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Land return plan sparks backlash from war veterans

They said a proper audit was needed to assess land utilisation, multiple farm ownership and fairness in past allocations before restitution was finalised.

By Silas Nkala May. 11, 2026

Land return plan sparks backlash from war veterans

Stop playing games

We need to stop playing games and start doing sport correctly, educationally, principally. We can do that in two ways: by instilling standards of coaching and by coaching important standards.

By Tim Middleton Apr. 5, 2026

African human rights commission officials in Zimbabwe for promotional mission

The delegation is also expected to inspect detention facilities and social welfare institutions, and to consult with civil society groups and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission.

By Kirsty Sibanda Mar. 30, 2026

African human rights commission officials in Zimbabwe for promotional mission

China donates 5,000MT of rice to support vulnerable communities

The People’s Republic of China has handed over 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to Zimbabwe, bolstering the country’s efforts to combat food insecurity exacerbated by drought and economic pressures.

By Tendai Sauta Mar. 24, 2026

China donates 5,000MT of rice to support vulnerable communities

Week by week, dollar by dollar: Families share joy of new houses

For Chibanda, who once lived in one of Harare’s squatter camps, home ownership had long seemed unimaginable.

By Donald Nyandoro Feb. 14, 2026

Week by week, dollar by dollar: Families share joy of new houses

Case of disappearing generals

Nobody outside the intelligence services knows what is happening to lower-ranking generals, but at the highest level, it is almost a clean sweep.

By Gwynne Dyer Feb. 13, 2026

POSB unveils mobile based saving app

POSB also said the initiative was introduced amid growing concerns over losses in informal savings groups due to theft and was developed to address such challenges.

By Lesley Kufandada Feb. 13, 2026

Lifeline for Gwanda Old People’s Home

Parliament fully supports regular health assessments for elderly citizens, Mudenda said,noting that caring for older people is a reflection of respect for culture and values.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Feb. 7, 2026