HARARE – Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) has secured a decisive legal victory in a long-running property dispute after the High Court of Zimbabwe granted summary judgment in its favour. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joel Mambara, the court dismissed claims by a rival faction calling itself the Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe and six others, describing their repeated litigation as “vexatious” and without merit.

BULAWAYO — A 64‑year‑old High Court assessor, Ceaser Nkomo, has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment after a Bulawayo court found him guilty of soliciting a bribe of US$1,974 from a member of the public in exchange for promising to upload the complainant’s case onto the Judicial Service Commission system. Nkomo was convicted alongside an accomplice, 30‑year‑old Shingirai Mpungu, who remains at large. The case was heard before Bulawayo regional magistrate Sibonginkosi M

HARARE — The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal and upheld 18‑year prison terms for two former employees of Delatfin Civil Engineering convicted of stealing and selling residential stands valued at more than US$3 million, the court ruled on Monday.

JOHANNESBURG — A new online campaign is promoting South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe as a prospective leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), injecting early speculation into the party’s succession contest ahead of its national conference next year.

GOKWE NORTH — A traditional leader in Gokwe North District, Midlands Province, has warned of a growing erosion of marital values after reporting a steady rise in adultery cases brought before his community court.

BULAWAYO — Several high‑density suburbs in Bulawayo were left flooded after heavy rains battered the city from Tuesday afternoon into the evening, city fire and emergency officials said.

Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump defended last year’s US strikes, claiming they led to the “obliteration of Iran’s nuclear programme.” Moments later, however, he warned that Iran’s ballistic missile ambitions and potential nuclear capabilities still posed an urgent threat.

MUTARE — A 24‑year‑old woman from the Chief Zimunya area has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment by the Mutare Magistrates’ Court after being found guilty of aggravated indecent assault involving a 14‑year‑old boy, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Monday.

The City of Harare has fined a Tynwald resident more than US$12,000 for installing a speed hump without council approval, citing a breach of the Roads Act. In a letter dated 5 December 2025, the City’s Director of Works, Isiah Chawatama, said the speed hump had been constructed illegally across a public road in Dawn View Park.

Iran has continued launching strikes on Israeli and US-linked targets in the Gulf, even as casualties rise across the region amid intensifying joint attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian territory.

Across Harare, Bulawayo, and Masvingo, the mood this week is unmistakable. It is not just the late-summer heat, it is the momentum of Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe 2026. From 2–7 March, creatives, policymakers, and investors are sharing platforms, exchanging cards, and, more importantly, building partnerships.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has started releasing 4,305 inmates under General Notice 99 of 2026, gazetted as Clemency Order Number 1 of 2026, the Justice Ministry announced on Monday. The executive measure, authorised by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, takes effect from 2 March 2026 and is intended to ease overcrowding while prioritising rehabilitation and public safety.

ZAKA — Police are seeking a village head under Chief Ndanga in Zaka after allegedly stabbing three people in a series of attacks tied to ongoing land disputes, authorities confirmed on Monday.

A 75-year-old woman from Murambinda in Buhera District, Manicaland Province, has filed an urgent court application accusing a private hospital of unlawfully detaining her over an unpaid medical bill. Marita Manyore has been held at Exclusive Medcare Hospital for close to two weeks after the facility allegedly refused to discharge her until her medical bill, now said to total US$2 200, is fully paid.

HARARE — The Zimbabwean government has evacuated non‑essential staff from its embassy in Tehran, relocating personnel to Armenia for safety after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on 28 February.

Analysts say the sanctions are intended to increase pressure on Kigali to halt any material support for M23 and to reinforce diplomatic efforts to stabilise eastern DRC. Critics of the sanctions argue they could complicate mediation and regional cooperation, while supporters contend targeted measures are necessary to deter external interference that fuels the conflict.

An armed robbery suspect accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Zaka District, Masvingo Province, has been arrested. The suspect, identified as Daniel Munyanyi (50), was apprehended on Monday in the Nyika area of Bikita District after allegedly going into hiding following the incident. In a statement issued on 2 March 2026, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.

DUBAI — Two commercial vessels were struck on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies reported, as Iran pressed a second day of retaliatory strikes following reported U.S.‑Israeli air raids. The incidents prompted shipping companies to reroute vessels and raised fresh concerns about safety in one of the world’s busiest energy corridors.

ABU DHABI — The Zimbabwean embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued an advisory urging Zimbabwean nationals to avoid non‑essential travel and remain calm after a series of military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel sparked regional tensions.

As tensions simmer, confidence within Zimbabwe’s music industry has been shaken. Veteran artistes like Macheso warn that urgent reforms are needed to restore trust in the association tasked with protecting their livelihoods. Whether ZIMURA can regain credibility may depend on its ability to address governance concerns, improve transparency, and rebuild faith among its members.