HARARE — Zimbabwe has officially launched formal research and trials into blending diesel with ethanol, a strategic move by the Government to cushion consumers from volatile global fuel prices and reduce a heavy reliance on petroleum imports. The initiative, conducted by Green Fuel Zimbabwe, marks a potential turning point in the nation's energy security strategy.

Zimbabwe’s Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has clarified that the Government’s directive requiring all schools to register learners for national examinations does not amount to a ban on Cambridge qualifications, but is instead aimed at asserting control over the country’s education system. The policy, which takes effect in 2027, will require every school to enrol students for examinations administered by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), regardless of whethe

Police in Mashonaland Central Province have arrested three men suspected of being part of a stock theft syndicate operating in Mbire, following a series of livestock raids that left villagers counting losses. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of Albert Fibion (42), Funny Bisenti (44), and Trust Mahoko (42) in connection with the theft of 12 goats from Kamwaza Village and Mahuwe Business Centre in Mbire.

The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) has raised fresh concerns over a proposed amendment to Statutory Instrument 330 of 2000 that would bar medical aid societies from owning or operating clinics, pharmacies and hospitals. The amendment, proposed by the Ministry of Health and Child Care, seeks to restrict medical aid providers to their core function of pooling funds and purchasing healthcare services for members, effectively separating insurance from servi

The Chitungwiza Municipality has announced that rehabilitation works on a key section of Seke Road will begin on Monday, May 4, 2026, with completion expected within eight weeks.

Teachers in Zimbabwe have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government to review salaries, warning that schools may fail to reopen this month if their demands are not addressed. The move, led by the Educators’ Union of Zimbabwe (EUZ), adds to growing pressure on authorities amid widening labour unrest in the public sector. It follows recent protests by nurses and other civil servants over wages and working conditions. In a letter addressed to the Public Service Commission, EUZ

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has officially scheduled by-elections for four rural wards to be held on Saturday, 20 June 2026. The announcement follows the notification of vacancies in Chiredzi and Tsholotsho Rural District Councils (RDCs).

Health sector stakeholders in Zimbabwe have backed a proposed amendment to Statutory Instrument 330 of 2000 that would prohibit medical aid societies from owning or operating healthcare facilities, in a move aimed at strengthening accountability and protecting patients.

Zimbabwe’s Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has announced sweeping reforms that will require all schools to adopt a single national examination system by 2027, with international qualifications such as Cambridge only permitted under strict conditions. The directive, issued on May 1, 2026, mandates that every school in the country register learners for examinations administered by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), marking a decisive shift away from parallel ex

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s premier sporting venue, the National Sports Stadium, is in the final stretch of an extensive refurbishment program, with government officials confident the facility will host football matches before the end of May. Following a high-level tour of the site, authorities indicated that the stadium is on track to reopen for local fixtures starting May 25, 2026.

BAMAKO — In the pre-dawn darkness of April 25, 2026, the Sahel region witnessed one of the most sophisticated military offensives in modern African history. Simultaneously striking five major cities, Bamako, Gao, Kidal, Kita, and Sévaré, an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 fighters launched a coordinated push that aimed to topple the Malian government. But as the smoke clears, the narrative of the attack reveals a complex web of geopolitical shifting, a "Syrian-style" insurgency st

HARARE — The City of Harare has launched a major crackdown on unauthorized outdoor advertising, ordering property owners to immediately dismantle all illegal billboards, murals, and banners. The directive targets structures erected on road servitudes and private buildings without the necessary municipal approval.

A 33-year-old Harare resident has taken legal action against the City of Harare, demanding more than US$24,000 in damages after falling into an unmarked drainage pit near Mabelreign Shopping Centre. Leocardia Ngonidzashe Mandiwa filed a summons at the Harare Civil Magistrates Court, accusing the local authority of negligence and failure to secure a hazardous drainage opening that allegedly caused her serious injuries.

HARARE — Zimbabwe is no longer merely unequal it is becoming structurally divided. In Zimbabwe, wealth is visible, confident, and expanding. Luxury vehicles glide past fuel queues, exclusive estates rise behind high walls, and a new class of elites moves with the ease of those insulated from uncertainty. In the other, survival remains a daily negotiation, informal traders chasing shrinking margins, graduates navigating a job market that barely acknowledges them, and household

A secondary school teacher in Tsholotsho District has been dismissed from service after posting a protest selfie taken inside her classroom, highlighting ongoing tensions between educators and the government over salaries and working conditions.

BULAWAYO — The Bulawayo Magistrates' Court was the scene of an emotional and desperate plea this week, as a complainant in a domestic violence case begged the bench to release her alleged attacker to prevent her family from starving. The case has reignited a national conversation regarding the intersection of economic dependence and gender-based violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe.

HARARE — The High Court has delivered a scathing assessment of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu, describing his legal submissions as "untenable" and "highly misleading" in a landmark ruling that unfroze US$7 million belonging to Al Shams Global Ltd. The judgment, handed down by Justice Jacob Mafusire, marks a significant legal defeat for the central bank and raises serious questions regarding the procedural integrity of the nation's top monetary autho

The court, presided over by Magistrate Barbra Phiri, heard a harrowing account of the events that transpired at the home of 44-year-old Virginia Nkomazana. According to prosecutor Mehluli Ndlovu, Mupande gained entry into the yard using an alternative entrance at approximately 3:00 AM. Once inside, the accused reportedly targeted Nkomazana’s bedroom door, shouting demands for her to emerge. In a desperate attempt to lure the victim outside, Mupande began flashing US dollars,

Zimbabwe’s Parliament has raised serious concern after antiretroviral (ARV) medicines worth an estimated US$3 million expired while in storage at NatPharm warehouses, exposing weaknesses in the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain.

HARARE — A dark cloud hangs over the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) following the death of a male suspect in custody at Glen Norah Police Station in the early hours of Tuesday. The tragedy, which reportedly resulted from a sustained physical altercation between two detainees, has sparked national outrage over allegations of gross negligence by officers on duty.