Zimbabwe: U.S.$5 Million Gwanda Solar Project Funds Blown On Dubai Shoes, America Spending Spree - Chivayo's Brother

Wicknell Chivayo's brother, Joachim, has revealed how the late controversial businessman splashed money meant for the Gwanda solar project, which became the centre of his… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Even the Mightiest Oak Falls - Chivayo Buried in Blaze of Opulence

As the old adage goes, even the mightiest oak falls at last. Read more »

Zambia: Zambia Finalises U.S.$1.5 Billion U.S. Health Funding Deal As Zimbabwe Rejects Terms

Zambia is set to sign a US$1.5 billion health funding agreement with the United States this week after resolving a dispute over sensitive health data-sharing requirements. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Appoints Close Ally Tagwirei Minister of Economic Development

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to Cabinet as Minister of Economic Development. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Hundreds Gather for Wicknell Chivayo, Wife Lulu Body Collection

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at Doves Parlour in Harare on Wednesday for the collection of the bodies of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy "Lulu" Muteke. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Reinstates PetroZim GM's Dismissal, Slams Labour Court Ruling As 'Irrational'

The Supreme Court has reinstated the dismissal of former PetroZim Line general manager Catherine Katsande, ruling that the Labour Court acted "manifestly irrationally" when it… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZIFA Engages CAF Over Sanctions Imposed After Fan Death and Pitch Invasion

ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi says the association is in close consultation with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over security concerns surrounding Zimbabwe's… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Dinson Partners NRZ, Grand Railways to Revive Use of Rail in Coal Transportation

DINSON Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) is set to benefit from a US$125 million investment by Grand Railways Solution that will connect its Manhize plant to Hwange, where it gets its… Read more »

South Africa: Johannesburg - Zim Domestic Worker Alleges Police Took R4,000 From Her, Then 'Dumped' Her in Town

An ordinary Tuesday morning took a dramatic turn when an 18-year-old Gauteng matriculant found himself confronting two police officers after a distraught Zimbabwean domestic worker… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Treasury Underfunds Industry Ministry By Zig1.5bn

The Industry and Commerce ministry has raised concerns over severe underfunding by Treasury, revealing it received just 28% of the budget required to implement its programmes and… Read more »

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Turns to India's Payments Giant to Cut Transfer Costs and Speed Up Digital Transactions

Zimbabwe is negotiating with India's international payments operator to reduce transaction costs and accelerate transfers, potentially bringing Indian technology into the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Man Who Struck Wife Eight Times With Saucepan, Poured Boiling Water Over Her Faces Possible Life Sentence in UK

UK -- A Zimbabwean man, Louden Chagona, 50, who attacked his wife with a saucepan and poured boiling water over her has pleaded guilty to attempted murder, with a judge warning… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares State of Disaster As 8,500 Homes Lose Roofs in Masvingo Hailstorm

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following a severe hailstorm that hit Masvingo on Monday, leaving thousands of homes and infrastructure damaged. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Turns to Diplomacy to Recover R900m National Airline Debt From Zimbabwe

The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said that it had been facilitating discussions between ministers at binational commission meetings… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Wreckage From Chivayo Helicopter Crash Moved for Forensic Examination - Report Expected Within 30 Days

INVESTIGATIONS into the helicopter crash that killed businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and three others have entered the forensic examination phase, with… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Teen Acquitted of Murder As Judge Slams Adults for Leaving Children At Nightclub

A 17-year-old boy has been acquitted of murder after the High Court found the State had failed to prove that he stabbed a fellow teenager to death at a New Year's Eve gathering,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Infidelity Row Ends in Tragedy As Epworth Woman Fatally Stabs Husband

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in Harare's Epworth suburb in connection with the murder of her husband following a domestic dispute over alleged infidelity. Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'Coronation of a Plunderer' - Opposition Slams Chivayo's Provincial Hero Status

THE declaration of businessman Wicknell Chivhayo as a Provincial Hero has sparked sharp criticism from the Veteran Activists Association of Zimbabwe (VAAZ), which has described the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Killer T Blames Alcohol After Arrest Over Threats to Family of Man Mauled By His Friend's Dogs

ZIMDANCEHALL musician Killer T has admitted to abusing alcohol after he was arrested over threatening and explicit voice messages sent to Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK)… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Westprop Holdings Revenue Jumps to U.S.$14.9mln As Property Sales Drive Growth

VICTORIA Falls Exchange (VFEX) listed property concern WestProp Holdings Limited reported a robust performance for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, with revenue rising 16.3% to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Young Warriors Through to Second Round of Afcon Qualifiers

Zimbabwe men's under-23 team have progressed to the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Under-23 qualifiers after a 6-1 aggregate victory over Mauritius. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tungwarara Confirms He Was Airlifted, Refutes Claims He Is Sick - Sources Say He Is Now Recovering

PRESIDENTIAL Advisor Paul Tungwarara has confirmed that he was airlifted to South Africa but disputed that this was due to a medical emergency. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mapfumo's Homecoming, a Million-Dollar Olive Branch and a Botched Mnangagwa Meeting

CHIMURENGA music icon Thomas Mapfumo's return to Zimbabwe last week marked the end of an eight-year absence from the country. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tourism Ministry Seeks Zig2.29bn for 2027 As Pre-Budget Consultations Begin

THE Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has asked Parliament to back a ZIG2.29 billion funding bid for 2027, despite Treasury setting an indicative ceiling of just… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Stanbic, Standard Bank Secure Funding for Chirundu Border Upgrade

FINANCIAL closure has been achieved for the upgrade and modernisation of the Chirundu Border Post, paving the way for construction of a project expected to boost trade and regional… Read more »