GWERU — In a decisive move to restore urban hygiene and curb the rising threat of waterborne diseases, the Gweru City Council has officially introduced a US$30 spot fine for public littering. The new penalty is part of a broader "war on litterbugs" aimed at transforming the Midlands capital into a cleaner, healthier environment. The local authority is demanding collective responsibility from residents, businesses, and visitors as it seeks to eliminate the illegal dumpsites th

At any given moment in Zimbabwe, two things are almost guaranteed: someone is placing a sports bet, and someone is opening a drink. More often than not, it is the same person.

HARARE — In a landmark intervention for the creative industry, the Government of Zimbabwe has officially dissolved the board of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA). The dramatic move follows months of escalating tensions, allegations of financial mismanagement, and a chorus of complaints from the nation’s most prominent artists.

SHANGANI — The nation is in deep mourning following a horrific road traffic accident along the Harare–Bulawayo Road that claimed the lives of a Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldier, his wife, and their two young children. The tragedy, occurring just 10km past Shangani on Monday, April 7, 2026, marks another dark chapter in a season already marred by road fatalities.

BULAWAYO — President Duma Boko of Botswana is set to officially open the 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), marking a significant moment for regional economic integration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Zhemu Soda, during a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare on Wednesday.

HARARE — In a move that sent shockwaves through global energy markets, Brent crude oil prices crashed to $94.91 per barrel yesterday, marking a staggering 13% decline in a single session. This historic plunge follows the announcement by the U.S. administration of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of a total blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. While the world celebrates, Zimbabwean motorists remain trapped in a high-cost cycle. Despite the global dip, petrol and diese

BEITBRIDGE — The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has dealt a massive blow to regional drug trafficking syndicates, intercepting a staggering 691.67kg of undeclared marijuana at the Beitbridge Border Post. The high-stakes seizure, which occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, highlights the escalating battle against the smuggling of illicit substances from South Africa into Zimbabwe.

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged full Government support to ensure Zimbabwe successfully hosts matches during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, as preparations intensify for the global showpiece.

MWENEZI – A 26-year-old man from Chief Negari area in Mwenezi has been arrested after allegedly murdering his uncle with a machete in a brutal attack reportedly triggered by accusations of witchcraft.

BEITBRIDGE — Following a harrowing incident where six children were discovered hidden inside a taxi on Monday, April 6, South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) has moved to clarify the rigorous protocols governing the handling of unaccompanied minors at ports of entry.

The Government of Zimbabwe is set to accelerate its urban renewal drive with the construction of two major interchanges at the Seke Road–Delport Road junction and the Robert Mugabe–Chiremba Road junction. These high-impact projects are designed to decongest Harare’s busiest southern corridors and provide seamless regional connectivity.

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has formally engaged the government following an outcry over the selection of 16 law firms to spearhead the Title Deeds Validation and Re-Issuance Pilot Programme. Legal practitioners and transparency advocates are questioning the criteria used to shortlist the firms, citing concerns over fair competition and nepotism in the digital land reform process.

The Ndiweni Royal House has officially appointed an acting chief to oversee traditional affairs in Ntabazinduna, a move aimed at ensuring administrative continuity while Inkosi Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni remains in the United Kingdom.

A 30-year-old Harare woman, Talent “Bhabhidho” Kwenda, has appeared before the courts facing fraud charges after allegedly swindling a local businessman out of US$2,000 through an elaborate pregnancy scam. The accused appeared before Magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai, where the state outlined a calculated scheme of manipulation and extortion that has left the complainant, prominent businessman Pax Jemwa, both financially and reputationally bruised.

The Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs has officially moved from policy to practice, launching a critical two-week pilot programme to validate and digitally re-issue property title deeds. Starting April 1, 2026, this initiative marks the first operational phase of a nationwide transition mandated by Statutory Instrument 76 of 2025 (Deeds Registries Regulations).

HARARE – The world has stepped back from what analysts describe as the “precipice of an all-out war of annihilation” following a ceasefire agreement announced by Donald Trump between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan emerging as a pivotal diplomatic broker.

Rwanda’s education sector is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, as aggressive public investment begins to outcompete and displace traditional private schooling models.

Grammy-nominated rapper Offset is currently recovering in a Florida hospital after being shot on Monday evening outside a prominent South Florida landmark. The incident, which occurred at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL, has sent shockwaves through the global hip-hop community and raised fresh concerns regarding security at high-profile entertainment venues.

The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East shifted violently this week as conflicting reports emerged regarding a U.S. military operation near Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility. While Washington maintains the mission was a successful "personnel recovery" of a downed pilot, Iranian officials and independent intelligence analysts are painting a far more complex—and potentially escalatory picture.

CHIPINGE — An 18-year-old woman from Siyekaya Village in Chipinge has died following a domestic dispute, in an incident that has left the local community in shock. The deceased, identified as Tendai Mutisi, was reportedly distressed after a disagreement within her household involving her 23-year-old husband and complex family dynamics.