HARARE – Luke Malaba will not sit on the seven-member bench of the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe set to hear a high-stakes case challenging proposed constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030. Malaba is expected to step down on May 14, just days before the matter is scheduled to be heard on May 20, effectively excluding him from proceedings in what is shaping up to be a landmark constitutional case.

HARARE – Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has dismissed allegations that he has “sold out the struggle for democracy,” describing the claims as part of a coordinated propaganda campaign.

HARARE — In a landmark victory for international asset recovery, the High Court of Zimbabwe has granted a breakthrough order to enforce a Singaporean asset-freeze against two foreign nationals residing in Zimbabwe. The ruling, delivered on April 9, 2026, by Justice Justice Wamambo, paves the way for the seizure and monitoring of local assets belonging to Singaporean couple Yong Khong Yoong Mark and Emily Hwang Mei Chen. The couple, who are permanent residents of Zimbabwe, are

Following the accident, the Toyota Hilux was impounded and inspected by the Vehicle Examination Department (VED) in Eastlea to determine if mechanical failure played any role. The findings of that report are expected to be a focal point when the trial opens in May. If convicted of culpable homicide under the Road Traffic Act, the broadcaster could face a range of penalties, including a fine, a suspended prison sentence, or the cancellation of his driver’s license.

HARARE — In a coordinated early-morning sweep on Tuesday, April 14, the Harare Metropolitan Police removed over 100 individuals living on the streets of the Central Business District (CBD), transporting them to various state-run and registered care facilities.

HARARE – A security guard stationed at Hallingbury Primary School in Mabelreign has died following a violent robbery attack, as community leaders warn of a deepening security crisis across Harare’s western suburbs. The fatal incident, confirmed on April 14, has heightened fear among residents in Mabelreign, Sunridge, Greencroft, and Westgate, coming amid a surge in armed robberies in the area.

HARARE — The Government has issued a strong appeal to the private sector to refrain from hiking prices following the commencement of civil servants’ salary reviews this week. Speaking at a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, April 14, authorities warned that speculative pricing could trigger an inflationary spiral and negate the intended boost to workers' purchasing power. The salary adjustments began rolling out on April 12, with members of the uniformed forces being the first

HARARE — US President Donald Trump has removed a controversial AI-generated image from his Truth Social platform that depicted him as a Christ-like figure, following a wave of condemnation from his own religious base and a mounting public feud with Pope Leo XIV.

The handover ceremony took place yesterday, Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town. The repatriation follows a direct order from President Cyril Ramaphosa, ensuring the sacred artifacts return home just in time for Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day commemorations this Saturday.

ZAKA — Residents in Ward 24 under Chief Bota have been urged to exercise extreme caution following the sighting of at least two elephants roaming the Charuka and Chipfuti areas early Tuesday morning, in a development that has heightened fears over rising human-wildlife conflict in rural Zimbabwe. The sightings, confirmed by local authorities, prompted an urgent response from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), with rangers deployed to monitor the

BEITBRIDGE — A sophisticated attempt to smuggle industrial-grade explosives into South Africa was thwarted on Monday, April 13, 2026, following a high-stakes joint operation at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.

HARARE — The Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF) has formally escalated its challenge against the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), petitioning the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, to nullify and reconvene the recent public outreach program. In a stern letter dated April 10, 2026, the civic group—represented by human rights lawyers from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR)—argued that the four-day consultation window was a "mechani

HARARE – Members of Parliament have demanded a comprehensive breakdown of how funds collected through Zimbabwe’s sugar tax have been used, intensifying pressure on the Ministry of Health and Child Care to improve transparency and accountability. The calls follow a ministerial statement presented in the National Assembly by Deputy Health Minister Sleiman Kwidini, responding to a February inquiry by legislators on the utilisation of proceeds from the tax introduced by Finance M

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has formally declared its opposition to the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), warning that the legislation threatens the nation’s democratic foundations and serves the interests of political elites over the citizenry.

HARARE — The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo, has officially declined a proposal by Senator Mike Bimha to make English, Shona, and Ndebele compulsory subjects in all Zimbabwean schools. The Minister emphasized that such a move would undermine the rights of learners from minority language groups and contradict existing government policies focused on early childhood development and heritage-based learning.

HARARE – A Harare man has been arrested and charged with fraud after allegedly hacking into a businessman’s bank accounts and siphoning thousands of dollars in a suspected cybercrime case that highlights growing digital security risks in Zimbabwe.

HARARE — The High Court has sentenced a local man, Herbert Pasipanodya, to an effective 10 years in prison for the death of his partner, Dorothy De Souza, whose remains were discovered in a shallow grave at his residence in July 2025. While Pasipanodya was initially charged with murder, the court ultimately convicted him of culpable homicide, citing "serious provocation" as a mitigating factor while simultaneously condemning his efforts to conceal the crime.

HARARE – The Southerton Community Development Trust (SCDT) has partnered with Stella Park International Academy in Burundi to facilitate the recruitment of Zimbabwean teachers, in a move aimed at expanding employment opportunities and strengthening regional ties. The initiative, will see qualified teachers from Southerton Constituency and beyond being considered for teaching positions at the Cibitoke-based institution.

HARARE — A 33-year-old managing director of a UK-based logistics firm has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court following a sophisticated "export misrepresentation" scheme that allegedly cost Schweppes Zimbabwe over US$22,000. Tatenda Masawi, the director of MSTATZ Private Limited, appeared before Magistrate Ruth Moyo over the weekend to face charges of theft and fraud.

MIDLANDS – A 27-year-old Redcliff man who operates a scotch cart courier service has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal dispute with a client over missing groceries, in a case that has shocked the local community. Collen Ishmael (27) is accused of killing his client, Elias Kavhumbura Chimusito (49), during an argument at the victim’s homestead on Monday evening. Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident, which occurred at around