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Gukurahundi hearings secrecy questioned

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on July 4 officially launched the hearings to gather information from victims and survivors of the

By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 21, 2024

Hunger, poverty forces thousands of Zim children out of school

By Sharon Buwerimwe Jul. 21, 2024

Man rapes mental patient

By Simbarashe Sithole Jul. 21, 2024

Chiwenga not the anointed successor, says Mutsvangwa

He said Mnangagwa was not a Pope, who could appoint his successor and that the ruling party’s constitution did not have such provisions.

By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 21, 2024

Harare Council top staff transfers open can of worms

Mafume said the decision to transfer Machipisa and the other three was reached by the audit committee, not himself and he cannot be blamed for that.

By Mirriam Mangwaya and Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 21, 2024

Harare Council top staff transfers open can of worms

Chingosho: I wanted to be playing with robots

Chingosho (RC) shared her career journey on the platform In Conversation with Trevor hosted by Alpha Media Holdings chairman Trevor Ncube (TN).

By In Conversation With Trevor Jul. 21, 2024

Chingosho: I wanted to be playing with robots

It wasn’t me, says Wicknell Chivayo

Chivayo’s ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, took to social media, seemingly revelling in the turmoil following the hack.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Jul. 21, 2024

Minister snubbed over ED2030 campaign

Critics have raised fears that Mnangagwa’s allies wanted to subvert the constitution.

By Mirriam Mangwaya Jul. 21, 2024

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Busted: Criminal land cartels cash in on land allocations in Mashonaland East

The month-long investigation included observations and undercover interviews with neighbouring farmers.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Jul. 21, 2024

Busted: Criminal land cartels cash in on land allocations in Mashonaland East

Faulty water metres bleeding Kadoma

Kadoma mayor Nigel Ruzario said the council would soon engage with residents over issues raised in the auditor general’s report.

By Melinda Kusemachibi Jul. 21, 2024

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Churches wade into ED succession saga

Former army general and current Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is said to be the front runner to succeed Mnangagwa.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 21, 2024

Police recover 30 Zim cattle from Mozambique

He also said police would continue to work with their Mozambican colleagues in the fight against cross-border crimes.

By Daniel Moyo Jul. 21, 2024

Police recover 30 Zim cattle from Mozambique

Man threatens to kill wife over sex

Mugabe opposed Pfute’s application for a protection order saying her wife was failing to play her duties in the bedroom.

By Rejoice Phiri Jul. 21, 2024

Harare couple robbed of US$19k

The duo also allegedly stole some jewellery worth US$2 500.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Jul. 21, 2024

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Sikhala returns amid threats to his life

At the height of the rabid threats on his life, soon after his UN delivery, Sikhala said he would not fear returning to Zimbabwe because that was the only country he called home.

By Tangai Chipangura Jul. 21, 2024

Sikhala returns amid threats to his life

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Mnangagwa reshuffles security chiefs

Mnangagwa is serving his second and last term in office after rising to power following a military coup that toppled long-time ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017.

By Nqobani Ndlovu and Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 14, 2024

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AG report exposes massive looting

President Emmerson Mnangagwa vowed to fight corruption and financial leakages when he assumed office in 2017 in a coup.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Jul. 14, 2024

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History repeating itself as Mnangagwa succession takes centre stage in Zanu PF

Sources say plans are afoot by his loyalists to de-harmonise the elections or postpone the polls altogether to ensure Mnangagwa stays longer in office.

By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 14, 2024

History repeating itself as Mnangagwa succession takes centre stage in Zanu PF

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Revealed: ED 2030 campaign in full steam

In attendance was Mnangagwa's son, David Kudakwashe, who is the Finance deputy minister.

By Nqobani Ndlovu and Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 14, 2024

Revealed: ED 2030 campaign in full steam

Councillors accused of stealing food aid

According to concerned villagers, Mukahanana allegedly diverted inputs intended for beneficiaries in Ward 19, Chidzinzwa area, Mwoyoweshumba and Jombe Primary School.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 14, 2024

Councillors accused of stealing food aid

Mbofana: Performing is where I come alive

I believe with Albert it was like I have got a girl, who I think can play this part so my first audition was at Harare Gardens.

By In Conversation With Trevor Jul. 14, 2024

Mbofana: Performing is where I come alive

Victims of Rhodesia’s ‘worst’ massacre live in abject poverty

Survivors of the massacre say a detachment of the Rhodesian Army carrying out reconnaissance work in the area had gotten wind of the planned vigil.

By Stanley Gutu Jul. 14, 2024

Victims of Rhodesia’s ‘worst’ massacre live in abject poverty

Sexual predator rapes job seekers

Willard Kudakwashe Jonifati is accused of luring the two women to meet him under the pretenxt that he would offer them jobs.

By Rejoice Phiri Jul. 14, 2024

Dog mauls minor to death.

Magistrate Clever Tsikwa, however, acquitted the duo of the charges.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Jul. 14, 2024

Chitungwiza man faces sodomy charges

Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje alleged that on July 5, Chinozwa asked his friend, who resides in Mabvuku for a place to sleep since it was late for him to travel back to his residence.

By Rejoice Phiri Jul. 14, 2024

Campaign to protect whistle-blowers gathers steam

Accountability Lab Zimbabwe’s Civic Action Teams (CivActs) said the roadshow sought to amplify the voices of anticorruption champions and whistle-blowers.

By Bathabile Dhlamini Jul. 14, 2024

Campaign to protect whistle-blowers gathers steam

JSC shields new judges from scrutiny

Journalist Mlondolozi Ndlovu recently wrote to the JSC requesting information related to the interviews and final selection of the judges.

By Desmond Chingarande Jul. 14, 2024

Zanu PF MP questions govt’s free seeds

Rushinga legislator Tendai Nyabani demanded to know the government's measures to ensure that fertile seeds were distributed to farmers under the scheme.

By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 14, 2024