In a major blow to illegal gold mining in Zimbabwe, law enforcement agents have impounded 12 heavy-duty excavators during a high-stakes raid along the Mutare River near Beauly. The machinery, suspected to be owned by Chinese nationals, was discovered hidden in thick brush as miners attempted to evade a coordinated security crackdown.

GWERU – A Gweru woman has accused a Chinese-owned mining company, Harsh 3 Mine, of illegally exhuming her late husband’s remains without family consent an incident that has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny over mining operations and cultural rights in Zimbabwe. Keresia Mucharuza (45) claims the remains of her husband, Takesure Mutanda, were dug up on 5 April 2026 from their family homestead near Guinea Fowl, under Chief Gambiza, and reburied about a kilometre away under d

In a historic moment for Zimbabwean football, Motherwell FC forward Tawanda Maswanhise has been officially shortlisted for the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year award. The nomination follows a prolific campaign that has seen the 23-year-old international become one of the most feared attackers in the Scottish Premiership.

BEITBRIDGE – A 56-year-old man from Malala Village has been arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing his wife during a family mediation meeting in Matshiloni Village, in a case that has once again spotlighted rising domestic violence incidents in Zimbabwe. The suspect, Mukhosi Shadreck Mulaudzi Muthavhatsindi, is accused of killing his wife following a heated dispute during efforts by both families to resolve long-standing marital issues.

HARARE – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has gifted a brand-new vehicle and cash to Susan Matsunga, a Member of Parliament for Budiriro North, in a move that has stirred political debate over patronage, cross-party relations, and public accountability in Zimbabwe.

Magora had earlier been granted bail by Sunsley Zisengwe, under strict conditions requiring him to report twice weekly to Chikato Police Station. His failure to comply has now triggered a manhunt, with his current whereabouts unknown.

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JOHANNESBURG – Three foreign national shop owners were shot and killed in a brazen daylight attack inside a McDonald's outlet in the Johannesburg central business district, sparking renewed concern over violent crime in South Africa’s economic hub. The shooting occurred on Monday, 27 April 2026, at the corner of Jeppe and Smal Streets in Johannesburg, where the victims were reportedly having breakfast when gunmen stormed the restaurant and opened fire.

The Zimbabwe Football Association has announced the resignation of Marian Marinica as head coach of the Zimbabwe senior men’s national football team. In a statement released Monday, ZIFA confirmed that Marinica stepped down citing personal reasons, bringing an end to his tenure with the Zimbabwe national football team.

HARARE – Former ZANU-PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson Temba Mliswa has called on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to resign, accusing him of undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa and fuelling internal party tensions. In a strongly worded post on X, Mliswa criticised Chiwenga’s recent public remarks, alleging that the Vice President was aligning himself with opposition narratives and social media sentiment.

BULAWAYO — The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) was meant to be a showcase of convenience and progress, but the Vehicle Inspectorate Department’s (VID) on-site presence has left a sour taste for many motorists. The department’s decision to offer expedited driving licence services during the 2026 exhibition has triggered a wave of public frustration, with citizens leveling accusations of "extortion" regarding the US$50 fee charged for on-demand licence discs.

EZULWINI, Eswatini – A member of the royal military guard assigned to protect visiting dignitaries during King Mswati III’s 40-year reign celebrations has died in a suspected suicide incident that shocked attendees. Lieutenant Colani Mdluli, who was part of a high-level security detail for visiting Southern African Development Community Heads of State, allegedly shot himself at the Royal Villas on Sunday morning.

GWERU – A Bulawayo woman has lost at least US$800 in cash and valuables after falling victim to a coordinated distraction theft in Gweru on 18 April 2026. The victim, Constance Makhubalo, had travelled from Bulawayo with her sisters for their grandmother’s funeral when the incident occurred at Metro Peech, where the family had stopped to buy groceries.

MUKUMBURA — A somber atmosphere has descended upon the Mukumbura business community following a devastating fire incident on Sunday, April 26, 2026, which claimed the lives of two young children. The blaze, which authorities allege was triggered by the presence of petrol, has ignited urgent discussions regarding the storage and handling of hazardous flammable substances in commercial and residential areas.

BULAWAYO – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has hit back at Bulawayo mayor David Coltart following criticism over his presence alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa and visiting Botswana leader Duma Boko during last week’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga delivered a sermon-style address at a Roman Catholic gathering in Murewa over the weekend, blending scripture, leadership philosophy, and moral reflection remarks that have since attracted wider political interpretation. Speaking before congregants, Chiwenga invoked the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi, highlighting virtues such as humility, simplicity, peace-building, and compassion for the vulnerable. He described these values as form

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), through its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), has directed banks to immediately freeze accounts linked to mobile money agents suspected of involvement in illicit foreign currency transactions and money laundering. The directive, issued by Acting FIU Director-General Oliver Chiperesa, targets agents operating on EcoCash and OneMoney platforms.

When I started military training in the coldest month of June in Gweru, I seriously considered going back home. The training was torture and the treatment from our ‘barbaric’ and annoying course instructors made it unbearable.

Zimbabwe is facing a worsening public health crisis after 423 malaria-related deaths and more than 154,000 infections were recorded in 2025, with experts warning that climate change is accelerating the spread of the disease into previously low-risk areas. Health advocates say the surge, confirmed by the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH), threatens to reverse years of progress in malaria control, particularly in vulnerable rural communities.

BAMAKO — The Sahel region is reeling following a wave of unprecedented, coordinated attacks across Mali this weekend, which claimed the life of Defence Minister General Sadio Camara. The offensive, described by analysts as the most significant security breach in the country’s modern history, has plunged the junta-led nation into a state of acute instability.