July 10, 2025
Zimbabwe: Trabablas Interchange Cost Hits U.S.$114 Million As Treasury Reveals an Unbudgeted U.S.$26 Million Was Paid
The cost of constructing the recently commissioned Trabablas Interchange in Harare was beyond the US$88 million initially communicated and budgeted for, Treasury has revealed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mahere Wins U.S.$100k Defamation Claim Against Kukurigo Owner
LAWYER Fadzayi Mahere has won a US$100,000 defamation claim against journalist Edmund Kudzayi, whom she sued in 2022 after he accused her of dating a married businessman, Tinashe… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Donates U.S.$100,000 Towards Sables' Bid to Defend Rugby Africa Cup Title
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has donated US$100,000 to the senior men's rugby team, the Sables, bid to defend their title at the ongoing Rugby Africa Cup tournament. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa in Surprise Visit to National Assembly
President Emmerson Mnangagwa made an unexpected appearance at Parliament on Wednesday, marking his first visit to the National Assembly outside formal events such as the State of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ruling On Mzembi's Fresh Freedom Bid Moved to Friday
Ruling on an application by former Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, challenging his placement on remand has been moved to this Friday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Father Zimbabwe - Parliament Demands Public Holiday in Honour of Joshua Nkomo
PARLIAMENT has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa declare 1 July a public holiday in honour of the late deputy president Joshua Nkomo. Read more »
July 09, 2025
Zimbabwe: Truck Impounded for Damaging Trabablas Interchange
Just over a month after its official commissioning, the recently completed Trabablas Interchange sustained damage after a truck carrying granite stone had its load fall, affecting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gata's Leadership Was 'Transformational' - Mnangagwa Says, As Zesa Executive Chairman Is Laid to Rest
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed the late Sydney Gata, Executive Chairman of ZESA Holdings, as a transformative energy leader and regional renewable energy advocate. Read more »
Zimbabwe: UZ Suspends Students for Demonstrating in Support of Striking Lecturers
THE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) administration has suspended six students for holding a demonstration on campus in support of their striking lecturers in May. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Another Profit-Making Scheme! - Harare Residents Slam Government's Prepaid Water Meters Plan Amid Ongoing Crisis
HARARE residents are opposing the government's plan to roll out prepaid water meters, arguing the move will not solve the city's ongoing water shortages, poor water quality and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Questionable Alliance As Mnangagwa's Ally Tungwarara Takes Over City Sports Centre
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's special advisor, Paul Tungwarara, will oversee the renovations of the Harare City Council-owned City Sports Centre following years of deterioration… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Hopes to Service External Debt
Zimbabwe, locked out of international capital markets since defaulting in 1999, expects its stronger economy to help it pay back external creditors, without saying when this would… Read more »
Zimbabwe: More Resources Needed for Innovation Hubs - Parliamentarians
Legislators have urged the government to put more resources towards the development of innovation hubs. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Moxon Resigns From Meikles Board
Long-serving Meikles Limited chairman, John Moxon, has resigned from his role but will proceed as director of the property subsidiary. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Premier Ltd Stocks Surge As Zulu Lithium Mine Restarts Production
AIM-listed Premier African Minerals Limited stocks surged by 18% shortly after restarting production at its Zulu Mine. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Scottland Signs Malawian Striker
Scottland FC has signed a new striker, Kudha Muyaba, from Malawi. Read more »
July 08, 2025
Zimbabwe: Mahere Hits Back At Machakaire, Demands Public Apology and Retraction Within 24 Hours
Opposition politician and top Harare lawyer Fadzayi Mahere has hit back at Youth Empowerment Minister Tinoda Machakaire, maintaining her position over his alleged ill-got wealth… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Self-Proclaimed Prophet Jailed 12 Years for Having Sexual Relations With Minors
A 28-year-old Chipinge self-proclaimed prophet has been jailed for 12 years following his conviction for impregnating two minor girls. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Consumer Sector Poised for Improvement Amid Rising Costs, Tax Pressures
An uplift in volumes has been projected for Zimbabwean consumer companies despite rising cost structures, a volatile policy and monetary environment as well as higher taxation, say… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Railroad Accidents Surge, Ten Hit By Trains in Six Months
TEN people were hit by trains in the first half of 2025, resulting in four deaths and six injuries, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has revealed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Fights Court Order to Fix Mbare Flats, Sparking Residents' Fury
HARARE City Council is seeking the reversal of a High Court judgment that ordered the municipality to renovate the Mbare flats, a move that has riled the capital's residents. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Abandoned Sikhala During Jail Time - Hwende
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Kuwadzana East MP Charlton Hwende has made a startling admission that his party abandoned former St Mary's MP Job Sikhala when he was in prison. Read more »
Zimbabwe: UK - Zimbabwean Embassy Ensuring Justice Is Pursued After Murder of Dr Fortune Gomo in Dundee
IN the aftermath of the tragic murder of Zimbabwean national Dr. Fortune Faith Gomo in Scotland, the Zimbabwean Embassy in the United Kingdom has pledged to assist the bereaved… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legal Discussions With Vengai Madzima - Zim Diaspora Property Showcase in Birmingham, United Kingdom
NewZimbabwe.com has invited Mr. Vengai Madzima, the Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal) to discuss with us legal issues that affect… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mai Tt Apologises to Businesswoman Jere Amid U.S.$100,000 Lawsuit
Comedienne Mai TT, has, in a shocking twist, publicly apologised to businesswoman Shingirayi Ziwange Jere, who slapped her with a US$100,000 defamation lawsuit. Read more »
