June 27
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader, 77 Activists Are Denied Bail in Absentia
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists and the party's interim leader, Jameson Timba have been denied bail by Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo. Read more »
Zimbabwe: CSOs Call for Ratification of International Treaty to Curb Human Rights Violations
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called upon the government to urgently ratify the United Nations Convention Against Torture (CAT) to prevent human rights violations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fraud-Accused Businessmen Chimombe, Mpofu Remain in Custody, Bail Hearing to Continue Friday
BUSINESSMEN Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu who are accused of defrauding government US$7 million in the Presidential Goat Scheme will be spending another night in custody with their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Constitutional Court Sets Aside Forensic Audit Report Incriminating Former NSSA Boss
The Constitutional Court has set aside a ruling of the Supreme Court upholding a forensic audit report linking former National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairperson Robin… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Launches Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Wednesday launched the Zimbabwe Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan (2024-2030), coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zifa Referees Withdraw From Officiating Black Rhinos Matches Citing Safety Issues
ZIFA Referees Committee has resolved not to officiate any Northern Region Division One league match involving former Premier Soccer League side Black Rhinos. Read more »
June 26
Zimbabwe: RBZ Changes ZiG Currency Code to ZWG As International Standards Organisation Approves Certification
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency code will be changed to ZWG following approval by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Businessmen Mike Chimombe, Mpofu Locked Up Over Botched Presidential Goat Scheme
CONTROVERSIAL businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been sent to Remand Prison awaiting their bail determination. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Do Not Provoke Us - Opposition CCC Vows to Protest As 78 Party Activists Remain Locked Up
The Nelson Chamisa-backed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has vowed to protest against the detention of party members who are currently locked up on allegations of disorderly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Warriors Aim to Secure Spot in Cosafa Cup Semi-Finals
WARRIORS interim coach Jairos Tapera says he is targeting a semi-finals spot at the men's COSAFA Cup tournament which kicks off on Wednesday in South Africa. Read more »
June 25
Zimbabwe: 1 Dead, 7 Injured in Zimbabwe Train-Bus Collision
One person was killed and seven others injured early Monday when a train rammed into a bus at a railway crossing in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, police have confirmed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Arrested CCC Activists Nightmare Continues, Bail Ruling Moved to Thursday
The nightmare for jailed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) continues after their bail ruling was moved to this Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: A National Disgrace - Coltart Slams Judiciary Over Marry Mubaiwa's 'Ill-Treatment'
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has spoken out against the treatment of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's ex-wife Marry Mubaiwa, describing her plight as "a personal tragedy" and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament to Investigate Zimbabwe's Stateless Crisis
PARLIAMENT has resolved to investigate the presence of undocumented people in Zimbabwe after Amnesty International took the government to task over the statelessness of hundreds of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Outcry As ZimStat's Management Pockets U.S.$75 Allowance Per Day in 2025 Economic Census
AN outcry has erupted at the country's sole statistics organ over allegations that management members will be pocketing US$75 per day while enumerators on the ground are taking… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gang Arrested At Beitbridge Border Post for Smuggling 10 Pistols, Bronco Using Vehicle Carrying Corpse
A TRIO was arrested Sunday for allegedly smuggling 10 pistols and Broncleer cough syrup across the Beitbridge border, from South Africa into Zimbabwe, using a vehicle towing a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Warriors Coach Brito Backs Magaya for Zifa Presidency
Former Highlanders and Warriors coach Baltermir Brito believes Yadah Stars owner prophet Walter Magaya should be the next ZIFA president. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Welshman Ncube Tears Into 'Completely Autocratic' Chamisa - Says He Led Opposition Through 'Runners'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) interim president Welshman Ncube has criticised former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa for undermining democratic principles in the opposition… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Woman Jailed 10 Years for Setting Husband Ablaze
A Bulawayo woman, Sindiso Ndlovu has been slapped with a 10-year jail term for killing her husband Busani Ncube in an arson attack over infidelity issues. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Edgars U.S.$ Business Surges By 100%
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed clothing retailer Edgars Stores Limited says US$ transactions have grown by 100% partly reflecting the extent of dollarisation in the economy. Read more »
June 24
Zimbabwe: Dark and Lovely Kits Recalled Due to Bacterial Infection Risk
The Consumer Protection Commission has recalled the Dark and Lovely 50ml single-use neutralizing shampoo after it was discovered that it contains bacteria which may lead to scalp… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CID Officers Hunting Me Down Over Geneva Summit Address - Sikhala
OPPOSITION leader Job Sikhala has claimed that law enforcement agents have been making suspicious visits to his house, raising fears of intimidation against the outspoken… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans in South Africa On Exemption Permits Safe for Now After Concourt Rules in Their Favour
THE Constitutional Court last week dismissed an application by the Minister of Home Affairs for leave to appeal a June 2023 Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, judgment which held that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Zimbabwean Referees to Officiate At Cosafa Tourney As VAR Is Set to Mark Debut
ZIMBABWE will have two if its referees officiating at the 2024 men's Confederation of African Football (COSAFA) Cup tournament, which kicks off Wednesday. Read more »
June 23
Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Diplomatic Row Deepens Over Mnangagwa's Russia Comments
RELATIONS between Lusaka and Harare are at their lowest following recent disparaging public utterances by President Emmerson Mnangagwa alleging the northern neighbour was going to… Read more »