HARARE – Zimbabwe and India are stepping up efforts to transform long-standing diplomatic relations into tangible economic benefits, with officials and business leaders calling for increased trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.

Tasara Hungwe, the Member of Parliament for Mberengwa East, is accused of moving funds shortly after they were disbursed by the Parliament of Zimbabwe in August 2025. According to documents seen by local media, Mberengwa East constituency received ZiG1,341,500 (approximately US$53,000) under the CDF on August 14, 2025. Investigators allege that soon after the disbursement, Hungwe transferred ZiG799,641.32 to Tatiude (Pvt) Ltd and ZiG440,171.37 to Matquick Hardware (Pvt) Ltd—b

The Egyptian forward has reached an agreement with the club to depart after nine years at Anfield, opting to announce his decision early out of respect for supporters. Salah said he wanted fans to have clarity about his future as the season progresses, allowing them to fully appreciate what will be his final months in a Liverpool shirt.

Israel said it carried out an “extensive series” of airstrikes targeting Iranian production facilities, though it did not provide specific details. Explosions were reported across Tehran, with a massive blast heard in northern neighbourhoods and another in the city centre, according to eyewitness accounts. In retaliation, Iran launched multiple waves of missiles towards Israel in the early hours of Tuesday.

A California court has awarded US$19.25 million in damages to a woman who accused veteran actor and comedian Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in the early 1970s.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police has ordered all officers to immediately delete social media posts in which they appear in uniform, warning that failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s urban transport system has become “largely dysfunctional” across all 92 local authorities due to poor spatial planning and weak urban management, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has said.

HARARE – In a case that has sent shockwaves through the local retail sector, an area manager for Farm and City Private Limited appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court on Friday, accused of embezzling over US$10,200 to fund a gambling addiction. Justine Ngoshi (39) stands accused of siphoning corporate funds intended for property rentals and funneling them into the high-risk online betting game, Aviator—popularly known on the streets as “Kandege.”

In a landmark ruling reflecting the judiciary's hardening stance on sexual violence, the High Court of Zimbabwe has denied bail to a Gokwe man accused of raping six primary school girls. Justice Philda Muzofa, sitting at the Chinhoyi High Court, dismissed the application, citing the extreme vulnerability of the victims and the high risk of witness interference.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a high-priority investigation into a disturbing viral video depicting the brutal assault of a minor. Authorities confirmed on Monday, 23 March 2026, that the suspect, a Shona-speaking woman, could face charges as severe as attempted murder once apprehended.

HARARE – Billionaire tech entrepreneur Leonid Radvinsky has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer, a company representative has confirmed.

The recent surge in fuel prices, which saw petrol climb to a staggering US$2.17 per litre and diesel to US$2.05, has been conveniently blamed on the geopolitical tremors of the Middle East. However, LEAD president Linda Masarira has pierced through this narrative, identifying a much more local pathogen: institutionalized greed. Masarira’s dismissal of the “Iran conflict” excuse isn't just political rhetoric; it is backed by a mathematical reality that should outrage every mot

HARARE – Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being convicted of a violent carjacking spree targeting taxi drivers in Gwanda, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed.

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – A 78-year-old man from Kadoma has been charged with murder following the death of his son in a case involving alleged infidelity, violence, and a suspected cover-up. The accused, Benjamin Harry, is alleged to have killed his son, Kudakwashe Harry (30), after being discovered in bed with his daughter-in-law, Evelyn Mashava (22).

Bulawayo / Harare, Zimbabwe- Speaking at a fundraising luncheon for Ingutsheni Central Hospital, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube moved to reassure the nation that Zimbabwe has secured enough fuel supplies to last at least through June 2026. This intervention comes as the global oil market faces its most severe supply shock in decades following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The hill above Tengwe still remembers the nights a 12‑year‑old girl spent there alone, too frightened to return to a home that had become a place of danger. It was on that ridge and in the quiet courage of a cousin and a handful of teachers that a secret began to unravel, leading to a conviction at the Karoi Regional Magistrates’ Court and a long prison sentence for the girl’s father.

The geopolitical climate in the Middle East has reached a fever pitch, sending ripples through global trade hubs and local markets alike. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) have issued a stern call to action, urging the U.S. administration to cease hostilities against Iran, asserting that the executive branch has "lost control" of the escalating military friction.

HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has broadened the remit of Paul Tungwarara, elevating him from an adviser focused mainly on Dubai affairs to a presidential advisor with responsibilities across all regions, including an added emphasis on empowerment initiatives.

HARARE – Zimbabwe international forward Tawanda Maswanhise has been ruled out of the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Botswana, after his Scottish club Motherwell FC confirmed he picked up a minor injury over the weekend. The in-form striker sustained the knock during a goalless draw against Hibernian FC, forcing him to withdraw from national team duty. The decision means Maswanhise will miss the regional tournament scheduled for March 23–31, featuring Zimbabwe, Botswana,

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Nurses at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals went on strike on Monday, 23 March 2026, demanding urgent salary reviews and improved working conditions as Zimbabwe’s cost of living continues to rise.