The Air Force of Zimbabwe has rolled out stricter drug testing for recruits to combat substance abuse ( image source ) HARARE — The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has introduced stricter medical screening measures that include enhanced drug testing for all prospective recruits — a move aimed at preserving operational readiness and curbing substance abuse among applicants. According to AFZ officials, the new medical protocol now requires validated assays for illegal substances as

Former South African president Jacob Zuma met Burkina Faso’s interim leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou to discuss security, economic cooperation, and pan-African solidarity ( image source ) Former South African president Jacob Zuma visited Ouagadougou this week for a high-profile meeting with Burkina Faso interim leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré, underscoring growing ties between a cohort of West African governments and influential figures from the southern African po

Zimbabwe has begun strict enforcement of axle load limits to curb road damage from overloaded trucks, protect trade routes, and enhance transport safety ( image source ) The Zimbabwean government has announced the strict enforcement of axle load limits on the country’s roads, a move aimed at curbing infrastructure damage caused by overloaded trucks and reducing the ballooning cost of road maintenance. The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development confirmed that wei

ZIFA is set to announce the new Warriors head coach by Tuesday next week after finalising contractual details ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is set to announce the new head coach of the senior men’s national football team, the Warriors, by Tuesday next week, sources within the association confirmed on Sunday. The move follows the departure of German coach Michael Nees after a poor run of results that prompted ZIFA to launch an expedited recruitment

ZIFA has suspended referees involved in the Dynamos-Ngezi match after reviewing poor officiating decisions ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended a number of match officials following a review of their performances in the recent Dynamos-Ngezi fixture, citing decisions that fell short of the standards expected in the Premier Soccer League. The move forms part of the referees committee’s disciplinary process, which includes formal reviews, publi

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner of the October 29 election amid violent protests, an internet blackout, and opposition bans ( image source ) Dar es Salaam —  President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s October 29 presidential vote, but the announcement came amid violent demonstrations, an internet blackout, and widespread reports that key opposition figures were barred from contesting the election. The scale of Sam

Creative producer Tobias Kusano’s two-decade rise from Rusvingo to the regional arts scene highlights his journey through Zimbabwe’s music and film industry ( image source ) Born into a working-class family of eight in Highfields, Tobias Kusano is an industry veteran who has built a two-decade career that bridges studio production, artist management, and grassroots arts development. His journey from Rusvingo Primary through multiple secondary schools and into the heart of Har

Miss Budiriro 2025 will spotlight the fight against drug abuse under the theme “Girl Child Against Drug Trafficking and Abuse,” with plans to partner with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service to promote rehabilitation and empowerment through fashion and advocacy ( image source ) HARARE – The Miss Budiriro 2025 Beauty Pageant is expanding its social mission with new plans to deepen advocacy around drug awareness, rehabilitation, and youth empowerment. Organisers have

A 21-year-old woman from Mt Darwin died after a cow fell into the well she was drawing water from ( image source ) MT DARWIN – A rural community in Mt Darwin is mourning the tragic death of a 21-year-old woman, Forget Machado, who was killed when a cow fell into a well she was drawing water from. The accident, which occurred on October 22 in Village Mauswa under Chief Dotito, has sparked renewed calls for stronger rural infrastructure and livestock safety measures. According

The RSF says it has detained commander Issa “Abu Lulu” over alleged mass killings in El-Fasher, but independent verification remains unavailable as rights groups call for transparent, impartial investigations into possible war crimes ( image source ) The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced the arrest of a field commander identified as Issa (Abu) Lulu  following the circulation of graphic videos purportedly showing mass executions in and around El-Fasher, the capital of

King Charles III has stripped Prince Andrew of his royal title and ordered him to vacate Royal Lodge amid renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein ( image source ) LONDON – Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III has formally moved to strip Prince Andrew of all royal styles, titles, and honours, effectively ending his right to use the title “Prince.” Going forward, he will be referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. A Palace statement said formal noti

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches has condemned suspected arson attacks in Harare targeting SAPES Trust and a rights activist’s home ( image source ) HARARE – The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has denounced a series of suspected arson attacks in the capital, including the firebombing of SAPES Trust offices in Belgravia and the torching of the home of Constitutional Defence Forum member Gilbert Mbwende. The council described the incidents as assaults on peace, human dignit

The City of Harare has halved business licence fees to boost entrepreneurship, but the decision leaves a US$500,000 revenue gap, prompting concerns over service delivery and fiscal sustainability ( image source ) HARARE – The City of Harare has cut business licence fees by 50 percent in a bid to stimulate economic activity and ease the burden on struggling entrepreneurs. However, the move will create a US$500,000 shortfall in municipal revenue, sparking debate over how the ci

President Mnangagwa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address prioritised job creation, land productivity, and currency stability ( image source ) President Emmerson Mnangagwa opened his State of the Nation Address with a clear message: Zimbabwe must move from policy promises to measurable economic outcomes. In a speech that blended appeals to investors with reassurances to farming communities and small businesses, Mnangagwa placed job creation, unlocking idle land, and currency sta

A landmark High Court ruling in Zimbabwe has affirmed that fraud cases are not limited by statutory time bars ( image source ) HARARE — A High Court ruling has set a powerful legal precedent in Zimbabwe’s civil justice system, affirming that fraud allegations are not subject to statutory time limits. The decision clears the way for a high-stakes lawsuit involving prominent business figures and a contested property deal dating back to 2008. Justice Gladys Mhuri ruled that alle

Zimbabwean officials renewed calls for the removal of Western sanctions, saying they have cost the nation over US$42 billion and stifled economic growth ( image source ) HARARE —  Senior government officials have reiterated calls for the removal of Western-imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe, arguing that the restrictions continue to stifle investment, limit access to global financial systems, and undermine national development efforts. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the Ant

The ZRP has disciplined three officers involved in a viral Budiriro traffic altercation but withheld details of the sanctions ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it has moved swiftly to discipline three officers filmed in a widely circulated video that captured a tense altercation between motorists and police during a traffic enforcement operation in Budiriro, Harare. The force confirmed the measures were imposed with immediate effect but did not disclose

Zimbabwe is accelerating its mercury phase-out to meet the 2027 Minamata Convention targets, with new regulations, mercury-free mining technologies, and stricter import controls ( image source ) HARARE  — Zimbabwe is fast-tracking efforts to eliminate mercury use in industrial and artisanal sectors, as part of its commitment to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment from mercury emissions. The Ministry of Envir

Harare has launched a prepaid water meter pilot at Birdcage Walk and Calder Gardens to improve revenue collection, but rights groups warn the move could limit access to water for vulnerable residents without proper safeguards ( image source ) Harare has begun a contentious rollout of prepaid water meters in a pilot covering flats near the central business district — a move city officials say will improve revenue collection and reduce losses, but which rights groups warn may c

Tourism Minister Barbra Rwodzi says Zimbabweans are being priced out of local attractions due to dollar-based tourism rates, pledging reforms to promote local currency pricing, equitable access, and domestic travel incentives ( image source ) Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbra Rwodzi told Parliament this week that many Zimbabweans are effectively priced out of national attractions because operators charge in foreign currency and set rates that favour internation