Harare, Zimbabwe- In a significant move toward internal party consolidation, former ZANU-PF Secretary for Administration Didymus Mutasa has been officially appointed to the party’s Elders’ Council. The announcement, made by party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa on Wednesday, marks the final stage of Mutasa’s rehabilitation after years on the political sidelines.

A villager in Makoni has landed in trouble after allegedly posing as a traditional authority and presiding over a sensitive murder case involving an avenging spirit. Tapfumaneyi Mwendazviuya of Mwendazviuya Village appeared before Chief Makoni after he allegedly handled a case that fell strictly under the jurisdiction of the chief’s court. According to proceedings, Tapfumaneyi is not a headman but assists his father, Headman Mwendazviuya, in running the village. Despite this,

Kampala, Uganda- In a bold move to bolster South-South cooperation and regional trade, the Ugandan government has announced visa-free entry for nationals of 40 countries. Effective immediately, travelers from these nations can stay in the "Pearl of Africa" for up to three months for tourism or business without the prior hurdle of a visa application. While the move significantly eases travel for African and Commonwealth nations, it conspicuously excludes the United States, the

FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have approved several changes to the Laws of the Game that will take effect before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decisions were adopted during IFAB’s annual meeting held in Hensol, Wales. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

In a statement, the council said residents had been throwing grass, debris and other solid waste into the sewer system, disrupting wastewater flow and damaging infrastructure. Officials said the warning follows the discovery of large quantities of waste dumped into a sewer manhole at 31 Rukukwe in Zengeza 1, a suburb of Chitungwiza. Images shared by the municipality showed heaps of grass and other debris inside the manhole, which led to sewer blockages affecting several house

HARARE — A 59‑year‑old housemaid, Sarah Matemarunda, was sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment by the Harare Magistrates’ Court for stealing cash and foreign currency totalling more than US$80,000 from her employer. Two months of the sentence were suspended, leaving an effective custodial term of 34 months.

Former Norton MP Temba Mliswa has publicly criticised retired Air Vice-Marshal Henry Muchena over his opposition to the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill (No.3). Muchena recently wrote to the Parliament of Zimbabwe, urging lawmakers to subject the proposed amendments to a national referendum. The proposed changes include measures that could extend the tenure of Emmerson Mnangagwa and introduce reforms affecting Zimbabwe’s political, electoral, and governance systems.

Informal transport operators in Bulawayo have begun using wheelbarrows and small hand-pulled trolleys to move goods following a municipal ban on pushcarts within the city’s central business district (CBD). The ban was introduced under Statutory Instrument 220 of 2023, which prohibits pushcarts from operating in the CBD area bordered by Naison Kutshwekhaya Ndlovu Avenue, Lobengula Street, Joseph Msika Avenue, and Robert Mugabe Way. Authorities say the measure was introduced to

Thousands of white South Africans are returning home after spending years abroad, reversing a long-standing trend of emigration from South Africa. Many returnees are reclaiming their citizenship through a government online portal introduced after the repeal of a 1995 law that had stripped citizenship from some South Africans who obtained foreign nationality. The shift marks a notable development in the country’s migration patterns, which for decades saw large numbers of skill

Four suspects have been arrested at the Beitbridge Border Post for allegedly possessing large quantities of unregistered medicines, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed. Police said the arrests were made on Thursday, 12 March, during separate operations carried out in Beitbridge.

MANICA PROVINCE — More than 2,000 women across southern Africa have graduated from a mushroom production training programme led by Andby Makururu of the Johanne The Fifth of Africa International Church, organisers said, as the initiative continues to scale up efforts to economically empower women in the region.

Kariba, Zimbabwe / Siavonga, Zambia- The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reported a "slight but steady" increase in water levels at Lake Kariba as the 2025/2026 rainy season concludes. While the data suggests a stabilization of the reservoir, authorities warn that the world's largest man-made lake remains far from the optimal levels required to end the region's persistent power deficit.

The matter is scheduled to be heard in Harare before Justice Tawanda Chitapi. Mahere is asking the court to grant a stay of execution after lawyers representing Machakaire moved to enforce payment of the legal costs arising from an earlier court ruling.

HARARE — Former Zanu‑PF legal affairs secretary and ex‑minister Paul Mangwana has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa will not benefit from an additional full presidential term under the constitutional amendments now before the country’s courts and political forums. Mangwana, who co‑chaired the 2013 Constitution Parliamentary Select Committee (Copac), argued the changes alter the length of a presidential term but do not increase the number of terms a president may serve.

A 36-year-old man from Mabvuku, Harare, has appeared in court facing a murder charge following the death of his five-year-old daughter in a case that has shocked the local community. The accused, Kudakwashe Monga, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with murder. He was not asked to plead.

State-owned mobile telecommunications company NetOne has suspended its Chief Commercial Officer, Learnmore Masunda, without pay, following allegations of misconduct, conflict of interest, regulatory non-compliance, and corporate governance breaches. The suspension comes after an internal investigation reportedly substantiated several allegations against the senior executive.

Money is returning to Zimbabwean football. Clubs are signing players again. Wealthy patrons are backing new teams. Conversations around stadium renovations are resurfacing. After years of financial struggle, the domestic game suddenly appears attractive to investors. On the surface, it looks like football is simply recovering.

Two men from Hopley in Harare have been sentenced to 65 years in prison after being convicted of a series of violent robberies in Beatrice. The convictions were confirmed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police in a statement issued on 12 March 2026. The accused, Conrad Moyo (22) and Milford Sidhakwa (24), both from Hopley Zone 6 in Harare, were found guilty of taking part in a robbery spree that occurred in Beatrice on the night of 5 March. According to the police, the pair acted to

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Government of Zimbabwe has officially declared the ubiquitous "No Refund" signs seen in retail outlets across the country illegal. The move comes as a central pillar of the Consumer Protection Policy (2026–2030), which was approved by Cabinet this Tuesday to tackle restrictive and predatory trade practices.

United States President Donald Trump has built much of his political brand on unpredictability. But analysts say his shifting messaging over the war with Iran is increasingly obscuring a deeper problem: the failure to secure the quick victory he appeared to promise. The conflict escalated dramatically following the killing of Ali Khamenei during a joint US-Israeli strike in late February. Iranian state media later confirmed the death of the long-time leader after the airstrik