Africa: Who Will Look After You When You Grow Old?

The hidden economics of ageing, migration and family responsibility Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwe, Africa's Largest Lithium Producer Approves U.S.$1.59 Billion in New Investments As Mining and Manufacturing Take Nearly 80 Percent

By Ayodeji Adegboyega | Business Insider Africa Read more »

South Africa: Zimbabweans Fleeing Xenophobia in South Africa Battle to Get HIV Medicine Back Home

FOR the past two decades, 49-year-old Renious Gumbi from Mberengwa in Zimbabwe lived in South Africa, where he worked as a bricklayer. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Four ZNA Soldiers Die in Harare-Mutare Road Accident

FOUR members of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) have died, while three others were injured following a road traffic accident along the Harare-Mutare highway Friday. Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'You Are Not My Heir', Music Legend Mapfumo Chides Makore and Bans Him From Performing His Music

TENSION is simmering between Chimurenga musicians Thomas Mapfumo and Kurai Makore, after the former prohibited the latter from performing his songs. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Police Hunt Two Dangerous Convicts After Prison Escape

Police have launched a manhunt for two convicted prisoners who escaped from Mutimurefu Prison in Masvingo on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with authorities warning members of the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Moves to Review Intersex Laws After Landmark Court Challenge

The government has begun reviewing Zimbabwe's legal framework affecting intersex persons after being taken to court in a landmark constitutional case, with three cabinet ministers… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'I Am Zanu-PF' - AFM President Madawo Declares Allegiance to Ruling Party, Backs Mnangagwa's Extended Rule

Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe president Amon Madawo has publicly declared his allegiance to the ruling ZANU PF party, raising fresh questions over the political… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Senate Orders Mines Ministry to Halt Illegal Mining At Christmas Pass, Marlborough

Senate Deputy President Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Michael R. Nyambuya has ordered the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to immediately stop illegal mining activities at Christmas Pass… Read more »

Zimbabwe: High Court Upholds U.S.$12,820 Unfair Dismissal Award Against Dinson Colliery, Clarifies NEC Powers

The High Court has dismissed an appeal by Dinson Colliery (Private) Limited, confirming that a former employee is entitled to recover over US$12,800 awarded after he was found to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe Restores Harare-London Flight Schedule As Fares Increase

Air Zimbabwe says normal operations have resumed on its Harare-London route following a series of disruptions that forced the national carrier to cancel and reschedule flights over… Read more »

Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa's Daughter-in-Law Spends Night Behind Bars Following Arrest Over Drug Dealing Charges

Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, the second wife of Collins Mnangagwa, son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, spent Wednesday night behind bars after prosecutors successfully opposed her… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Nigel Tha Slick Pastor to Headline Shoko Festival's Much Awaited Comedy Night

SHOKO Festival has announced popular stand-up comedian Nigel Tha Slick Pastor as the main act at this year's Comedy Night. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Residents Warn Against Granting Arrest Powers to Harare Municipal Police - Cite Abuse of Power Concerns

The Harare Residents Trust (HRT) has raised concerns over government's proposal to grant arresting powers to municipal police officers, warning the move could expose residents to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZDF, Mutapa Gold Deliver New Classroom Block to Ease Congestion At Rural Mt Darwin School

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), working with Mutapa Gold Resources (MGR), on Tuesday handed over a new classroom block at Mubvundudzi Primary School in Mt Darwin as part of this… Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwe Overtakes Nigeria As Africa's Best-Performing Stock Market

Zimbabwe ended last month as Africa's best-performing equity market, overtaking Nigeria, the continent's most populous nation, after months of sustained gains driven by easing… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Dynamos Miss CAF Confederation Cup for Second Straight Year Over Debt Issue

Dynamos FC will not participate in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup after being omitted from the list of clubs registered for the competition, despite qualifying by winning the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Opens Door for Mpofu, Chimombe Appeal On Legal Issues Only in U.S.$7.3m Goat Tender Fraud Case

The Supreme Court has ruled that jailed businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe may appeal their fraud convictions only on questions of law, shutting the door on attempts to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Government Cuts PSL, Zifa Matchday Levies

LOCAL football clubs are set to retain a larger share of their matchday revenue after cabinet approved significant reductions in levies charged on gate takings as part of the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: High Court Throws Out Sam Levy Heir's Urgent Bid Over Family Company Dividends

The High Court has struck businessman Isaac Samuel Levy's urgent application seeking the restoration of dividends and other payments from family-owned companies, ruling that the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Slashes Business Licence Fees Across 13 Sectors

Cabinet has approved a fresh round of licence fee reductions across 13 sectors of the economy as government steps up efforts to improve Zimbabwe's ease of doing business in the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: UK Appoints Gill Lever New Ambassador to Zimbabwe

THE United Kingdom government has appointed Gill Lever as the country's ambassador to Zimbabwe, replacing Peter Vowles, who has taken a similar position in Nigeria. Read more »

Zimbabwe: U.S. Disputes Zimbabwean Govt's Recent Account On $365 Million Health Deal

THE United States Embassy in Harare has disputed recent claims by Information Minister Zhemu Soda on the US$365 million health deal Zimbabwe rejected late last year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZIMSEC Releases 2026 June Exam Results - O-Level Pass Rate Drops, A-Level Performance Improves

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced the release of the 2026 June Ordinary and Advanced Level examination results, with candidates able to access them… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ndodana Tshuma's Relatives Showed No Remorse After Triple Murder, Slain Wife's Family Says

The family of slain Nothabo Khumalo says it is deeply hurt by what it describes as a lack of remorse from their in-laws, the relatives of Ndodana Tshuma, who is accused of… Read more »