April 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: I Have Been Beaten for My Appearance and Sexuality - LGBTIQ+ Member
Most residents of Harare consider the city's downtown a jungle, a no-go area where only those with an appetite for noisy hustles, chaos and violence are home. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Ex-First Lady Grace Mugabe Accused of Smuggling Ivory, Diamonds Without Her Husband's Knowledge
The late former President Robert Mugabe's wife, Grace allegedly used her position to smuggle diamonds and ivory out of the country without her husband's knowledge, according to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Eight Feared Dead in Timboon Bus Accident
EIGHT people are feared dead with several others injured after a Timboon bus was involved in an accident, Sunday morning. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Renowned Photojournalist Mhetu Dies
FORMER NewZimbabwe.com photojournalist, Idah Mhetu, has died. She was aged 35. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: High Court Throws Out Ex-Minister Mupfumira's Appeal
HIGH Court judges of appeal, Justices Benjamin Chikowero and Rodgers Manyangadze have dismissed an appeal by former cabinet minister Prisca Mupfumira who was challenging the lower… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Demand For Enquiry Into President Mnangagwa's Voter Texts
Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has demanded the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) to probe the flooding of unsolicited political short… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Sikhala Welfare Row - CCC Activists Back Party and Chamisa - Say Jailed MP Got U.S.$40,000 Parly Money
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists have risen to the defence of the party and its leader, Nelson Chamisa, in the row over the welfare of jailed legislator Job… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Journalists' Safety Under Spotlight in SADC Mission to Assess Zimbabwe's Preparedness for 2023 Polls
AS the country builds up to this year's general elections, concern over the safety of media practitioners in executing their mandate has once again come under scrutiny. Read more »
Zimbabwe: IMF Projects 2.5% Economic Growth for Zim - Analyst Says Too Little to Transform Lives
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Zimbabwe's economy will grow by 2, 5 % amid revelations of a global slowdown in economic growth. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Thieves in Court for Stealing Solar Lithium Batteries at Village Clinics
Four men have been arraigned before a local magistrate for theft of solar lithium batteries from two rural clinics, which have been left without power sources. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Journalists' Safety Under Spotlight in SADC Mission's to Assess Country's Preparedness for 2023 Polls
AS the country builds up to this year's general elections, concern over the safety of media practitioners in executing their mandate has once again come under scrutiny. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Students Walk 15km to Sit for Exams Despite Govt Promising to Make Education Accessible - Parliament
STUDENTS in rural areas are forced to walk for at least 15km to access schools with centre numbers for their examinations despite government's pledge to make education accessible… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Aspiring MP Jailed for Fraud and Money Laundering
ZANU PF Makoni West aspiring candidate, Moses Ruwona, has been locked up on allegations of fraud and money laundering. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Biti Demands Accountability After Two Girls Drown in Donnybrook Disused Pit
HARARE East legislator, Tendai Biti, has called for stern action against Donnybrook Racecourse owners after two girls from Manresa drowned in a disused quarry pit Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Magaramombe to Lead Cheetahs Squad at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series
RISING star Godfrey Magaramombe has been named the new Zimbabwe national men's sevens rugby team captain ahead of the upcoming two legs of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Justice Minister Ziyambi Challenger Withdraws From Zanu-PF Primary Election Re-Run
A CANDIDATE in the upcoming Zanu PF primary election re-run in Zvimba West has withdrawn from the race, a development that has set tongues wagging amid vote-buying fears. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Attempted Murder Trial - Witnesses Give Conflicting Statements - Both Claim They Washed VP's Blood Stained T-Shirt
Key witnesses have given apparently contradictory statements in a development that could compromise the prosecution's case in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's attempted murder… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Weak People Criticise Others - Says Chamisa As He Lashes Out At Chin'ono Over 'Dead As a Dodo' Comment
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa Tuesday sent a veiled message to journalist Hopewell Chin'ono, calling him weak for criticising him and his party over… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Auxilia Mnangagwa and Twin Sons Continue Belarus Visit - Plan to Launch Infant Formula Production Company in Zim
Production of infant formula in Zimbabwe by a Belarusian company, Bellakt, is on cards after first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa signalled interests during her visit to Belarus. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Struggling Pensioners File Over 200 Complaints in Four Months
Shortchanged pensioners filed a total 214 complaints in just four months with the majority decrying non-payment of pensions and value erosion, the latest Insurance and Pensions… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Suspended ZIFA President's Appeal in Bribery Counts Case Trashed
Ousted Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Felton Kamambo facing 32 bribery counts had his appeal for a review of the magistrate's decision dismissing his application… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC's Sikhala Nears Year in Pretrial Detention
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament (MP) Job Sikhala will in two and a half months clock a year in pretrial detention for a crime that at most could have… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: AfDB Facilitates Clearance and Debt Resolution Dialogue in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe moved closer to resolving its debt issues last week as it hosted the third debt and arrears clearance structured dialogue platform meeting with development partners and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Ropes in Uniformed Forces As Measles Outbreak Ravages Reclusive Apostolic Sect Members' Children
The silence that pervades Madya, a small village ward in Chivi, Masvingo province, seems to narrate dark tales unfolding in the secluded area. Read more »
April 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Facing a 41,6000 Tonnes Fish Supply Deficit
THE Food Federation and Allied Workers Union of Zimbabwe (FFAWUZ) has bemoaned the local market's failure to supply 41 600 tonnes of fish required by the local market annually amid… Read more »