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Nurses Announce Fresh Three-Day Strike for April 20–22
The government, through presidency spokesman George Charamba, has urged "patience," promising that "good tidings" are coming. However, for nurses who have seen their colleagues arrested in Marondera and Sally Mugabe Hospital over the last month, the time for patience has clearly expired.

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Apr 163 min read


SACRED RETURN: Last Zimbabwe Bird and Ancestral Remains Repatriated from South Africa
The handover ceremony took place yesterday, Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the Iziko South African Museum in Cape Town. The repatriation follows a direct order from President Cyril Ramaphosa, ensuring the sacred artifacts return home just in time for Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day commemorations this Saturday.

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Apr 152 min read


CDF Petitions Speaker Mudenda: "Reconvene CAB3 Hearings to Protect Citizen Rights"
HARARE — The Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF) has formally escalated its challenge against the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), petitioning the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, to nullify and reconvene the recent public outreach program. In a stern letter dated April 10, 2026, the civic group—represented by human rights lawyers from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR)—argued that the four-day consultation window was a "mechani

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Apr 152 min read


"Morally Indefensible": Zimbabwe Council of Churches Opposes Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
HARARE — The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has formally declared its opposition to the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), warning that the legislation threatens the nation’s democratic foundations and serves the interests of political elites over the citizenry.

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Apr 152 min read


Harare Man Jailed 10 Years for Killing Lover and Concealing Body in Shallow Grave
HARARE — The High Court has sentenced a local man, Herbert Pasipanodya, to an effective 10 years in prison for the death of his partner, Dorothy De Souza, whose remains were discovered in a shallow grave at his residence in July 2025. While Pasipanodya was initially charged with murder, the court ultimately convicted him of culpable homicide, citing "serious provocation" as a mitigating factor while simultaneously condemning his efforts to conceal the crime.

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Apr 152 min read


Merit over Residency: South Africa’s New Immigration Reforms Spark ZEP Anxiety
PRETORIA — South Africa’s Cabinet has officially approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection, marking the most radical overhaul of the country’s migration policy in a generation. The reforms, championed by Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber, introduce a rigorous points-based system (PBS) that prioritizes high-demand skills and economic investment over years of residency.

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Apr 142 min read


"Refining, Not Replacing": Charamba Defends Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
HARARE — Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has stepped forward to mount a robust defense of the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), dismissing critics’ fears as "exaggerated" and "misleading."

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Apr 142 min read


Caretaker Accused of Seizing Employer’s Rural Home Sparks Dispute in Mutasa Community Court
HARARE – A Marondera-based man has approached a traditional court after allegedly losing control of his rural homestead to a caretaker he had employed and allowed to live on the property rent-free. The dispute, now before Chief Mutasa’s Community Court, involves Samuel Nyambudzi and his former house help, Shelton Toro, whom he accuses of unlawfully taking over the property. Nyambudzi told the court that he hired Toro as a caretaker to safeguard his rural home while he lived a

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Apr 132 min read


CDF Challenges Constitutional Amendment Consultations: Claims of Intimidation and "Woefully Inadequate" Timeline
HARARE — A prominent Zimbabwean advocacy group, the Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF), has launched a formal legal challenge against the Parliament of Zimbabwe, alleging that the public consultation process for Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) was fundamentally flawed. Represented by human rights lawyers from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), the CDF has petitioned Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda, demanding an immediate extension of the outreach p

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Apr 132 min read


Masiyiwa Unveils US$1 Billion Econet Tech City to Drive Zimbabwe Industrialisation
HARARE – Strive Masiyiwa, founder and group chairman of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has announced plans for a high-tech industrial hub in Harare—Econet Tech City—aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating Zimbabwe’s industrialisation drive. The ambitious project will be developed under Econet InfraCo, a recently listed entity on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, with an estimated valuation of around US$1 billion.

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Apr 132 min read


Illegal “Backyard Pharmacies” Flood Harare as Health Experts Warn of Public Health Risks
HARARE – Health experts have raised an alarm over the growing circulation of illegal herbal creams and unregulated medicines in Zimbabwe, warning that the surge in informal drug markets commonly known as “backyard pharmacies” poses serious risks to public health.

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Apr 132 min read


Harare Smart Water Meters Rollout Sparks Debate Over Cost, Quality, and Access
HARARE – The City of Harare has installed approximately 30,000 smart water meters across several suburbs, triggering renewed debate over the balance between water availability, quality, and affordability. The rollout, part of the Harare Water Project in partnership with Helcraw Electrical, aims to replace ageing infrastructure with more than 320,000 smart prepaid meters across the capital.

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Apr 122 min read


Bet, Sip, Repeat: Zimbabwe’s Youth and the Slow Normalisation of Escape
At any given moment in Zimbabwe, two things are almost guaranteed: someone is placing a sports bet, and someone is opening a drink. More often than not, it is the same person.

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Apr 103 min read


Zimbabwe Launches Digital Title Deeds Pilot: A 14-Day Sprint Toward Property Reform
The Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs has officially moved from policy to practice, launching a critical two-week pilot programme to validate and digitally re-issue property title deeds. Starting April 1, 2026, this initiative marks the first operational phase of a nationwide transition mandated by Statutory Instrument 76 of 2025 (Deeds Registries Regulations).

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Apr 82 min read


Chipinge tragedy: Teenager dies following domestic dispute
CHIPINGE — An 18-year-old woman from Siyekaya Village in Chipinge has died following a domestic dispute, in an incident that has left the local community in shock. The deceased, identified as Tendai Mutisi, was reportedly distressed after a disagreement within her household involving her 23-year-old husband and complex family dynamics.

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Apr 82 min read


Import controls under SI 59 seen boosting local industry, analysts say
HARARE — Zimbabwe’s newly introduced import restrictions under Statutory Instrument (SI) 59 of 2026 are expected to strengthen local manufacturing and protect domestic industries, according to fresh analysis by Lucent Consultancy. The regulations, issued under the Control of Goods Act, mark a significant shift in the country’s trade policy, with authorities aiming to curb foreign currency outflows, enhance product standards, and stimulate domestic production.

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Apr 82 min read


Amendment Bill No. 3 reaches “House Copies Ready” stage as 90-day countdown advances
HARARE — Zimbabwe’s constitutional reform process has entered a critical phase after the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (H.B. 1, 2026) reached “House Copies Ready” status, signalling that lawmakers are preparing for the next stage of deliberations.

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Apr 82 min read


Muzarabani shines in IPL despite KKR defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad
HARARE — Zimbabwe international pacer Blessing Muzarabani continues to enhance his growing global reputation after delivering a standout performance in the Indian Premier League. Turning out for Kolkata Knight Riders, the towering fast bowler produced an impressive spell of 4/41 in their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens last Thursday.

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Apr 72 min read


Watcher ChangaMbire Rebukes Matinyarare, Calls for Evidence-Based National Discourse
HARARE — A sharp war of words has emerged in Zimbabwe’s political discourse, with commentator Watcher ChangaMbire issuing a strongly worded response to activist Benson Rutendo Matinyarare, accusing him of spreading disinformation and personal grievances disguised as national analysis.

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Apr 72 min read


Zimbabwe rolls out new ZiG banknotes in push for monetary stability
HARARE — Zimbabwe has officially introduced new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes into circulation today, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to strengthen monetary stability and restore confidence in the local currency. The new notes, issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, feature the iconic Zimbabwe Bird alongside images of indigenous wildlife, reflecting national heritage while signalling a fresh chapter in currency reforms.

Southerton Business Times
Apr 72 min read
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