Zimbabwe’s crime rate rose by 3.5% in Q2 2025, with over 321,000 offences reported ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwe recorded a 3.5 percent rise in crime during the second quarter of 2025, with police reporting 321,640 offences between April and June, up from 310,876 in the first quarter, according to ZIMSTAT figures. The increase pushed the national crime rate to 2,119 per 100,000 people, compared with 2,048.1 per 100,000 previously, ZIMSTAT social statistics manager Tinash

A US$15 village fine dispute in Sikhobokobo turned deadly after a violent clash left one man dead and several injured ( image source ) HARARE — A dispute over a US$15 village court fine in Sigilikithi Village, Sikhobokobo, ended in bloodshed on 15 October when a confrontation between two brothers and neighbours escalated into a deadly brawl that left one man dead and several others seriously injured. Local police say the clash followed a Village Head ruling over grazing in a

Zimbabwe’s corporate leaders and governance experts meet in Victoria Falls for the CGAIZ annual conference, focusing on ethics, sustainability and reform to strengthen accountability and drive Vision 2030 ( image source ) HARARE — Delegates from Zimbabwe’s corporate, public and civil society sectors are converging on Victoria Falls for the Chartered Governance and Accounting Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) annual conference, a three-day forum billed as a catalyst for ethical re

Zimbabwe’s property prices are soaring due to council inefficiencies and developer levies, warns Seeff Properties CEO Patience Patongamwoyo ( image source ) Zimbabwe’s spiralling property prices are being driven upward by local authority inefficiencies and excessive demands on developers, a top real-estate executive has warned. Experts caution that bureaucratic red tape is frustrating investors and distorting housing affordability across the country. Speaking at the CEO Afric

Zimbabwe’s ZIMURA board elections face allegations of rigging, exclusion, and cronyism under chair Albert Nyathi, as musicians demand transparency, audits, and independent oversight ahead of the October 22 AGM ( image source ) HARARE — As the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) prepares for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 October 2025, controversy is mounting over alleged manipulation of the board election process. Musicians and industry watchdogs claim the vote

Israel and Hamas’ U.S.-brokered truce faces early collapse as airstrikes, aid suspensions, and mistrust threaten the fragile ceasefire ( image source ) Tel Aviv/Gaza — Israel and Hamas signed the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on October 9, 2025, marking the most significant diplomatic breakthrough after two years of devastating conflict that reshaped the region. The agreement promised an immediate halt to fighting, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces to a demarc

A controversial 45km detour through Hwange National Park sparks outrage from conservationists and tour operators, warning it threatens wildlife corridors and tourism as government officials face mounting scrutiny ( image source ) Harare — A 45-kilometre detour carved through Hwange National Park to circumvent a damaged section of the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road has ignited fierce opposition from conservation groups and safari operators, who warn the shortcut threatens wildli

A Chitungwiza bar turned deadly when a patron, Tawanda Mudzviti, was fatally stabbed while defending a bartender from attack ( image source ) Chitungwiza — A routine evening at Harmony Bar in St Mary’s suburb turned deadly on October 18 when 34-year-old Tawanda Mudzviti intervened to protect a female bartender from a violent patron, only to be fatally stabbed. The incident has reignited debate over alcohol-related violence, bar security measures, and police response times in

Protests erupt in Cameroon as President Paul Biya’s disputed re-election sparks unrest in Douala and Yaoundé, raising questions over electoral transparency and the future of his decades-long rule ( image source ) Cameroon’s October 12 presidential poll appeared routine, with eight million voters called to choose between long-serving President Paul Biya and a fragmented opposition. Biya, 92, has ruled since 1982, and his re-election bid was seen as likely to extend his unprece

Zimbabwe joins nine other nations in launching lenacapavir, the world’s first twice-yearly HIV prevention injection ( image source ) Harare — Zimbabwe has been selected among 10 pioneering countries to roll out lenacapavir, the world’s first twice-yearly HIV prophylactic injection, marking a major leap in global HIV prevention and a new chapter in the country’s public health response. The US Embassy in Harare confirmed Zimbabwe’s inclusion via a post on X, calling it “a break

Millions of Americans rallied nationwide in “No Kings” protests against President Trump’s alleged authoritarianism as his approval rating plummeted to a record-low 37 percent ( image source ) Americans flooded city streets from coast to coast on Saturday in coordinated “No Kings” rallies, the largest protests in recent memory against what demonstrators describe as President Trump’s authoritarian overreach. Organizers estimate nearly seven million people turned out across more

Test cricket returns to Harare as Zimbabwe hosts Afghanistan in a one-off red-ball clash from October 20–24 ( image source ) Harare — Test cricket makes its long-awaited return to Zimbabwe this week as the national team hosts Afghanistan in a one-off red-ball clash at the Harare Sports Club from October 20 to 24. The match marks Afghanistan’s first Test since January’s fixture against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, underscoring a nine-month hiatus from the longest format for the emerg

Morocco makes history by defeating Argentina 2-0 to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup, becoming the first Arab and second African nation to claim the title, signaling a new era for youth football development across Africa ( image source ) Harare — Morocco etched its name in football history on October 19 when the Atlas Cubs stunned six-time champions Argentina 2-0 to claim the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Santiago, Chile. By lifting the trophy, Morocco became the first Arab nation ever t

Three men arrested for drug possession in Mbare have been granted bail by Harare Magistrates’ Court ( image source ) Harare — Three men arrested on October 17 for possession of methamphetamine and cannabis were granted bail by Harare Magistrates’ Court — a decision that has drawn both relief and concern amid rising drug-related crime in the capital’s high-density suburbs. The accused, aged 24, 27 and 32, were detained after police discovered 150 grams of crystal meth and 250

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness apologizes to Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré after a diplomat’s “dictator” remark ( image source ) Harare — Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness issued a formal apology on Monday to Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s interim leader, following comments made last week by a senior Jamaican diplomat who labeled Captain Traoré a “dictator.” The unusually candid mea culpa aims to repair frayed diplomatic ties and reset cooperation

South Africa’s iconic mbaqanga group, Soul Brothers, celebrates 50 years with a nationwide tour and new album “Thath’owakho,” honouring their founders and uniting generations through timeless music ( image source ) Harare — Two generations after their formation, South African mbaqanga pioneers Soul Brothers are celebrating their golden anniversary with a regional tour, paying homage to founding members and loyal fans across the border. The ensemble will perform in Johannesbur

Five suspects have been remanded in custody in Harare for allegedly trafficking two raw elephant tusks weighing 21.8kg ( image source ) Harare — Five suspects appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai on Wednesday and were remanded in custody until October 21 on charges of unlawfully possessing and attempting to sell two raw, unmarked elephant tusks weighing a combined 21.8 kilograms. The accused — Justice Chikodze, Sarah Katumba, Abraham Blahim, Daniel Mam

Zimbabwean MPs urge urgent rehabilitation of NRZ as booming mining output strains roads, warning that overloaded trucks and underinvestment threaten economic competitiveness and transport sustainability ( image source ) Harare — Members of Parliament have sounded the alarm over Zimbabwe’s crumbling transport network, urging the urgent rehabilitation of National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) as expanding mining output overwhelms key highways. The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe projects foreign reserves to surpass US$1 billion by end-2025 ( image source ) Harare — Zimbabwe’s foreign currency war chest is on the brink of a landmark breakthrough, with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) projecting its reserves will eclipse the US$1 billion threshold by the end of 2025. Acting Governor Dr. Jesimen Chipika made the announcement at the 11th Annual CEO Africa Roundtable Conference in Victoria Falls, outlining how a fortified re

Quest Motor Manufacturing in Mutare will begin assembling 180 Chinese light commercial vehicles locally, boosting Zimbabwe’s industrial capacity and advancing Vision 2030’s manufacturing goals ( image source ) Mutare — Quest Motor Manufacturing is poised to kick-start local vehicle assembly next month, marking a pivotal advance in Zimbabwe’s drive to bolster domestic industry and slash import costs. The first tranche of equipment is expected in November, enabling the factory