An 88-year-old woman from Kuzomuka Village under Chief Mupapa in Chikombedzi has died after her thatched hut caught fire in the early hours of 4 May 2026, in a tragic incident that has raised fresh concerns over fire safety in rural homes. The deceased, identified as Makanaka Kuzomuka, was reportedly sleeping alone in her bedroom hut when the blaze broke out at around 2:30 am.

A resident of Bushmead Farm in Masvingo has been accused of illegally tapping into municipal water supplies for two decades, racking up a debt of US$46,800 in a case highlighting growing concerns over non-revenue water and service delivery challenges in Zimbabwe. The matter surfaced during a recent full council meeting at the Masvingo City Council, where officials were reviewing an application for a formal water connection submitted by a man identified as L Chengeta.

The Government has ordered an immediate stop to all development activities at the protected Monavale Wetland following a wave of protests by residents opposing land clearing in the ecologically sensitive area. The directive came after officials visited the site on Tuesday in response to public outcry over grading works reportedly linked to the allocation of residential stands for Members of Parliament.

Workers at an industrial site in New Ardbennie, Harare, have raised serious concerns over workplace safety after an explosion reportedly injured two employees during the offloading of scrap metal last month. The incident is alleged to have occurred at a metal-processing company that manufactures mining equipment and melts scrap metal in a foundry.

Tensions have escalated at Gilston Farm after large sections of the property were destroyed by fire in what war veterans and collaborators occupying the land suspect was a deliberate arson attack linked to ongoing land disputes. The blaze caused panic among residents in Manyame District, with livestock fleeing burning grazing areas as flames swept through bushes and pastures.

A commuter omnibus driver from Harare has been jailed after a passenger who was clinging to the rear bumper of a moving kombi fell onto the road and later died from his injuries.

The Emergency Help Group (EHG) has been officially appointed to Zimbabwe’s National Civil Protection Committee (NCPC), marking a significant milestone in strengthening community-based disaster response systems. The appointment, confirmed in a letter dated May 5, 2026, was made under the Civil Protection Act through the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works.

At least 14 people have died after a long-distance luxury coach was involved in a fatal road accident along the Harare–Nyamapanda Highway on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred near Suswe at the 176-kilometre peg, leaving dozens injured and triggering an emergency response from authorities and local communities.

Harare – Auditors have raised serious concerns over the financial viability of Invictus Energy, casting uncertainty over Zimbabwe’s flagship oil and gas ambitions in the Cabora Bassa Basin.

Harare – More than 250 women attended a free cervical and breast cancer screening outreach in Highfield over two days, reflecting growing awareness of the importance of early detection in Zimbabwe. The programme, spearheaded by Highview Clinic and Maternity in partnership with TM Pick n Pay, CABS, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe, exceeded its initial targets as women from surrounding suburbs turned out in large numbers.

Pretoria – A Zimbabwean national has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in South Africa after fatally striking a fellow Zimbabwean with a stone during a dispute over a missing mobile phone. Leonard Khoza (42) was convicted by the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court for the murder of Aluwisi Verengere, who died after being hit on the head during an altercation on 4 February 2023. The court also imposed an additional two-year sentence for immigration violations, with both sente

Harare – Zimbabwe Air Charter Safaris is positioning itself as a key player in Zimbabwe’s tourism recovery by addressing long-standing connectivity challenges that have limited access to remote safari destinations. Through tailored aviation solutions and close collaboration with tour operators, the company is transforming how both international and domestic travellers explore the country’s diverse tourism offerings.

The court heard that the incident occurred on October 9, 2025, at around 10:30 am in Stoneridge Park, where a team of officials was carrying out an eviction. Peace officer Charles Chikosa was on duty alongside colleagues Jeteri Rugube, Nyasha Madamombe, Marcus Name, Farai Marwa, Kunyenya Nyika, Tafadzwa Potoria, Tatenda Sithole, and Blessed Saymore Mushowe. During the operation, Nyamhunga and Masusa reportedly arrived at the scene in a white Toyota Wish and a Honda Fit, accom

Kwekwe – The City of Kwekwe has announced a controversial plan to shoot stray and roaming dogs as part of efforts to contain a rise in rabies cases in the city. In a public notice, the council said the exercise, described as a tie-up order implementation, will run until May 27, 2026, targeting areas with high numbers of stray animals.

Bulawayo – Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has convened a high-level consultative meeting to address the growing impact of illegal and destructive mining activities in the uMzingwane catchment. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Levi Mayihlome, Deputy Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament, officials from the City of Bulawayo, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, the Environmental Management Agency, the Zimbabwe

Harare – Zimbabwean digital content creators are facing increased tax scrutiny from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority following revelations by popular comedian Madam Boss that she can earn up to US$20,000 in a good month. The disclosure has intensified focus on digital earnings in Zimbabwe, with authorities urging influencers and online entrepreneurs to regularise their tax affairs ahead of a 30 May 2026 deadline.

Harare – Tensions are rising in western Harare after residents and small-scale granite workers raised alarm over a planned relocation from the long-established “Pamatombo” site, in Rugare, at the corner of Douglas Road and Lytton Road. The site, widely known across suburbs such as Mufakose, Kambuzuma, and Warren Park, has for years been a hub for tombstone production, supplying cemeteries across the capital.

Mutare – Police in Dangamvura have launched a manhunt following a rape and robbery incident in which a female bar owner was attacked by an unidentified armed suspect who broke into her premises at night. The case, currently under investigation by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), occurred on April 16 at around 10 pm after the victim had closed her bar and secured the premises.

Harare – A 42-year-old man from Beatrice has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of unlawfully possessing raw, unmarked ivory in a case that underscores Zimbabwe’s crackdown on wildlife crime. Fradreck Magwere, of Nyambiri Farm, was convicted by the Harare Magistrates' Court following his arrest during a police sting operation carried out on 8 January 2026 along the Harare–Masvingo Highway.

Harare – A suspected domestic violence incident in the upmarket suburb of Glen Lorne has left one man dead and his wife hospitalised after a shooting that police believe was triggered by a family dispute. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has shocked residents after it emerged that the couple’s four children were present when the violence unfolded.