The bishop’s defection is likely to be discussed in both political and religious circles in Harare and beyond, given his profile as a faith leader and organiser of high‑profile protests. Zanu‑PF officials said they would follow up with community outreach and membership drives to consolidate recent gains.

Air Zimbabwe says it aims to resume direct long‑haul services between Harare International and London Gatwick by June 2026, marking an attempt to restore a route the national carrier last operated in 2012. The announcement came as the airline’s owner, the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), outlined a fleet restructuring plan intended to revive domestic, regional, and international operations.

Zimbabwe’s push at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been given a timely lift with the arrival of West Indies fast-bowling great Courtney Walsh, who has joined the Chevrons as a specialist bowling consultant during their training camp in Sri Lanka. For a team preparing to battle heavyweights in unfamiliar conditions, the presence of one of cricket’s most respected figures is more than symbolic. It is strategic.

NDS2 has laid down the bridge, but artists must still cross it properly equipped. From Harare’s studios to Mount Selinda’s writing desks, the opportunity to sell art beyond the border is real. But visibility matters. If Sha Sha can win a BET Award and local animators can land Netflix deals, it is not by luck. Their creative paperwork is as strong as their talent. Register with ZIPO, formalise your business, secure your digital codes, and step onto the global stage with conf

A regional magistrate on Tuesday sentenced businessman Washington Ferera (41) to seven years in prison for perjury after finding that he deliberately misled the High Court by presenting a fake and backdated agreement of sale in a land transaction worth millions of dollars.

A Harare human trafficking case unfolded over the weekend when two women were remanded at Harare Regional Magistrates Court after prosecutors alleged they lured children from Mount Selinda, Chipinge, to Harare under the pretext of school enrolment and then forced them to work as unpaid street vendors on Samora Machel Avenue.

2026 National World Wetlands Day commemorations at Ditchwe Wetland in Makonde District. In a speech read on her behalf, Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Evelyn Ndlovu cited the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, noting that 64 percent of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since 1900 and that losses are occurring three times faster than deforestation. “Wetlands purify water, regulate floods, recharge groundwater, store carbon, support biodiversity, and sustain livelihoo

A Zimbabwean social media personality known as Queen Nadia TV has ignited fierce debate online, drawing millions of followers and transforming controversy into commercial success. Her official Facebook page has become one of the fastest-growing platforms in the country, fuelled by provocative, tightly edited videos that push the limits of social media rules without fully crossing them. The strategy appears deliberate — and highly effective

A Bulawayo man is facing potential criminal charges after allegedly posting intimate videos and photographs of his wife on his WhatsApp status, in what legal experts describe as a serious violation of Zimbabwe’s Cyber and Data Protection Act.

The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has taken legal action against the management of Xiao Honguqiu’s Famona gold mine, accusing it of forcing female workers to undergo HIV testing and dismissing them in violation of labour and constitutional laws.

Matapi flats in Mbare are not merely decaying buildings; they are a human catastrophe unfolding in plain sight. Designed to house roughly 3,000 people, the complex now shelters an estimated 12,800 residents — more than four times its intended capacity. Rooms built for single migrant workers have become cramped family cells, with as many as 13 people sharing one room. The result is relentless overcrowding, collapsing infrastructure and a daily assault on human dignity.

Seed Co has unveiled a new flagship wheat variety, SC W9104, positioning it as a timely response to mounting challenges in Zimbabwe’s wheat sector as farmers prepare for the 2026 winter cropping season. The company says the variety combines improved yield potential, enhanced grain quality and resistance to emerging diseases — attributes that could help stabilise production amid climate variability, rising input costs and increasing disease pressure.

Princess Ncengencenge Dlamini of Eswatini told a packed hall at the Logos Nation Church International Business Seminar in Harare at the weekend that prayer, dedication and gratitude form the bedrock of sustainable business success. Speaking as guest of honour, the royal urged aspiring and established entrepreneurs to ground their commercial ambitions in spiritual discipline and social responsibility.

Peter Mandelson, a veteran British politician and former EU trade commissioner, has resigned his membership of the Labour Party after media reports linked him to financial transactions associated with the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows Mandelson’s dismissal last year from his role as Britain’s ambassador to the United States after earlier revelations about his connections to Epstein.

When Steward Ganda fell ill, his family hoped he would recover quietly at home. Like millions of Zimbabweans without health insurance, the 60-year-old tuck shop owner from Kambuzuma tried to endure severe leg pain without medical care, believing hospital treatment was simply out of reach.

Road Runnerz, a homegrown transport platform, is rapidly reshaping urban mobility in Zimbabwe by combining local insight with modern app‑based convenience. Launched by a group of disruptive entrepreneurs, the service marketed under the user‑friendly name Mhanya ne Road Runnerz aims to deliver safer, fairer, and more transparent rides for both urban and rural commuters.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will attend the World Government Summit in Dubai this week as part of an intensified push to re‑engage global partners and attract investment across priority sectors. The summit, which convenes heads of state, senior policymakers and business leaders, offers Zimbabwe a high‑profile platform to showcase its economic reforms, export gains, and investment opportunities.

Villagers in parts of Masvingo Province have erupted in protest after reports emerged that Chief Gutu (Lawrence Chigariro) ordered village heads under his jurisdiction to contribute US$10 each to a fund described as Zunde raMambo, a traditional communal grain or welfare initiative. The directive, conveyed by Headman Gadzingo at a meeting held at Runyowa Business Center, reportedly affects more than 100 village heads and could generate sums that critics say are being treated a

Outspoken Zimbabwean politician Job Sikhala is due to appear at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Tuesday after explosives were found in a vehicle he was travelling in while transiting through South Africa in November 2025. Sikhala, the founder and chief facilitator of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) and a former Zengeza West legislator, faces charges jointly with his uncle. He was released on R10,000 bail and has been awaiting trial in South Africa.

Waking up to the sound of birds chirping in the trees is priceless. The busy bees make honey to keep our lives sweet and healthy. Without all of these creatures and more, our ecosystem would collapse. These moments are rare. In some places, birds have fled the effects of disease and pest control, flying to safer regions.