Kariba ferry death toll rises to 44.
“The ZRP informs the public that the death toll in the Kariba RIDA boat accident is now 44,” the police said in an update on their social media channels.
By Obert Siamilandu
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Zevic: The veterans’ dream caught in a three-year battle for land, legacy, and empowerment
The allegations surrounding the missing money remain disputed, and the various accounts of the incident form part of the broader conflict between the factions.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 9, 2026
MP vows to turn education into development for Chivi Central
“For me, education is not about collecting degrees. It is about acquiring knowledge that can be translated into development and changing people's lives,” Maoneke said.
By Takemore Mazuruse
Aug. 9, 2026
Watchdog exposes police rot
In a surprising shift for a force often accused of being a law unto itself, the ZRP appears to have embraced the new oversight body after an initial period of tension.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 9, 2026
Dynamite blasts threaten Harare luxury homes
They maintained that the right to ownership, occupation, peaceful enjoyment of property, protection under the law, and the right to self-preservation in good health were all under threat.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 9, 2026
Chikurubi Maximum Prison sanitation crisis laid bare
The commission’s 2025 Annual Report details what it terms a “constitutionally significant act of oversight” — a high-level visit to the Chikurubi Maximum Prison in Harare.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 9, 2026
Mystery surrounds raids on Java’s church, properties
The audio recording, which surfaced about two months ago, featured unidentified people making a series of claims about Zimbabwe’s political landscape.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 9, 2026
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Zanu PF plots to ban parties
Tshabangu’s camp is advocating for an overhaul of the country’s electoral democracy, arguing that periodic elections have failed to deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Aug. 9, 2026
Varsity students booted out for Zanu PF event
Zanu PF is set to hold its 23rd annual conference at CUT, and the party’s advance teams, including security personnel, have started arriving at the university.
By Nunurai Jena
Aug. 9, 2026
How Tshabangu dismantled Zim’s opposition
Many dismissed him as a bitter person, while others thought he made sense even if that boat had sailed.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 9, 2026
Lost passport keeps Beitbridge activist behind bars
Mbedzi was granted bail following his arrest in connection with protests against Constitutional Amendment Act 3 (CAA3).
By Miriam Mangwaya
Aug. 9, 2026
Villagers arrested over TikTok videos
The arrests are the latest in a series of pre-emptive actions against opposition figures, student activists, and civil society members who have spoken out
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 9, 2026
Passing the torch of ethical leadership
Today I'm in conversation with Nyasha Zhou, a business leader. I'm so grateful to the guests who have sat where Nyasha is sitting right now and been vulnerable.
By In Conversation With Trevor
Aug. 9, 2026
Chitungwiza woman recounts horror of watching husband bundled into ‘police’ getaway car
The revelation came during the ongoing trial of Simbarashe Emmanuel Martin Rondozai (38), who is facing charges of kidnapping and assault.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 5, 2026
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Opponents turn heat on Mnangagwa
In the days leading up to July 31, authorities warned that they would deal firmly with anyone attempting "to destabilise" the country.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Aug. 2, 2026
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4 000% jump: Govt debt in massive explosion
The implications for national infrastructure and food security are dire. According to the report, the vast majority of these arrears are concentrated in critical developmental sectors.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 2, 2026
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Buried in paperwork: How DNA delays are denying the dead dignity and closure
At Karoi police station and at CID, the answer is always the same three words delivered flatly, like a door slamming shut: “Waiting for DNA”.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 2, 2026
Pressure mounts over activist jailed for video
Mbedzi posted a video on social media calling for protests against the recently enacted CAA3, which extended President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Aug. 2, 2026
Confronting Zimbabwe’s unprocessed trauma
Far from a mere performance, the play serves as a vital vehicle for national and personal healing in Zimbabwe.
By In Conversation With Trevor
Aug. 2, 2026
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Thousands in estates limbo amid deadline chaos
Under current laws, all deceased estates must be reported to the Master of the High Court, a magistrates’ court, or an assistant master before the administration and distribution of assets
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 2, 2026
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Elderly Mazowe farmers denied bail
The applicants pleaded for their freedom based on their advanced age, clean criminal records, and decades-long residence at Arnold Farm.
By Nunurai Jena
Aug. 2, 2026
Harare land baron swindles women
According to the complainants, each initially paid a US$100 commitment fee before making an initial instalment of US$800 towards the purchase of the stands.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 2, 2026
Ministry intervenes in Zevic land feud
Zevic was formed as an economic vehicle to assist liberation war veterans in Zvimba East and uplift their living standards
By Donald Nyandoro
Aug. 2, 2026
Fury over US$31 500 school car registration
Tamuka Government Primary School’s School Development Association chairperson, Tendai Musaki, referred questions to the school head.
By Own Correspondent
Aug. 2, 2026
Chiredzi jobs scandal opens can of worms
Zacc also alleged that the two employees promoted did not meet the minimum qualifications for the positions to which they were appointed.
By Melinda Kusemachibi
Aug. 2, 2026
How AgricTech cuts labour for Zim’s female farmers
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, “approximately 80% of women live in communal areas, where they constitute 61% of farmers and provide 70% of the labour.”
By IPS
Aug. 2, 2026
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Zanu PF’s secret plot to thwart protests
Mnangagwa has stated that the passing of the law was achieved through consensus and enjoys popularity.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 1, 2026
Chitungwiza kidnap victim’s wife recalls night trauma
According to the state outline, Matanda returned home on December 16, 2025.
By Own Correspondent
Jul. 31, 2026
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