February 26
Zimbabwe: Former Finance Minister Biti Convicted for Assaulting Foreign Investor
Opposition politician Tendai Biti has been convicted for assaulting a Russian national and investor Tatiana Aleshina in 2020. Read more »
February 25
Zimbabwe: MP Sucked in Arrest of Mines Ministry Deputy Director, Surveyor for Extortion
Mazowe North legislator, Tsungi Makumbe, and his business partner recently reported two 'extortionists' to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) leading to their arrest… Read more »
February 24
Zimbabwe: A Case for the Abolishment of the Death Penalty in Zimbabwe
Over the past weeks there have been reports around the abolishment of the death penalty in Zimbabwe following the Cabinet's approval to the principles of a bill that seeks to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Home Affairs Minister Motsoaledi's Bid to Appeal Zimbabwean Permits Ruling Dismissed in Court
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed with costs an application by Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to appeal a Gauteng High Court in Pretoria judgment declaring… Read more »
February 21
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Fights Illegal Settlers On State Land 'Sold' After Being Seized From White Farmers
Almost 4 000 people were arrested for illegal settlements on state and council land in Zimbabwe. The government says it's committed to ensuring that all citizens "are settled in an… Read more »
February 15
Zimbabwe: Chicken Slice Defrauded U.S.$45k By Accountant
Slice Distributors former accountant, Tinashe Zengenene (30) was Wednesday dragged to court charged with fraud after he allegedly diverted US$45 146 which was meant for suppliers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Will Not Allow Lawlessness - Says Minister As Thousands of Illegal Settlers Are Evicted and Arrested
Government has defended its eviction and arrest of thousands of illegal settlers across the country saying it cannot allow lawlessness to continue. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Epileptic Man Jailed 3 Years for Killing Colleague Who Mocked His Condition
A Harare man, Cleophas Kumire was jailed for three years following his conviction for killing a man who mocked him over his epileptic condition. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Man Pleads to 22 Counts of Unlawful Entry, Rape and Robbery After Four Years On the Run
A Chegutu suspected robber, who has been on the run for over four years has finally been arrested and brought to court charged with 29 counts of unlawful entry, robbery and rape. Read more »
February 13
Zimbabwe: Elite Schools Taken to Court for Withholding Pupils' Results Over Fee Arrears
Elite schools Lomagundi College and Gateway High School are up in arms with parents whose children were denied their examination results over tuition fee arrears. Read more »
February 09
Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Applauds Zimbabwe's Approval of Death Penalty Abolishment
AMNESTY International has commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government for approving the abolishment of the death penalty. Read more »
February 07
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Cabinet Approves Abolition of Death Penalty
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved the abolition of death sentences. Read more »
February 03
Zimbabwe: Police to Introduce 'Operation' to Curb Public Drinking
ZANU PF Rushinga legislator Tendai Nyabani says police must arrest irresponsible citizens abusing alcohol and other substances in public spaces. Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Are Too Soft - Zanu-PF Pushes for Law Barring Opposition Members 'Inviting' Sanctions From Running in Elections
ZANU PF Members of Parliament are advocating for a law that bars opposition members - whom they accuse of inviting sanctions - from contesting in elections. Read more »
February 02
Zimbabwe: I Am Facing Fresh Arrest Threats - Says Sikhala, Adds He Has Been Ordered to Stop Press Interviews
OPPOSITION politician Job Sikhala says he is facing new arrest threats following his release from Chikurubi Maximum Prison where he was in pretrial detention for the past one and a… Read more »
February 01
Zimbabwe: Sikhala Confirms Prison Cell Poisoning in Sad Account of 595 Days Detention at Chikurubi Prison
JOB Sikhala, the recently freed opposition activist who spent 595 days in pretrial detention, has confirmed that he was poisoned while in solitary confinement at Chikurubi Maximum… Read more »
January 31
Zimbabwe: Sikhala 'Kicked Out' of Prison, Dumped By the Roadside
Opposition politician Job Sikhala was "kicked out" of Chikurubi Maximum prison Tuesday night by authorities after he was given a wholly suspended jail term for inciting public… Read more »
January 30
Zimbabwe: Job Sikhala a Free Man! - Former CCC Legislator Finally Released After Clocking 595 Days in Pre-Trial Detention
Harare Magistrate Tafadzwa Miti has handed down a wholly suspended two-year jail sentence for opposition politicians Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole following their conviction for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sikhala, Sithole to Be Sentenced Tuesday Following Conviction for Inciting Public Violence
Opposition politicians Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole will be sentenced Tuesday afternoon following their conviction for inciting public violence by Harare magistrate Tafadzwa… Read more »
January 24
Zimbabwe: Sikhala's Judgement in Communicating Falsehoods Case Postponed
The Harare Magistrates Court has postponed Job Sikhala's judgement in a matter he is accused of publishing falsehoods to February 7. Read more »
January 19
Zimbabwe: Harare Mayor Mafume Takes a Dig At CCC Councillors - Says Those Seeking His Ouster 'Misread the Law'
HARARE mayor, Jacob Mufume has taken a jibe at Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) officials who have attempted to oust him saying some councillors' behaviour is influenced by… Read more »
January 07
Zimbabwe: Jailed Sikhala Remains Resolute 600 Days After Being Locked Up at Chikurubi Maximum Prison
JAILED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member Job Sikhala still stands resolute and determined to get his freedom, a year and a half after being put in pretrial detention by… Read more »
January 03
Zimbabwe: Haulage Truck Wheel Dislodges, Knocks Dead Medical Doctor Walking On Roadside
A young medical doctor stationed at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital was this Wednesday knocked dead by a wheel that came off a passing haulage truck. Read more »
January 02
Zimbabwe: 'Robbery' Hitmaker Freeman Interviewed By Police Over Questionable, Continued Association With Criminals
Zimdancehall chanter Freeman, real name Energy Sylvester Chizanga, was Tuesday interviewed by ZRP's Homicide division following the killing of a third armed robber associated with… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Police Launch Investigation Following Viral Video of Minors Drinking Alcohol
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an investigation after a viral video of minors publicly drinking beer in Harare's CBD went viral. Read more »