Only 52 out of Zimbabwe’s 170 constituencies that received Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations in 2025 have submitted reports explaining how the money was used, raising growing concerns over accountability and transparency in the handling of public funds.

A Harare man accused of stealing more than $69 million from NMB Bank after the money was mistakenly deposited into his account has been acquitted by the courts. Itai Mazambani was cleared of theft and money laundering charges after a regional court criticised investigators, prosecutors and bank officials for presenting what the magistrate described as weak and poorly assembled evidence.

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) says its specialised K9 Unit has intercepted 15.45 kilograms of dagga valued at approximately US$15,450 during an anti-smuggling operation at Beitbridge Border Post. According to ZIMRA, the drugs were discovered on 13 May 2026 during a routine inspection at the country’s busiest border crossing linking Zimbabwe and South Africa. Authorities said the dagga had been carefully concealed inside food packaging and wrapped goods in an attempt

Veteran Midlands-born Afro-fusion musician Yoko T has made an emotional return to the Zimbabwean music scene with a brand-new gospel-inspired single titled Riripo Tsime, a heartfelt ballad centred on faith, gratitude, and remembrance. The new track, produced by celebrated producer G Fingers, also features respected Zimbabwean singer Alexio Kawara. Accompanied by an official music video, the song blends gospel influences with Afro-fusion sounds, showcasing Yoko T’s mature arti

A Zimbabwean family is mourning the devastating loss of three relatives following a horrific chain of road accidents near Bela-Bela in South Africa that claimed the lives of a father, mother, and child within minutes. South African authorities said the tragedy unfolded on Saturday along the busy N1 highway and involved two separate collisions, including one linked to the security detail of South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

HARARE — Escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising global freight costs are reshaping international supply chains while simultaneously creating fresh agricultural export opportunities for Zimbabwe in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the world’s most import-dependent food markets.

Across South Africa, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Botswana, the United States, and beyond, millions of Zimbabweans are building careers, businesses, and professional reputations in some of the world’s most competitive environments. They are nurses in the NHS, engineers in Johannesburg, lecturers in American universities, entrepreneurs in Perth, software developers in Cape Town, and creatives shaping global conversations online.

Young musicians across Zimbabwe have been invited to enter the 2026 edition of the Imagine Music Xperience (IMX), an international youth music competition that gives emerging artists the chance to perform on a global stage in Europe.

HARARE — In a significant departure from traditional official protocol, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his entire Cabinet have committed to wearing Zimbabwe’s National Fabric throughout May. The move, which officially commenced during yesterday’s Cabinet sitting in Harare, marks the beginning of Culture Month, an annual observance aimed at fostering national pride and indigenous identity.

Motorists are raising alarm over suspected criminal ambush attempts along major highways after two separate drivers reported dangerous incidents involving objects being thrown at moving vehicles during the night. One driver recounted a frightening experience along Bulawayo Road near Whitehouse shortly after midnight while travelling alone from Redcliff.

A growing number of Zimbabweans are coming forward with allegations against Pinways Direct, a vehicle parts and engine supply business reportedly linked to businessman Keith Mpame, after customers allegedly lost thousands of United States dollars in undelivered engine import deals.

Elizabeth Gwaunza Becomes Zimbabwe’s First Female Chief Justice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Elizabeth Gwaunza as Zimbabwe’s next Chief Justice, making history as the first woman to hold the country’s highest judicial office. Gwaunza succeeds Luke Malaba, who retires on May 15 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75. Before her appointment, Gwaunza served as Deputy Chief Justice under Malaba and has been one of the country’s most senior judicial figure

A 36-year-old woman from Zvishavane has been sentenced to prison after defrauding a Masvingo man of US$3,200 in a fake overseas job placement scheme. Samantha Chiedza Gumbo of Eastlea, Zvishavane, was convicted of fraud by Masvingo Magistrate Caroline Tafira Nyoni after falsely claiming she operated a student and job placement consultancy in Europe.

A 42-year-old man accused of masquerading as a Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer and extorting money from desperate job seekers has been arrested by the Military Police in Harare. The suspect, identified as Hardlife Nyoni, a general hand at Mkoba Teachers College, was apprehended in Harare’s Central Business District on 13 May 2026 following a tip-off from members of the public.

A former paymaster with Zimbabwe’s Salary Service Bureau (SSB), which falls under the Public Service Commission (PSC), has appeared in court facing allegations of fraud after allegedly inflating his own salary and those of 26 other employees without authorisation. Brighton Chiuzingo, 59, who reportedly served as a paymaster between 2010 and 2021, was arraigned before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo last week. He was remanded to a later date pending further investigations.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched a public appeal for information leading to the arrest of Hazel Silibaziso Mafu, who is wanted in connection with alleged fraud cases involving more than US$155,000. Police allege that Mafu, the director of Hezy Motors Logistics Private Limited, was involved in a series of vehicle importation deals between 2022 and April 2026 that allegedly left at least 20 complainants out of pocket.

Sleiman Timios Kwidini has sparked controversy after revealing that government officials laughed while discussing last month’s nurses’ strike, saying no one in the world could adequately pay nurses for the work they do.

A new US$40 million Cheetos manufacturing plant, together with a juice and dairy blending facility, has officially opened in Zimbabwe, in a move authorities say strengthens the country’s industrialisation and manufacturing ambitions. The project was launched by Emmerson Mnangagwa and developed by Varun Beverages, one of the largest beverage bottling companies operating in Africa and Asia.

A 35-year-old former fugitive accused of unleashing months of violence in Guruve has pleaded guilty to 10 serious criminal charges, including rape, attempted murder, and robbery.

Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Timios Kwidini has criticised nurses dancing in uniform, saying the behaviour undermines the dignity and professional standing of healthcare workers. Kwidini’s remarks follow a viral controversy involving Tinotenda Tungwarara, daughter of businessman and presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara, who handed out US$100 notes to nurses during an event at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.