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

Public outrage follows a High Court ruling granting US$100 bail to an alleged armed robber, sparking debate over judicial discretion, bail standards and public safety ( image source ) HARARE — The High Court’s decision to grant US$100 bail to a man described in court papers as a “notorious” armed robber has provoked public outcry and raised questions about bail standards and judicial discretion in high-profile violent crime cases. Justice Rogers Manyangadze approved the relea

Harare residents have rejected steep water tariff hikes proposed in the city’s US$690.8 million 2026 budget, demanding fairer rates, social safeguards, and greater transparency ( image source ) HARARE — A wave of public outrage has followed the release of Harare City Council’s draft US$690.8 million 2026 budget, which proposes sharp increases in water and utility tariffs across residential areas. The plan, tabled by the council’s finance committee, has triggered criticism fro

South Africa’s Platō Coffee has opened its first outlets in Zimbabwe, combining café expansion with barista training and franchise opportunities to boost youth employment, local sourcing, and regional coffee culture growth ( image source ) HARARE — South African specialty coffee chain Platō Coffee has launched its first outlets in Zimbabwe this week, marking the start of an ambitious regional expansion aimed at creating jobs, training opportunities, and stronger local supply

A speeding motorist ran a red light in Harare, killing one and injuring 17 in a multi-vehicle crash that reignited calls for stricter traffic enforcement and safer city roads ( image source ) HARARE — One person died and 17 others were injured in central Harare on Monday morning after a motorist allegedly ran a red light and ploughed into a commuter omnibus, setting off a multi-vehicle collision at one of the city’s busiest intersections. The crash occurred at the junction of

Harare City Council has proposed sharp increases in cemetery and burial fees for 2026, prompting public concern over affordability and fairness amid rising living costs ( image source ) HARARE — The City of Harare has proposed a significant increase in cemetery and burial fees that, if approved, will come into effect on January 1, 2026, tightening the cost of saying farewell to loved ones at a time of rising living expenses. Under the draft tariff schedule now on public depos

Police are investigating Harare socialite sisters Chido and Samantha Chidziva after a nightclub incident involving allegations of drugging and sexual assault ( image source ) HARARE — Socialite Chido Chidziva, popularly known as Ms Rockshade, and her sister Samantha Chidziva are at the centre of a police investigation following an incident in Harare on 31 October that Samantha reported as involving drugging, sexual assault and abandonment after a night out, according to local

Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) introduces a 10-cluster framework prioritising industrialisation, value addition, and social inclusion ( image source ) HARARE — Government planners have completed a new 10-cluster framework to guide the implementation of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), a five-year economic blueprint aimed at driving Zimbabwe from post-crisis recovery towards inclusive, middle-income growth by 2030. The framework organises key prio

Prophet Walter Magaya faces rape and fraud charges after his arrest by a specialised police unit in Harare ( image source ) HARARE — Self-styled prophet Walter Magaya, founder and leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, is due to appear in court today following his arrest by a specialised police unit on allegations that include rape and fraud, according to police and local media reports. Authorities confirmed that Magaya was taken into custody early Satu

Zimbabwe’s move to merge business and vehicle licence fees into single payments has been praised by traders and SMEs as a boost for cash flow, formalisation, and transparency ( image source ) HARARE — Government reforms to merge and reduce local business and vehicle licence fees have been hailed by traders and small-business owners as a practical boost to cash flow, formalisation, and municipal transparency. Announced in early November, the new measures consolidate multiple l

Miss Budiriro 2025 will spotlight the fight against drug abuse under the theme “Girl Child Against Drug Trafficking and Abuse,” with plans to partner with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service to promote rehabilitation and empowerment through fashion and advocacy ( image source ) HARARE – The Miss Budiriro 2025 Beauty Pageant is expanding its social mission with new plans to deepen advocacy around drug awareness, rehabilitation, and youth empowerment. Organisers have