GMB urges farmers to use its grain swap facility to improve household food security, promote agro-ecological farming and support Zimbabwe’s strategic grain reserves ( image source ) The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has urged farmers to make full use of its grain swap facility, a government-backed initiative designed to strengthen household food security by allowing farmers to exchange crops suited to their agro-ecological zones for grains that are harder to produce locally. Sp

Chitungwiza South MP Maxwell Mavhunga warns that worsening damage on Seke Road has become a public safety crisis, urging urgent emergency repairs amid heavy rains ( image source ) Maxwell Mavhunga, the Member of Parliament for Chitungwiza South, has warned that the deteriorating condition of Seke Road has escalated into a public safety crisis, after persistent rains transformed potholes into deep gullies that are disrupting traffic and endangering motorists. In a statement is

The search is on for Africa’s most impactful change-makers, with nominations officially open for the 2026 CADAV Philanthropic Awards. The prestigious ceremony is dedicated to celebrating visionary individuals and organisations transforming the continent through selfless giving and social impact. Scheduled for February 2026 at the Bulawayo Standard Hotel, the awards provide a high-profile platform for recognising excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and private

Zanu PF Central Committee member and former Chiredzi West MP Farai Msikavanhu has died at 64 following surgery complications, party officials confirm ( image source ) Farai Msikavanhu, a member of Zanu PF’s Central Committee and former Member of Parliament for Chiredzi West, has died in Harare at the age of 64, party officials have confirmed. Msikavanhu passed away on Wednesday morning from suspected complications following throat surgery he underwent late last year, accordin

The trial of former minister Walter Mzembi has been postponed to 28 January 2026 as he faces US$2 million theft charges linked to the 2010 FIFA World Cup ( image source ) The trial of former Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi failed to commence yesterday after High Court judge Justice Benjamin Chikowero postponed the matter to 28 January 2026. Mzembi is facing charges of theft of trust property involving US$2 million, allegedly committed during his tenure as Tourism minis

Teachers’ unions in Zimbabwe renew salary demands as schools reopen, warning of possible disruption if government fails to review pay and allowances for educators ( image source ) Teachers’ unions have renewed pressure on government with fresh salary review demands as schools reopened this week, raising fears of disruption to the first term if the standoff persists. The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has formally requested a salary review and declared te

Emcoz urges government to urgently amend the law on Zimbabwe’s digital services tax, warning of double taxation risks despite Treasury’s clarification ( image source ) The Employers’ Confederation of Zimbabwe (Emcoz) has called on government to urgently issue a corrective statutory instrument to align the law with Treasury’s recent clarification on the 15% digital services withholding tax, which came into effect on 1 January 2026. The tax, introduced under the 2026 National B

Government appoints new boards for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority ( image source ) Government has appointed new boards for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company, with Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Barbara Rwodzi saying the members bring extensive experience and technical expertise to strengthen governance and drive growth in the sector. The appointments, effective 31 December 2025, were made in line with section 194 of the

Zimbabwe introduces eight new taxes in 2026, including digital services, mining export levies, property, and gambling reforms ( image source ) The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that eight new tax measures are now in force from January 2026, a sweeping fiscal package aimed at broadening the revenue base. Officials say the measures are necessary to stabilise public finances, but business groups warn they could increase costs for consumers and investors. Digital Services W

Silent Walls, a nationwide initiative by the Shepherds Foundation and AutoWorld Zimbabwe, aims to document and preserve Zimbabwe’s endangered architectural heritage through photography, exhibitions, and digital archives ( image source ) A new year-long heritage initiative is seeking to document and preserve Zimbabwe’s endangered architectural legacy, as cultural organisations increasingly turn to private-sector partnerships to safeguard national history. The Shepherds Foundat

ZIMURA faces a deepening governance crisis as three board members disown an unauthorized statement on the controversial Avondale property sale, raising questions of transparency and accountability ( image source ) A deepening governance crisis has emerged at the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA), after three serving board members publicly disassociated themselves from a “Public Notice” issued on 12 January 2026 concerning the controversial sale of the association’s A

A Mbare family has been left homeless after an alleged unauthorized sale of their ancestral home by a sibling ( image source ) A family long associated with 57 Sanyanga Street in Mbare has been left homeless after one of the siblings allegedly sold the ancestral property without the knowledge or consent of other family members, residents and relatives have said. Alice Guswaguswa Zvomuya, 58, said the family was evicted on 24 December 2025 after being informed that the house n

A Zimbabwean man, Mhlanguli Brian Moyo, has been named as the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash on the N22 in County Kerry, with Gardaí appealing for witnesses ( image source ) A man who died following a two-vehicle collision on the N22 near Dromadeesirt has been identified as Mhlanguli Brian Moyo, 45, a Zimbabwean national. The crash occurred at about 6.40pm on Saturday. Emergency services pronounced Moyo dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, a man in his 30s

Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has backed Manicaland’s nomination of Paul Tungwarara to the party’s central committee amid a dispute over internal procedures ( image source ) Zanu PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has voiced support for the Manicaland provincial leadership’s nomination of Paul Tungwarara, an investment adviser to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to the party’s central committee, a move that has exposed tensions over provincial autonomy

Zimbabwe’s ZiG 841.4 million arts allocation for 2026 signals opportunity for creatives ( image source ) In November, one number caused a stir: ZiG 841.4 million. That is the amount Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube allocated to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture for 2026. It sounds huge. It sounds promising. It also sounds confusing if you are a poet in Plumtree, a DJ in Mutare, or a sculptor in Binga. So, let’s be clear upfront. No, the government is not about

More than 50 schoolchildren were stranded in Beitbridge after an anti-smuggling task force wrongly seized a bus hired to transport them to school, sparking outrage from parents ( image source ) More than 50 schoolchildren were left stranded in Beitbridge on Monday after an anti-smuggling task force commandeered a bus transporting them to school in Chivi, Masvingo province, on suspicion of smuggling. The bus, owned by a Beitbridge-based transporter, had been hired by parents t

The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality in Zimbabwe through gender-responsive trade, diplomacy and inclusive development initiatives ( image source ) The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Zimbabwe to advance women’s empowerment, gender equality and the protection of the rights of women and girls through international and multilateral platforms. Speaking yesterday, UN assistant secretary-g

Varakashi4ED has welcomed the decision to host Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence celebrations in Matobo ( image source ) Varakashi4ED has described the decision to host Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day celebrations in Matobo District, Matabeleland South, as a historic honour for the region. Matobo will host the national celebrations on 18 April 2026, a development that has sparked excitement across the province. “The move highlights the Second Republic’s decentralisation thrust, t

Zimbabwean football clubs continue to face financial, infrastructural and administrative challenges that limit consistent success in CAF competitions despite strong local talent ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwean football clubs continue to face structural barriers that limit their ability to compete consistently in Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions, despite a steady supply of local talent and occasional flashes of promise. Historically, clubs such as Dyna

Sharpe Business Academy is engaging US universities as it seeks to align its programmes with Ivy League standards, positioning itself as a premium, globally competitive business education hub in Zimbabwe ( image source ) A business academy founded by property mogul Ken Sharpe is engaging American universities as it seeks to align its programmes with Ivy League standards, positioning itself as a premium business education hub in Zimbabwe. Sharpe Business Academy (SBA), which w