Harare, Zimbabwe- The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched a high-stakes investigation into the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development regarding the controversial cancellation of Special Grant No. 849, a massive coal concession at Sengwa Colliery. The probe, which comes just three months after the removal of Winston Chitando as Mines Minister, centers on allegations of procedural irregularities and the subsequent "disposal" of claims that had technically

Harare, Zimbabwe- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has filed a formal application at the Harare Regional Magistrates’ Court to compel Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder, Walter Magaya, to finally enter a plea in his ongoing rape trial. The State’s move, confirmed on Thursday, comes after a series of procedural delays that prosecutors have labeled as "frivolous and vexatious." Magaya currently faces six counts of rape, involving three primary co

A former employee of Central African Building Society (CABS) has been sentenced to an effective four-year prison term after the Harare Magistrates' Court found him guilty of defrauding the financial institution of US$182,758.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Mbare Magistrates Court has delivered a decisive blow to organized housebreaking, sentencing Chitungwiza resident Gift Elliot Mushonga Chibvongodze to a total of 20 years in prison. Chibvongodze, whose crime spree spanned several months across 2023 and 2024, was convicted of seven counts of unlawful entry in aggravating circumstances and three counts of robbery.

Exiled former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has dismissed claims that he was the “principal architect” behind a Constitutional Court challenge filed by civic group Ibhetshu LikaZulu, describing the allegations as false and part of an attempt to damage his reputation. The legal challenge had sought to contest proposed constitutional amendments linked to the 2030 agenda, a political plan associated with extending the tenure of Emmerson Mnangagwa beyond the current two-term pre

A one-year-old toddler has died after being run over by a neighbour’s vehicle in the Hobhouse suburb of Mutare in a tragic accident that has left the community in shock. The child, Munashe Maveneka, aged one year and four months, was reportedly struck by a car on March 2 while playing outside her home.

Masvingo, Zimbabwe- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have apprehended three suspects, including a 73-year-old man, in connection with the illegal possession of raw ivory in the Zimuto area of Masvingo. The arrest, executed by detectives from the CID Minerals, Flora, and Fauna Unit (MFFU), resulted in the recovery of four pieces of unmarked elephant tusks.

The specter of a global energy crisis looms as Tehran and Washington exchange threats over the control of the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has vowed to halt all regional oil exports if U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iranian soil persist. This "Operation Epic Mistake," as Tehran has branded the Western campaign, has already pushed oil prices toward a staggering $120 per barrel.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Glen Norah community is in mourning following the death of Georgina Chiramba (60), who succumbed to severe head injuries allegedly inflicted by her husband, Patrick Bimha, during a violent domestic dispute. The incident has sparked fresh calls from residents and activists for stronger intervention strategies against domestic violence in high-density suburbs.

The global economy is currently staring down the barrel of a maritime "nuclear option" as the conflict in the Middle East spills into the world’s most critical energy artery: the Strait of Hormuz. Following twelve days of escalating hostilities, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has begun deploying naval mines, a move that threatens to paralyze the $120-per-barrel oil market and trigger a catastrophic spike in global shipping costs.

HARARE – Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has sharply criticised his detractors, including Chalton Hwende, accusing them of launching repeated social media attacks against him and spreading claims that he has received benefits from the ruling party.

Harare, Zimbabwe- In a significant legal turn, Justice Neville Wamambo of the Harare High Court has granted bail to the jailed leader of the Johane Masowe eChishanu sect, Ishmael Chokurongerwa (popularly known as Madzibaba Ishmael). The sect leader, who was serving a 20-year sentence for rape, was released on US$1,000 bail pending the outcome of his appeal. Justice Wamambo ruled that Chokurongerwa’s challenge against his conviction raised "arguable points" regarding DNA handl

MASVINGO – A 39-year-old man from the Chief Neshuro area in Mwenezi died at his girlfriend’s homestead after reportedly falling ill while visiting her last week, police have confirmed. Kelvin Tarungirira is said to have left his home on 3 March 2026 at around 2 PM, telling family members he was travelling to Rutenga to look for work. However, police say he did not return home and instead went to his girlfriend’s residence in Gwareva Village under Chief Chitanga.

Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe 2026 has wrapped up. The panels have ended, the masterclasses are over, and the conference badges have been tucked away in desk drawers. For many artists and entrepreneurs, the real question now is simple, what happens next?

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s gospel music industry could soon gain a long-awaited platform for recognition after veteran producer MacDonald Chidavayenzi unveiled plans for the Shekinah Gospel Awards, a new initiative aimed at celebrating excellence across the country’s faith-based creative sector.

Windhoek, Namibia-In a move to address a critical judicial staffing crisis, Chief Justice Peter Shivute and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Namibia have officially sworn in three international judges to the High Court. Among them are two prominent Zimbabwean legal minds, whose three-year tenures began on March 1, 2026.

Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate on Tuesday as Iran signalled it would no longer pursue negotiations with the United States, while fighting involving Iran, Israel, and Washington continues to reverberate across global politics and energy markets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said diplomatic talks with the United States were no longer on Tehran’s agenda under current circumstances, indicating that prospects for negotiations had sharply deteriorated

TEHRAN – Thousands of Iranians took to the streets on Monday in large demonstrations expressing support for Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been presented by supporters as the new leader of the Islamic Revolution. Crowds gathered in several locations across the capital, including Enqelab Square, where demonstrators waved Iranian flags and chanted slogans condemning the United States and Israel amid heightened tensions in the region.

HARARE – Spencer Tshuma, the Member of Parliament for Gokwe-Kabuyuni, has proposed that all newborn babies in Zimbabwe undergo mandatory DNA testing before birth certificates are issued, arguing that the measure could help resolve paternity disputes and protect family rights. Speaking in the Parliament of Zimbabwe last week, Tshuma said compulsory DNA testing at birth would ensure that children are correctly linked to their biological parents.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, has expressed government satisfaction with current civil service remuneration, asserting that the administration has successfully moved all public workers above the national Poverty Datum Line (PDL).