Zimbabwe has laid to rest liberation war hero Retired Major Blessing Matsikenyere, honoured for his role as a military trainer, freedom fighter and community leader in Chimanimani ( image source ) CHIMANIMANI — Zimbabwe has laid to rest Retired Major Blessing Matsikenyere, a decorated liberation war veteran and military trainer, who died on December 16 and was buried at his rural home in Chimanimani. Known during the liberation struggle by his Chimurenga name, Cde Kingsley Nd

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed national unity and cohesion as Zimbabwe marked the 38th anniversary of the Unity Accord, highlighting peace, development and reconciliation ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwe on December 22 marked the 38th anniversary of the Unity Accord, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa reaffirming that no effort to divide the nation will succeed. The historic agreement, signed in 1987 by founding leaders Robert Gabriel Mugabe and Joshua Mqabuko N

FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Ngezi Platinum Stars over unpaid compensation to former coach Bongani Mafu ( image source ) HARARE — FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Ngezi Platinum Stars, barring the club from registering new players until it settles nearly US$200,000 owed to former head coach Bongani Mafu. The sanction, confirmed in a letter dated December 17 by FIFA’s Head of Disciplinary, Americo Espallargas, will remain in force for up to three consecutive registrati

Geo Pomona Waste Management is in Belgium engaging Ecosteryl Environmental Solutions to explore global partnerships aimed at improving medical waste management and environmental sustainability in Zimbabwe ( image source ) BRUSSELS — A delegation from Geo Pomona Waste Management is in Belgium on a working visit aimed at strengthening international partnerships and adopting global best practices in sustainable waste management. The delegation is led by Geo Pomona Chief Executiv

ZIMRA has revised the validity of Tax Clearance Certificates ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has revised the validity periods for Tax Clearance Certificates (ITF263), easing compliance requirements after sustained concerns from industry over the administrative burden of frequent renewals. Under the new framework, Tax Clearance Certificates issued to large taxpayers will now be valid for six months. Certificates for medium and small taxpayers i

The ZIFA Northern Region Division One League has signed a landmark US$310,000 sponsorship deal with MCM Estates ( image source ) HARARE — The ZIFA Northern Region Division One League has secured a significant financial boost after signing a year-long sponsorship agreement worth US$310,000 with property developers MCM Estates, a deal expected to strengthen the league’s capacity to prepare clubs for Premier Soccer League (PSL) football. Unveiled on Saturday evening, the partner

Zanu-PF has reclaimed the Nkulumane parliamentary seat in a surprise by-election victory ( image source ) BULAWAYO — In a dramatic political turnaround, Zanu-PF has reclaimed the Nkulumane Constituency parliamentary seat, ending more than two decades of opposition dominance dating back to the early 2000s. The ruling party’s candidate, Freedom Murechu, emerged victorious in Saturday’s by-election, filling the vacancy left by the death of sitting legislator Desire Moyo. Officia

Greetings brethren. When you wake up alive and healthy , it’s always good to whisper , Thank You Lord. I believe in the healing power of nature not by chance but by design. Nature is pure so pursue it likewise. God blessed humanity with flora and fauna to make us prosper. Today l want to talk about the immense benefits derived from water. A sixth century B.C. philosopher named Thales hypothesized that water is the primary substance of all being. Thales, considered the first W

Zimbabwe’s Meteorological Services Department has issued a Level 2 weather warning for heavy rain, lightning and strong winds expected nationwide between December 21 and 24, 2025 ( image source ) HARARE — The Meteorological Services Department (MSD), working with the Department of Civil Protection, has issued a Level 2 weather warning for heavy rain, lightning and strong winds expected across large parts of Zimbabwe from Sunday, December 21, to Wednesday, December 24, 2025. A

ZRP has launched a Special Tactics Troop to tackle armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes, strengthening rapid-response policing amid rising security concerns ( image source ) HARARE — In a high-profile response to rising violent crime, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a dedicated Special Tactics Troop, a rapid-response unit modelled on elite international forces. The troop’s pass-out parade was officiated by Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba on

ZANU-PF leaders criticised the opposition’s development record at a Nkulumane rally ahead of the by-election ( image source ) BULAWAYO — Aspiring ZANU-PF Central Committee member Paul Tungwarara on Wednesday delivered a pointed critique of opposition legislators, accusing those who have represented Nkulumane in Parliament of failing to deliver meaningful development despite decades of control in urban constituencies. His remarks came at a campaign rally in Nkulumane as ZANU-P

ZRP intercepts a truck registered to Chita One Investments carrying dagga and abused cough syrups along the Harare–Beitbridge Road ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Thursday released images of a large consignment of illicit substances intercepted along the Harare–Beitbridge Road, saying the haul was being transported in a truck registered to Chita One Investments. The seizure, which included dagga and thousands of bottles of cough syrup, has rene

Zimbabwean companies must re-register on the electronic companies registry by April 20, 2026 under SI 108 of 2025 ( image source ) HARARE — Government has set a firm deadline of Friday, April 20, 2026, for all companies and private business corporations to re-register on Zimbabwe’s electronic companies registry, following the gazetting of Statutory Instrument (SI) 108 of 2025 on September 26. Entities that fail to comply risk automatic deregistration and far-reaching legal co

Women in Harare have welcomed the city council’s crackdown on street children in the CBD, citing reduced harassment and theft ( image source ) HARARE — Harare City Council’s operation to remove children living on the streets from the central business district (CBD) has been welcomed by many women, who say they have long borne the brunt of harassment, aggressive begging and petty crime. The city confirmed the operation on Tuesday, saying municipal police officers led by Chief

Zimbabwe amends its gold royalty regime after parliamentary debate, limiting the 10% rate to prices above US$5,000 per ounce to balance revenue goals with investor confidence ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwe’s Parliament has approved a revised budget bill that adjusts the royalty framework for gold producers, easing earlier proposals that had raised concern among miners and investors. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, who presented the 2024 National Budget, had initially propo

A massive snakehead catch at Lilstock Dam draws crowds to Chinehasha Business Centre, boosting rural trade and highlighting the cultural and economic value of inland fisheries ( image source ) CHINEHASHA — A remarkable catch at Lilstock Dam transformed an otherwise quiet market day into a hive of excitement and trade after local angler Mr Simango landed a massive snakehead (hunga) measuring close to 1.5 metres. The rare specimen quickly became the centre of attention at Chine

Naomi Raine and Todd Galberth return to Harare for the Everywhere Tour Zimbabwe on March 13, 2026 ( image source ) HARARE — The Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) will once again host internationally acclaimed gospel artistes Naomi Raine and Todd Galberth on March 13, 2026, as part of the Everywhere Tour Zimbabwe. The return follows their 2025 Maverick City tour appearance, which drew a strong turnout and left a lasting impression on local audiences. The concert wi

Zimbabwean Speaker Jacob Mudenda urges Malawi’s Parliament to strengthen committee oversight, uphold impartial leadership and embrace Ubuntu to enhance accountability, governance and democratic effectiveness ( image source ) BLANTYRE — Speaker of Zimbabwe’s Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda has urged Malawi’s newly elected parliamentary leadership to prioritise strong institutional oversight, impartiality and democratic accountability, describing parliamentary committees as t

Zimbabwe launches parametric livestock insurance in Mwenezi to protect communal farmers from drought and disease, boost financial inclusion and strengthen climate resilience in the Lowveld ( image source ) The government, in partnership with the Insurance Council of Zimbabwe and the Insurance Company of Zimbabwe, has launched a parametric livestock insurance scheme in Mwenezi District aimed at protecting smallholder farmers from climate-induced losses such as drought and dise

Zimbabwe commissions new rehabilitation centres in Harare as government intensifies arrests of drug peddlers, expanding testing, treatment and overdose response under a multi-sectoral anti-drug strategy ( image source ) HARARE — Three new rehabilitation centres were commissioned in Harare on Thursday as government, working with partner organisations, intensified efforts to confront Zimbabwe’s escalating drug and substance abuse crisis. The development is being matched by a re