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Rangers Target Tawanda Maswanhise in January Transfer Market Feature
Rangers are monitoring Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise ahead of the January transfer window as interest grows in the Zimbabwe international following his standout Scottish Premiership season ( image source ) Rangers are reported to have opened preliminary talks for Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise, a 23-year-old Zimbabwe international whose breakout season has made him one of Scotland’s most sought-after young attackers. The potential move is viewed as a calculated J

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Jan 232 min read


Musengezi Quits Zanu-PF and Launches SI-G Ahead of 2028 Polls
Sybeth Musengezi has quit Zanu-PF and notified ZEC of a new political party, SI-G, as he transitions from legal activism to electoral politics ahead of the 2028 elections ( image source ) Sybeth Musengezi, the Zanu-PF activist who rose to national attention after legally challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 2017 ascension to the party’s top post, has formally left the ruling party and notified the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) of a new political formation, Suthisa

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Jan 232 min read


Joyride conviction: Bulawayo domestic worker jailed, ordered to community service
A Bulawayo domestic worker has been sentenced to partially suspended jail time and 280 hours of community service after pleading guilty to using his employer’s Mercedes-Benz without permission ( image source ) A 22-year-old domestic worker from Hillside, Bulawayo, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, partially suspended, after pleading guilty to using his employer’s Mercedes-Benz without consent. The court also ordered him to complete 280 hours of community service. Emma

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Jan 232 min read


Government rolls out 8 000 Starlink kits to expand school connectivity
The Government has handed over 8 000 Starlink satellite connectivity kits to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education ( image source ) The Government has handed over 8 000 Starlink satellite connectivity kits to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in a high-profile push to expand internet access in schools and accelerate Zimbabwe’s digital transformation agenda. The handover, held in Harare, was presented as a strategic intervention to address chronic conne

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Jan 222 min read


Zimbabwe Red Cross on High Alert as Flood Risks Escalate
Zimbabwe Red Cross ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has stepped up its emergency preparedness as heavy rains continue to batter most provinces, raising fears of widespread flooding. The humanitarian organisation confirmed that national response teams have been activated and flood mitigation materials pre-positioned across the country to ensure swift intervention should disaster strike. ZRCS secretary-general Elias Hwenga ( image source ) ZRCS secretary-g

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Jan 222 min read


ZRP Women Network Drives Rise of Female Leadership in Police
ZRP Women Network Drives Rise of Female Leadership in Police ( image source ) GWERU — Deliberate efforts to capacitate women within the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are yielding measurable results, with a growing number of female officers now occupying senior leadership roles that were once rare in the force. The progress was highlighted during the ZRP Women Network Junior Officers Capacity Building Workshop held in Gweru, where the network’s national chairperson, Commissio

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Jan 222 min read


Benjani Mwaruwari Graduates with Professional Coaching Diploma
Former Warriors striker Benjani Mwaruwari has graduated with a Professional Football Coaching Diploma from Leeds Beckett University, marking a key step in his transition from player to coach ( image source ) Former Zimbabwe Warriors striker Benjani Mwaruwari has marked a significant milestone in his post-playing career after graduating with a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching. The former Manchester City and Portsmouth forward, widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s most

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Jan 212 min read


ZRP Acquires Boats, Motorcycles and Vehicles to Boost Operations
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has acquired boats, motorcycles and vehicles to enhance patrols, rescue operations and crime-fighting capacity as part of its ongoing modernisation drive ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has acquired several high-powered boats to strengthen operations along the country’s major waterways, including rescue missions, water escorts and patrols. The development forms part of broader efforts to modernise police equipment and enhance o

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Jan 212 min read


Mutare Headmaster Robbed of Zimsec Results Slips
A Chikwere Secondary School headmaster was robbed of Zimsec Ordinary Level results slips in Dangamvura, Mutare, raising concerns over the safety of critical examination documents ( image source ) A headmaster at Chikwere Secondary School in Odzi, Tizai Gwazhi (49), lost Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary Level results slips after being attacked in Dangamvura on Monday evening. Gwazhi had reportedly collected the results from Zimsec offices in Mutare earlie

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Jan 211 min read


Government Issues 90-Day Ultimatum Over Beitbridge Flooding Crisis
Government has given Beitbridge Municipality 90 days to resolve chronic flooding and service delivery problems in Dulivhadzimu Township, as authorities move to avert further damage during the rainy season ( image source ) BEITBRIDGE — Government has given Beitbridge Municipality a 90-day ultimatum to address persistent flooding, poor roads and service delivery challenges in Dulivhadzimu Township, one of the town’s most flood-prone areas. The directive was issued yesterday by

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Jan 212 min read


2 123 Youths Trained Under Youth Service Programme as Government Expands Skills Drive
A total of 2 123 youths were trained under the Youth Service in Zimbabwe programme in 2025 as Government expands skills development, civic education and employability pathways for young people nationwide ( image source ) HARARE — A total of 2 123 youths were trained under the Youth Service in Zimbabwe (YSZ) programme in 2025 as Government intensifies efforts to equip young people with practical skills, discipline and civic values to enhance employability and participation in

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Jan 212 min read


NANGO Reboots Operations, Sets Ambitious Agenda Amid Regulatory Shifts
NANGO has resumed full operations and outlined a 2026 agenda focused on regulatory engagement, capacity building and sector resilience as Zimbabwe’s civil society faces tighter laws, funding pressures and rising social needs ( image source ) HARARE — The National Association of Non-governmental Organisations (NANGO) has resumed full operations and unveiled a strategic agenda for 2026 as Zimbabwe’s civil society sector navigates a tightening regulatory and funding environment.

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Jan 212 min read


ANIMAL FARM AT ZIMURA — IS THE NEW CHAIR A REWARD FOR THE ROT?
ZIMURA’s appointment of Alexio “Goodchild” Gwenzi as board chair raises questions about reform, loyalty and governance as allegations of rot, capture and royalty injustice continue to haunt Zimbabwe’s music rights body ( image source ) The house of music is on fire, and once again the neighbours are arguing about curtains. As Zimbabwe’s music sector digests explosive allegations from a breakaway group of ZIMURA board members, the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association has responde

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Jan 213 min read


Harare Woman in Court Over US$137,000 Property Fraud
A Harare woman has appeared in court charged with fraud after allegedly swindling a property buyer out of US$137,000 in a failed Marlborough property transaction ( image source ) HARARE — A 62-year-old Harare woman has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly swindling a prospective home seeker out of US$137,000 in a failed property transaction. Virginia Tambudzai Maida appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei, where she was formally charged with fra

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Jan 212 min read


Minister Threatens Commission for Beitbridge If Flooding Crisis Not Resolved
Matabeleland South Minister Albert Nguluvhe has warned Beitbridge Municipality that he will recommend a commission if chronic flooding and stalled infrastructure problems are not resolved within three months ( image source ) BEITBRIDGE — Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Albert Nguluvhe has issued a stern ultimatum to the Municipality of Beitbridge, warning that he will recommend the appointment of a commission to run the town if local authorities fa

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Jan 212 min read


Illegal Mining at Christmas Pass Sparks Fears of Disaster Near Hillcrest College
Illegal mining at Christmas Pass has resumed despite a government ban, with mudslides threatening Hillcrest College and nearby homes, prompting fears of a major disaster as rains continue ( image source ) PENHALONGA — Recent heavy rains have exposed continued illegal mining activities at the Christmas Pass Mountain Range, triggering renewed fears of a looming environmental and human disaster after mudslides began encroaching on Hillcrest College and the neighbouring Toronto r

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Jan 212 min read


Bulawayo Man in Court for Domestic Violence and Attempted Murder
A Bulawayo man has appeared in court facing domestic violence and attempted murder charges after allegedly assaulting his wife and injuring their seven-month-old baby ( image source ) BULAWAYO — A 49-year-old man from Mpophoma suburb has appeared in court facing charges of physical abuse and attempted murder after allegedly assaulting his wife and injuring their seven-month-old baby during a violent domestic dispute. The accused, Simbarashe Sibanda, appeared before Western Co

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Jan 202 min read


Chegutu Robbery Ring: Two Arrested, Four Still at Large
Police in Chegutu have arrested two suspects linked to farm robberies, recovered a stolen pellet gun, and are hunting four others still at large as investigations continue ( image source ) CHEGUTU — Police in Chegutu have arrested two men believed to be central figures in a series of robberies that targeted farms across the district in early January. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrests on their X account, saying the suspects were linked to incidents at Ma

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Jan 202 min read


Man Charged After Impersonating Former Ambassador in US$2,950 Scam
A Harare man has appeared in court charged with fraud after allegedly impersonating a former ambassador and defrauding a resident of US$2,950 through an EcoCash scam ( image source ) HARARE — A 43-year-old man has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly impersonating Zimbabwe’s former Ambassador to South Africa and swindling a Harare resident out of nearly US$3,000. The accused, Tinashe Munhuweyi, was remanded in custody to January 21 pending a bail application

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Jan 202 min read


Midlands Province Strengthens Role as Livestock Hub
Midlands Province has strengthened its position as a key livestock hub, with cattle numbers exceeding 980,000 and growing contributions from dairy, goats, poultry and climate-smart agriculture ( image source ) MIDLANDS — The province has consolidated its position as one of Zimbabwe’s leading livestock hubs, with its cattle population now exceeding 980,000, according to the latest Crops, Livestock and Fisheries Assessment Report (CLAFA 2) for the 2024/25 summer season. The rep

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Jan 202 min read
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