January 27
Zimbabwe: Mvuma Man Jailed 15 Years for Sexual Abuse of Minor Cousin
A 26-year-old man from Mvuma has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving his 14-year-old cousin. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Hits Single-Digit Inflation Milestone
Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation in its domestic currency for the first time in almost 30 years according to official figures released by the government. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Varun Beverages Sued Over Labour Law Violations
Zimbabwe's labour movement has lodged a formal complaint against Varun Beverages Zimbabwe, accusing the company of breaching labour laws and obstructing trade union activities. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Steps Up Urban Road Rehabilitation Amid Rain Damage
The government has shifted its focus towards the rehabilitation of urban roads as excessive rains continue to worsen the state of road infrastructure in Zimbabwe's cities and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rains Refill the Nation, Major Dams Near Capacity
The country's major dams recorded a national average water level of 90.0 percent as at 26 January 2026 according to data sorted by dam capacity from largest to smallest. Read more »
January 26
Zimbabwe: Magaya Faces Four New Rape Counts After Dramatic Arrest
Shortly after a dramatic arrest while leaving court on Monday morning, Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya appeared back before the Harare magistrate court to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pushes for Expanded Vaccine Support in High-Level Gavi Meeting
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment in strengthening the national health system following high-level discussions with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance held on the sidelines of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZIMURA Warns Public Against Unauthorised Claims
Zimbabwe's music rights body has moved to distance itself from an unauthorised gathering linked to a faction calling itself the "ZIMURA Renewal Team" warning members and the public… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Magaya Arrested At Harare Court After Rape and Fraud Hearing
The founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, Walter Magaya has been arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court escalating a legal case that has drawn intense… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prophet Magaya Arrested Following Claims of State Persecution
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance founder Walter Magaya's rape trial failed to kick off at the Harare Magistrates Court on Monday morning leaving the man of God to accuse the State… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Potraz Quashes Online Claims of New Cyber Crimes Law
Telecommunications regulator the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has moved to quell growing confusion online dismissing claims that the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lightning, Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Issued Across Zim
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of continued unstable weather conditions with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the risk of localised flooding expected… Read more »
January 24
Zimbabwe: Heavy Rains Trigger Citywide Flood Alert in Harare
Harare Council authorities have placed the city on high alert following persistent above-normal rainfall warning that all areas in and around the capital remain under threat of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Floods Raise Cholera Fears As Health Ministry Issues Nationwide Warning
Heavy rains and recurrent flooding have heightened the risk of a cholera outbreak prompting Ministry of Health and Child Care to issue a public alert and urge citizens to take… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Announces Political Comeback, Calling for 'A Fresh Start'
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has announced his return to frontline politics, issuing a sweeping indictment of the country's governance and calling for what he describes… Read more »
January 23
Zimbabwe: Harare Deputy Mayor, Ex-Zanu-PF MP Out On Bail
Harare Deputy Mayor Rosemary Muronda and former Zanu PF MP Shadreck Mashayamombe, arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on fraud charges have been granted… Read more »
January 22
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Overturns Nine Year Sentence in Pangolin Case
The Supreme Court has overturned the nine-year prison sentence of a man who was convicted in a high-profile operation involving the attempted sale of a pangolin trophy in Harare… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Pushes for Inclusive Government
The People's Unity Party (PUP) has called for an inclusive government if President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term is extended to 2030 saying opposition groups, churches and civil… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Water Relief As Major Dams Reach Near Full Capacity
The country's major dams are averaging 89.1 percent full as at 21 January 2026, a significant improvement from 70.9 percent recorded during the same period last year reflecting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Activist Accuses Harare City of Deliberate Financial Blackout
A local human rights activist has called for the immediate suspension of Harare City Council alleging that more than US$200m in public funds may have been lost through what he… Read more »
January 18
Zimbabwe: Chief Justice Luke Malaba to Retire in May
Zimbabwe's Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced that Chief Justice Luke Malaba will retire from office on 15 May 2026, with his final working day set for 14 May. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kandishaya Faces Allegations of Using Zanu-PF Position to Favor Controversial Businessman and Amass Wealth
ZANU PF National Deputy Political Commissar of the Youth League, Taurai Kandishaya is facing growing scrutiny over his vocal support for businessman Kudakwashe "Kuda" Tagwirei.… Read more »
January 16
Zimbabwe: Govt Steps in to Calm Chewore Lodge Dispute After Supreme Court Ruling
The Zimbabwean government has stepped in to try to resolve a high-profile dispute over Chewore Safari Lodge following a Supreme Court ruling that voided a long-term lease… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimsec 2025 'O' Level Results Now Out
The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has released the November 2025 Ordinary level results with a pass rate of 35 percent up from 33.19 percent in 2024. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Man Jailed for Posing As Army Intelligence Officer
A 24-year-old man from Harare's Highlands suburb has been sentenced to prison after a court found him guilty of impersonating a military intelligence officer and illegally… Read more »
