Tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe have threatened to withdraw their crops from auction floors after prices reportedly plunged on the opening day of the 2026 marketing season. The 2026 tobacco marketing season officially began on Wednesday, 4 March, with the first bale selling for US$4.60 per kilogramme, slightly lower than the US$4.65 recorded at the start of last year’s auction.

A devastating "campaign of destruction" carried out by Sudanese rebels against non-Arab communities in El Fasher shows the "hallmarks of genocide," according to a landmark report released Thursday by UN-backed human rights experts. The findings provide the most damning evidence to date of ethnically targeted mass killings in Sudan’s western region of Darfur.

Derna, Libya-Emergency response teams in eastern Libya are currently engaged in a somber recovery operation after a migrant vessel capsized off the coast near Derna, specifically in the waters between Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm. The incident, which occurred on March 1, 2026, serves as another harrowing reminder of the lethal risks associated with the Central Mediterranean migration route.

In a televised address on Tuesday, Macron said he had directed the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier strike group to move toward the region in response to growing threats to key global shipping routes.

Harare is a city that wants acceleration. Every week, someone is multiplying money. Every month, someone is unveiling the “next Dubai.” Every day, someone is promising extraordinary returns guaranteed. And almost every day, someone is quietly absorbing a loss.

The European Union has officially narrowed its restrictive measures against Zimbabwe, transitioning the framework to a strict arms embargo. Under the newly adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/383, the measures have been extended for an additional year, now set to expire on February 20, 2027.

Belgian authorities have arrested three individuals as part of an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes linked to the separatist conflict in Cameroon, prosecutors confirmed on Tuesday.

A prominent military watchdog group has reported a disturbing trend within the U.S. Armed Forces, alleging that some commanders are using extremist Christian rhetoric, including "end times" biblical narratives, to justify ongoing military operations in Iran.

Authorities in Harare have announced plans to introduce double lanes at selected controlled points along Seke Road in a bid to ease traffic congestion during peak hours. Seke Road is the main arterial route linking the capital to Chitungwiza and surrounding areas, and has experienced mounting congestion in recent years due to rapid population growth and expanding residential developments.

A 31-year-old man from Buhera has died after allegedly drinking an unknown liquid at his in-laws’ home in Bikita following a domestic dispute, police have confirmed. The incident occurred on 27 February at around 6pm in Village 7B under Chief Budzi. The deceased has been identified as Courage Zvoumba of Chief Nyashanu in Buhera. He had reportedly travelled to his wife’s family home in an effort to resolve marital differences.

The suspects, reportedly armed with a pistol and a rifle, allegedly blasted open a safe after overpowering security personnel. During the robbery, they neutralized two security guards, binding their hands and legs with wires and electrical cables before locking them inside a guard room.

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, has gazetted a new family of ZiG banknotes following their unveiling during the 2026 Monetary Policy Statement. The new notes were first presented last week by John Mushayavanhu, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).

MOUNT DARWIN — Chief Nyamaropa of Mount Darwin turned to Glendale‑based traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani after members of the Chipamuriwo clan sought clarity over alleged spiritual torment within the family, local sources said.

Mosiuoa Lekota died with a painful heart because of the negative state of affairs in the country, said one of his close associates, Dennis Bloem, following the death of the Congress of the People (Cope) co-founder on Wednesday morning.

JOHANNESBURG — The bail application for Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and his co‑accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze has been postponed to Thursday at Alexandra Magistrates’ Court in Johannesburg, court officials said. The delay was granted to allow the defence time to review outstanding documents provided by the State before proceedings continue. Both men are expected to formally apply for bail when the matte

MASVINGO — Armed robbers struck a house in the leafy suburb of ZIMRE Park in Masvingo in the early hours of Saturday, 28 February, tying up three occupants and making off with cash and property valued at US$6,667, police and security sources said.

Speaking in the Senate last week, Torerayi Moyo said the move is aimed at aligning the country’s education system with national development goals and strengthening the teaching of Zimbabwe’s history, culture, and indigenous languages. The Heritage-Based Curriculum was introduced to produce learners who are not only “job seekers” but also “job creators,” grounding education in Zimbabwe’s natural resources, cultural identity, and economic realities.

BINDURA — A 24‑year‑old man, Kudakwashe Lordship Tengende, has been remanded in custody after being charged with cyberbullying for allegedly posting an obscene audio clip of his ex‑girlfriend on social media, court sources said.

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has increased fuel prices with effect from 4 March 2026, citing rising international oil costs. In a notice issued late Wednesday, the regulator said the new prices take immediate effect and will remain valid for the next two weeks, in line with Zimbabwe’s fuel pricing cycle.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President Nqobile Magwizi following the official launch of the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, Zimbabwe’s premier national knockout competition. In a message marking the occasion, Infantino described the new tournament as a significant step for the development of football in Zimbabwe, highlighting its potential to strengthen the game at all levels