October 12, 2022
Zimbabwe: CCC's Chamisa Too Weak to Remove Zanu-PF From Power - Tsenengamu
Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe (FEEZ) leader, Godfrey Tsenengamu, claims main opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president, Nelson Chamisa, lacks… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Zimbabwe: Tapiwa Makore Murder Trial - Judge Trashes Prime Suspect's Defence
EFFORTS to escape murder charges by prime suspect, Tafadzwa Shamba, in the ongoing murder trial of Tapiwa Makore hit a snag after the High Court ruled the indications he made were… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Another Million Milestone for Jah Prayzah - Now Arguably the Most Watched YouTuber in Zim
Popular musician, Jah Prayzah's video Mukwasha has hit 10 million views on YouTube, making him arguably the most watched artist in the country. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Zimbabwe: Late Blacks Unlimited Percussionist Lancelot Mapfumo Burial Set for Monday
The body of the late Blacks Unlimited percussionist and backing vocalist, Lancelot Mapfumo arrived in Harare Saturday with burial set for Monday at Warren Hills cemetery, Harare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Freeman Launches 19th Album - Jamaican Dancehall Star Christopher Martin Graces Launch
Multi-award winning Zimdancehall chanter Freeman real name Sylvester Chizanga Saturday launched his much awaited 19th studio album which was graced by Jamaican dancehall star… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC Leader Chamisa Warns of Voter Manipulation in Newly Settled Areas
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has warned of possible voter manipulation in newly settled areas. Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Will Not Vote for Zanu-PF - Mashonaland West Villagers
DISGRUNTLED Zanu PF supporters in Chegutu East have threatened to withdraw support from President Emmerson Mnangagwa and vote him out of power come next year's general election. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lawyers Vow to Never Stop Seeking Justice Until Jailed CCC Legislators Sikhala, Sithole Are Released - File Sixth Bail Application
Rights lawyers have pledged to keep fighting for the release of incarcerated Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmakers Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Zimbabwe: Veritas Proposes Re-Trial for Prisoners on Death Row in New Abolishment Push
Leading legal think-tank Veritas has proposed re-trial of all inmates sentenced to death in a model law, presented as part of its latest push for the abolishment of the death… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Auxillia Mnangagwa to Contest Zanu-PF Central Committee Polls
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa is set to contest Zanu PF's weekend Central Committee elections after submitting her curriculum Vitae at the party's offices in Kwekwe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Liquidity Crisis Chokes Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Trades
Limited access to cash in the economy has choked trade on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) amid a surge in foreign currency denominated shares trade. Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$90 Million Fraud-Charged Ex-Minister Gets Easy Pass Into Zanu-PF Central Committee
A daring attempt to challenge fraud-accused former cabinet minister, Prisca Mupfumira, ended in tears for one Martha Munondo-Tafirenyika after she was disqualified at the last… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Zimbabwe: Cell-Phones, Fuel Coupons, U.S.$ Cash and Trinkets Gifted On Eve of Key Zanu-PF Polls
Intense political gamesmanship has characterised Zanu PF Central Committee (CC) elections set for this weekend amid reports of massive vote buying involving top party officials… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Zimbabwe: Country Records Steep Rise in Human Rights Violations - Report
Latest research by a local think tank has revealed that the country has seen an exponential rise in cases of organised violence and torture (OVT) since the 2017 coup which toppled… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah Heaps Blame On Music Promoter for Gweru Gig Fiasco
Jah Prayzah has blamed a music promoter after failing to perform Friday night in Gweru alleging stage standards earlier agreed upon were not met. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Embarrassed ZRP Distances Self From Senior Officer's Public Appeal for Help With Stationery
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has distanced itself from a pubic appeal for hep with stationery made by one of its senior officers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Minister in Scathing Riposte at Claims He's Trying to Help Zanu-PF Win 2023 Elections
SOUTH Africa's home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi has scornfully dismissed speculation that his decision to extend permits for Zimbabwean immigrants was aimed at helping the… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Zimbabwe: Renowned Author Tsitsi Dangarembga and Co-Accused Fined ZW$70k Each for Inciting Public Violence
World acclaimed author, Tsitsi Dangarembga and her co-accused, Julie Barnes, have been found guilty of inciting public violence after staging a peaceful demonstration in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mabaya Puts Up Cameo Performances in England Under-19s' Victories
England-born Zimbabwean teenage star, Isaac Mabaya, made another big step in his fledgling career after making his debut for the England Under-19 side during the recent Fifa… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Detained CCC Legislators Are Victims of Flouting Bail Conditions - Justice Minister Ziyambi Tells Parly
JUSTICE minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi told Parliament Wednesday that the continued detention of two opposition legislators was justifiable as they were notorious for flouting bail… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Biti in Trouble - Rival Firm Reports Him to Law Society for 'Intimidating' Its Client
HARARE law firm Scanlen and Holderness legal firm has reported top lawyer, Tendai Biti, to the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) for allegedly threatening its client. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 22,000 Inmates Crammed in Zim Prisons - Another Presidential Amnesty to Ease Congestion
SOME 22,114 prisoners are held at various correctional facilities across the country against a combined carrying capacity of 17,000 inmates. Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$6bn Zim Pensioners' Swindle - Biti Calls On Govt to Push for Compensation, Minister Says Cabinet Seized With Issue
FINANCE Minister, Mthuli Ncube has been urged to enact legislation to operationalise recommendations by former High Court judge Justice Smith to compensate pensioners, who lost… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: U.S.$40 Billion Needed For Infrastructure Development - Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance says the country's infrastructure and utilities development funding was constrained, prompting government to engage pan-African infrastructure investment… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Simbisa Brands Slams "Unnecessary" IMTT Tax
Restaurants operator, Simbisa Brands has slammed the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) describing it as "unnecessary" amid calls for the government to urgently scrap the toll… Read more »