The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that eight people died in a tragic road traffic accident in Hwange on Saturday morning. According to police, all the victims were members of the Roman Catholic Church who were travelling home from a night prayer service when the accident occurred.

The Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court has convicted a 43-year-old Zimbabwean woman of murdering her two young children by poisoning them at a public park in Johannesburg nearly three years ago. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that Lister Nkomo was found guilty on two counts of murder relating to the deaths of her two-year-old daughter and seven-month-old son. The tragic incident occurred on 3 June 2023 at Empire Park in Parktown, Johannesburg.

A 34-year-old Harare man has appeared in court facing a murder charge after allegedly killing his friend and dumping the body in a gravel pit in Warren Park. Shepard Severa appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, charged with the murder of 28-year-old Brian Nandana.

A fake Facebook account triggered widespread confusion across Zimbabwean social media after falsely claiming that Bellamine Mugabe, popularly known as Chatunga, had attacked businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The claims rapidly spread online, sparking intense debate and speculation among social media users before questions emerged regarding the authenticity of the Facebook account behind the posts.

The Harare City Council says its smart water meter rollout programme is facing growing disruption from theft and vandalism targeting newly installed devices across the capital.

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has announced sweeping reforms in Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector, reserving small-scale gold mining exclusively for Zimbabwean citizens and companies wholly owned by locals. The new policy was announced by Polite Kambamura and takes immediate effect. The government says the reforms are designed to increase indigenous participation in mining, improve transparency and reduce mineral leakages that continue to affect the country’s gold

Mmusi Maimane has formally written to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa demanding clarity over his relationship with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo following the circulation of a controversial video appearing to show the two together in a private and informal setting.

Zimbabwean mixed martial arts star Temba Gorimbo has announced his retirement from professional MMA competition, ending a remarkable journey that inspired fans across Africa and beyond. The 35-year-old welterweight fighter, popularly known as “The Answer,” confirmed the decision through an emotional social media statement in which he admitted that failing to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a UFC world champion weighed heavily on him.

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has withdrawn all criminal charges against his ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, and her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda, ending a highly publicised legal dispute that had dominated social media and court discussions this week.

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has warned mayors, council chairpersons and local authority officials against abusing Cabinet-approved foreign travel under the guise of conference benchmarking and official engagements. The warning was contained in a letter from the ministry that was read during a full council meeting of the Epworth Local Board on Tuesday by town secretary Wilton Mhanda.

For more than two decades, Zimbabwe has existed in a cycle of promise and disappointment. Every election season arrives with the language of national renewal and Zimbabwe's economic recovery. Every policy conference carries declarations of transformation. Every national crisis produces another conversation about “restoring the country.” Yet for millions of ordinary Zimbabweans, restoration has remained largely rhetorical, something passionately spoken about but rarely experie

A 63-year-old man from Zaka in Masvingo Province who had allegedly been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl was found dead hanging from a tree on the same day the matter was reported to police. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occurred in Chamunorwa Village under Chief Bota in Zaka.

The long-running Phala Phala scandal involving South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has resurfaced amid renewed scrutiny over Sudanese businessman Hazim Mustafa, the man identified as having paid US$580,000 in cash for buffalo at the president’s Limpopo game farm in 2019. While Mustafa has consistently maintained that the money was legitimate and properly declared, investigators and political critics continue questioning whether the full story behind the controversial tran

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has fined Koala Park Abattoir US$1,000 for failing to fully comply with environmental management regulations following complaints of air pollution along Seke Road in Harare. The penalty follows an inspection conducted by EMA last week after the agency was cited as the second respondent in an injunction application filed against the abattoir. The court application was brought by the Katonha twins, Farai Lawyer and Tendai Mayor, who all

Douglas Mwonzora has called on Parliament to conduct a secret ballot when lawmakers vote on the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, commonly referred to as CAB3. In formal submissions addressed to Jacob Mudenda earlier this week, Mwonzora argued that a secret ballot was necessary to protect the integrity and independence of Members of Parliament during the voting process.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned firearm holders that their firearm certificates can be revoked if they misuse guns or are deemed unfit to possess them under Zimbabwean law. The warning comes amid growing concern over reported firearm abuse incidents and irresponsible gun handling in the country.

Zimbabwe has been named among Africa’s emerging economic leaders following continued growth in the mining and agricultural sectors, which are increasingly driving the country’s economic recovery efforts.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 28-year-old suspect in connection with the brutal murder of Brian Nandana in Warren Park D, Harare. Police confirmed that Shepherd Severa was taken into custody following investigations into the shocking killing, which has left residents in the Warren Park community shaken. Authorities described the matter as a high-priority murder investigation. Community members expressed fear and outrage over the violent nature of the crime

Sonja Madzikanda and her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda, will spend another night in remand prison after their bail hearing was postponed on Thursday due to the reported illness of the presiding magistrate. The pair appeared before a stand-in magistrate at the Harare Magistrates Court on 21 May, where the court was informed that Magistrate Nyaradzo Manokore was unwell and unable to preside over the matter. The case was subsequently adjourned to Friday.

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has intensified its tax compliance drive targeting trusts, family estates and corporate structures, warning that entities failing to register and file returns could face heavy penalties under new enforcement measures.