President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed that the findings of a long-awaited Commission of Inquiry into the sale of State land in urban areas be made public, in a move likely to intensify scrutiny on land barons and urban land governance in Zimbabwe.

HARARE — Former Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi has been granted US$1,000 bail by the High Court in Harare. Mzembi is currently awaiting judgment in a high-profile case where he is accused of defrauding the Government of approximately US$2 million during his tenure in office.

Zimbabwe’s persistently high fuel prices are being driven by a mix of structural costs, taxes, and procurement inefficiencies, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has said. Speaking at a business forum in Bulawayo, Ncube outlined why motorists in Zimbabwe continue to pay more at the pump compared to regional peers, despite global oil price fluctuations.

Two artisanal miners have died following a mine shaft collapse at Mutowe Shaft, Elvington Mine in Chegutu, as concerns mount over safety in Zimbabwe’s small-scale mining sector. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the fatal incident, which occurred on Friday, 1 May 2026, in Gadzema. Authorities said six miners managed to escape from the shaft, while one sustained injuries.

Two officials from Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Development have died following a road traffic accident that occurred on Saturday morning as they travelled from inter-ministerial games held in Masvingo. The victims, Memory Rutsvara and Lovemore Mwavurudza, were travelling in a bus that reportedly veered off the road, resulting in the fatal crash.

Zimbabwean forward Tawanda Maswanhise has enjoyed a sensational season with Motherwell F.C., emerging as one of the most exciting talents in the league. The young striker capped off a remarkable campaign by finishing as the club’s top goal scorer and securing the Young Player of the Year award, a double achievement that underlines his rapid rise in Scottish football.

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man from Kadoma following a tragic domestic violence incident in which his wife and heavily pregnant daughter were killed. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of Obert Namurokosi in connection with two counts of murder that occurred in Victory Park on 3 May 2026.

A pair of twin sisters in Nottingham have made medical history after discovering they have different fathers, a phenomenon experts say is exceptionally rare. Michelle Osbourne and Lavinia Osbourne, both 49, uncovered the truth through DNA testing decades after their birth in 1976. Although conceived naturally, carried in the same womb, and born minutes apart, the sisters are technically half-siblings rather than biological twins.

Members of Zimbabwe’s Muslim community have laid down stringent conditions for the Chinese-owned Chengxi Mine before consenting to the exhumation of relatives buried at Peak Mine Cemetery in Shurugwi. The planned exhumations affecting dozens of graves dating back to the colonial era are part of efforts to pave the way for expanded gold mining operations in the Botorekwa Escarpments. Led by Sheikh Ishmail Duwa, president of the Halaal Certification Regulatory Board of Zimbabwe

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At a busy maternity ward in Zvishavane District Hospital, a midwife records the details of a birth into a digital system moments after delivery, a shift that is transforming how Zimbabwe tracks maternal and perinatal deaths. Until recently, such information was recorded on paper and could take weeks or even months to reach decision-makers. Today, it is instantly available to health teams nationwide, enabling faster and more informed responses.

Three people have died, and at least one confirmed case of Hantavirus has been reported among passengers aboard a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday. According to the WHO, six individuals have been affected in the incident. Three fatalities have been recorded, while another patient is in intensive care in South Africa. Although the WHO did not officially name the vessel, sources familiar with the situation identifie

Police in Gweru have launched a manhunt for suspects believed to be circulating counterfeit United States currency across the city, raising concern among local businesses and residents.

Four artisanal miners have died following a shaft collapse at Sabi Vlei Mine in the Mazvihwa area on Friday morning, in one of the deadliest mining accidents reported in the district this year. According to authorities, three miners died at the scene after being trapped underground, while a fourth succumbed to severe injuries at a local hospital after being rescued. Darlington Chokera, the District Development Co-ordinator for Zvishavane, confirmed the incident and said the b

To the Tonga people, it is Mosi-oa-Tunya — “the smoke that thunders.” To the world, Victoria Falls stands as one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a pillar of Zimbabwe’s tourism economy.

Residents in Chinhoyi are raising concerns over alleged political interference in the recruitment of casual labour, amid claims that councillors are sidelining qualified candidates in favour of politically connected individuals. The dispute has escalated after a group of recently dismissed workers petitioned Marian Chombo, seeking government intervention into what they describe as an unfair hiring process within the local authority.

Zimbabwe’s men’s 4x400m relay team has delivered a historic performance at the World Relays Gaborone 2026, smashing the national record and securing both a place in the final and automatic qualification for the World Athletics Championships. Competing in Heat 2 from Lane 8, the quartet of Dennis Hove, Leeford Zuze, Gerren Muwishi, and Thandazani Ndlovu clocked an outstanding 2:59.01, the first time a Zimbabwean team has broken the three-minute barrier in the event.

Zimbabwe has created nearly half a million jobs over the past two years, with new data from the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) showing strong growth in formal employment and business activity. According to the figures, 238,000 new jobs were registered in 2025, up from 226,000 in 2024, bringing the total number of new jobs created to 464,000 over the two-year period.

This case underscores a growing trend of property-related fraud in Zimbabwe, where scammers target the estates of the deceased. Authorities have reiterated the need for prospective buyers to conduct thorough due diligence and verify ownership records directly with local councils and the Deeds Office before parting with their hard-earned foreign currency.

One of Zimbabwe’s largest platinum producers, Unki Mine, has rejected allegations that mining firms operating in Shurugwi are bribing traditional leaders to gain access to communal land. The response follows a report by the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), which alleges a pattern of collusion between mining companies, local leaders, and officials in one of Zimbabwe’s richest mineral belts.