Auditor-General catches Zaka RDC with 219 ‘missing’ stands in books, flags wider financial failures
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Zaka Rural District Council failed to record 219 residential stands in its financial statements, one of several irregularities uncovered by the Auditor-General during audits of its 2023 and 2024 accounts. Both audits also exposed accounting breaches, unrecorded public assets, questionable asset recognition, weak debt management and environmental violations, resulting in qualified […]
Govt backs Bill to grant municipal police arrest, prosecution powers
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Cabinet has approved a Bill that seeks to empower municipal police to arrest, investigate and prosecute people accused of violating local authority by-laws, in a proposed overhaul of municipal law enforcement. The Municipal Police and Courts Bill, 2026 will now undergo the parliamentary process, where it will be tabled before lawmakers for […]
ACT-SA demands resignation of ministers Edgar Moyo, Frederick Shava over welfare funds scandal
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACT-SA) has called for the resignation of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo and Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava following court proceedings over their unauthorised borrowing of public welfare funds. In a statement on Monday, ACT-SA said the two ministers […]
Zanu PF MP who skipped CAB3 votes suspended for ‘treachery’
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Zanu PF’s Matabeleland South provincial disciplinary committee has suspended Insiza South MP Spare Sithole for three years after finding him guilty of “treachery” for twice missing parliamentary votes on Constitution Amendment No. 3 (CAB3). The committee, chaired by Albert Nguluvhe, reportedly found Sithole guilty on five charges. Sithole’s suspension is subject […]
PUP leader Chamuka throws weight behind Constitutional Amendment Act
By Staff Reporter HARARE — People’s Unity Party (PUP) leader Herbert Chamuka has thrown his weight behind the recently enacted Constitutional Amendment Act, saying it will help reduce political disputes and strengthen Zimbabwe’s electoral system. President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the Constitutional Amendment Act into law on July 7 after it was passed by parliament. The […]
Community appeals to Mnangagwa to save Kaguvi, Nehanda shrines amid mining-linked destruction fears
By Marshall Bwanya MHONDORO — Descendants of First Chimurenga heroes Sekuru Kaguvi, Mbuya Nehanda and Chief Chinegundu Mashayamombe have appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa and government to urgently intervene over what they say is the destruction of sacred cultural sites by Chinese mining company GritMine Minerals. Community leaders fear excavation works linked […]
City Parking apologises after clamping row over mother rushing sick child to hospital
By Staff Reporter HARARE — City Parking has apologised after a public outcry over the treatment of a mother whose vehicle was clamped while she was reportedly seeking urgent medical attention for her child, announcing an internal investigation and promising sweeping reforms to its enforcement procedures. In a public statement issued on Friday, the parking enforcement […]
Police hunt Madzibaba VeShanduko over alleged undermining of authority
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Police have launched a manhunt for opposition activist Godfrey Karemba, popularly known as Madzibaba VeShanduko, over allegations of undermining police authority. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, in a statement dated July 22, 2026, said police were seeking information on Godfrey Karemba’s location and whereabouts in connection with reports of undermining […]
Holy Ten granted US$500 bail after teen rape arrest
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Hip-hop artist Holy Ten was granted US$500 bail on Wednesday after appearing before magistrate Jesse Kufa at the Harare Magistrates Court, facing allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl. The 27-year-old musician, whose real name is Mukudzei Modecay Chitsama, arrived at court in handcuffs. He was represented by lawyer Admire Rubaya. The […]
Ex-Harare boss Marara wins Labour Court fight after ‘unfair’ disciplinary hearing
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Former City of Harare executive assistant to the town clerk Mathew Marara has successfully challenged his dismissal after the Labour Court set aside the disciplinary proceedings that led to his firing, ruling that he was denied a fair hearing. Justice Bianca Makwande ordered that the disciplinary proceedings be conducted afresh before […]