reduce a heavy reliance on petroleum imports. The initiative, conducted by Green Fuel Zimbabwe, marks a potential turning point in the nation's energy security strategy.

Health sector stakeholders in Zimbabwe have backed a proposed amendment to Statutory Instrument 330 of 2000 that would prohibit medical aid societies from owning or operating healthcare facilities, in a move aimed at strengthening accountability and protecting patients.

HARARE — The City of Harare has launched a major crackdown on unauthorized outdoor advertising, ordering property owners to immediately dismantle all illegal billboards, murals, and banners. The directive targets structures erected on road servitudes and private buildings without the necessary municipal approval.

HARARE — Zimbabwe is no longer merely unequal it is becoming structurally divided. In Zimbabwe, wealth is visible, confident, and expanding. Luxury vehicles glide past fuel queues, exclusive estates rise behind high walls, and a new class of elites moves with the ease of those insulated from uncertainty. In the other, survival remains a daily negotiation, informal traders chasing shrinking margins, graduates navigating a job market that barely acknowledges them, and household

HARARE — The High Court has delivered a scathing assessment of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu, describing his legal submissions as "untenable" and "highly misleading" in a landmark ruling that unfroze US$7 million belonging to Al Shams Global Ltd. The judgment, handed down by Justice Jacob Mafusire, marks a significant legal defeat for the central bank and raises serious questions regarding the procedural integrity of the nation's top monetary autho

Zimbabwe’s Parliament has raised serious concern after antiretroviral (ARV) medicines worth an estimated US$3 million expired while in storage at NatPharm warehouses, exposing weaknesses in the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain.

The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has renewed calls for a minimum wage of US$650 for mine workers, alongside stricter safety standards, as pressure mounts on mining companies to improve conditions in one of Zimbabwe’s most hazardous industries.