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A 22.1-kilometre pipeline financed jointly by Mutapa Gold Resources and Bindura Municipality has finally delivered a second raw water source to the town, easing a crisis that peaked when Mwenje Dam dropped to 36 percent of capacity.
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Former MP Fadzayi Mahere says accepting gifts from politically connected individuals compromises independence, as Advocate Lewis Uriri declines a US$350,000 offer from Wicknell Chivayo.
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Stephen Sarurai appeared before Harare magistrate Lisa Mutendereki facing a murder charge after his wife was allegedly strangled with a shoelace. No plea was taken.
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A Masvingo provincial council meeting has resolved to demand that 25 percent of nurse training places at every hospital be reserved for ZANU PF nominees, prompting fresh questions about merit in public sector recruitment.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised the late former Vice President Simon Vengai Muzenda as a fearless liberation fighter whose enduring legacy of unity and rural development continues to inspire Zimbabweans.
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A man was killed in an elephant attack at Spurwing Island early Sunday, ZimParks confirmed. The incident highlights Zimbabwe’s escalating human-wildlife conflict.
Incidents
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Government orders for informal traders to vacate undesignated sites by 9 September trigger widespread criticism, with opposition leaders and activists warning that removing the poor from streets will not fix urban challenges.
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Government has announced a comprehensive relief and recovery package for communities affected by the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, while Amnesty International is calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy that claimed 97 lives.
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A roundup of today’s top stories: Zimbabwe sends driving competitors to Germany to improve road safety, Tanzania’s First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan passes away, and a Chivhu man receives 15 years for raping an elderly woman.
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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has initiated a major power infrastructure programme after artificial intelligence analysis revealed that electricity disruptions cause nearly 60% of its network faults.
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A man in Chipinge has been arrested for allegedly stealing nine goats and pocketing cash meant to buy livestock, police said.
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Today’s liturgical readings from 1 Corinthians and Luke focus on humility, the gift of faith, and Jesus’ authority over the Sabbath, with Shona translations for Zimbabwean Catholics.
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The hosts produced a commanding performance at White City Stadium, wrapping up the 2026 Cossasa Games with a decisive victory against Lesotho.
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President Mnangagwa’s 10 appointed senators, including businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei and several Zanu PF provincial chairs, have been sworn in following a constitutional expansion of the Senate to 90 members.
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A Zimbabwean High Court judge has removed a divorce case from the roll after rejecting an elaborate parenting plan that sought to regulate everything from WhatsApp messages to new partner introductions. Justice Sylvia Chirawu-Mugomba said standalone parenting plans are not recognised under Zimbabwean law and could expose parents to contempt proceedings over trivial breaches.
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With mandatory data protection inspections set to begin on 1 September 2026, Zimbabwean entities handling personal data must secure licences, appoint data protection officers, and tighten breach reporting, legal expert Vengai Madzima warns.
