In a major blow to illegal gold mining in Zimbabwe, law enforcement agents have impounded 12 heavy-duty excavators during a high-stakes raid along the Mutare River near Beauly. The machinery, suspected to be owned by Chinese nationals, was discovered hidden in thick brush as miners attempted to evade a coordinated security crackdown.

GWERU – A Gweru woman has accused a Chinese-owned mining company, Harsh 3 Mine, of illegally exhuming her late husband’s remains without family consent an incident that has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny over mining operations and cultural rights in Zimbabwe. Keresia Mucharuza (45) claims the remains of her husband, Takesure Mutanda, were dug up on 5 April 2026 from their family homestead near Guinea Fowl, under Chief Gambiza, and reburied about a kilometre away under d

A traditional court in Manicaland has ordered a Mozambican healer to reverse an alleged curse placed on a young man, after a woman admitted she may have targeted the wrong person over a missing gold mill. The ruling was issued by Chief Mutasa following a dramatic confession by Stella Mwakasikeni, who told the court she had sought spiritual intervention after her mining equipment was stolen, only to later doubt the identity of the alleged culprit.

Harare – More than 250 women attended a free cervical and breast cancer screening outreach in Highfield over two days, reflecting growing awareness of the importance of early detection in Zimbabwe. The programme, spearheaded by Highview Clinic and Maternity in partnership with TM Pick n Pay, CABS, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe, exceeded its initial targets as women from surrounding suburbs turned out in large numbers.

Harare – Tensions are rising in western Harare after residents and small-scale granite workers raised alarm over a planned relocation from the long-established “Pamatombo” site, in Rugare, at the corner of Douglas Road and Lytton Road. The site, widely known across suburbs such as Mufakose, Kambuzuma, and Warren Park, has for years been a hub for tombstone production, supplying cemeteries across the capital.

Bulawayo – Deputy president of the Chiefs Council of Zimbabwe, Fortune Charumbira, has moved to correct what he described as misleading reports surrounding the death of Manicaland provincial chiefs’ assembly chair and Senator, Chief Mapungwana (born Ananias Mapungwana). Chief Mapungwana died on Monday at a private hospital in Bulawayo after a brief illness.

Harare – Residents in Harare have rejected the recent signing of performance contracts by senior city officials, describing the move as a cosmetic exercise that fails to address persistent service delivery failures at Town House. The contracts were signed last week during a ceremony attended by councillors and top management, including acting town clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo. City authorities say the initiative is meant to improve accountability and efficiency across departm

MATOBOLAND SOUTH – Some traditional leaders were left angered after being denied entry into Maphisa Stadium during Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day celebrations, raising concerns over event coordination and recognition of local leadership. Among those affected was Chief Fuyane, who expressed disappointment at being excluded from official proceedings despite serving as the host chief for the event.

NKAYI — The community of Nkayi Ward 19 is reeling in shock and grief following a harrowing incident on Thursday, April 16, that claimed the lives of a Grade 2 pupil and a young man in a local well-shaft. What began as a routine chore ended in catastrophe near Nkayi Primary School when a child was sent into a well to retrieve a fallen bucket, allegedly lured by the promise of sweets. The tragic sequence of events has sparked outrage and mourning across the district.

HARARE — Just 24 hours after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) announced heightened deployments to secure the Harare West constituency, brazen armed robbers struck Mabelreign Girls High School, leaving a security guard in critical condition and escaping with approximately US$500.

HARARE – Following the recent partnership between the Southerton Community Development Trust (SCDT) and Stella Park International Academy (SPIA), the Burundi-based institution has moved to address key concerns raised by Zimbabwean educators about working conditions, integration, and career development. SPIA, a fully private international school offering an English-language programme, says it is committed to ensuring a safe, professional, and rewarding environment for all recr

HARARE – Budiriro North legislator Susan Matsunga has publicly praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his adviser Paul Tungwarara following the commissioning of boreholes in Mufakose and Budiriro, in a development that underscores shifting political dynamics in Harare’s opposition strongholds. The boreholes were officially handed over on Tuesday under the Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme, a government-backed initiative aimed at improving access to clean water in urban

HARARE – The Southerton Community Development Trust (SCDT) has partnered with Stella Park International Academy in Burundi to facilitate the recruitment of Zimbabwean teachers, in a move aimed at expanding employment opportunities and strengthening regional ties. The initiative, will see qualified teachers from Southerton Constituency and beyond being considered for teaching positions at the Cibitoke-based institution.

HARARE – Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing mounting scrutiny after official documents revealed that a demolished small business structure at Mabelreign Shopping Centre had in fact, been approved by the Harare City Council. The latest developments contradict earlier claims that Ward 16 councillor Denford Ngadziore acted unlawfully in spearheading the construction of tuckshops intended for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

HARARE – A Marondera-based man has approached a traditional court after allegedly losing control of his rural homestead to a caretaker he had employed and allowed to live on the property rent-free. The dispute, now before Chief Mutasa’s Community Court, involves Samuel Nyambudzi and his former house help, Shelton Toro, whom he accuses of unlawfully taking over the property. Nyambudzi told the court that he hired Toro as a caretaker to safeguard his rural home while he lived a

HARARE – The City of Harare has installed approximately 30,000 smart water meters across several suburbs, triggering renewed debate over the balance between water availability, quality, and affordability. The rollout, part of the Harare Water Project in partnership with Helcraw Electrical, aims to replace ageing infrastructure with more than 320,000 smart prepaid meters across the capital.

MUTASA – A grieving family in Mutasa has taken its long-running troubles to a traditional court after a shocking funeral incident in which a deceased woman’s body allegedly failed to fit into a coffin, forcing relatives to perform a ritual before burial. The Sango family says the incident is part of a series of misfortunes that have plagued them for years, including unexplained illnesses, marital breakdowns, and a mysterious disappearance.

MUTASA – A local man, Byron Hambai, has been ordered to pay four head of cattle and replace a matrimonial bed after being caught naked and hiding on top of a wardrobe in another man’s bedroom. The ruling, delivered by Chief Mutasa this week, has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the traditional court's hardline stance on the "defilement of matrimonial sanctity."

IN an era where leadership is increasingly measured by tangible impact on people’s lives, Mr Andrew Makahamadze has steadily carved a distinctive path as a committed philanthropist whose work now resonates far beyond Southerton Constituency and increasingly across the African continent. His recent recognition on the continental stage, including the prestigious Kiran Jack Floating Trophy and accolades at the Africa Philanthropic Awards hosted by the Conquerors Association of t

HARARE – The body of a 64-year-old nurse from Mwenezi, Frank Siziba, has been recovered nearly three weeks after the flooded Muchingwizi River swept him away. Police confirmed that Siziba’s remains were discovered on Wednesday, March 25, about five kilometres downstream from a river crossing point where he is believed to have been carried away.