A self-styled traditional healer has been arrested in Mutare after he was allegedly found carrying two live snakes without the permits required under Zimbabwe's wildlife laws. Gift Kanodaweta (19), who is also known as James Malunga and reportedly operates under the name Sekuru Kamutungunde, was arrested in Chikanga late last month after allegedly being found in possession of a puff adder and a cobra.

Traditional healers have called on the National AIDS Council (NAC) to provide them with HIV rapid test kits, arguing that the move would improve early detection of HIV and strengthen referrals to health facilities. The request was made during the 2026 National AIDS Council and Traditional Medical Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (TMPCZ) National Sensitisation Workshop held in Macheke last week.

The Vatican has declared that bishops involved in the unauthorised consecration of four new bishops for the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) have incurred automatic excommunication, marking the latest chapter in a decades-long dispute between the Holy See and the traditionalist Catholic group.

MASVINGO – Zimbabwean youths have called for expanded access to sexual and reproductive health services, including safe abortion services, free sanitary pads, emergency contraceptives and condoms, arguing that high costs and limited access contribute to unsafe abortions, teenage pregnancies and cases of baby abandonment.

HARARE – Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has deleted a post on X that appeared to reference Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's recent use of biblical imagery in speeches delivered amid growing debate over the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3).

HARARE – South Africa's elite crime-fighting unit, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, says it has no active investigation involving Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, contradicting widespread speculation that followed reports about financial transactions linked to Zimbabwe's 2023 election procurement. The clarification is likely to disappoint public finance accountability campaigners in Zimbabwe, who had hoped South Afr

MASVINGO – A 47-year-old Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer stationed at Chikuku Police Base in Bikita has been acquitted of rape after the Masvingo Magistrates' Court ruled that the evidence presented did not prove the offence beyond a reasonable doubt. Magistrate Archie Wochiungwa delivered the judgment on 2 July 2026, finding that the complainant and the accused were in a consensual relationship at the time of the alleged incident.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed social media claims that police officers are assaulting Zimbabweans returning home after fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa, saying a viral video being shared online has been misrepresented.

HARARE – The High Court has reopened a long-running property dispute involving jailed businessman Frank Buyanga's company, Hamilton Property Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, ruling that serious allegations of fraud and disputed ownership can only be resolved through a full trial.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a woman in connection with the death of her 18-year-old co-wife in a suspected arson attack in Mudzi, while three other suspects have been arrested over a separate murder case in Chiweshe.

KWEKWE – A group of workers at Indarama Ming Chang Mine in Kwekwe has appealed for urgent government intervention, alleging unsafe working conditions, inadequate welfare facilities and unfair labour practices at the gold mining operation.

MUTARE – A 29-year-old Mutare mushikashika operator has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer at a service station, an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The suspect, Brendon Tsakatsa, of Chikanga 1, was arrested in connection with the incident, which police said occurred on 29 June 2026.

HARARE – The Harare Magistrates' Court has sentenced three Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers to five years' imprisonment each after convicting them of criminal abuse of office following an anti-corruption investigation. The convictions were confirmed on Friday by ZRP national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, who said the officers were arrested during an operation conducted by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Police Anti-Corruption Unit.

HARARE – WhatsApp has begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature, allowing users in Zimbabwe to reserve unique handles that can be shared instead of phone numbers when starting new conversations. The optional feature is designed to improve privacy by letting users communicate without revealing their mobile numbers. However, cybersecurity experts are warning that it could also create new opportunities for scammers to impersonate businesses, banks and government instit

HARARE – Millions of internet-connected devices, including smart TVs, Android TV boxes and streaming devices, may have been unknowingly used as part of a global proxy network that cybercriminals allegedly exploited to conceal their online activities, according to recent cybersecurity investigations. The operation centred on malware known as Popa, which security researchers say infected Android-based consumer devices and connected them to a residential proxy service known as N

HARARE – A recent High Court judgment involving a disputed house sale in Kwekwe has highlighted the legal risks that can arise when property forming part of a deceased estate is sold before the seller has been properly authorised to administer the estate. The case serves as a reminder to homebuyers and property investors of the importance of conducting thorough legal due diligence before purchasing real estate in Zimbabwe.

HARARE – The Government has repealed newly gazetted regulations that would have required telecommunications companies operating in Zimbabwe to maintain at least 75% local shareholding, a policy reversal that comes as mobile network operator Telecel Zimbabwe seeks new investors while under corporate rescue.

HARARE – The recent conviction of a Mukuru Zimbabwe employee for stealing more than US$15,000 from the remittance company has renewed attention on the operational and security challenges facing businesses that handle large volumes of cash. The case also highlights Zimbabwe's continued reliance on cash transactions, particularly in the remittance sector, despite ongoing efforts to promote digital financial services.

BINDURA – A 32-year-old Bindura man has been sentenced to an effective 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of domestic violence arising from a violent assault on his wife during a domestic dispute. The sentence was imposed by the Bindura Magistrates' Court after the man admitted to physical abuse in contravention of the Domestic Violence Act.

HARARE – Dozens of Zimbabwean nationals have begun returning home after seeking refuge at a church property in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, following reports that they were forced to flee their communities amid anti-foreigner tensions.