Second-hand vehicle imports: mobility lifeline or toxic legacy? ( image source ) Every day Zimbabwe’s ports and border posts receive hundreds of second-hand vehicles from markets such as Japan and the United Kingdom affordable transport that underpins livelihoods and public mobility. But environmental and public-health experts warn many imports carry embedded hazardous materials asbestos, mercury switches, lead-acid batteries and contaminated oils that can become toxic waste

Image - Psalm 116:7 I trust that you are taking time to eat well, drink responsibly, sleep and recuperate from life’s ever hectic schedule. I always say if our ancestors were to be given of glimpse of how fast and furious the world has become, they would die a second death. Our fore fathers had an idea of how God intended us to live. They preserved earth , lived mindfully, and only consumed what was enough for them. Frugality was their signature. Today we are so engrossed in

Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has dissolved its organisational structure after 25 years, citing shrinking civic space, repressive laws and a collapse in donor funding ( image source ) The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has resolved to dissolve its current organisational structure with immediate effect following its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 21 January 2026, citing intensifying political repression, restrictive laws and acute funding constraints. The AGM, a

Rusape businessman and Staunch Hardware owner Morris Majiri died from internal injuries after a vehicle accident at his home, leaving his family without a breadwinner ( image source ) A Rusape family has been left bereaved after Morris Majiri, owner of Staunch Hardware, died from internal injuries sustained when his Nissan Caravan lurched and trapped him against a water-meter slab at his Crocodile suburb home. According to family sources, the incident began when Majiri’s vehi

Five men were shot dead outside a Jeffsville tuck shop in Pretoria, with three confirmed as Zimbabwean brothers, as police investigate the motive behind the daylight attack ( image source ) A daylight shooting outside a tuck shop in Jeffsville, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, left five men dead, three of whom have been identified as Zimbabwean brothers Shein Moyo, Shelton Moyo and Mike Nkala. Gauteng police said the attack occurred at about 13:15 when an unknown number of assailant

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is accelerating its AI-driven digital transformation, using autonomous networks and AI-powered services to boost performance, growth and customer experience ( image source ) Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), the country’s largest mobile network operator, has unveiled ambitious plans to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) as a core pillar of its digital transformation strategy, aiming to boost operational efficiency, network resilience and customer exp

ZRP has warned businesses after a Macheke cash-in-transit robbery involving USD 12,002, urging firms to stop sharing cash-movement details online and strengthen security protocols ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to companies and individuals after a robbery at a Macheke service station in which USD 12,002, a Toyota Aqua (reg. AFP 4750) and four cell phones were stolen. Preliminary investigations indicate the theft followed the onl

Zimbabwe’s former white commercial farmers have hired US lobbying firm Mercury Public Affairs to press Washington for support on a delayed US$3.5bn land reform compensation deal ( image source ) A group of former white commercial farmers in Zimbabwe has hired Washington-based lobbying firm Mercury Public Affairs to seek US political support for long-delayed compensation linked to the country’s land reform programme. According to a filing under the US Foreign Agents Registrati

Zimbabwe’s hustle culture fuels survival, not sustainability ( image source ) It is a fact that the hustle culture has proliferated in Zimbabwe post 2000 economic tectonic shifts. The term "hustler" is often used to describe individuals who embody resilience, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit. Hustling tends to emphasize more on ‘making hay whilst the sun shines’. It doesn’t focus on building sustainable ventures thereafter. There's a fine line between being a hustle

Harare City Council faces legal challenge over planned demolition of a Vainona double-storey building, raising questions on administrative error, homeowner rights, and constitutional protections ( image source ) Harare City Council’s plan to demolish a double-storey building in Vainona, despite prior approvals, has sparked a legal dispute that highlights constitutional protections against arbitrary demolitions and administrative errors. The case centres on a building at Alpes

South Gauteng High Court blocks relocation of three children to Zimbabwe, ruling the move is not in their best interests following their father’s death ( image source ) The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has refused an urgent application to relocate three minor children to Zimbabwe following the suicide of their father, ruling that the move would not be in the children’s best interests at this stage. The case involved a Zimbabwean mother, identified as FM, and her f

Botswana imposes an immediate ban on cloven-hoofed animal imports from Zimbabwe after suspected foot-and-mouth disease cases in Mangwe district ( image source ) Botswana has imposed an immediate ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals and related products from Zimbabwe following reports of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Mangwe district. Authorities have also ordered strict livestock movement controls in affected zones and urged border communities to streng

Many Zimbabwean businesses collapse not from weakness but from rapid growth that exposes weak systems, poor cash control and founder dependency at scale ( image source ) There is a familiar kind of business collapse that leaves markets puzzled. The shop was busy. Orders were flowing. Staff numbers had grown. The brand was visible. Then, almost overnight, the doors closed. Salaries went unpaid. Suppliers complained. Customers moved on. The question is always the same: How did

Rangers are monitoring Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise ahead of the January transfer window as interest grows in the Zimbabwe international following his standout Scottish Premiership season ( image source ) Rangers are reported to have opened preliminary talks for Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise, a 23-year-old Zimbabwe international whose breakout season has made him one of Scotland’s most sought-after young attackers. The potential move is viewed as a calculated J

Sybeth Musengezi has quit Zanu-PF and notified ZEC of a new political party, SI-G, as he transitions from legal activism to electoral politics ahead of the 2028 elections ( image source ) Sybeth Musengezi, the Zanu-PF activist who rose to national attention after legally challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 2017 ascension to the party’s top post, has formally left the ruling party and notified the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) of a new political formation, Suthisa

A Bulawayo domestic worker has been sentenced to partially suspended jail time and 280 hours of community service after pleading guilty to using his employer’s Mercedes-Benz without permission ( image source ) A 22-year-old domestic worker from Hillside, Bulawayo, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, partially suspended, after pleading guilty to using his employer’s Mercedes-Benz without consent. The court also ordered him to complete 280 hours of community service. Emma

The Government has handed over 8 000 Starlink satellite connectivity kits to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education ( image source ) The Government has handed over 8 000 Starlink satellite connectivity kits to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in a high-profile push to expand internet access in schools and accelerate Zimbabwe’s digital transformation agenda. The handover, held in Harare, was presented as a strategic intervention to address chronic conne

Zimbabwe Red Cross ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has stepped up its emergency preparedness as heavy rains continue to batter most provinces, raising fears of widespread flooding. The humanitarian organisation confirmed that national response teams have been activated and flood mitigation materials pre-positioned across the country to ensure swift intervention should disaster strike. ZRCS secretary-general Elias Hwenga ( image source ) ZRCS secretary-g

ZRP Women Network Drives Rise of Female Leadership in Police ( image source ) GWERU — Deliberate efforts to capacitate women within the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are yielding measurable results, with a growing number of female officers now occupying senior leadership roles that were once rare in the force. The progress was highlighted during the ZRP Women Network Junior Officers Capacity Building Workshop held in Gweru, where the network’s national chairperson, Commissio

Former Warriors striker Benjani Mwaruwari has graduated with a Professional Football Coaching Diploma from Leeds Beckett University, marking a key step in his transition from player to coach ( image source ) Former Zimbabwe Warriors striker Benjani Mwaruwari has marked a significant milestone in his post-playing career after graduating with a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching. The former Manchester City and Portsmouth forward, widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s most