Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title following a dramatic ruling by the Confederation of African Football appeals board, which overturned Senegal’s victory in a controversial January final. In a statement released Tuesday, CAF confirmed that Senegal had been “declared to have forfeited the final,” converting their 1-0 extra-time win into a 3-0 result in favour of host nation Morocco.

A suspected armed robber, Bibience Bondamakara of Ruwa, appeared before the Harare Regional Magistrates' Court on Saturday, facing charges of robbing ABC Auctions of more than US$1.2 million in cash and jewellery in a suspected carefully planned heist. Bondamakara was arraigned before Magistrate Learnmore Mapiye on a charge of armed robbery. Prosecutor Kudakwashe Muza told the court the robbery occurred in the early hours of October 8, 2022.

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump has criticised Keir Starmer after the British prime minister said the UK would not be drawn into a wider conflict with Iran, despite rising tensions in the Gulf. The row centres on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route that has become a flashpoint as fears grow that Tehran could disrupt energy supplies. Trump has been urging allies to help patrol the narrow waterway, arguing that countries benefiting from oil shipments thr

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe- A 50-year-old Claremont resident, Anele Sipho Zikhali, has been sentenced to 420 hours of community service after pleading guilty to forging Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) certificates. The forged documents were intended for prominent businessman and politician Gift Banda, a move that prosecutors argue severely undermines the credibility of Zimbabwe’s education system.

MASVINGO — The High Court in Masvingo has ruled in favour of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU), overturning the suspension of five Midlands State University (MSU) students who were expelled for allegedly conducting an unsanctioned recruitment exercise on 25 February 2025. The court found the disciplinary measures unlawful and politically motivated, ordering the immediate lifting of suspensions for four students and suspending the expulsion of a fifth pending furth

Somalia has raised concerns over alleged plans by Israel to establish a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning it does not want its territory drawn into external conflicts. The proposed base, if confirmed, would sit near the Gulf of Aden, opposite Yemen, a strategically important location that could enable Israel to conduct airstrikes and military operations across the region.

MAPHISA — The organisers of this year’s Independence Day gala have unveiled a star‑studded roster of performers drawn from Zimbabwe’s ten provinces, with 29 artistes confirmed to appear at the Minda High School grounds on 18 April. The gala will form part of the national Independence Day celebrations taking place at Maphisa Growth Point. Performances are scheduled to begin at 6 pm on 18 April and continue into the following morning, offering a mix of contemporary, traditional

Harare, Zimbabwe- A potential legal battle between two prominent religious figures has been averted after Apostle Dickson Nhumwa issued a public apology to Evangelist Trymore Muparinga. The apology follows a wave of online controversy sparked by unfounded allegations involving the misuse of church funds and personal misconduct.

Nigeria has recorded a decline in new Lassa fever infections, but health authorities warn that the disease is becoming more deadly as patients delay seeking treatment. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 65 new cases were reported in the last week of February, down from 77 in the previous week. However, the case fatality rate has risen sharply to over 23%, compared to just under 19% during the same period last year.

Harare, Zimbabwe- In a landmark decision for digital accessibility, state-owned mobile network operator NetOne Zimbabwe has announced the total removal of browsing time restrictions on all data bundles. The move, effective Tuesday, March 17, ends years of consumer frustration regarding "unusable" data that was previously locked behind off-peak windows.

Alfred Shumba, who had reportedly been hiding in South Africa since the robbery, appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa following his arrest. His capture reportedly stemmed from a tip-off after a fallout with his brother over missing cash believed to be part of the stolen money.

Harare, Zimbabwe- Minister Barbara Rwodzi has been named the overall best-performing Cabinet Minister for 2025, a distinction that validates her ministry's aggressive "re-imagining" of the Zimbabwean tourism brand. The performance evaluation system, a hallmark of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Second Republic, measures ministers against specific, pre-signed performance contracts to ensure accountability.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed circulating social‑media reports that tourists’ vehicles are being impounded for using rooftop tents or roof racks, calling the claims false and contemptible.

BIRCHENOUGH BRIDGE — About 10,000 congregants of Johanne The 5th of Africa International brought business to a standstill at Birchenough Bridge Centre on Saturday as they marched in support of the Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, organisers and witnesses said.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the government will introduce incentives for businesses adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as the country moves to accelerate digital transformation and innovation. The announcement came during the launch of Zimbabwe’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, a policy framework aimed at positioning the country within the rapidly evolving global digital economy. President Mnangagwa said his administration would supp

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a tribunal to investigate whether Never Katiyo should be removed from office over allegations of gross misconduct. The tribunal will be chaired by retired judge Maphios Cheda and includes legal practitioners Tafadzwa Hungwe and Chaka Mashoko. The move follows a recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which advised the president in October 2025 that the allegations against Katiyo warranted a formal inquiry.

A leaked audio recording obtained by The Telegraph has shed light on the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the survival of Mojtaba Khamenei, the successor to his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to Mazaher Hosseini, the head of protocol for the Supreme Leader’s office, Mojtaba survived the February 28 strikes only because he stepped into his garden seconds before a missile leveled his residence.

Mthuli Ncube says the government will begin paying both current and new local suppliers exclusively in the domestic currency, ZiG, under a new procurement framework aimed at strengthening the use of the local unit. The measure forms part of a newly introduced National Standard Price List (NSPL) designed to guide procurement by government ministries, departments, and agencies. Announcing the policy, Ncube said the price list would establish reference prices for commonly procur

ZCTU Secretary General Tirivanhu Marimo delivered the keynote address at a workers’ event marking the belated 2026 International Women’s Day, held under the theme Give Opportunities, Gain Equality: Advancing Women’s Economic Justice. Marimo said progress to date is insufficient and urged coordinated policy and enforcement measures to protect women’s rights at work.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the suspect was arrested following investigations into a mining investment deal in which another foreign investor was allegedly defrauded of US$1.5 million. Police later identified the suspect as Singaporean businessman Mark Yong Khong Yoong. According to police, Yoong was arrested on 14 March 2026 at the Norton Tollgate while travelling in a black Lexus SUV with three other people.