HARARE — Residents of Sunningdale are calling on the City of Harare to clarify why they continue to receive water consumption charges on their monthly bills despite recently being moved onto a prepaid water meter system. The concern was raised by a resident who said prepaid water meters were installed in the suburb approximately three months ago as part of efforts to modernise water billing and improve revenue collection.

HARARE – In a shocking breakdown of municipal infrastructure, raw sewage has flooded the entrance and interior corridors of Budiriro Polyclinic, forcing patients, pregnant women, and visitors to wade through highly contaminated water to access healthcare.

HARARE — Residents of Glen Norah's Chitubu area are appealing for urgent intervention from authorities, community leaders, and anti-drug agencies amid growing concerns over drug abuse among young people in the community.

HARARE — Residents of Stone Ridge were gripped by panic on Tuesday as police moved into the area to oversee an eviction and demolition exercise, triggering scenes of confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty among affected families. Scores of residents gathered outside their homes as authorities marked structures slated for demolition, while police maintained a heavy presence to ensure the operation proceeded without disruption.

A 63-year-old man from Zaka in Masvingo Province who had allegedly been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl was found dead hanging from a tree on the same day the matter was reported to police. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occurred in Chamunorwa Village under Chief Bota in Zaka.

Residents of Houghton Park in Harare have raised serious concerns over worsening environmental pollution, accusing nearby industries and ongoing construction activities of exposing the community to health risks and deteriorating living conditions.

Tensions have escalated at Gilston Farm after large sections of the property were destroyed by fire in what war veterans and collaborators occupying the land suspect was a deliberate arson attack linked to ongoing land disputes. The blaze caused panic among residents in Manyame District, with livestock fleeing burning grazing areas as flames swept through bushes and pastures.

CHITUNGWIZA — A Zimbabwean court has ordered the immediate deportation of a 52-year-old Chinese national, Xu Jianguo, after he was found to have remained in the country unlawfully for 278 days following the expiration of his work permit.

One of Zimbabwe’s most ecologically significant wetlands, Monavale Wetland, is facing renewed pressure after reports that 23 Members of Parliament were allocated residential stands within the protected ecosystem. Also known as Monavale Vlei, the wetland is one of only seven sites in Zimbabwe designated under the Ramsar Convention as a Wetland of International Importance, a status meant to safeguard it from development.

SANYATI — A 76-year-old war veteran and ex-combatant, Timothy Tivoro, is embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle to save his six-hectare farm in Mashonaland West following the discovery of lucrative gold deposits on the property. The dispute has pitted the elderly farmer against a former employee in a case that highlights the growing friction between agricultural land rights and mining interests in Zimbabwe.

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

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.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Barbra Phiri, heard a harrowing account of the events that transpired at the home of 44-year-old Virginia Nkomazana. According to prosecutor Mehluli Ndlovu, Mupande gained entry into the yard using an alternative entrance at approximately 3:00 AM. Once inside, the accused reportedly targeted Nkomazana’s bedroom door, shouting demands for her to emerge. In a desperate attempt to lure the victim outside, Mupande began flashing US dollars,

HARARE — A dark cloud hangs over the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) following the death of a male suspect in custody at Glen Norah Police Station in the early hours of Tuesday. The tragedy, which reportedly resulted from a sustained physical altercation between two detainees, has sparked national outrage over allegations of gross negligence by officers on duty.

A 33-year-old security guard employed by Shurugwi Town Council has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after masquerading as a police officer and extorting money and goods from local businesses. Wilson Mateveke was convicted on his own plea by Shurugwi magistrate Sithembinkosi Gowero last Friday on two counts of impersonating a police officer and theft.

A 24-year-old woman from Glenview has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after biting off part of her neighbour’s ear during a violent altercation linked to an alleged extramarital affair.

Families in Shurugwi are racing against time to identify the remains of their loved ones as 147 graves at the old Peak Mine Cemetery face exhumation to pave the way for expanding gold mining operations in the mineral-rich Boterekwa Hills. The exercise, funded by Chinese-run Chengxi Mine and implemented by Zi-Heritage and Environmental Consultancy, has triggered emotional distress and renewed debate around heritage preservation, environmental impact, and community consultation

A general hand employed by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has been arrested after allegedly stealing US$1,500 from his workplace and gambling away the entire amount on the online betting game Aviator, widely known in Zimbabwe as “chindege.” The incident, which occurred on 25 April 2026, has once again put the spotlight on the rising risks associated with online gambling platforms in the country.

MASVINGO – Former police officer and opposition leader Togara Fambi has been re-arrested and charged with cyberbullying after posting political content on Facebook, in a case that is raising fresh questions about freedom of expression and the use of cyber laws in Zimbabwe.