August 20
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Rugby Union Dismisses Claims U.S.$50k Mobilized for the Cheetahs Was Misused By Executive
ZIMBABWE Rugby Union president Losson Mtongwiza has rubbished claims the union received US $50 000 and misused it, as alleged by one Gerald Maguranyanga. Read more »
Zimbabwe: A-Student Seeks Funding for Aerospace Engineering Studies After Securing Place At University of Manchester
Sijabuliso Hilton Sibanda, a 19-year-old Zimbabwean student is seeking £130 000 funding for Aerospace Engineering studies after he was accepted into the University of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Gushes Over Hichilema's Election 'Endorsement' Amid Diplomatic Tiff
Zanu PF is gushing over Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's "endorsement" of last year's disputed elections at the just-ended Southern African Development Community (SADC)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: After Concluding SADC Summit, Zanu-PF Calls for Release of Jailed Activists - Ruling Party Says There Is Nothing More to Disturb
Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa says the incarcerated pro-democracy activists should be set free as there is "nothing to disturb anymore", admitting the influence of… Read more »
August 19
Zimbabwe: Civic Society Decries Zimbabwe's Shrinking Democratic Space, Likens Situation With 'A War Zone'
CIVIC society organisations (CSOs) have described as unfortunate the plunging of the country into "a war zone" before and during the just-ended Southern African Development… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Man Loses U.S.$3k in Botched Car Sale
A HARARE man on a mission to buy a vehicle, is counting his loss after being stripped of US$3 000 cash by armed robbers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mayors to Undergo Zanu-PF Ideology Training
THE Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has extended an invitation to all mayors and council chairpersons across Zimbabwe to attend an indoctrination session on Zanu PF… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pasuwa Disappointed With His Team Despite CAF Champions League Victory
FORMER Warriors coach, Callisto Pasuwa was a disappointed man this Sunday despite the fact his team Nyasa Bid Bullets beat Zambia's defending league champions Red Arrows 2-1 in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dynamos Kick Off CAF Confederations Cup Campaign With a Win
TANAKA Shandirwa's solitary strike was enough to earn Dynamos three points this Sunday in the CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round one match played at Gaborone National… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Shoko Festival - Regional Innovators to Converge in Harare to 'Level Up' Digital Media and Civic Tech
AN array of speakers from the continent will grace the 10th edition of the Hub UnConference, an annual gathering on digital media, civic tech, and the creative economy, in Harare. Read more »
August 17
Zimbabwe: Former City of Harare Officials Jailed 10 Years Each for Corrupt Land Deals
HIGH Court of Zimbabwe Judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero has slapped former City of Harare officials, Stanley Ndemera and Emmanuel Mutambirwa with 10 years' imprisonment for… Read more »
August 18
Zimbabwe: Top Citizens' Coalition for Change Activist Arrested
FORMER Binga North opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Prince Dubeko Sibanda was Saturday arrested at Beitbridge Border Post under yet unclear circumstances. Read more »
August 15
Southern Africa: Injustice in Zimbabwe - The Heartbreaking Case of Tambudzai Makororo and the Fight for Human Rights
Tambudzai Makororo was arrested on June 16, 2024, after attending a meeting at the home of opposition leader and former GNU cabinet minister Jameson Timba. The gathering was to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Truworths Zimbabwe Files for Corporate Rescue
Financially troubled clothing and apparel retailer Truworths Zimbabwe has filed for corporate rescue while trade in its shares continue to be suspended from the Harare bourse. Read more »
Zimbabwe: South Africa's Home Affairs Dept May Have to Pay Zim Illegal Immigrant R1 Million After Unlawfully Detaining Her for a Month
South Africa - The Department of Home Affairs will likely have to pay damages to a tune of R1 million to an illegal immigrant after the Eastern Cape High Court ruled that she was… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chief in Bribery Storm - Demands U.S.$5k, House, Car From Cement Plant's Chinese Investors
A Hurungwe traditional leader is embroiled in a bribery storm after allegedly demanding a bribe from Chinese investors intending to set up a US$1billion cement manufacturing plant… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Meetings Under Way in Harare - But What About Jailed Activists and Critics?
Ahead of the 44th ordinary summit of heads of state scheduled for 17 and 18 August in Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern African Development Community (SADC) engagements proceeded without… Read more »
August 16
Southern Africa: Gokwe Activists Stage Protest Ahead of SADC Summit
POLITICAL activists from Gokwe, Midlands province on Thursday staged a protest demanding that SADC "respects the will" of Zimbabweans. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Defenders Denied Bail - They'll Reoffend If Released, Says Magistrate
Human Rights Defenders Robson Chere, Namatai Kwekweza and Samuel Gwenzi have been denied bail by Magistrate Ruth Moyo. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimra Commences Duty Collections for Fuel in Transit to Curb Fraud
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has commenced tax collections for fuel in transit as part of the broader strategy to minimize transit fraud. Read more »
August 15
Zimbabwe: Ruth Hwara Dies As Family Is Accused of Stealing Funds Donated Towards Treatment
A 25-year-old University of Zimbabwe graduate, Ruth Hwara who was battling Chronic Kidney Disease has passed away. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Magaya Injects U.S.$300k Into Zimbabwe Women's Super League
Walter Magaya through his Heart Group company has injected US$300 000 into women's football, New Zimbabwe.com has learnt. Read more »
August 16
Southern Africa: Southern Africans Host Own People's Conference As SADC Summit Kicks Off Amid 'Difficult Situation'
AMID growing concerns about Zimbabwe's worsening human rights record, citizens and civil society actors from Southern Africa's 16 countries are meeting in Harare to deliberate on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Minister Mupfumira Removed From Remand After State Failed to Commence Fresh Trial
Former Public Services minister Prisca Mupfumira has been removed from remand in a matter she was accused of using US$90 000 state funds to fly her subordinates to South Africa for… Read more »
August 15
Zimbabwe: Ex-Police Officers Escape Hangman's Noose
Three former police officers who were on death row for the past nine years breathed a sigh of relief after they were set free. Read more »