Zimbabwe: Judge Slams Lenient Sentence for Mother Caught With 1kg of Dagga

A High Court judge has blasted a magistrate for imposing a lenient sentence on a single mother of four caught with almost a kilogram of dagga, ruling that the punishment "fell… Read more »

Zimbabwe: High Court Denies Removal of Top Corporate Rescue Practitioner in U.S.$600,000 Dispute

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed a contentious application to remove Cecil Madondo, the Corporate Rescue Practitioner (CRP) for MCA Venture Capital (Pvt) Ltd, signalling a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mthuli Ncube Slashes Repetitive Licensing Fees After Personal Experience With 'Exorbitant' Restaurant Registration Charges

Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has followed through on his pledge to overhaul Zimbabwe's costly and repetitive licensing regime after experiencing first-hand the burden his wife… Read more »

Zimbabwe: King Kandoro Headlines Comedy Night As Shoko Festival Celebrates Crystal Jubilee

As the Shoko Festival marks 15 years since inception, the spotlight will be on the legacy of the country's largest urban culture festival, and there is no better way to mark the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Most Taxed Nation in Africa - Biti Warns New 'Punitive, Absurd' Taxes Will Further Cripple Zimbabwe's Economy

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has slammed the government's newly enforced presumptive taxes as punitive and absurd, warning they will cripple informal traders, small-scale… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Kadewere Not Dropped for Warriors Last Match, Sources Explain - As Nees Begs for Peace

REPORTS that Warriors coach Michael Nees was forced to drop forward Tino Kadewere for their World Cup qualifier against Rwanda following his altercation with journalist Yvonne… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Targets Asian Beef Markets, Scales Up Foot and Mouth Disease Surveillance

Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to expand beef exports to Asian markets, with authorities intensifying surveillance of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to safeguard herd health and… Read more »

Africa: Foreigners Can't Dictate South Africa's Affairs - Operation Dudula Leader Hits Back At Zanu-PF As Zimbabweans Face Hospital Bans

Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula has hit back at Zanu PF spokesperson Farai Marapira's remarks that the movement betrays ubuntu, insisting that no foreigner will dictate how… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Brother Beheads Sister for Rituals, Goes Blind On Eve of Trial

A Magunje family was left shattered after their 20-year-old son murdered his own sister in cold blood, then lost his sight on the eve of his trial. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Industry Worried Over Central Bank Monetary Policy Statement's Impact On Demand

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has warned that while the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) tight Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) has helped ease inflationary… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Despite Progressive Move to Scrap Death Penalty, New Survey Reveals Majority of Zimbabweans Want It Back

More than half of Zimbabweans surveyed by Afrobarometer believe the death penalty is a fair punishment for those who commit heinous crimes, the continental organisation's latest… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Baba Harare Returns to Jiti After Sour Gospel Experience

Baba Harare has returned to his Jiti roots, abandoning the gospel path he had pursued for the past year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: High Court Rejects Murder Suspect's Bid for Discharge, Rules There Is a Case to Answer

A man accused of fatally assaulting another in Damofalls last December has been ordered to stand trial after the High Court refused to dismiss his case, ruling that the State had… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZIMRA's New Presumptive Vehicle Taxes Could Push Prices Up, Worsen Poverty - Legislator

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)'s newly introduced presumptive taxes will burden vulnerable citizens already struggling with stagnant salaries and rising living costs,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Kadewere Faces Disciplinary Action Over Heated Confrontation With Journalist

Warriors striker Tinotenda Kadewere will face disciplinary action following his attack on journalist Yvonne Mangunda at Orlando Stadium, South Africa, on Monday. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Econet Faces Backlash Over Smartbiz Router-Only Policy As Customers Slam 'Exploitative' Move

Telecoms giant Econet Wireless has sparked public outrage after ordering its SmartBiz clients to buy routers within five days or lose access to data services on mobile phones… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Motorist Loses U.S.$10,000 and Pistol to Attendant At Harare Car Wash

A HARARE motorist was left counting his losses after a car wash attendant stole a bag containing US$10,000 cash and a pistol from his vehicle. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Barbaric Act of Violence - Rights Commission Condemns Bomb Attack On Sikhala's Home, Calls for Impartial Probe

THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has condemned a reported bomb attack on opposition politician Job Sikhala's home, describing it as a "barbaric act of violence" and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Residents Rally Against Council's Sale of Otto Road to Mnangagwa's Son - Warn of Impact to Vulnerable Groups

HIGHLANDS residents are up in arms with the Harare City Council over the planned sale of a public road in the suburb to an individual believed to be President Emmerson Mnangagwa's… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Seeking Non-Immigrant Visas to Apply in South Africa As Suspension Continues - U.S Embassy Announces

ZIMBABWEANS seeking non-immigrant visas can now apply only in South Africa, the United States Embassy in Harare has announced. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Sending Your People to Deal With Me Only Confirms Your Father Runs a Terrorist Organisation - Dazed Holy Ten Tells Mnangagwa's Son

Holy Ten, an eccentric character on Zimbabwe's Hip Hop scene by any margin, has told President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son Collins not to entertain thoughts of sending "people" after… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Vintage Flames At Inaugural Doek and Slay UK

The air in Potters Bar town carried a buzz of anticipation on the morning of the inaugural Doek and Slay Vintage Event. It was more than just a gathering, a celebration of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Teachers in Renewed Fight for Improved Salaries, Welfare

ORGANISATIONS representing teachers have renewed their efforts to fight for the welfare of their members, which they believe should be a government priority in restoring their… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'Make Sure You Kill Me' - Holy Ten Dares President Mnangagwa's Sons in Unprecedented Instagram Broadcast

In an explosive live broadcast, hip-hop artist Holy Ten, whose real name is Mukudzei Chitsama, made a series of shocking accusations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's twin… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Judge Rejects Father's Bid to Reclaim House From Son

The High Court has dismissed a father's attempt to revoke a property registered in his son's name, saying the case reflected "evidence of a broken family." Read more »