GWERU – A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has alarmed health officials in Gweru after 159 cases were recorded in March 2026, with authorities warning the true scale could be significantly higher due to underreporting.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed government ministries and agencies to urgently eliminate trade restrictions as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to boost cross-border commerce and deepen regional economic integration. The directive will initially focus on countries within the Southern African Development Community, where persistent tariff and non-tariff barriers continue to slow the movement of goods, services, and people.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on Zimbabweans to embrace unity, prayer and shared national purpose, emphasising the church’s role in fostering peace, moral guidance and development. He made the remarks during the St Joseph Guild Weekend of Prayer held at St Paul’s Musami Mission, where he joined congregants from the Archdiocese of Harare.

HARARE — What was heralded as a new dawn for local football infrastructure has rapidly descended into a scene of neglect. Barely following the completion of high-profile renovations, the sanitary facilities at Rufaro Stadium have fallen into a shocking state of disrepair, raising alarm bells among fans and public health observers alike.

HARARE — In a scene that has become a powerful metaphor for the shifting landscape of Zimbabwean football, Walter Musona’s composed standoff against a circle of MWOS players has sparked a national conversation. The moment, laden with traditional symbolism, highlighted the persistent tension between age-old superstitions and the push for modern professionalism in the local game. While some spectators saw the surroundings of Musona as a calculated psychological tactic or a deep

Behind the scenes, the process is a calculated technical maneuver. When a scammer attempts to register your phone number on their device, WhatsApp’s security system triggers a one-time six-digit verification code sent via SMS to the legitimate owner. Once that code is shared, the hacker logs in, instantly locking the original user out. This begins a "domino effect" where the scammer impersonates the victim to solicit emergency funds, promote fraudulent investment schemes, or

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s acting police minister has vowed swift arrests and prosecutions following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, after Ghana formally summoned Pretoria’s envoy to demand urgent action.

Police in Bindura have impounded six tipper trucks loaded with suspected illegally mined gold ore from Phoenix Prince Mine, in a major operation targeting syndicates accused of looting resources under Mining Lease 21. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the seizure followed a coordinated operation by officers in Mashonaland Central, marking one of the most significant crackdowns on illegal mining in the area in recent months.

RUSAPE — A truck driver has faced the full weight of the law following a fatal 2022 collision on the Harare–Mutare highway. Terrence Kambanje (38), a resident of Chitungwiza, was recently convicted of culpable homicide by the Rusape Magistrates Court, resulting in a fine, a suspended prison sentence, and the permanent cancellation of his driver’s licence.

Seven suspected members of the Movement for Democratic Change – T (MDC-T) have been arrested and appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court for allegedly organising a protest against the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3). The accused Clifton Zumba (27), Shingirai Chitauro (45), John Simon (53), Tonderai Cephas Makuyana (28), Decent Zaina (46), Jane Makovere (47), and Austin Name (52) appeared before Magistrate Ruth Moyo and were remanded in custody t

LAGOS — In the complex narrative of Nigeria’s political and economic history, few figures have maintained as enduring—or as controversial—an influence as Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury. Over decades of political upheaval, transitions, and investigations, Chagoury has managed to remain at the center of the nation's most significant infrastructure and business developments.

The implementation of this framework is intended to formalize the integration of these cadres into the national land tenure system, providing them with tangible economic support while ensuring that those who contributed to the country's sovereignty are appropriately recognized.

A major security crackdown along the Mutare River has forced illegal miners, including suspected foreign nationals, to flee into nearby mountainous areas, as authorities intensified efforts to curb environmental damage and unlawful gold extraction. The operation, led by the Provincial Joint Operations Command, brought together the Zimbabwe National Army, Zimbabwe Republic Police, and State Security agents. The coordinated raid targeted illegal alluvial gold mining sites blame

JOHANNESBURG — South African prosecutors are requesting significant prison sentences for Chautunga Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze in a high-profile criminal case involving serious firearms and violent conduct charges. The State’s recommended sentencing reflects a broader judicial effort to send a strong deterrent message against violent crime and the illegal misuse of firearms within the country.

An undercover investigation by BBC News has uncovered a sophisticated shadow industry in the United Kingdom, where rogue immigration advisers and legal figures are allegedly charging thousands of pounds to help migrants fabricate asylum claims by posing as gay.

A South African man has been arrested after allegedly orchestrating an unusual but elaborate fraud scheme in which he sold ordinary gravel as “authentic moon rocks,” claiming they were sourced from a secret private lunar mission.

BULAWAYO — Mines and Mining Development Minister Dr. Polite Kambamura has issued a stern warning to individuals facilitating "proxy mining" arrangements, signaling that the government is preparing strict measures to dismantle illegal sales of mining claims.

A traditional court in Manicaland has ordered a Mozambican healer to reverse an alleged curse placed on a young man, after a woman admitted she may have targeted the wrong person over a missing gold mill. The ruling was issued by Chief Mutasa following a dramatic confession by Stella Mwakasikeni, who told the court she had sought spiritual intervention after her mining equipment was stolen, only to later doubt the identity of the alleged culprit.

Tensions boiled over at the Methodist Revival Church (MRC) in Rusape last Sunday after two rival factions attempted to hold separate worship services in the same building, forcing police to intervene and suspend proceedings. The confrontation involved supporters loyal to MRC founder Phillip Mupindu and a breakaway faction led by Philemon Munyaradzi Chamburuka, whose leadership has been at the centre of a protracted dispute within the church.

Prosecutors state that a total of US$3,874 was stolen, none of which has yet been recovered by authorities. Police investigations are ongoing, with a manhunt currently underway for Washington Sithole. The case highlights the vulnerabilities businesses face when internal security protocols are compromised, as police continue to treat the matter as a suspected inside job.