Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has said there is no justification for the recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, arguing that the Islamic Republic posed no direct threat to either country.

Daniel Munyanyi (50), the notorious armed robber linked to the cold-blooded killing of two police detectives, has been sentenced to an effective 62 years in prison. Masvingo Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura handed down a total of 72 years across six counts of armed robbery, suspending 10 years on condition of good behavior. The sentencing marks a major victory for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) following a month-long manhunt that gripped the Masvingo and Bikita distric

Simabvu Shiri (37), the well-known founder of the Spring of Living Waters Church, has been remanded in prison following allegations of a brutal physical assault on his eight-month-pregnant wife. The victim, Trishia Samantha Maphosa (28), went into premature labor just days after the attack; tragically, the infant died within hours of birth.

Tehran — Iran says it is fully prepared to confront a potential ground invasion by the United States as tensions continue to escalate between Tehran, Washington, and Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would be ready to face American troops if the United States deployed forces on Iranian soil.

A viral message circulating widely on social media and messaging platforms claims that Iran has destroyed multiple United States military bases across the Gulf region, causing unprecedented losses to American forces. The statement is often attributed to Israeli writer and commentator Alon Mizrahi.

Jacob Mafume, the Mayor of Harare, has reacted to widespread public concern after a viral video showed a man cooking sadza in the open in the city centre.

Thousands of young Zimbabweans searching for better economic opportunities abroad are increasingly being targeted by human trafficking networks posing as overseas recruitment agencies. Authorities say traffickers are exploiting economic hardship by advertising attractive job offers promising high salaries, free travel, and guaranteed accommodation. Many of the adverts target women seeking domestic work in Middle Eastern countries such as Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Ara

Harare — The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says tobacco prices in Zimbabwe are beginning to stabilise after an early-season shock that saw some bales selling for as little as US$0.35 per kilogram, despite the first bale fetching US$4.60 per kilogram at the start of the 2026 marketing season.

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has set its sights on eliminating load shedding before the end of the year as it intensifies efforts to stabilize electricity supply and strengthen the national grid. This ambitious goal follows a record-breaking 41-day streak without power cuts earlier this year, signaling a major turning point for the utility.

Bona Mugabe, the daughter of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been appointed deputy chairperson of the board of EmpowerBank following the constitution of a new seven-member board. The appointment was made by Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Minister Tino Machakaire as part of a restructuring of the state-backed financial institution aimed at strengthening youth empowerment initiatives.

Jacob Mafume, the Mayor of Harare, has acknowledged that the city authorities are struggling to address the capital’s worsening water crisis, warning that the scale of the problem now exceeds the municipality’s capacity.

HARARE – A business development manager at Old Mutual has been convicted of raping a student from the University of Zimbabwe who was completing an internship at the financial services firm. Musa Nyasha Dube Manyika was found guilty on two counts of rape on Thursday following a full trial before Harare regional magistrate Estere Chivasa.

HARARE – Zimbabwe risks being judged harshly by future generations if it fails to industrialise its rural communities and retain value from its mineral wealth, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned.

HARARE – A senior official at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has urged citizens to change their perceptions of the country’s local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), saying public confidence is critical for the nation’s long-term goal of achieving a mono-currency economy.

BULAWAYO – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an intensive investigation into a daring armed robbery at a Mukuru money transfer outlet in Bulawayo, with preliminary findings suggesting the operation may have involved insider assistance.

In a significant move toward ethical leadership, Bulawayo city councillors have officially signed an integrity pledge aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability within local governance.

The death of another Zimbabwean national in the Russia-Ukraine war has ignited fresh fears that Russian recruiters are systematically targeting vulnerable Africans as the conflict enters its fourth year.

The Government of Zimbabwe has issued a stern directive to all broadcasters to immediately cease airing advertisements for unverified healing services and products. This major crackdown targets unlicensed medical practitioners, herbalists, and "rogue" spiritual healers who have been using airwaves to deceive the public with unsubstantiated claims.

Fuel infrastructure at the port of Beira, a key supply route for Zimbabwe's energy needs.

Johannesburg, South Africa — Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze are expected to appear at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on Thursday to face additional criminal charges linked to a shooting incident at a private residence in Hyde Park.