EPPING FOREST — Scores of villagers descended on a pond outside ZANU‑PF Politburo member Obert Mpofu’s rural homestead on Tuesday after two hippos were shot dead and hauled from the water, local officials said.

The vendor lobby group Patriotic Vendors4ED says it is preparing for a historic provincial launch in Matabeleland North, describing the upcoming event as an initiative “never seen before” in the province. The launch is scheduled for Sunday, 1 March 2026, starting at 8 am, and will take place at the Lupane District Centre Terminus Vending Site in Lupane. In a statement, the organisation said preparations are at an advanced stage, with a strong turnout expected from vendors acr

The government has commissioned a high-capacity asphalt plant in Skyline, Harare, a move expected to significantly speed up road construction projects while reducing reliance on costly subcontractors and imported materials.

Joachim “G6” Chivayo, a Zimbabwean social media personality known for flaunting a lavish lifestyle online, has been declared wanted by South Africa’s elite crime-fighting unit, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, after failing to appear in court in connection with a R15 million gold case.

CHINHOYI — The Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Trynos Mpofu (38) to 48 months’ imprisonment after convicting him of unlawfully cultivating dagga, court records show.

At several major intersections along Harare’s busiest corridors, Seke Road and Dieppe Road, Chiremba Road and Glenara Avenue, and Robert Mugabe Road and Julius Nyerere Way, a curious scene unfolds almost daily. The traffic lights are fully operational. The signals change as designed. Yet traffic police officers stand in the middle of the junction, whistles sharp against the noise, manually directing vehicles.

Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops across multiple states after violent clashes erupted following the killing of the country’s most-wanted drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho. Authorities say the unrest has left dozens dead, disrupted transport and tourism, and forced the closure of businesses and schools.

HARARE — The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has issued a public warning about Oswald Katuwe, formerly a Liquor Licensing Clerk in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, after receiving reports that he has been soliciting money from members of the public while falsely claiming to be a serving government official.

Zimbabwe banned lithium exports to force local processing and keep more value from minerals in-country, a move that could tighten global supply and raise prices.

HARARE — Benjamin Lock, one of the Lock brothers, has pledged to bring his network of professional tennis and golf colleagues to The Hills Luxury Golf Estate in Harare, signalling growing international interest in the city’s developing luxury and sports‑focused lifestyle destination.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has raided Yadah Hotel, a property linked to religious leader Walter Magaya, and allegedly recovered a large quantity of unregistered and unapproved medicines.

Rick Ross performing at an international concert in Zimbabwe

HARARE — A 39‑year‑old school owner in Mbare, Richmore Sairos, has been sentenced to community service after being found guilty of defrauding four Cambridge Ordinary Level candidates of US$2,335 in examination fees. The sentence allows him to avoid immediate imprisonment, provided he reimburses the stolen funds.

The Zimbabwe College of Public Health Physicians (ZCPHP) has called for renewed and constructive engagement between Harare and Washington following the collapse of negotiations on a proposed bilateral health agreement between the Government of Zimbabwe and the United States Government.

HARARE – Convicted businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu were allegedly assaulted by prison guards at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison after being found in possession of mobile phones in their cells, according to online publication Nehanda Radio.

HARARE — Zanu‑PF’s Politburo has confirmed the co‑option of Paul Tempter Tungwarara, Special Investment Advisor to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, into the party’s Central Committee, party officials said following a Politburo meeting.

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s government has imposed an immediate ban on exports of raw lithium concentrates and other raw minerals, a move that has forced miners, many Chinese‑owned, to accelerate plans to process lithium locally rather than ship concentrates abroad. The directive, announced by the Mines Ministry, applies to consignments already in transit and will remain in force until further notice, officials said, as authorities restructure export procedures to tighten mineral ac

Beyond silverware, the midfielder credits the strong bonds within his age group for shaping both his character and performances on the pitch.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has moved to dismiss a viral social media post falsely claiming that businessman Joachim Chivayo is wanted by authorities in South Africa, warning that those behind the misinformation could face legal consequences.

Brian Munyaradzi Kombora (32) and Terrence Manatse (34) appeared at Plumtree Magistrates’ Court on charges of criminal abuse of duty as public officers and unlawful detention. The NPA says the incident occurred on 17 February 2026 when Kombora, reportedly off duty, entered ZIMRA offices, identified himself as a ZACC officer, and handcuffed a 39‑year‑old supervisor.