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."

HARARE — Tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply escalated following conflicting accounts of a high-risk military rescue operation in central Iran and a looming diplomatic deadline over access to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The developments have raised fears of wider conflict, with global oil markets and international observers closely monitoring the situation.

CAPE TOWN – The Labour Court of South Africa has upheld a ruling ordering a Cape Town supermarket to compensate a Zimbabwean bakery manager who was dismissed for posting a controversial biblical verse on his WhatsApp status. Judge Tapiwa Cecilia Gandidze dismissed an application by Erarite (Pty) Ltd (trading as Khayelitsha SuperSpar) to overturn a previous decision by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), which found the firing of Cloudious Gogo t

HARARE — The Zimbabwean government has lifted restrictions on land use changes, restoring full planning authority to local councils in a major policy shift set to reshape urban development, property investment, and spatial planning across the country. The decision, announced by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe, ends a Conditional Moratorium that had been in place since May 2025, which temporarily centralised control over land use approvals.

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s legislative landscape is set for a significant shift as the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, confirmed that the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3) is moving into its next decisive phase. Following the conclusion of nationwide public hearings, the parliamentary committees are now finalizing reports that will shape the debate in the National Assembly.

HARARE – In a significant boost for the nation’s international football standing, the Zimbabwe National Football Team (The Warriors) has confirmed its participation in the Unity Cup, scheduled to take place in London from May 26 to 30, 2026. This high-profile four-nation tournament marks a pivotal step in the country's re-entry into the global footballing elite following the lifting of the FIFA suspension.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has thrown its weight behind a proposed government policy aimed at banning underage children from social media platforms. Jessie Majome, Chairperson and Spokesperson of the ZHRC, stated that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of information, the protection of minors remains a legal and moral priority.

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 Zimbabwean government has adopted a sustainable financing model to fast-track the rehabilitation of the 356-kilometre Harare–Chirundu Highway, a key regional trade corridor linking Zimbabwe to Zambia, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

WASHINGTON – In a move that has caught senior military leadership off guard, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed three high-ranking U.S. Army generals. The firings, which include General Randy George, the Army’s top officer, and Major General William Green Jr., the Chief of Chaplains, signal a profound shift in the Pentagon’s leadership philosophy. These dismissals occurred as the U.S. weighs a potential ground invasion in Iran, raising questions about the timing and

CHITUNGWIZA – Residents of Chitungwiza have been handed a financial lifeline following the Municipality's decision to extend its 30% rates discount promotion. Originally set to expire last month, the window for reduced payments will now remain open until April 30, 2026, according to a public notice issued on Thursday.

HARARE — Zimbabwe and Ghana have signed a landmark environmental cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening refuse collection, recycling systems, and sustainable waste management in both countries, in a move analysts say could accelerate green investment and urban sanitation reforms across Africa. The deal was concluded during a three-day State visit to Ghana by Emmerson Mnangagwa, where he held bilateral talks with Ghanaian leader John Dramani Mahama.

BULAWAYO — The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has appointed seasoned investment executive Munyaradzi Stephen Charangwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026, as the parastatal intensifies efforts to recapitalise and modernise the country’s rail network. Board Chairperson Misheck Sibanda announced the appointment during a senior management meeting in Bulawayo, describing Charangwa as a strategic leader with strong credentials in infrastructure invest

Seven people were killed after a speeding haulage truck veered off the road and struck passers-by who had gathered at an accident scene along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road on Friday night. The incident occurred around 10 PM on 3 April 2026 in the Mawabeni area, according to Matabeleland South Provincial Civil Protection Committee chairperson, Zachariah Jusah.

HARARE – A 25-year-old Harare woman has been sentenced to community service after being convicted of cyberbullying and insulting local businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla on social media. Princess Phiri was found guilty after posting a TikTok video in which she used offensive language directed at Mkandla.

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned to Zimbabwe following a three-day State Visit to Ghana, where the two nations agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation through a series of strategic agreements. The President arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, where he was welcomed by Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as false a widely circulated statement on the alleged assault of lawyer Douglas Coltart, while confirming that investigations into the incident are ongoing.

HARARE – The Parliament of Zimbabwe has announced that written submissions on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 remain open, even after nationwide public hearings concluded on April 2. The extension allows citizens who were unable to attend the physical consultations to still contribute their views on the proposed constitutional changes.

HARARE – Following a wave of viral "citizen journalism" clips, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has officially distanced its officers from the fatal head-on collision that occurred on the Harare–Masvingo Road on April 2, 2026. The accident, which took the lives of Lilian Maranda Mujuru (40) and her five children, ranging in age from 3 to 15, has become the subject of intense social media scrutiny.

HARARE – NASA has unveiled the first high-resolution images of Earth captured by astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission, offering a breathtaking view of the planet as the crew travels toward the Moon.