The incident has drawn sharp criticism from stakeholders, with many calling for a comprehensive audit of safety procedures for companies handling heavy and hazardous materials. There is a growing consensus that stricter adherence to international safety standards is required to ensure that such industrial tragedies are not repeated.

As Zimbabwe ramps up its diplomatic engagement to secure the UNSC seat, the successful mobilization of support from key partners like Eritrea is seen as a critical component of its broader foreign policy strategy to amplify African voices on the international stage.

HARARE — The board of Nedbank Zimbabwe Limited has announced the appointment of veteran banker Betty Murambadoro as the bank's new Managing Director. The appointment was confirmed today by Chairperson Innocent Dutiro, marking a significant leadership shift for the institution as it navigates the evolving Zimbabwean financial landscape.

VICTORIA FALLS — The Zimbabwean government has officially finalized a landmark US$92.5 million land development agreement with a consortium led by construction magnate JR Goddard. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the development of the Masuwe Special Economic Zone (SEZ), aimed at transforming 271.5 hectares of land into a premier commercial and tourism hub.

HARARE — The ruling ZANU-PF party is reportedly orchestrating a massive campaign to secure support for the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, with internal directives targeting over 45,000 written submissions from Mashonaland West province alone.

BULAWAYO — In a major move to bolster youth entrepreneurship, the Government has officially launched a US$1 million Youth Economic Fund. Designed to expand financial access for young entrepreneurs across all 10 provinces, the initiative aims to stimulate innovation and combat the significant challenge of youth unemployment.

Mutare – Police in Dangamvura have launched a manhunt following a rape and robbery incident in which a female bar owner was attacked by an unidentified armed suspect who broke into her premises at night. The case, currently under investigation by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), occurred on April 16 at around 10 pm after the victim had closed her bar and secured the premises.

Harare – A 42-year-old man from Beatrice has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of unlawfully possessing raw, unmarked ivory in a case that underscores Zimbabwe’s crackdown on wildlife crime. Fradreck Magwere, of Nyambiri Farm, was convicted by the Harare Magistrates' Court following his arrest during a police sting operation carried out on 8 January 2026 along the Harare–Masvingo Highway.

LIMPOPO — A fresh tragedy has struck the N1 highway near Makhado, South Africa, after a cross-border bus carrying Zimbabwean passengers plunged into a ditch on Wednesday morning. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, reigniting urgent concerns regarding the safety of public transport along this critical, yet notoriously hazardous, commercial corridor.

BULAWAYO — A significant shift is taking hold in the Midlands capital as service stations in Bulawayo have begun accepting the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency for fuel purchases. This development signals growing confidence in the local currency and marks a notable departure from the resistance encountered following the ZiG's introduction in April 2024.

MUTARE — The trial of prominent lawyer, former Finance Minister, and Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) convener, Tendai Biti, alongside former Beitbridge Mayor Morgan Ncube, has been deferred to May 26, 2026. The postponement was granted this past Monday by Mutare Magistrate Honest Musiiwa, following an application by the State, which indicated that the prosecution was not yet prepared to proceed with the case.

Harare – A suspected domestic violence incident in the upmarket suburb of Glen Lorne has left one man dead and his wife hospitalised after a shooting that police believe was triggered by a family dispute. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has shocked residents after it emerged that the couple’s four children were present when the violence unfolded.

Bulawayo – Deputy president of the Chiefs Council of Zimbabwe, Fortune Charumbira, has moved to correct what he described as misleading reports surrounding the death of Manicaland provincial chiefs’ assembly chair and Senator, Chief Mapungwana (born Ananias Mapungwana). Chief Mapungwana died on Monday at a private hospital in Bulawayo after a brief illness.

Harare – Construction of the Mabvuku Interchange is progressing steadily and remains on schedule for completion by September 2026, as the Government ramps up efforts to modernise Zimbabwe’s transport infrastructure and ease congestion in the capital. Located along the busy Harare–Mutare Highway, the interchange is expected to significantly improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and reduce travel times on one of the country’s key regional trade corridors.

HARARE — Zimbabwe is bracing for a boost in its agricultural output for the 2025/26 season, with the government projecting a 2% increase in maize production to 2.35 million tonnes, up from 2.29 million tonnes recorded last season. The announcement was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Anxious Masuka, during a post-Cabinet update, signaling a broader recovery in cereal output, including traditional grains, rice, sorghum, and wheat that officials believe will place the natio

Harare – Residents in Harare have rejected the recent signing of performance contracts by senior city officials, describing the move as a cosmetic exercise that fails to address persistent service delivery failures at Town House. The contracts were signed last week during a ceremony attended by councillors and top management, including acting town clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo. City authorities say the initiative is meant to improve accountability and efficiency across departm

Harare – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has broken his silence following widespread criticism of his controversial US$3.6 million donation pledge to parliamentarians, announcing a retraction of the proposal and a shift toward a revised US$5 million community-focused fund.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a vigorous awareness campaign following a harrowing explosion involving a commuter omnibus, issuing an uncompromising warning to the public regarding the illegal transportation of explosives. In an official statement released today, April 21, 2026, the police force emphasized that the carriage of explosives in public transport or any civilian vehicle is not only illegal but also represents a catastrophic risk to human l

Harare – A clearing agent operating at Chirundu Border Post has been arrested and charged with allegedly facilitating the theft and attempted cross-border smuggling of lead blocks valued at US$100,000, in a case that has raised fresh concerns over customs fraud and illicit mineral trade routes in Zimbabwe. The suspect, Kudakwashe Dezi (43), who trades under Bay Shipping, was taken into custody on April 17 following investigations by the Zimbabwe Republic Police Criminal Inves

Tokyo – A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake off northern Japan on Monday briefly triggered a tsunami alert and prompted authorities to warn of a heightened, though still low, risk of a potential mega-quake along the country’s northeastern coast.