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

The new Mbare Musika Market, opened in April 2025, has restored trading and livelihoods for thousands of vendors following the devastating October 2024 fire ( image source ) HARARE — The opening of the new Mbare Musika Market in April 2025 has restored trading activities and renewed hope for thousands of vendors, months after a devastating fire destroyed the former market and wiped out livelihoods. The modern market complex was officially commissioned by President Emmerson Mn

Liberation City is fast emerging as Harare’s premier tourism asset, blending heritage, conferencing, leisure and culture, and positioning the capital as a key urban tourism and MICE destination ( image source ) HARARE — When Forbes Magazine named Zimbabwe the world’s number one tourism destination for 2025, global attention largely centred on Victoria Falls, the Eastern Highlands and Great Zimbabwe. Yet in the capital, a rapidly rising attraction is quietly reshaping urban to

Fifteen passengers were seriously injured in a collision involving two commuter omnibuses along Harare’s Seke Road ( image source ) HARARE — At least fifteen passengers were seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon after two commuter omnibuses collided along the busy Seke Road, in an accident eyewitnesses described as sudden and violent. According to accounts from the scene, a white kombi travelling from Chitungwiza and carrying a full load of passengers was allegedly cut off b

Harare City Council has exposed a former municipal police officer accused of extorting motorists while posing as a parking attendant ( image source ) HARARE — The City of Harare has exposed a former municipal police officer accused of extorting motorists and residents while posing as a parking attendant in the central business district (CBD), warning that he is part of a wider gang operating under false municipal identities. The council identified the suspect as Farai G. Gara

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has renewed calls for national dialogue ( image source ) HARARE — Opposition politician Nelson Chamisa has renewed calls for national dialogue, urging Zimbabweans to “find each other and walk in unity” amid warnings that deepening political and social divisions are undermining the country’s development and cohesion. In a Unity Day statement released on Wednesday, Chamisa said intolerance, hatred and disunity have increasingly come to define Zi

ZPCS has confirmed the escape of an inmate from Harare Central Prison after a workshop vehicle was used in the breakout, prompting investigations and a public appeal for information ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has confirmed the escape of a Class B inmate, Jeffrey Jingura, from Harare Central Prison on December 20, 2025, triggering an urgent investigation and a public appeal for information. Jingura, who was serving a sentenc

Women in Harare have welcomed the city council’s crackdown on street children in the CBD, citing reduced harassment and theft ( image source ) HARARE — Harare City Council’s operation to remove children living on the streets from the central business district (CBD) has been welcomed by many women, who say they have long borne the brunt of harassment, aggressive begging and petty crime. The city confirmed the operation on Tuesday, saying municipal police officers led by Chief

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume’s vintage Rolls-Royce broke down at a Christmas lights event ( image source ) HARARE – What was intended to be a grand display of civic pride turned into a viral comedy of errors this week after Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume’s vintage ceremonial Rolls-Royce broke down during the city’s annual Christmas lights switch-on event. The incident, captured in a widely shared X (formerly Twitter) video captioned simply “Doink 🤡”, ignited a storm of ridicule and

The Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards in Harare honoured journalists, broadcasters and community leaders for grassroots impact ( image source ) On a Friday night in Harare, community leaders, media practitioners and social innovators gathered to honour Zimbabweans whose impact is often felt far from the spotlight. The Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA) recognised individuals and institutions driving positive change at grassroots level, highlighting the role of

Econet’s E-Novate Expo showcased 5G, IoT, cloud and start-up innovation, highlighting Zimbabwe’s growing digital ecosystem, skills development drive and public-private partnerships shaping a tech-enabled future ( image source ) Harare — Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s three-day E-Novate Expo at the Harare International Conference Centre offered a comprehensive showcase of the technologies and partnerships shaping the country’s digital future, drawing thousands of students, develop

Authorities have arrested senior administrators at Friendship High School in Harare over allegations of embezzling US$84,000 in school funds ( image source ) A high-profile embezzlement probe at Friendship High School in Harare has resulted in the arrest of headmaster Tayengwa Christopher Maponga and two former senior administrators over allegations that US$84,000 in school funds was siphoned from the institution. The case, logged at Borrowdale Police Station under CR 03/12/2

Zimbabwe opens the 2025 Presidential Innovation Fair, showcasing homegrown technologies and driving research commercialization ( image source ) Harare — Preparations for the 2025 Presidential Innovation Fair are now at an advanced stage, with universities, colleges, innovation hubs and private-sector partners confirming participation ahead of tomorrow’s opening. Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava said the third edition of the fair is being positioned as a

ZINARA launches a festive-season compliance drive with discounted renewals, penalty waivers and payment plans to boost road-licence regularisation ( image source ) Harare — The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has launched a week-long festive-season promotion under its #BeOneInAMillion campaign, offering motorists discounted licence renewals, penalty waivers and flexible payment plans to encourage compliance. The initiative, which runs from 8 to 15 December 2025

The trial of AMH journalist Blessed Mhlanga and HStv manager Olga Muteiwa resumes in Harare as a CID witness faces tough cross-examination in a case testing the boundaries between press freedom and public-order law ( image source ) Harare — The trial of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga and HStv general manager Olga Muteiwa resumed in the Harare magistrate’s court, where State witness Edmore Nyadzamba, the officer in charge of CID Law and Order, fac

The Zim Community Trailblazers Awards returns for its sixth edition in Harare this Friday, celebrating civic leadership, innovation and community impact under the theme Unity in Diversity, Strength in Community ( image source ) Harare — The Zim Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA) returns for its sixth edition this Friday at the Pabani Venue in Umwinsidale, with organisers promising an evening of glamour and recognition as civic leaders, entertainers and changemakers gather t

The High Court has cleared a Zimbabwean couple in the Gono fraud case, criticising investigators and prosecutors for “improper conduct.” ( image source ) Harare — The High Court has cleared a Zimbabwean couple accused in the long-running Gono fraud case, issuing a sharp rebuke over what it described as “improper conduct” during the investigation and prosecution. The ruling has reignited debate on judicial integrity, prosecutorial standards and the importance of due process in

Andrew Mkahamadze has been awarded the Kiran Jack Floating Trophy for his outstanding community service Harare — The spirit of service and selflessness that defined the late Kiran David Jack has found a worthy torchbearer. Over the weekend, Andrew Mkahamadze was announced as the latest recipient of the Kiran Jack Floating Trophy, an award created to honour unsung heroes who embody values of kindness, empathy, and community dedication. The trophy, established in memory of Kira

A tribute to Kiran David Jack, the young Zimbabwean mechanic, rugby player, and community hero whose legacy of service inspired the creation of the Kiran Jack Floating Trophy Award ( image source ) Kiran David Jack’s story is one of courage, service, and selflessness. A young man whose life, though tragically cut short, continues to inspire communities across Zimbabwe, he was known for his mechanical skill, rugby talent, and unwavering commitment to helping others. From an ea

Harare introduces fully digital, self-service parking from 1 December, replacing manual marshals with automated payments as part of its smart-city modernization drive ( image source ) Harare’s motoring landscape is set for a major shift following City Parking’s announcement that it will introduce a fully digital, self-service parking system in selected parts of the capital beginning 1 December. The transition marks one of the most significant steps in the city’s digital trans