HARARE — Botswana’s President Duma Boko is set to arrive in Zimbabwe this Tuesday, April 21, for a high-stakes three-day State visit that is expected to recalibrate bilateral ties and accelerate shared economic agendas. The visit, undertaken at the invitation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, will culminate in the 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).

VICTORIA FALLS — The historic Victoria Falls Bridge, a 120-year-old engineering marvel that has long served as a vital artery for regional trade, is set to undergo a major transition. President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has announced that both Zambia and Zimbabwe will formally restrict heavy trucks and trains from using the bridge to protect its structural integrity.

HARARE – Jailed businessman Moses Mpofu has opened up about an emotional moment during the recently concluded Family Week at Chikurubi Maximum Prison, revealing how one of his young sons asked to spend the night with him behind bars.

MUSINA — A brazen attempt to smuggle a stolen luxury vehicle across the Limpopo River ended in a dramatic shootout on Friday, as South African security forces engaged a group of suspected carjackers near the Zimbabwean border. The high-speed pursuit, which involved both the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), resulted in the recovery of a grey Toyota Prado valued at approximately R700,000.

HARARE — Motorists breathed a collective sigh of relief late Friday as the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) announced an immediate reduction in pump prices for both diesel and petrol, marking the first tangible cooldown following the steep hikes earlier this month. The adjustment, effective immediately as of April 17, 2026, sees diesel drop to US$2.09 per litre (down from US$2.11) and petrol fall to US$2.08 per litre (a significant drop from US$2.23).

HARARE – Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch flights to Zimbabwe as part of a major African expansion, with Harare confirmed among six new destinations aimed at boosting global connectivity.

HARARE – Seasoned human rights lawyer Bellinda Chinowawa has been appointed Executive Director of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), effective March 1, 2026. The appointment comes at a time when rights groups say Zimbabwe is facing mounting challenges around civic freedoms, governance, and access to justice.

HARARE — In a major relief for the private sector, the Government of Zimbabwe has officially extended the deadline for the mandatory re-registration of companies by two years. Businesses now have until April 20, 2028, to comply with the new digital registry requirements or face automatic de-registration. The extension, formalized through Statutory Instrument 76 of 2026, amends the previous deadline of April 20, 2026. The move follows months of mounting pressure from business

MUTARE – Fuel dealers in Manicaland are increasingly turning to cross-border smuggling, exploiting a widening price gap between Zimbabwe and neighbouring Mozambique, as petrol and diesel costs remain among the highest in the region. Industry sources say the illicit trade has intensified in recent weeks, driven by the sharp difference in pump prices. Diesel is currently selling for about US$1.09 per litre in Mozambique compared to US$2.11 in Zimbabwe, while petrol costs around

MAZOWE — Environmental authorities have issued an urgent "no-use" warning to farming communities along the Mazowe–Mvurwi Highway after a fuel tanker overturned on Wednesday afternoon, discharging an estimated 20,000 litres of diesel into the local river system. The accident occurred at approximately 3:00 PM on April 15, at the 36km peg near the Makumbiri Resort area. The tanker reportedly veered off the road just 100 metres from the Mwenje River bridge, causing the moderately

The initiative, part of the Presidential Housing Programme, is a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Local Government and property tycoon Philip Chiyangwa through his firm, Pinnacle Holdings. The project aims to provide secure, affordable land to civil servants, with a specific focus on security services, legislators, and parliamentary staff.

HARARE – Zimbabweans have been urged to drastically reduce travel and “park their cars” as fuel prices remain among the highest in the region, with petrol pegged at US$2.23 per litre and diesel at US$2.11. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube issued the warning while speaking at the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings 2026 on April 15, saying motorists must “rationalise” fuel usage in the face of persistent high prices.

While the current quota is limited to two dozen students, the infrastructure ready to receive them on May 4 is built for a much larger scale. Tutor-in-charge Ms. Lusica Shumba confirmed that the school is fully equipped with three modern classrooms, a comprehensive library, and a high-tech demonstration theatre.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday, 12 April 2026, has sparked fresh allegations of systematic extortion, illegal mining, and the use of excessive force within Zimbabwe’s extractive sector. According to the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), the victim was shot from behind while fleeing, suggesting he posed no immediate threat to the guards.

HARARE — The Harare High Court has delivered a landmark ruling reinforcing the sweeping powers of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) to seize assets over unpaid taxes, even when those assets are claimed by third-party financiers.

HARARE — Tensions in Zimbabwe's public health sector reached a boiling point yesterday, Tuesday, 14 April 2026, as nurses at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals staged a localized protest over "starvation wages" and deteriorating working conditions.

The government, through presidency spokesman George Charamba, has urged "patience," promising that "good tidings" are coming. However, for nurses who have seen their colleagues arrested in Marondera and Sally Mugabe Hospital over the last month, the time for patience has clearly expired.

Following the accident, the Toyota Hilux was impounded and inspected by the Vehicle Examination Department (VED) in Eastlea to determine if mechanical failure played any role. The findings of that report are expected to be a focal point when the trial opens in May. If convicted of culpable homicide under the Road Traffic Act, the broadcaster could face a range of penalties, including a fine, a suspended prison sentence, or the cancellation of his driver’s license.

HARARE — The Government has issued a strong appeal to the private sector to refrain from hiking prices following the commencement of civil servants’ salary reviews this week. Speaking at a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, April 14, authorities warned that speculative pricing could trigger an inflationary spiral and negate the intended boost to workers' purchasing power. The salary adjustments began rolling out on April 12, with members of the uniformed forces being the first

BEITBRIDGE — A sophisticated attempt to smuggle industrial-grade explosives into South Africa was thwarted on Monday, April 13, 2026, following a high-stakes joint operation at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.