A sharp, entertaining match report on Zimbabwe’s stunning victory over Qatar, exposing how the Warriors defied expectations while silencing negative bloggers and reviving national football pride ( image source ) Once upon a floodlit night in Qatar, the Zimbabwe Warriors pulled off the kind of victory that feels like it escaped from a storybook—the sort where underdogs grow wings, sceptics lose their voices, and football gods giggle behind the clouds. Garan’anga and Antonio sc

VP Constantino Chiwenga has announced that Zimbabwe will introduce e-passport services at its Embassy in Botswana by early 2026 ( image source ) Zimbabweans living in Botswana are set for a major convenience boost, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga announcing that the government will roll out the e-passport system at the Zimbabwean Embassy in Gaborone in the first quarter of 2026. Addressing Zimbabwean business leaders in Botswana, Chiwenga said the embassy will soon b

The Love Zimbabwe Festival gains unprecedented momentum after receiving strong endorsements from both the Catholic Church and Apostolic sects ( image source ) The Love Zimbabwe Festival has exploded into the spotlight after receiving ringing endorsements from two of the country’s most influential religious communities—the Catholic Church and the sprawling Apostolic sects (Vapostori). What was once seen as a cultural showcase of music, food, and dance has now been baptised wit

A tense day at the High Court as businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu deploy legal maneuvers to delay sentencing in a major corruption case ( image source ) The High Court turned into a theatre of suspense yesterday as controversial businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu pulled out every trick in the book to delay their sentencing. The duo, convicted in a corruption scandal that has dominated headlines for months, arrived in court flanked by lawyers, supporters, and a

Simon Rudland unveils a US$120 million state-of-the-art Cut Rag Processors factory in Harare ( image source ) Harare — Millionaire entrepreneur Simon Rudland will tomorrow officially unveil his US$120 million Cut Rag Processors (CRP) factory in Harare, a state-of-the-art facility executives say will transform Zimbabwe’s tobacco value chain at a time when the country still exports the vast majority of its leaf unprocessed. The Harare plant, commissioned earlier this year, is f

Afro-fusion artist ManLuckerz electrifies Stockholm with his second 2025 showcase at Jazz Hotel Hellsten, delivering a powerful cultural exchange that blended Zimbabwean traditional sounds with Scandinavian jazz energy ( image source ) Sweden-based Afro-fusion artist Luckson “ManLuckerz” Chikutu lit up Stockholm over the weekend, delivering a high-energy set that reaffirmed his growing influence on the Scandinavian live circuit. The Gutu-born performer returned to the revered

Zimbabwe’s crossover nights and annual devotions are drawing huge crowds and driving a booming religious tourism sector that boosts hotels, transport and vendors ( image source ) Zimbabwe’s religious tourism industry is booming, fuelled by the growing popularity of crossover nights and annual devotions that draw thousands of worshippers from across the region. Once seen as purely spiritual gatherings, these events are now recognised as major economic engines, filling hotels,

A whimsical yet sharp look at the escalating dispute between ZIFA and the PSL over relegation in Zimbabwean football ( image source ) A season of spells, surprises and sliding definitions. In the kingdom of Zimbabwean football, where stadiums thrum like enchanted drums and league tables wobble like jelly on a hot day, a new saga has taken centre stage. The mighty ZIFA guardians and the powerful PSL stewards have stumbled into a tug-of-war over the ancient and fearsome creatur

NBSZ reiterates that blood is free in all public hospitals and urges the public to report any demands for payment as the festive-season blood drive launches ( image source ) The National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has reiterated that blood is provided free of charge in all public health institutions and urged patients and relatives to report any instances where cash is demanded for blood release. NBSZ chief executive Lucy Marowa made the announcement at the launch of the

Former Deputy Finance Minister Terence Mukupe is released from prison, leaving behind a highly valued maths and commerce teaching role at Khami Maximum Prison ( image source ) Former Deputy Minister of Finance Terence Mukupe has reportedly been released from prison after completing the custodial portion of his sentence, bringing an end to a chapter that unexpectedly turned him into one of Khami Maximum Prison’s most sought-after teachers. During his incarceration, Mukupe used

Zimbabwean care workers in Ireland accuse a recruiter of exploitation, unpaid wages, overcrowded housing, and broken job promises in a WRC case ( image source ) A group of Zimbabwean care workers has told Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission that they paid thousands of euros in recruitment fees to an Irish healthcare company and were then left without wages, adequate accommodation or the promised jobs. Eight complainants described a pattern of broken promises, threats and

ZIMURA members react with outrage after outgoing chair Albert Nyathi confirms the association’s Harare offices have been sold without prior consultation ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has been plunged into yet another moment of uncertainty — a moment many musicians describe as both sorrowful and deeply unsettling — after outgoing chairperson Albert Nyathi confirmed that the organisation’s Harare offices have been sold. For thousands of artists

Mai TT urges fans to report pirate uploads of her Nollywood film Lost in Ashes after its viral YouTube release draws unauthorised reuploads ( image source ) Comedian and actress Felistas Murata, popularly known as Mai TT, has taken to social media to warn fans about unauthorised uploads of her new Nollywood film Lost in Ashes. She released the movie on YouTube three days ago following its September premiere in Harare, which drew several Nollywood stars. Murata says she person

NAMA appoints Scarlet Business Communications and Events Evolution to lead a new era focused on stronger production, broader categories, and deeper partnerships ( image source ) Reginald Matinanga, executive director of Scarlet Business Communications, has assumed leadership of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA), bringing a mandate to deliver a more ambitious, disciplined, and partner-friendly showcase for Zimbabwe’s creative sector. Working in tandem with Events Evolution

Tension eases in the Warriors camp after a crisis meeting, with coach Marinica softening his approach as Zimbabwe rebuilds trust ahead of AFCON ( image source ) Normalcy has begun to return to the Warriors camp after a week of turmoil, with sources saying head coach Marian Marinica adopted a markedly friendlier demeanour following a crisis meeting with players and separate interventions by ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi. The change of tone came after explosive allegations of

LitFest Harare 2025 returns with a Kalanga-inspired theme, hosting over 80 artists across eight countries and celebrating multilingual storytelling, cultural memory and the evolving legacies of African art ( image source ) LitFest Harare returns for its 12th edition later this month with a Kalanga-inspired theme, “Lebeleka Takawilila” — “Speak, we are listening” — an invitation to hear ancestral voices, honour present rhythms and carry stories into the future. Festival direct

A Munhenzva cross-border coach overturned on the Masvingo–Beitbridge highway ( image source ) Police have confirmed a fatal bus accident on the Masvingo–Beitbridge highway involving a Munhenzva Bus Company coach, with authorities still verifying the number of deaths and injuries after the vehicle overturned and struck a tree along the Rutenga–Mwenezi stretch late Sunday. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the crash occurred at approximately the 155 km peg at around 17:20

Alick Macheso’s surprise cornrows send Zimbabwe into a joyful online frenzy, sparking memes, cultural commentary, and a wholesome father-daughter reveal ( image source ) When Alick Macheso stepped on stage with freshly minted cornrows, the nation briefly forgot load-shedding schedules, Bybit scandals, and constitutional debates. For one glorious 24 hours, Zimbabwe united under one question: “Is Baba Shero… evolving?” In a plot twist worthy of a Sungura musical, Macheso arrive

Tiffany Haddish Goes Off follows Tiffany Haddish and her friends on a month-long journey across Africa, blending fashion, friendship, cultural exploration and vulnerable storytelling while spotlighting communities in Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Harare and Zanzibar ( image source ) Tiffany Haddish’s six-episode Peacock docuseries Tiffany Haddish Goes Off opens with a simple premise — four lifelong friends on a month-long journey through the continent — but the show quickly fram

Two elderly women in Mashonaland staged a naked protest over an unresolved land dispute, highlighting gaps in rural land governance and sparking renewed calls for quicker dispute resolution ( image source ) Two women identified in local reports as Gogo Anna Chick and Cecilia Chiremba removed their clothes in public to protest what they say is the encroachment of their residential stand by neighbour Bonface Nyangombe. The matter is reportedly before Chief Seke but remains unre