Zvimba South MP Taurai Dexter Malinganiso has criticised local musicians Hulengende and Malloti Rose, accusing them of promoting drug and substance abuse and using explicit language that undermines social values.

The Zimbabwean government has approved a wage increase for workers in the horticulture sub-sector, with earnings backdated to May 1, 2025, under a new statutory instrument. The adjustment was formalised through Statutory Instrument 48 of 2026, issued in terms of the Labour Act (Chapter 28:01), governing employment conditions across sectors. According to the agreement registered by the National Employment Council for the Agricultural Industry, the minimum wage for horticulture

The Beitbridge Rural District Council (BRDC) has engaged professional hunters to help manage escalating human-elephant conflict affecting communities across the district.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has moved to calm market concerns following the government’s decision to pay local suppliers exclusively in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency.

A Harare teacher has been granted a protection order by the Harare Civil Court following a distressing incident in which her former husband allegedly stormed her classroom and dumped her personal belongings in front of pupils. Patricia Yusufu successfully applied for the order against her ex-husband, Charles Mike, after he failed to attend the hearing, resulting in a default ruling.

Gaborone, Botswana / Harare, Zimbabwe- The Government of Botswana has issued a definitive rebuff to long-standing reports suggesting the presence of a United States military base on its soil. In a high-level clarification aimed at quelling regional unease, officials labeled the claims as "misinformation" that risks undermining the delicate balance of SADC regional stability.

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s local authorities have been identified as the worst‑performing sector in the government’s 2025 performance contracts, weighed down by structural and operational challenges that continue to undermine service delivery. The findings were announced Monday as part of the annual performance review system introduced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2021 to strengthen accountability and assess the effectiveness of senior public officials.

Retired Lieutenant General Winston Sigauke Mapuranga has issued a sharp rebuke of former Norton MP Temba Mliswa, warning against what he described as “misinterpreting proximity to power” amid escalating tensions over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s alleged push to extend his rule to 2030.

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices for March 2026, citing rising global cost pressures and supply chain disruptions.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Government of Zimbabwe has issued a high-priority public warning regarding a criminal syndicate impersonating Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga. In a statement released by Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications George Charamba, authorities detailed a scheme using foreign telecommunications networks to solicit funds and sensitive data from unsuspecting citizens and foreigners.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has issued a nationwide call for customers to proactively manage vegetation on their premises. The power utility identified encroaching trees and overhanging branches as a leading cause of preventable electricity faults and localized power outages across the country.

If you’ve stepped outside in Harare, Bulawayo, or Masvingo lately, you’ve likely felt a different kind of buzz. It wasn’t just the March heat; it was the energy of Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe (CEW2026), which wrapped up on March 7th. The British Council and its partners turned the country into a giant boardroom for "shakers and makers," and the message was loud and clear.

Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title following a dramatic ruling by the Confederation of African Football appeals board, which overturned Senegal’s victory in a controversial January final. In a statement released Tuesday, CAF confirmed that Senegal had been “declared to have forfeited the final,” converting their 1-0 extra-time win into a 3-0 result in favour of host nation Morocco.

A suspected armed robber, Bibience Bondamakara of Ruwa, appeared before the Harare Regional Magistrates' Court on Saturday, facing charges of robbing ABC Auctions of more than US$1.2 million in cash and jewellery in a suspected carefully planned heist. Bondamakara was arraigned before Magistrate Learnmore Mapiye on a charge of armed robbery. Prosecutor Kudakwashe Muza told the court the robbery occurred in the early hours of October 8, 2022.

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump has criticised Keir Starmer after the British prime minister said the UK would not be drawn into a wider conflict with Iran, despite rising tensions in the Gulf. The row centres on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route that has become a flashpoint as fears grow that Tehran could disrupt energy supplies. Trump has been urging allies to help patrol the narrow waterway, arguing that countries benefiting from oil shipments thr

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe- A 50-year-old Claremont resident, Anele Sipho Zikhali, has been sentenced to 420 hours of community service after pleading guilty to forging Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) certificates. The forged documents were intended for prominent businessman and politician Gift Banda, a move that prosecutors argue severely undermines the credibility of Zimbabwe’s education system.

MASVINGO — The High Court in Masvingo has ruled in favour of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU), overturning the suspension of five Midlands State University (MSU) students who were expelled for allegedly conducting an unsanctioned recruitment exercise on 25 February 2025. The court found the disciplinary measures unlawful and politically motivated, ordering the immediate lifting of suspensions for four students and suspending the expulsion of a fifth pending furth

Somalia has raised concerns over alleged plans by Israel to establish a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning it does not want its territory drawn into external conflicts. The proposed base, if confirmed, would sit near the Gulf of Aden, opposite Yemen, a strategically important location that could enable Israel to conduct airstrikes and military operations across the region.

MAPHISA — The organisers of this year’s Independence Day gala have unveiled a star‑studded roster of performers drawn from Zimbabwe’s ten provinces, with 29 artistes confirmed to appear at the Minda High School grounds on 18 April. The gala will form part of the national Independence Day celebrations taking place at Maphisa Growth Point. Performances are scheduled to begin at 6 pm on 18 April and continue into the following morning, offering a mix of contemporary, traditional

Harare, Zimbabwe- A potential legal battle between two prominent religious figures has been averted after Apostle Dickson Nhumwa issued a public apology to Evangelist Trymore Muparinga. The apology follows a wave of online controversy sparked by unfounded allegations involving the misuse of church funds and personal misconduct.