ZCTU warns against alleged state interference in internal constitutional processes
By Staff Reporter Harare — The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has raised alarm over what it describes as attempts by some individuals to enlist State institutions in influencing the labour body’s internal constitutional processes ahead of its regional and national conferences scheduled for later this year. In a statement issued by ZCTU Secretary General […]
Police arrest Mutare man over viral assault on officer
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — A 29-year-old Mutare man has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a police officer following the circulation of a viral social media video showing the incident at a service station. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Brendon Tsakatsa (29), of House Number 1285, Chikanga 1, Mutare, was […]
Chivayo marks Jah Prayzah’s birthday with fresh gifts, pledges to make Thomas Mapfumo retire a millionaire
By Lifestyle Correspondent HARARE — Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has gifted musician Mukudzeyi “Jah Prayzah” Mukombe a brand-new 2026 Ford Ranger Platinum and US$250,000 in cash as part of his birthday celebrations, while also making a surprise pledge involving Chimurenga music legend Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo. In a social media post celebrating Jah Prayzah’s birthday, Chivayo described […]
Woman arrested over co-wife’s murder in alleged arson attack
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Police have arrested a Mudzi woman in connection with the alleged murder of her co-wife, who died after a house was set on fire in what investigators suspect was a domestic dispute. In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Elizaberth Ponji, saying she was taken […]
Three police officers jailed five years for criminal abuse of office
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Three Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have been convicted and sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal abuse of office in a case stemming from an anti-corruption operation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Police Anti-Corruption Unit. In a statement issued on Friday, National Police […]
Zimbabwe scales up repatriation as thousands flee South Africa unrest
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — The number of Zimbabweans who have returned home from South Africa has climbed to 58,768, as government steps up its repatriation programme in response to escalating anti-migrant violence and a tightening immigration crackdown in the neighbouring country. In an update released Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba said 11,065 Zimbabweans had been […]
Mnangagwa says Village Business Units key to rural industrialisation
By Staff Reporter HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Village Business Units (VBUs) will play a key role in Zimbabwe’s rural industrialisation programme as the Government expands initiatives aimed at stimulating economic activity in rural communities. The VBU model combines boreholes, solar power, irrigation systems and community-managed production to support rural enterprise development under the Government’s […]
‘Zanu PF will rule until donkeys grow horns’ — Mnangagwa revives Muzenda’s famous remark at consultative assembly
By Staff Reporter HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated his confidence in Zanu PF’s longevity, invoking one of the party’s most enduring political sayings during his address to the 27th Ordinary Session of the National Consultative Assembly (NCA) held in Harare on Friday. Addressing party members, Mnangagwa said Zanu PF was modernising while remaining committed […]
“Remain rooted among the people,” — Tungwarara reflects on central committee debut
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Newly appointed Zanu PF Central Committee member Paul Tungwarara says his inaugural meeting of the party’s Central Committee was defined by a clear directive from President Emmerson Mnangagwa for party leaders to strengthen their engagement with communities and faithfully execute the party’s mandate. Tungwarara attended his first Central Committee meeting on […]
Mnangagwa hails Presidential Youth Fund, says revolving projects are transforming livelihoods
By Staff Reporter HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the Presidential Youth Fund is beginning to deliver sustainable economic opportunities for young Zimbabweans, with beneficiaries now running income-generating projects that are generating revolving capital for expansion to grassroots structures. Addressing the 131st Ordinary Session of the Zanu PF Central Committee in Harare on Thursday, President Mnangagwa […]