HARARE – Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing mounting scrutiny after official documents revealed that a demolished small business structure at Mabelreign Shopping Centre had in fact, been approved by the Harare City Council. The latest developments contradict earlier claims that Ward 16 councillor Denford Ngadziore acted unlawfully in spearheading the construction of tuckshops intended for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

ZVISHAVANE/HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reaffirmed its "zero-tolerance" policy toward infrastructure vandalism and wildlife crime following the swift conviction and sentencing of four individuals in two separate high-profile cases this month.

PRETORIA — South Africa’s Cabinet has officially approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection, marking the most radical overhaul of the country’s migration policy in a generation. The reforms, championed by Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber, introduce a rigorous points-based system (PBS) that prioritizes high-demand skills and economic investment over years of residency.

MIDLANDS – A 52-year-old truck driver has died after the heavy-duty vehicle he was driving veered off the road and plunged into a river before becoming fully submerged in an accident that has renewed calls for road safety vigilance in Zimbabwe. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the fatal incident, which occurred on 10 April 2026 at around 4 pm along the Masvingo–Mbalabala Road at Ngezi River Bridge in Zvishavane.

HARARE – Armed robbers wielding a rifle believed to belong to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) stormed a church-run orphanage in Westgate, Harare, on Sunday, making off with more than US$30,000 in a brazen attack that has heightened fears of a growing crime wave in the city’s western suburbs. The raid targeted the Village of Hope Institution, a facility that houses a school, an orphanage, and a church. The suspects reportedly spent close to an hour ransacking offices after

KWEKWE — Zimbabwe’s arts community is in mourning following the passing of veteran actress Memory Bususu, who died at the age of 71. A beloved household name for decades, Bususu passed away on Sunday, April 12, at Kwekwe General Hospital after suffering a stroke. The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) described her as a "versatile talent" whose performances in iconic dramas such as Paraffin, Pfuma Ye Nhaka, and Ngozi defined an era of Zimbabwean television.

HARARE – A self-proclaimed prophet and his alleged accomplice have appeared in court following their arrest in connection with a high-value US$250 000 robbery that investigators say was carefully planned and executed with inside assistance. Learnmore Mirison (25) and Thomas Kanhu (31) were brought before Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa, where they were remanded in custody pending a bail hearing. The case has drawn attention for its alleged links to an insider and the sc

Council bulldozers moved in early morning, flattening the near-complete structures and leaving debris scattered across land designated for parking. The demolition follows growing efforts by the city to enforce compliance with planning laws and restore order in commercial areas.

BEITBRIDGE — The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has issued an urgent advisory following reports of chaos and significant delays at the Beitbridge Border Post. Images circulating on social media over the weekend showed families sleeping in the open and buses abandoned by their trailers, as tightened border processes left cross-border traders and malaicha (transporters) stranded.

CHINHOYI — A severe malaria outbreak in Mashonaland West Province has claimed 20 lives and infected over 5,087 people since the start of the year. According to the latest provincial health situation report, the outbreak has now spread across all seven districts, even as the traditional rainy season begins to taper off.

HARARE — Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has stepped forward to mount a robust defense of the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), dismissing critics’ fears as "exaggerated" and "misleading."

HARARE — The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has sounded a grave alarm over a sharp increase in deaths among ex-combatants, citing systemic neglect, chronic poverty, and a lack of medical funding as the primary drivers of the crisis. The concerns were raised during a weekend gathering celebrating the elevation of Paul Tungwarara to the ZANU-PF central committee, where the rate of mortality among the nation’s liberation-era fighters was described

HARARE – A Marondera-based man has approached a traditional court after allegedly losing control of his rural homestead to a caretaker he had employed and allowed to live on the property rent-free. The dispute, now before Chief Mutasa’s Community Court, involves Samuel Nyambudzi and his former house help, Shelton Toro, whom he accuses of unlawfully taking over the property. Nyambudzi told the court that he hired Toro as a caretaker to safeguard his rural home while he lived a

HARARE — A prominent Zimbabwean advocacy group, the Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF), has launched a formal legal challenge against the Parliament of Zimbabwe, alleging that the public consultation process for Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) was fundamentally flawed. Represented by human rights lawyers from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), the CDF has petitioned Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda, demanding an immediate extension of the outreach p

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a warning to social media activist Majaira Jairos over what it describes as the fabrication and circulation of a fake police statement linked to a planned demonstration on 15 April 2026. In a statement released on Monday, 13 April, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi dismissed claims that the police had endorsed what was described as a “peaceful” march.

HARARE – The City of Harare is facing mounting pressure as an escalating sewage crisis threatens to trigger a potential cholera outbreak in several high-density suburbs, with residents reporting prolonged exposure to raw sewage and deteriorating sanitation conditions. Communities in Glen View, Kambuzuma, Mufakose and Mbare say burst sewer systems have gone unattended for weeks, with some blockages reportedly unresolved for up to three weeks.

HARARE – Detained political activist Godfrey Karembera, widely known as Madzibaba Veshanduko, says life inside a Zimbabwean remand prison has become a test of endurance marked by isolation, uncertainty, and dwindling support from former allies. Once a visible figure in Harare’s opposition activism circles, known for his street satire and mobilisation efforts, Karembera now describes a starkly different reality.

BULAWAYO — A 30-year-old woman from West Somerton suburb has begun a three-year prison sentence following her conviction for dealing in dangerous drugs in the city's central business district. Lakin Lee Robinson was initially handed a six-year term, but three years were suspended on the condition of future good behavior. The sentencing follows a coordinated sting by the CID Drugs and Narcotics Unit, which also resulted in a four-year effective sentence for her husband, Darian

HARARE – Strive Masiyiwa, founder and group chairman of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has announced plans for a high-tech industrial hub in Harare—Econet Tech City—aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating Zimbabwe’s industrialisation drive. The ambitious project will be developed under Econet InfraCo, a recently listed entity on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, with an estimated valuation of around US$1 billion.

"Dorofia" (also spelled dhorofiya or umdolofiya) is a local term, often used in Zimbabwe and parts of South Africa, for the prickly pear fruit. This fruit is known for its sweet, juicy interior and thorny, cactus-like exterior, often found in hot, arid, or semi-arid regions. The cactus features flat, fleshy pads known as cladodes (or “paddles”), which store water, allowing the plant to survive extreme desert conditions. Mudorofiya has a slightly tangy flavor, and when cooked,