The Ministry of Transport has assured that wildlife protection measures will be enforced during road construction near Hwange National Park as work continues on the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway ( image source ) Hwange — The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has assured the public that road contractors operating near Hwange National Park and other protected areas will implement strict measures to protect wildlife and minimise human–wildlife conflict duri

The Zim Community Trailblazers Awards returns for its sixth edition in Harare this Friday, celebrating civic leadership, innovation and community impact under the theme Unity in Diversity, Strength in Community ( image source ) Harare — The Zim Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA) returns for its sixth edition this Friday at the Pabani Venue in Umwinsidale, with organisers promising an evening of glamour and recognition as civic leaders, entertainers and changemakers gather t

A Kwekwe man has been remanded in custody after allegedly pouring suspected sulphuric acid on his wife during a domestic dispute ( image source ) Kwekwe — A 30-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly pouring a corrosive substance, believed to be sulphuric acid, on his wife during a domestic dispute, a case that has sparked public outrage as Zimbabwe observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The accused, identified as Shakemore Man

Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in Mpumalanga after police seized 200kg of dagga worth R1.2 million from a truck on the N2 near Mahamba ( image source ) Mpumalanga, South Africa — Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested after South African Police Service (SAPS) officers intercepted a truck on the N2 near Mahamba and discovered about 200 kilogrammes of compressed dagga valued at approximately R1.2 million. The suspects, identified as Tinashe Chitsamba (40) and

Zimbabwe has issued a severe weather alert as heavy rains and flash flooding threaten multiple provinces ( image source ) Harare — Authorities have issued a severe weather alert as Zimbabwe braces for heavy rains, intense thunderstorms and a heightened risk of flash flooding across multiple provinces this week. Residents and travellers have been urged to exercise extreme caution as weather conditions deteriorate. Meteorologists warn that a moist and unstable air mass is drivi

Zimbabwe coach Dino Marinica criticises Fifa’s late player release ruling after it disrupted the Warriors’ AFCON preparations ( image source ) Harare — Zimbabwe national team coach Dino Marinica has expressed frustration after a Fifa ruling on player release dates disrupted the Warriors’ preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The decision, which changed the timing of club-to-country player transfers for the tournament window, forced last-minute adjustments to tra

ZERA debunks viral US$100 monthly solar tax claim in Zimbabwe, urging households and businesses to rely on verified sources and warning that any legitimate policy changes will follow consultative procedures ( image source ) Harare — The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has dismissed a viral social-media claim suggesting a US$100 monthly levy on household solar systems, calling the message false and warning the public against acting on unverified information. The po

Ex-Supreme Court judge’s driver and associate arraigned in Bulawayo over US$4,800 fraud case ( image source ) Bulawayo — A former driver to a Supreme Court judge and an associate were arraigned this week in Bulawayo provincial magistrate’s court over allegations of defrauding a woman of US$4,800, prosecutors said. The accused allegedly promised to secure bail pending appeal for her incarcerated husband. Court records identify the accused as Henry Ntini (39) and Zamani Gwizi (

Compassion Help Network is combining hardware retail and social impact by reinvesting 15% of profits into a transparent community support fund for vulnerable households across Zimbabwe ( image source ) Harare — In a business environment shaped by tight margins and survival-driven models, Compassion Help Network (CHN) is positioning itself differently by embedding social responsibility directly into its commercial operations. Founded by entrepreneur Joseph Mushipe, the electri

Sweden has announced the closure of its embassy in Harare and the end of bilateral development aid to Zimbabwe ( image source ) Harare — Sweden has announced plans to close its embassy in Harare and to terminate bilateral development assistance to Zimbabwe, marking a significant shift in relations between the Scandinavian donor and the southern African nation. The decision, confirmed through Swedish diplomatic channels, reflects a broader recalibration of Stockholm’s foreign

Residents of Chivi South are demanding tougher policing, faster prosecutions and expanded rehabilitation services as drug peddling and substance abuse threaten young lives and community stability ( image source ) Chivi South — Residents of Chivi South have intensified pressure on law enforcement and local authorities to take decisive action against an escalating drug-peddling crisis that community leaders say is destroying social cohesion and endangering young lives. The dema

A villager has died after a violent homestead fight in Gokwe North ( image source ) Gokwe — A violent altercation at a rural homestead in Gokwe North has left one villager dead, plunging the community into mourning and renewing calls for stronger conflict resolution mechanisms in Zimbabwe’s rural areas. According to police, the fatal incident occurred late Tuesday evening following a dispute between two men at a local homestead. The argument escalated rapidly, and one man sus

A Mutare-based tax consultant broke down in tears during a Supreme Court hearing over alleged tax irregularities ( image source ) A rare emotional scene unfolded at Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court on Tuesday after a Mutare-based tax consultant broke down in tears during a hearing, forcing the presiding judge to briefly halt proceedings. The consultant was appearing before the apex court to appeal a lower court ruling in a case involving alleged tax irregularities. Court observers sa

Highlanders FC’s rejection of sponsorship offers from Wicknell Chivayo and Benjani Mwaruwari has sparked debate over the club’s financial sustainability and future competitiveness in the Premier Soccer League ( image source ) Highlanders Football Club’s decision to reject sponsorship proposals from businessman Wicknell Chivayo and former Warriors striker Benjani Mwaruwari has ignited a national debate over the financial future of one of Zimbabwe’s most historic football insti

South Africa’s Environment Minister urges Parliament to adopt unified climate legislation as extreme weather intensifies ( image source ) South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has urged Parliament to adopt unified and coordinated action to confront escalating climate risks, warning that fragmented political responses threaten national resilience. Addressing a special session in Cape Town, the Minister stressed that climate change is now a lived re

Victims of the Vecco Lupa migration scam demand accountability from celebrities who endorsed the fraudulent scheme ( image source ) Victims of the Vecco Lupa migration scam are calling for criminal and civil accountability from celebrities and social media influencers who promoted the scheme, arguing that their endorsements helped legitimise a fraudulent operation that swindled thousands of Zimbabweans. The scheme, marketed as a fast-track migration pathway to Europe and Nort

Three people have died in a head-on collision on the Harare–Kadoma highway ( image source ) A fatal collision along the Harare–Kadoma highway has left three people dead and several others injured, prompting renewed calls for stronger enforcement of road safety regulations. The accident occurred mid-day Tuesday near the Kadoma tollgate when a commuter minibus and a heavy truck collided head-on, creating a chaotic scene as emergency crews worked to free trapped passengers. Thre

A Bulawayo man has been arrested for allegedly burning his mother’s bedroom after a dispute ( image source ) Bulawayo — A disturbing case of domestic violence has left a Bulawayo family shattered after a man allegedly set his mother’s bedroom on fire during a heated dispute. Police confirmed the incident, which occurred late Monday night, saying the suspect fled the scene before being arrested and now faces charges of malicious damage to property and domestic violence. Neighb

Analysts warn that Zimbabwe’s deepening dependency syndrome is being used for political expediency, undermining self-reliance and exacerbating poverty ( image source ) Harare — Zimbabwe’s long-standing dependency syndrome — a reliance on handouts, donor-funded services, and externally driven social support — is increasingly being weaponised for political gain, analysts warn. The pattern, entrenched over decades, is eroding self-reliance, weakening institutions, and trapping c

The High Court has cleared a Zimbabwean couple in the Gono fraud case, criticising investigators and prosecutors for “improper conduct.” ( image source ) Harare — The High Court has cleared a Zimbabwean couple accused in the long-running Gono fraud case, issuing a sharp rebuke over what it described as “improper conduct” during the investigation and prosecution. The ruling has reignited debate on judicial integrity, prosecutorial standards and the importance of due process in