April 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Being Abused to Commit Transnational Organised Crimes
A REGIONAL anti-corruption lobby group has called on the United Nations to investigate the abuse of diplomatic privileges to facilitate gold smuggling and illicit financial flow. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Primaries Re-Runs - Heavy Weights Wadyajena, Ziyambi Fail to Bounce Back in Preliminary Results
Zanu PF national political commissar Mike Bimha has said the ruling party's primary elections' re-runs held over the weekend witnessed no incidents of violence, intimidation and… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: I Have Been Beaten for My Appearance and Sexuality - LGBTIQ+ Member
Most residents of Harare consider the city's downtown a jungle, a no-go area where only those with an appetite for noisy hustles, chaos and violence are home. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Figures in Black Robes, Chanting Incantations Spotted Under Mbuya Nehanda Statue
Seven figures wrapped in black robs Monday stood under the infamous Mbuya Nehanda statue in Harare, chanting incantations and singing traditional songs. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Arrest Warrant Issued for Chatunga Mugabe As He Fails to Appear in Court
It never rains but pours for late former President Mugabe's family after Harare magistrate court issued an arrest warrant for his youngest son Bellarmine Chatunga who failed to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Joburg Cop Arrested As He Attempted to Book Zimbabwean Businessman Frank Buyanga Out of Prison
A detective constable will appear in court, on charges of defeating the ends of justice. He was arrested by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation Unit as he tried to book out… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Eight Feared Dead in Timboon Bus Accident
EIGHT people are feared dead with several others injured after a Timboon bus was involved in an accident, Sunday morning. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-First Lady Grace Mugabe Accused of Smuggling Ivory, Diamonds Without Her Husband's Knowledge
The late former President Robert Mugabe's wife, Grace allegedly used her position to smuggle diamonds and ivory out of the country without her husband's knowledge, according to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Renowned Photojournalist Mhetu Dies
FORMER NewZimbabwe.com photojournalist, Idah Mhetu, has died. She was aged 35. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Mudzinganyama Romps to Victory in Two Oceans Marathon
ZIMBABWEAN long-distance runner Givemore Mudzinganyama celebrated the biggest win of his professional career after winning the 56 km Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Demand For Enquiry Into President Mnangagwa's Voter Texts
Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has demanded the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) to probe the flooding of unsolicited political short… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Journalists' Safety Under Spotlight in SADC Mission to Assess Zimbabwe's Preparedness for 2023 Polls
AS the country builds up to this year's general elections, concern over the safety of media practitioners in executing their mandate has once again come under scrutiny. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Aspiring MP Jailed for Fraud and Money Laundering
ZANU PF Makoni West aspiring candidate, Moses Ruwona, has been locked up on allegations of fraud and money laundering. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Journalists' Safety Under Spotlight in SADC Mission's to Assess Country's Preparedness for 2023 Polls
AS the country builds up to this year's general elections, concern over the safety of media practitioners in executing their mandate has once again come under scrutiny. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Students Walk 15km to Sit for Exams Despite Govt Promising to Make Education Accessible - Parliament
STUDENTS in rural areas are forced to walk for at least 15km to access schools with centre numbers for their examinations despite government's pledge to make education accessible… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sikhala Welfare Row - CCC Activists Back Party and Chamisa - Say Jailed MP Got U.S.$40,000 Parly Money
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists have risen to the defence of the party and its leader, Nelson Chamisa, in the row over the welfare of jailed legislator Job… Read more »
Zimbabwe: IMF Projects 2.5% Economic Growth for Zim - Analyst Says Too Little to Transform Lives
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Zimbabwe's economy will grow by 2, 5 % amid revelations of a global slowdown in economic growth. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Thieves in Court for Stealing Solar Lithium Batteries at Village Clinics
Four men have been arraigned before a local magistrate for theft of solar lithium batteries from two rural clinics, which have been left without power sources. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Biti Demands Accountability After Two Girls Drown in Donnybrook Disused Pit
HARARE East legislator, Tendai Biti, has called for stern action against Donnybrook Racecourse owners after two girls from Manresa drowned in a disused quarry pit Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Magaramombe to Lead Cheetahs Squad at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series
RISING star Godfrey Magaramombe has been named the new Zimbabwe national men's sevens rugby team captain ahead of the upcoming two legs of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: High Court Throws Out Ex-Minister Mupfumira's Appeal
HIGH Court judges of appeal, Justices Benjamin Chikowero and Rodgers Manyangadze have dismissed an appeal by former cabinet minister Prisca Mupfumira who was challenging the lower… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Justice Minister Ziyambi Challenger Withdraws From Zanu-PF Primary Election Re-Run
A CANDIDATE in the upcoming Zanu PF primary election re-run in Zvimba West has withdrawn from the race, a development that has set tongues wagging amid vote-buying fears. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Attempted Murder Trial - Witnesses Give Conflicting Statements - Both Claim They Washed VP's Blood Stained T-Shirt
Key witnesses have given apparently contradictory statements in a development that could compromise the prosecution's case in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's attempted murder… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Weak People Criticise Others - Says Chamisa As He Lashes Out At Chin'ono Over 'Dead As a Dodo' Comment
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa Tuesday sent a veiled message to journalist Hopewell Chin'ono, calling him weak for criticising him and his party over… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Auxilia Mnangagwa and Twin Sons Continue Belarus Visit - Plan to Launch Infant Formula Production Company in Zim
Production of infant formula in Zimbabwe by a Belarusian company, Bellakt, is on cards after first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa signalled interests during her visit to Belarus. Read more »