GENEVA, Switzerland — The Government has resolved to ensure that revenue collected through Zimbabwe's sugar tax, fast-food tax, and other health-related levies is ring-fenced exclusively for healthcare programmes, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora has said.

A growing controversy surrounding the so-called “Harm This Natasha” trend on Chinese social media has reignited debate about online racism, the exploitation of vulnerable communities and the responsibilities of digital platforms in moderating harmful content. The trend centres on videos featuring a black baby doll commonly referred to as “Natasha.” In widely shared clips, users are seen striking, stomping on or otherwise mistreating the dolls, often under the guise of comedy

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – The Government has intensified pressure on the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe to decentralise its operations and establish provincial offices, amid growing concerns over the financial and logistical burden faced by nurses who must travel to Harare for registration and licensing services.

HARARE, Zimbabwe – More than 300 illegal structures were demolished in the Whitecliff commercial area on the western outskirts of Harare after the Messenger of Court executed a long-standing eviction order issued by the Harare Magistrates' Court.

HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Government has activated a specialised anti-drug enforcement unit comprising selected police and military officers as part of an intensified campaign to combat drug and substance abuse and dismantle sophisticated trafficking networks operating across Zimbabwe.

MAZOWE, Zimbabwe – The Government has intensified efforts to eliminate the use of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining, with officials conducting assessments of alternative gold processing technologies aimed at protecting miners, communities, and the environment.

MUTARE, Zimbabwe – A teacher employed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has appeared in court after allegedly defrauding two women of US$1,100 by falsely promising to secure them teaching jobs.

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) successfully retained the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw in the final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday. The victory secures PSG's second consecutive European crown and cements their status among Europe's elite clubs after winning the competition for the first time in 2025.

HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwean government has expressed concern over the declining number of graduates emerging from teacher training colleges, warning that the trend could worsen staffing shortages in schools at a time when the education sector is already grappling with recruitment and retention challenges.

PRETORIA, South Africa – South Africa is set to introduce a new high-tech border management system that uses facial recognition technology and electronic traveller verification as part of a broader strategy to combat illegal migration, passport fraud and corruption at ports of entry.

LIVERPOOL, England – Liverpool Football Club has officially parted ways with head coach Arne Slot after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign that saw the Reds finish fifth in the Premier League, just one year after winning the league title under the Dutch manager. The club confirmed Slot's departure on Saturday, announcing that the process of appointing a new manager is already underway.

HARARE, Zimbabwe – A Zimbabwean human rights activist has approached the High Court seeking a declaration that key provisions of the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill cannot legally be enacted without approval through a national referendum, setting the stage for a potentially landmark constitutional battle.

MUTARE, Zimbabwe – Police have launched investigations into a daring armed robbery in which six masked men allegedly told a prominent businesswoman that they had been sent by her former husband before stealing cash, mobile phones, and a vehicle worth more than US$21,000. The victim, Philippa Miti, is the proprietor of Mutasa Service Centre and owner of Pinkrose Junior School. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the robbery occurred on May 21, 2026, at approx

KWEKWE, Zimbabwe – Police have launched investigations into a suspected arson attack after unknown assailants allegedly petrol-bombed a farmhouse belonging to Bishop Ngoni Mwazha in Kwekwe, destroying property valued at more than US$150,000. The incident occurred late on Sunday night at Gabbari Farm in Sisombe, Kwekwe, while members of the Mwazha family were away from the property. No fatalities or injuries were reported, but a significant portion of the family's 13-room hous

HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwean government has approved the recruitment of 8,785 new health workers in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the country's public healthcare system, improve service delivery, and address staffing shortages across health institutions.

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Fraud charges against Harare Deputy Mayor Rosemary Muronda and former ZANU-PF legislator Shadreck Mashayamombe have been withdrawn after prosecutors cited insufficient evidence to proceed with the case. The two appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa on Tuesday, 26 May, where the State formally withdrew the charges. They were represented by legal practitioners Devoted Ngagano and Barnabus Kazembe. The case centred on allegations that Muronda and Masha

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) officer Pearson Mbalekwa, a nephew of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has reportedly been expelled from ZANU-PF following internal disagreements linked to controversial proposals to amend Zimbabwe's Constitution.

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Two Epworth men who terrorised motorists across Greater Harare in a series of violent vehicle hijackings have been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison following their conviction on multiple armed robbery charges.

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Five Waterfalls residents have appeared before the courts facing murder charges following an alleged mob justice attack that left an unidentified man dead after he was reportedly assaulted and tied to a ZESA pole over accusations of theft.

We can dissect corruption in kombis, analyse economic policy in beer halls, and solve national crises in WhatsApp groups before breakfast. We know who stole what, who failed where, and which institution is collapsing next. In many ways, we have become experts at discussing what is wrong with the country.