Mutasa man takes off 2-year-old daughter’s diaper, rapes her
By Staff Reporter Mutasa – A 23-year-old man from Chief Mutasa’s area has been arrested for allegedly raping his 1-year, 10-month-old daughter. The suspect, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, was caught by the toddler’s mother while dressing up after the incident. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the alleged rape […]
ARTUZ secretary general Chere condemns 2024 economic woes, calls for unity in 2025
By Staff Reporter Harare – Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) Secretary General, Robson Chere, has delivered a poignant Christmas message reflecting on a year of economic turmoil and democratic backsliding, urging citizens to unite for a better 2025. Chere in a statement likened 2024 to Zimbabwe’s economic crisis in 2008, citing inflation, low […]
Mnangagwa retires police chief Godwin Matanga
By Staff Reporter Harare – Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General Godwin Matanga has been retired as police boss with his deputy Stephen Mutamba promoted to replace him. The retirement takes effect after duty on December 31, 2024, according to Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya. Matanga replaced Augustine Chihuri, who fled […]
Suspected ‘witchdoctors’ arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s president
By BBC News Lusaka, Zambia – Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, […]
ZCTU declares 2024 a “horrible year” for workers
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has described 2024 as a “difficult year for workers,” calling it an “annus horribilis” due to the severe challenges faced by Zimbabwean workers. In a Christmas and New Year message released on December 20, the ZCTU lamented the lack of improvements in workers’ […]
High Court orders overhaul of Mbare flats amid dire living conditions
By Takudzwa Changadeya The High Court has ordered the City of Harare and various government ministries to urgently address the appalling living conditions in Mbare hostels. This ruling follows an application by residents who told the court that the responsible authorities had long forgotten their mandate and should be compelled to do their work. High […]
ARTUZ slams “judicial persecution” of union leader Chere
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has raised serious concerns over the ongoing legal battle involving its Secretary General, Cde Robson Chere, and three other activists, Namatai Kwekweza, Samuel Gwenzi, and Emmanuel Sitima. The case, which has been dragging on for months, was postponed yet again by the […]
Self proclaimed King Munhumutapa arrested for insulting Mnangagwa
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – Self proclaimed “King Munhumutapa,” Timothy Chiminya, has been arrested and charged with undermining the authority of or insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) detained Chiminya on December 16, accusing him of acting unlawfully by claiming to appoint and dethrone traditional chiefs across the country. According to […]
Botswana leader Duma denies receiving gifts from Mnangagwa
By Takudzwa Changadeya Gaborone, Botswana – The Office of the President of Botswana has strongly denied allegations that President Duma Boko received gifts, including cattle, from Zimbabwean leader Emmerson Mnangagwa. In a press statement issued by Emang Mutapati, Press Secretary to the President, the claims were dismissed as “baseless and unfounded.” The statement highlighted […]
Police launch manhunt for Glenview Mukuru booth robbers
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – Police have launched a thorough investigation into an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning at the Mukuru Money Transfer agency located at Makomva Shopping Centre in Glen View. The robbery, which took place around 10am, saw a gang of suspects armed with pistols raiding the Mukuru booth, housed inside a […]
