BULAWAYO — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old serial armed robber, Nkosana Maketho, dubbed the "Lone Ranger," who is linked to at least eight counts of armed robbery across the city. Maketho's crime spree, which primarily targeted motorists and taxi operators, came to an end on May 9, 2026, following a coordinated effort between the public and the CID Homicide unit.

The newly declassified reports now publicly available through the US Department of War archives include accounts from farmers, police officers, commercial pilots, astronauts, and military aviators who claimed to witness strange flying objects displaying capabilities beyond known aircraft technology. The disclosures have reignited global fascination with what are now officially termed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), previously known as UFOs.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched a nationwide manhunt for three men described as “highly wanted drug lords” allegedly linked to organised drug syndicates operating across Harare’s high-density suburbs. In a public appeal issued on May 10, police identified the suspects as Nomore Chabata, also known as “Nomara”, Joymore Chihwai, and Leon Mambohaatumwi. Authorities allege the trio operated sophisticated drug distribution bases in Mufakose, Marimba, and Mabvuku.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially unveiled the Warriors squad for the upcoming Unity Cup in London, headlined by the significant return of midfielder Marshall Munetsi. The tournament, set to take place later this month, serves as a high-profile stage for Zimbabwe as they prepare to face continental rivals Nigeria in the semi-final.

Police in Bulawayo are hunting for a rehabilitation centre owner accused of sexually abusing, assaulting, and psychologically tormenting patients at a privately-run facility in Emganwini, in a case that has shocked Zimbabweans and raised serious concerns over the regulation of rehabilitation centres.

The recent controversy surrounding public displays of wealth by politically connected elites has sparked uncomfortable national questions about inequality, empathy and whether Zimbabwe’s ruling class still understands the emotional reality facing ordinary citizens.

Joel Sithole, the Member of Parliament for Chiredzi South, has been granted US$500 bail after appearing before a Masvingo court on allegations of misappropriating Constituency Development Fund (CDF) money intended for community projects. The legislator was arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on Wednesday over allegations involving approximately ZiG$1.2 million, equivalent to nearly US$50,000. Prosecutors allege Sithole diverted public funds earmarked fo

The sound of bursting sewage pipes has become an increasingly familiar and disturbing reality across Zimbabwe’s urban centres, where overflowing effluent, blocked drains, and collapsing sanitation systems are turning high-density suburbs into public health hazards.

HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially appointed retired Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander, General Phillip Valerio Sibanda, to the ZANU-PF Politburo. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, marks the veteran soldier's formal transition into the ruling party’s top decision-making hierarchy following his recent retirement from military service.

The African horned cucumber, also known as kiwano, is a nutrient-dense, low-calorie fruit exceptionally high in water. Boasting over 80% water content, this horned fruit provides excellent hydration and essential dietary fiber. Packed with potent antioxidant vitamins A and C, Kiwano is often regarded as a green anti-retroviral (ARV). Its essential minerals, such as zinc and iron, promote robust immune function, improved skin health, heart health, and bone health.

The Government has raised concern over the growing decline in the teaching of indigenous Zimbabwean languages in some private schools, warning that the trend could threaten the country’s cultural identity and heritage. Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo says several private and trust schools are increasingly prioritising foreign languages such as French and Chinese while neglecting local languages, including Shona, Ndebele, Kalanga, Tonga, and Shangani.

HARARE — The Government has issued a stern warning to school administrators across the country against rejecting Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) payments or exceeding approved fee structures ahead of the second term opening this Tuesday. Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo emphasized that schools are legally obligated to accept the ZiG as full payment without demanding foreign currency conversions.

HARARE: Fifteen schools in Mt Pleasant Constituency are set to benefit from an ongoing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera installation programme aimed at curbing a surge in robberies targeting schools and residential areas in the constituency.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says 79 suspects were arrested during a large-scale operation targeting illegal mining activities and violent crimes in the Mazowe mining areas on May 10, 2026.

Motorists in Harare will soon face automated traffic fines after the government confirmed that 20 artificial intelligence-powered “Robocop” traffic cameras will begin testing in June 2026 under Zimbabwe’s new Smart Traffic Management System. The high-tech traffic enforcement project, being spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), is designed to detect speeding, red-light violations, illegal turns, and dangerous driving using AI-powered surveillance technology. Autho

KWEKWE — In a ruling that has sent shockwaves through the Midlands Province, a 31-year-old barber from Mbizo has been sentenced to an effective 75 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of five children. Rangarirai Mutangi, who held positions of trust as a volunteer for the National AIDS Council and a youth modeling trainer, was convicted by the Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The charges included eight counts of rape and aggravated indecent assault committed

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the conviction and sentencing of four men to seven years in prison each after they kidnapped and assaulted a police officer during Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 public hearing duties in Gokwe. The convicted men are Isheunesu Benjamin Marima (30), Collin Masawi (44), Wonder Gamba (43), and Edwin Chinongwa (32).

Zimbabwe’s government says it will introduce new legal measures targeting illegal mining and environmental destruction along rivers and water bodies as authorities intensify efforts to protect water supplies, dams, and agricultural production. The planned intervention includes three new statutory instruments aimed at strengthening enforcement against illegal alluvial mining, which officials say has caused widespread environmental degradation across the country.

HARARE — The High Court has dismissed an urgent application by Ouro Tanque Private Limited that sought to gain immediate control of contested gold mining claims in Bindura while a Supreme Court appeal by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine is pending. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice Siyabonga Paul Musithu, halts Ouro Tanque’s attempt to enforce a prior order that would have seen Freda Rebecca evicted from the disputed site.

Delta Corporation has denied allegations that a contaminated bottle of Coca-Cola containing suspected maggots originated from its production line, as a high-profile food safety case continues before the Harare Magistrates’ Court.