July 04, 2025
Zimbabwe: Over 1,500 Affected By Human Rights Violations in June By-Elections - Report
OVER 1,500 people were affected by political violence during the recently held by-elections across the country, human rights watchdog, the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has said. Read more »
July 03, 2025
Zimbabwe: CNRG Raps Chinese Miner Over Grave Rights Abuses
THE Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) is pleading with the government to urgently rein in the operations of a Magunje-based Chinese miner over a web of human rights… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Local Millers Decry Invasion of Reserved Sector By Foreigners
Local grain milling companies have raised concerns over the invasion of stipulated reserved sectors by foreign nationals. Read more »
Zimbabwe: The Industry Deserves Leaders With Integrity - Musicians Call for Reforms At Zimura Following Director's Fraud Conviction
Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) Executive Director Polisile Ncube Chimhini's recent fraud conviction has fuelled demands for reforms at the music rights body. Read more »
July 02, 2025
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Splurges On U.S.$79 Million Private Jet
CONTROVERSIAL tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has splashed US$79 million on the purchase of one of the world's most expensive private jets. Read more »
Zimbabwe: What Is So Special About Tagwirei? - Geza Questions Mnangagwa
OUSTED ZANU PF's Central Committee member, Blessed Geza, has accused ruling party members of complicity in the rise to power of controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei… Read more »
Zimbabwe: A Ploy to Push Me Out - Kwekwe United President Dismisses Claims He Has Stepped Down
Kwekwe United club president Phil Makekera has dismissed claims that he has stepped down and is selling the cash-strapped Castle Lager Premier Soccer League franchise. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Catholic Lawyers Say Judges 'Indoctrination' Discredits Chitepo's Legacy
CATHOLIC Lawyers Guild in Zimbabwe (CLGZ) has slammed the impending order for judges to sit for training exercises by Zanu PF through its Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology,… Read more »
July 03, 2025
Zimbabwe: Media Lobby Groups Demand Release of Detained Zimbabwe Independent Editor, Condemn Attack On Press Freedom
Women journalists' rights advocacy group Gender and Media Connect (GMC) has called on authorities to release jailed news editor Faith Zaba. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 9,000 Illegal Transport Operators Arrested in Six Months
OVER 9000 illegal transport operators, popularly known as "mushika-shika", have been arrested and fined since the beginning of the year, a government official has reported. Read more »
July 02, 2025
Zimbabwe: Nestlé Zimbabwe Boosts Cerevita Production to Meet Rising Demand
Nestlé Zimbabwe has ramped up local production of its popular flagship breakfast cereal, CEREVITA, in response to a sharp increase in consumer demand across the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Millions in Revenue From Billboard Advertising, Council Property Rentals Diverted for Personal Use in Chinhoyi, Harare
Millions of US dollars generated from billboard advertising and rentals of council-owned properties are reportedly being siphoned for personal use in Harare and Chinhoyi. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Independent Editor Zaba Remanded in Custody
Privately owned weekly newspaper Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba has been remanded in custody to this Thursday for her bail hearing. Read more »
July 01, 2025
Zimbabwe: Masakadza Shines but Zimbabwe Face Monumental Chase
South Africa - 418-9 declared and 369 all out in 82.5 overs (Wiaan Mulder 147, Keshav Maharaj 51, Corbin Bosch 36; Wellington Masakadza 4/98, Tanaka Chivanga 2/76, Vincent Masekesa… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ladysmith Black Mambazo Honoured With Prestigious Award
Ladysmith Black Mambazo are beaming with pride after being honoured with a prestigious award by Ukhozi FM at the Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival to celebrate 65 years of excellence. Read more »
Southern Africa: With Tobacco Output Record Already Set, Zimbabwe Eyes 400m Kg Milestone
Two weeks after topping 300 million kilograms of tobacco output for the first time, Zimbabwean officials say this year's crop should top 330 million kg, and that achieving 400… Read more »
June 20, 2025
Africa: How Device Financing Is Fueling Africa's Digital Revolution
Smartphones are no longer just desirable gadgets in Africa; they are vital tools for daily life, essential for communication, education, and economic engagement. Yet, their high… Read more »
July 01, 2025
Zimbabwe: Train Runs Over Lifeless Man, Another Killed While Lying On Rail Tracks
A NationalL Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) train on Monday ran over a man who is believed to have already been dead. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Insider in U.S.$500k Robbery At Ex-Dynamos Chairman's Shop in Court, Remanded in Custody
The alleged insider behind the recent US$500,000 robbery at a shop owned by former Zimbabwe Warriors team manager and Dynamos chairman, Rafiq Adam, appeared in court Monday,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: EJWP Backs Gender Policy to Advance Equality Across Zimbabwe
The Economic Justice for Women's Project (EJWP) says the recently approved gender policy will go a long way in harnessing gender equality nationwide. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Man Sentenced in Limpopo for Attempt to Smuggle Stolen Toyota Corolla Cross
The Mokopane Regional Court has imposed six years of direct imprisonment against a 37-year-old Zimbabwean man, Joseph Kungwengwe, after he was found in possession of a stolen… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Farmers Embrace Ai and Digital Tools Through FAO-Led Rural Initiative
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is advancing agrifood systems through integration of effective digital technologies in Zimbabwe. Through the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ignoring Government Failures Is Patriotism - Zanu-PF MPs Say, Push for National Ideology
Ruling party ZANU PF's legislators remain resolute in pushing for legislation that criminalises criticising the government's shortcomings, despite pushback from the opposition. Read more »
July 02, 2025
Zimbabwe: Company Executives Arrested for Manufacturing Illicit Ethanol-Laced Brews
Police have arrested seven executives whose companies were manufacturing illicit ethanol-laced brews. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZWG Proving Difficult to Utilise - Hippo Valley
HIPPO Valley Estates Limited (HVEL) says most suppliers are demanding US$ for payment of raw materials, creating a situation where ZWG stocks continue to pile up in the coffers. Read more »
