HARARE – Chiredzi South legislator Joel Sithole has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on allegations of abusing public funds under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

HARARE – In a direct response to the escalating energy crisis in the Middle East, the Government of Zimbabwe has moved to stabilize the domestic economy by approving "time-bound" fuel tax reductions. The move, announced by Information Minister Zhemu Soda during Tuesday’s post-Cabinet briefing, aims to shield consumers from the inflationary "tsunami" currently hitting the transport and basic commodity sectors.

HARARE – New claims about the human toll of the ongoing conflict involving Israel have surfaced, with Iran-linked media suggesting significantly higher casualty figures than official reports.

HARARE – US-based Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi has launched a public fundraising appeal after being hit with a US$27 million lawsuit, turning to a GoFundMe campaign to cover mounting legal costs. Jonasi is seeking to raise US$20,000 to fund his legal defence, saying the financial burden of fighting the case is beyond his means.

HARARE – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has sworn in 17 new magistrates as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen capacity and reduce case backlogs across Zimbabwe’s courts.

HARARE – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has suspended its controversial 10% local currency retention requirement for small-scale gold miners, reverting to 100% US dollar payments following strong resistance from the sector. The policy reversal comes less than a month after the central bank introduced a 90:10 payment framework on February 27, requiring artisanal miners to receive a portion of their gold proceeds in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).

HARARE – Vendors and residents in Southerton have raised serious concerns over alleged harassment and extortion by a municipal police officer known only as “Bhuru,” amid claims that licensed traders are being targeted despite complying with city regulations. The allegations point to a breakdown in coordination within the City of Harare, particularly between the Markets Office and municipal police, with traders saying enforcement practices are undermining official policy.

Held at the Harare International Conference Centre, this year’s awards were anchored on the theme “Fearless Creativity,” a fitting description of an industry now pushing beyond borders. From new categories such as Fashion and Digital Arts to international breakthroughs in film, Zimbabwe’s “creative economy” is shifting from local celebration to global competition.

HARARE – A 44-year-old clergyman from the high-density suburb of Glen View has been sentenced to an effective nine months in prison following a harrowing case of indecent assault involving a young member of his congregation.

HARARE – A 40-year-old salesman with Pacific Tobacco Company was robbed of US$19,530 in a daring daylight heist at Vengere Musika in Rusape, police have confirmed. The incident occurred last Wednesday afternoon at the busy marketplace, raising fresh concerns over security at commercial hubs in Manicaland.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police has pledged to protect journalists covering the upcoming public hearings on Amendment Bill No. 3, amid concerns over potential tensions during the process.

HARARE – Zimbabwe and India are stepping up efforts to transform long-standing diplomatic relations into tangible economic benefits, with officials and business leaders calling for increased trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.

Tasara Hungwe, the Member of Parliament for Mberengwa East, is accused of moving funds shortly after they were disbursed by the Parliament of Zimbabwe in August 2025. According to documents seen by local media, Mberengwa East constituency received ZiG1,341,500 (approximately US$53,000) under the CDF on August 14, 2025. Investigators allege that soon after the disbursement, Hungwe transferred ZiG799,641.32 to Tatiude (Pvt) Ltd and ZiG440,171.37 to Matquick Hardware (Pvt) Ltd—b

The Egyptian forward has reached an agreement with the club to depart after nine years at Anfield, opting to announce his decision early out of respect for supporters. Salah said he wanted fans to have clarity about his future as the season progresses, allowing them to fully appreciate what will be his final months in a Liverpool shirt.

Israel said it carried out an “extensive series” of airstrikes targeting Iranian production facilities, though it did not provide specific details. Explosions were reported across Tehran, with a massive blast heard in northern neighbourhoods and another in the city centre, according to eyewitness accounts. In retaliation, Iran launched multiple waves of missiles towards Israel in the early hours of Tuesday.

A California court has awarded US$19.25 million in damages to a woman who accused veteran actor and comedian Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in the early 1970s.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police has ordered all officers to immediately delete social media posts in which they appear in uniform, warning that failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s urban transport system has become “largely dysfunctional” across all 92 local authorities due to poor spatial planning and weak urban management, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has said.

HARARE – In a case that has sent shockwaves through the local retail sector, an area manager for Farm and City Private Limited appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court on Friday, accused of embezzling over US$10,200 to fund a gambling addiction. Justine Ngoshi (39) stands accused of siphoning corporate funds intended for property rentals and funneling them into the high-risk online betting game, Aviator—popularly known on the streets as “Kandege.”

In a landmark ruling reflecting the judiciary's hardening stance on sexual violence, the High Court of Zimbabwe has denied bail to a Gokwe man accused of raping six primary school girls. Justice Philda Muzofa, sitting at the Chinhoyi High Court, dismissed the application, citing the extreme vulnerability of the victims and the high risk of witness interference.