Two artisanal miners have died following a mine shaft collapse at Mutowe Shaft, Elvington Mine in Chegutu, as concerns mount over safety in Zimbabwe’s small-scale mining sector. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the fatal incident, which occurred on Friday, 1 May 2026, in Gadzema. Authorities said six miners managed to escape from the shaft, while one sustained injuries.

Two officials from Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Development have died following a road traffic accident that occurred on Saturday morning as they travelled from inter-ministerial games held in Masvingo. The victims, Memory Rutsvara and Lovemore Mwavurudza, were travelling in a bus that reportedly veered off the road, resulting in the fatal crash.

Members of Zimbabwe’s Muslim community have laid down stringent conditions for the Chinese-owned Chengxi Mine before consenting to the exhumation of relatives buried at Peak Mine Cemetery in Shurugwi. The planned exhumations affecting dozens of graves dating back to the colonial era are part of efforts to pave the way for expanded gold mining operations in the Botorekwa Escarpments. Led by Sheikh Ishmail Duwa, president of the Halaal Certification Regulatory Board of Zimbabwe

PRETORIA – The Embassy of Zimbabwe in South Africa has issued a safety advisory to Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa following reports of protests targeting foreign nationals, urging citizens to remain vigilant and limit movement. The warning, released on 28 April 2026 via the embassy’s official X account, comes amid growing concern over demonstrations reported in major cities, particularly Johannesburg and Cape Town.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a nationwide crackdown targeting stock theft syndicates and the illegal sale of meat, amid growing concern over rising livestock crime and public health risks. In a statement issued on Tuesday, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the operation will enforce strict compliance with laws governing the ownership, movement, slaughter, and sale of livestock, including cattle, goats, and sheep.

MASVINGO – Former police officer and opposition leader Togara Fambi has been re-arrested and charged with cyberbullying after posting political content on Facebook, in a case that is raising fresh questions about freedom of expression and the use of cyber laws in Zimbabwe.

GWERU – A Gweru woman has accused a Chinese-owned mining company, Harsh 3 Mine, of illegally exhuming her late husband’s remains without family consent an incident that has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny over mining operations and cultural rights in Zimbabwe. Keresia Mucharuza (45) claims the remains of her husband, Takesure Mutanda, were dug up on 5 April 2026 from their family homestead near Guinea Fowl, under Chief Gambiza, and reburied about a kilometre away under d

BEITBRIDGE – A 56-year-old man from Malala Village has been arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing his wife during a family mediation meeting in Matshiloni Village, in a case that has once again spotlighted rising domestic violence incidents in Zimbabwe. The suspect, Mukhosi Shadreck Mulaudzi Muthavhatsindi, is accused of killing his wife following a heated dispute during efforts by both families to resolve long-standing marital issues.

Magora had earlier been granted bail by Sunsley Zisengwe, under strict conditions requiring him to report twice weekly to Chikato Police Station. His failure to comply has now triggered a manhunt, with his current whereabouts unknown.

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The Zimbabwe Football Association has announced the resignation of Marian Marinica as head coach of the Zimbabwe senior men’s national football team. In a statement released Monday, ZIFA confirmed that Marinica stepped down citing personal reasons, bringing an end to his tenure with the Zimbabwe national football team.

HARARE – Former ZANU-PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson Temba Mliswa has called on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to resign, accusing him of undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa and fuelling internal party tensions. In a strongly worded post on X, Mliswa criticised Chiwenga’s recent public remarks, alleging that the Vice President was aligning himself with opposition narratives and social media sentiment.

GWERU – A Bulawayo woman has lost at least US$800 in cash and valuables after falling victim to a coordinated distraction theft in Gweru on 18 April 2026. The victim, Constance Makhubalo, had travelled from Bulawayo with her sisters for their grandmother’s funeral when the incident occurred at Metro Peech, where the family had stopped to buy groceries.

BULAWAYO – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has hit back at Bulawayo mayor David Coltart following criticism over his presence alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa and visiting Botswana leader Duma Boko during last week’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga delivered a sermon-style address at a Roman Catholic gathering in Murewa over the weekend, blending scripture, leadership philosophy, and moral reflection remarks that have since attracted wider political interpretation. Speaking before congregants, Chiwenga invoked the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi, highlighting virtues such as humility, simplicity, peace-building, and compassion for the vulnerable. He described these values as form

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), through its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), has directed banks to immediately freeze accounts linked to mobile money agents suspected of involvement in illicit foreign currency transactions and money laundering. The directive, issued by Acting FIU Director-General Oliver Chiperesa, targets agents operating on EcoCash and OneMoney platforms.

Zimbabwe is facing a worsening public health crisis after 423 malaria-related deaths and more than 154,000 infections were recorded in 2025, with experts warning that climate change is accelerating the spread of the disease into previously low-risk areas. Health advocates say the surge, confirmed by the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH), threatens to reverse years of progress in malaria control, particularly in vulnerable rural communities.

GWERU – A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has alarmed health officials in Gweru after 159 cases were recorded in March 2026, with authorities warning the true scale could be significantly higher due to underreporting.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed government ministries and agencies to urgently eliminate trade restrictions as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to boost cross-border commerce and deepen regional economic integration. The directive will initially focus on countries within the Southern African Development Community, where persistent tariff and non-tariff barriers continue to slow the movement of goods, services, and people.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on Zimbabweans to embrace unity, prayer and shared national purpose, emphasising the church’s role in fostering peace, moral guidance and development. He made the remarks during the St Joseph Guild Weekend of Prayer held at St Paul’s Musami Mission, where he joined congregants from the Archdiocese of Harare.