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

Zimra has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification and launched construction of a new headquarters ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification while simultaneously breaking ground for a new headquarters in Mt Pleasant Business Park, marking a significant stride in operational excellence and institutional modernisation under the Second Republic’s reform agenda. A Dual Milestone for a Reforming Institution By attaining ISO 9001:20

Tinotenda Mureri (left) with her brother Devine ( image source ) Once, in the red-soiled belly of rural Gutu, there lived a girl who walked barefoot and dreamed boldly. Her name was Tinotenda Mureri, and though the world handed her a life stitched with hardship — a father gone too soon, a mother whose mind drifted like morning mist, and a grandmother trying to cradle four children with nothing but love — she carried something precious: the quiet belief that her story could st

Zimbabwe deploys a new mobile inspection fleet to curb accidents, improve vehicle safety, and strengthen national road-safety enforcement systems ( image source ) The government has deployed a new fleet of vehicle inspection units in a nationwide push to improve road safety and reduce the rising toll of accidents attributed to mechanical failure and poor vehicle maintenance. The rollout, announced by the Ministry of Transport, places mobile inspection teams at strategic check

Harare fuel company director faces court over an alleged US$56,000 petrol fraud, exposing deeper trust, compliance, and volatility issues in Zimbabwe’s fuel sector ( image source ) A Harare fuel company director appeared in court over allegations that his firm orchestrated a US$56,000 petrol fraud, igniting fresh debate about integrity in Zimbabwe’s volatile petroleum trade. Prosecutors say the scheme involved 40,000 litres of petrol and a web of misrepresentation that left a

The National Blood Service Zimbabwe launches its 2025 festive blood donation campaign, targeting 7,800 units to meet increased holiday demand ( image source ) The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has launched its 2025 festive season blood donation campaign, setting an ambitious target of nearly 8,000 units to meet heightened demand over the holidays. Running from 1 December to mid-January, the drive is designed to cushion seasonal pressure on national supplies, driven b

Zimbabwe’s crossover nights and annual devotions are drawing huge crowds and driving a booming religious tourism sector that boosts hotels, transport and vendors ( image source ) Zimbabwe’s religious tourism industry is booming, fuelled by the growing popularity of crossover nights and annual devotions that draw thousands of worshippers from across the region. Once seen as purely spiritual gatherings, these events are now recognised as major economic engines, filling hotels,

LitFest Harare 2025 returns with a Kalanga-inspired theme, hosting over 80 artists across eight countries and celebrating multilingual storytelling, cultural memory and the evolving legacies of African art ( image source ) LitFest Harare returns for its 12th edition later this month with a Kalanga-inspired theme, “Lebeleka Takawilila” — “Speak, we are listening” — an invitation to hear ancestral voices, honour present rhythms and carry stories into the future. Festival direct

Mugabe Jr fined US$300 and given a wholly suspended three-month sentence after a drug possession conviction, drawing public scrutiny and legal debate ( image source ) Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Junior, the 33-year-old son of the late former president, was convicted on a charge of unlawful possession of drugs at Harare Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and fined US$300, a penalty that the court said could be converted into a custodial term if unpaid. The case stems from an arrest in

Speaker Jacob Mudenda orders MPs to halt poorly coordinated committee trips, warning that widespread absences threaten quorum, oversight and parliamentary efficiency ( image source ) Speaker Jacob Mudenda interrupted proceedings after observing a striking number of empty seats on both benches and demanded an explanation from party whips, saying the pattern of committee outings was unacceptable and must stop. He reminded members that the National Assembly requires a quorum to

Hatcliffe residents, local leaders, and pageant stars united in a major community march to raise awareness about drug and inhalant abuse ( image source ) Residents of Hatcliffe took to the streets on Friday in a powerful display of unity against substance abuse, staging a major community march and awareness campaign to address rising drug use and a disturbing trend of youths inhaling or ingesting shoe polish to get high. The event, held at the Hatcliffe Community Hall, brough