April 07
Zimbabwe: Tragedy As Building's Balcony Collapses in Central Harare
AN unknown number of people is feared dead while several were injured after the balcony of a dilapidated building collapsed in central Harare on Saturday afternoon. Read more »
April 04
Zimbabwe: MPs Raise Concerns Over GMO Grain Imports As Hunger Stalks Zimbabweans
Parliamentarians on Wednesday questioned if genetically modified organisms (GMO) maize imports would be allowed in the country due to the El Nino induced drought in the Southern… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Top Lawyer Stops University From Demanding U.S.$ Fees From Struggling Students
Human rights lawyer, Advocate Martin Mureri, has successfully launched a court challenge stopping Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) in Masvingo from demanding part of tuition fees in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fame Got to My Head - Takura Opens Up On 8-Year Struggle With Drug Abuse
Musician Takura Shonhai has opened up about his struggle with drug and substance abuse that he endured for eight years. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Biti Loses Appeal Against Commencement of Trial in U.S.$1 Million Lawsuit
THE High Court has dismissed an application by an opposition politician, Tendai Biti who was seeking condonation for the late filing of heads in a matter he is being sued for US$1… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Cracks Down On Dilapidated Buildings - Gives Property Owners 2-Week Ultimatum to Renew Structures
The City of Harare is taking action against rundown buildings in the Central Business District (CBD) and across the city with property owners and occupants being ordered to renew… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rufaro Being Politicized - Harare Mayor Responds to Ban On Stadium
There is uncertainty amongst local football fans on whether the recently homologated Rufaro stadium will host topflight league action this weekend. Read more »
April 03
Zimbabwe: Fugitive Killer Peter Dube Deported From Mozambique
Fugutive and murder suspect Peter Dube has been arrested at the Robert Mugabe International Airport after he was deported from Mozambique after evading police for close to two… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares El Nino-Induced Drought a National Disaster - Over 2,7 Million in Need of Food Aid
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of emergency on drought currently gripping Zimbabwe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Late Musician Garry Mapanzure's Posthumous Track Out Soon
The management of late Afropop musician Garry Mapanzure will be releasing a posthumous single track titled "Chirimumoyo Chirimuninga" this Friday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Revival of 'Green Bombers' Training Set for June - 10 000 to Undergo Indoctrination in 2024
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is finalising modalities for the revival of training of Youth Service in Zimbabwe (YSZ) cadres, with the initial batch set to start… Read more »
April 02
Zimbabwe: Indian Business Mogul Tried to Dupe Zimbabwean Govt - RBZ Documents Reveal
Indian businessman Ashok Jain tried to swindle the government of over US$100 million in a pie-in-the-sky deal, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) documents in NewZimbabwe.com's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wicknell Chivayo Speaks On 'Small' U.S.$1 Million Donation to Mnangagwa Ally
CONTROVERSIAL Harare-based businessman, Wicknell Chivayo has confirmed the reason why he gifted President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spiritualist with US$ 1 million during the just-ended… Read more »
April 01
Africa: African Countries to Dominate the World's Top 10 Growing Economies, ECA Report
AFRICAN countries are predicted to dominate the world's top 10 highest growing economies in 2024, according to a report on Recent Economic and Social Developments in Africa by the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Is a Case Study of Hardships People Will Face in Hell - Says Teachers Union President As Economy Tanks
AMALGAMATED Rural Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president, Obert Masaraure says due to myriad problems facing Zimbabweans, the country can be likened to a case study of what… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chihumbiri Farm Reeling After Brother Kills Siblings in Sleep, Claims Intruder Threat
Chihumbiri farm, located more than 40 kilometers from Bindura, is in shock after a 25-year-old man, Alistair Samhere, allegedly killed his teen siblings in cold blood. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Apologist Wicknell Chivayo Gifts Mnangagwa's Ally Jaw-Dropping U.S.$1million
CONTROVERSIAL businessman, Wicknell Chivhayo has taken his extravagance side-show to another level, donating a whooping US$1million to the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Mbungo led by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bangladesh to Host Zimbabwe for Five T20is in May Ahead of World Cup
Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series in May, with one eye on the 2024 T20 World Cup. Read more »
March 31
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Trucker Detained in DRC After Horror Accident That Claimed 18 Lives
A Zimbabwean haulage truck driver employed by SMI Bulk Transport of South Africa, is reportedly under detention by authorities following a horrific accident in the Democratic… Read more »
March 29
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Appoints New Central Bank Governor Amid Concerns Over High Inflation, Crumbling Zimbabwe Dollar
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed top-ranked banker, John Mushayavanhu, as the new governor of the central bank, almost a month before the end of John Mangudya's term of… Read more »
March 28
Zimbabwe: Family of Six Now Requires ZW$5,4 Million for Monthly Needs
An average family of six now requires a minimum ZW$5,4 million to meet monthly needs signifying a 65,8% increase from the figures recorded last month, Zimbabwe National Statistics… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Watchdog Slams Proposed Electoral Law Reforms - Says Changes Will Further Compromise ZEC
THE Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has expressed dismay at a motion seeking to transfer key responsibilities such as voter registration from the Zimbabwe Electoral… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sitting MP Accused of Collecting Thousands From Businesses Ahead of Mnangagwa's Manicaland Rally
Zanu PF's Mutare West legislator Nyasha Marange has been accused of ordering donations and collecting tens of thousands of US dollars from businesses in Manicaland in preparation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Poacher Jailed 9 Years for Killing, Dehorning Black Rhino Worth U.S.$120k
A Bulawayo man has been sentenced to nine years' imprisonment by a Beitbridge magistrate following his conviction for killing a specially protected animal species, the black… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tanzanian Duo Locked Up for Breaking Into Parked Cars
Two Tanzanian nationals have been arrested on allegations of breaking into parked vehicles around Harare and stealing valuables. Read more »