ZRP confirms a cash reward remains for murder suspect Anymore Zvitsva as five family members are arrested in a separate Guruve murder case, police say ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that the cash reward offered for information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Anymore Zvitsva remains in force, as investigations into violent crimes in Guruve intensify. Zvitsva is wanted in connection with a series of murder cases reported in Gu

An analysis of restructuring and retrenchment in Zimbabwe, examining why legal compliance alone is insufficient without fairness, transparency and good-faith consultation ( image source ) When Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court delivered judgment in Nyamande & Another v Zuva Petroleum (SC 43/15) in July 2015, it reaffirmed an employer’s common-law right to terminate employment on notice. The ruling triggered widespread job losses, prompting swift legislative intervention through amendm

Zimbabwean entrepreneurs are urged to move from hesitation to action, embracing risk, innovation and execution as key drivers of business success in a fast-changing economy Zimbabwean entrepreneurs, it's time to shift the narrative! We've all been there, stuck in paralysis of analysis, waiting for the perfect moment, the right funding, or the ideal team to launch businesses. But let's be real, that moment might never come in a classical eureka case! The truth is, whether all

Acting President Chiwenga calls for ethical leadership and anti-corruption measures, stressing that Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 goals depend on integrity, transparency, and unity across all sectors ( image source ) HARARE – Acting President General (Rtd) Constantino Chiwenga has called for ethical leadership and a strong national stance against corruption, saying Zimbabwe’s goal of achieving upper-middle-income status by 2030 depends on integrity and transparency across all sector

Vendors4ED has dismissed its national chairperson and secretary-general over alleged mismanagement and misuse of empowerment funds ( image source ) HARARE — The Vendors for Economic Development (Vendors4ED) organisation has dismissed its National Chairperson Samora Chisvo and Secretary-General Brighton Kwinjo amid allegations of mismanaging the group’s revolving fund and misusing money allocated for organisational activities. The dismissals were announced in a public notice i

The Supreme Court has granted bail to businessman Francesco Marconati ( image source ) BULAWAYO — The Supreme Court has granted bail to Italian-born businessman Francesco Marconati, overturning a High Court ruling that had kept him in custody despite the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) not opposing his release. In a judgment delivered on 31 December 2025, Supreme Court judge of appeal Justice Tendai Uchena allowed Marconati’s bail appeal by consent, setting aside the Hig

A 37-year-old Botswana national was arrested at Plumtree Border Post after being found with 35 grammes of dagga on Christmas Day ( image source ) PLUMTREE — A 37-year-old Botswana national has been arrested at the Plumtree Border Post after authorities intercepted dagga during routine screening on Christmas Day, police have confirmed. The suspect, identified as Exodus Moyo, was detained on 25 December after border officials discovered 35 grammes of dagga, packed in five sache

Three people died and one woman was seriously injured after a haulage truck collided head-on with a Nissan Note at Mufusire Uphill in Headlands ( image source ) HEADLANDS — Three people were killed and one woman sustained serious injuries in a road traffic collision at Mufusire Uphill in Headlands on 23 December, police and court records have confirmed. The victims were travelling from Nyanga to Ruwa to attend a traditional bride price (roora) ceremony when the crash occurred

University of Zimbabwe accounting student Danai Kwedza has won second place in the 2025 SADC Tertiary Institutions Essay Competition, earning US$1,500 and regional recognition ( image source ) HARARE — A 21-year-old University of Zimbabwe accounting student, Danai Kwedza, has secured second place in the 2025 SADC Tertiary Institutions Essay Competition, earning a prize of US$1,500. Kwedza, who hails from Chihota and is a former pupil of Mahusekwa High School, said her partici

A Mutare-based police officer has been jailed for three years after being convicted of unlawful possession of dagga following his arrest at a mining site in Shurugwi ( image source ) A police officer based in Mutare has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment after being convicted of unlawful possession of dagga, following his arrest at a mining site in Shurugwi. Sergeant Maviya, who was stationed at Dangamvura Police Station, appeared before magistrate Patricia Gwetsai a

Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector recorded strong growth under NDS1, boosting tobacco, maize and wheat production and setting the stage for ambitious NDS2 targets under Vision 2030 ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwe’s recently concluded National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) has been credited with driving strong growth in the agricultural sector, laying a solid foundation for more ambitious production and value-addition targets under NDS2 as the country advances towards Vision 20

A parliamentary audit has flagged a ZWG204,091.69 variance in Chiredzi West CDF spending, citing undocumented expenditures and the use of a personal bank account for public funds ( image source ) MOUNT HAMPDEN — A parliamentary audit has raised serious concerns over the management of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) resources in Chiredzi West after uncovering a ZWG204,091.69 expenditure variance that auditors say could not be supported by documentation. The audit also flag

Zimbabweans consistently excel abroad, not because their talent changes, but because systems work ( image source ) It is a story many Zimbabweans recognise instantly. A nurse leaves and soon manages a ward in the United Kingdom. A footballer crosses borders and signs for a competitive European league. An engineer relocates and finds themselves working on major infrastructure projects. The talent did not change — the environment did. Zimbabweans do not suddenly become smarter

NRZ has delayed December 2025 salaries and 2025 bonuses, citing financial constraints, with management outlining a phased payment plan expected to conclude by late January 2026 ( image source ) The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has notified employees that it will not meet its obligations to pay December 2025 salaries and 2025 annual bonuses on schedule, citing persistent financial challenges that have constrained cash availability at year-end. In an internal notice date

Government has distributed grocery hampers to elderly people and persons with disabilities in Beitbridge ( image source ) As the New Year begins, the Government has extended social support to vulnerable communities in Beitbridge, distributing grocery hampers to the elderly and people living with disabilities under Chief Tshitaudze’s jurisdiction as part of ongoing social protection measures. The distribution exercise, carried out in late December and continuing into early Jan

Zimbabwe’s new tax regime takes effect after approval of the 2026 Budget, introducing changes to VAT, gaming taxes, mining royalties, digital services tax and other levies ( image source ) A new set of taxes and adjustments to existing levies will come into force from midnight following Parliament’s approval of the 2026 National Budget, marking a significant shift in Zimbabwe’s fiscal framework as Government moves to strengthen revenue mobilisation. The measures, which take e

Three Harare men have been convicted in Chinhoyi for illegal mining and theft of mining equipment ( image source ) Three Harare men have been convicted at the Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court on charges of illegal mining and theft of mining equipment following a dispute over mining rights and ownership. The convicted men are Nelson Mukwazhi (37) of Tynwald North, Takunda Mazambani (35) of Hogerty Hill in Borrowdale, and Tatenda Nhumbe (32) of Masasa Park. The case was prosecuted b

Chinhoyi Municipality has issued a final notice warning dog owners to secure their animals ( image source ) CHINHOYI — The Municipality of Chinhoyi has issued a final notice directing dog owners to properly secure their animals, warning that dogs found roaming freely will be impounded in accordance with municipal by-laws. In a public notice issued through the Department of Health Services, the local authority reminded residents that dogs must be kept under control at all time

Seven people were murdered in separate incidents across Midlands Province during the Christmas holiday period ( image source ) GWERU — The Midlands Province recorded seven murder cases over the Christmas holiday period, with police confirming that the killings occurred in separate violent incidents between 23 and 26 December across several districts. Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the murders were reported in Shurugwi, Gokwe South and Silobela,

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says new ZiG bank notes are ready for phased release in early 2026 ( image source ) HARARE — The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has confirmed that new ZiG bank notes are ready for circulation, with a phased rollout scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, as authorities move cautiously to reintroduce physical cash without destabilising monetary conditions. RBZ Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu said the introduction of the notes will be gradual and dem