Former High Court Judge Mavis Dorothy Gibson passes away at 85
By Staff Reporter London, England — Former High Court Judge Mavis Dorothy Gibson, a pioneering legal figure whose judicial career spanned three countries, has died at the age of 85. Judge Gibson passed away peacefully in London at 2:15 p.m. local time on Wednesday, May 21, after a protracted battle with cancer. She was surrounded by […]
Driver, passenger jump out of truck before it rams train in Kadoma
By Staff Reporter Harare – A truck driver and his passenger leapt from their vehicle moments before it collided with a passing train in Kadoma on Wednesday night, causing a derailment, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) said. This marks the third collision between a train and a vehicle in the country within two weeks. […]
Creditors Approve Khayah Cement Delisting from ZSE, Paving Way for Fossil’s Exit
By Business Correspondent Harare – Creditors of Khayah Cement have approved a proposal to delist the company from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), a move that sets the stage for the potential exit of majority shareholder Fossil Mining just three years after its acquisition of the country’s second-largest cement producer. The delisting plan, presented by […]
Guvamatanga snubs parly inquiry again over mismanaged US$400 Million
By Staff Reporter Harare – Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga failed to appear before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, marking his second consecutive absence and prompting lawmakers to consider issuing summons to compel his attendance. Kuwadzana MP Charlton Hwende, the committee’s chairperson, stated that Guvamatanga has been given a final opportunity to appear before […]
Mapeza fined for journalist clash, SWAZ applauds resolution efforts
By Victor Fanuel Harare– The Sports Writers Association of Zimbabwe (SWAZ) has welcomed the Premier Soccer League’s (PSL) decision to fine FC Platinum head coach Norman Mapeza for unsportsmanlike conduct toward a journalist, while also commending the steps taken to resolve the matter. Mapeza was fined USD250 by the PSL following an incident involving Nehanda […]
Journalist Blessed Mhlanga granted bail after two-month detention
By Victor Fanuel Harare – The High Court on Tuesday granted journalist Blessed Mhlanga bail, ending his two-month pre-trial detention. Mhlanga, a reporter with HStv, was ordered to post $500 bail by Justice Gibson Mandaza, who ruled that the journalist was entitled to release pending trial. Justice Mandaza, after considering submissions from both the defense […]
Border officer outs extramarital affair in ‘revenge’
By Own Correspondent Beitbridge – A jilted man has blown the lid off a secret two-year affair by revealing the relationship to his married lover’s husband in a bid for revenge. Nhlanganisi Sibanda, an immigration officer stationed at Beitbridge Border Post, had been involved in an extramarital affair with Tafadzwa Sigauke, the wife of a […]
Govt soft-pedals health crisis amid mounting public outcry
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Ministry of Health and Child Care has dismissed growing public outrage over Zimbabwe’s deteriorating healthcare system, sparking fresh criticism as citizens accuse government officials of downplaying a crisis that has left hospitals severely understaffed, poorly equipped, and out of reach for most ordinary Zimbabweans. In a defensive statement issued […]
Almasi Ignites the stage with August Wilson’s Jitney
By Arts Correspondent Harare – This weekend, Harare audiences are in for an electrifying theatrical experience as Almasi Collaborative Arts brings August Wilson’s Jitney to life in a staged reading at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre on May 3rd, 2025. Directed by award-winning actress and director Charmaine Mujeri, the reading features a dynamic ensemble of seasoned Almasi […]
Ibhetshu LikaZulu claps back at Garwe over threats to Bulawayo Mayor and ‘King’ Bulelani
By Staff Reporter Bulawayo — Tensions between the Zimbabwean government and cultural advocacy group Ibhetshu LikaZulu escalated this week following strong criticism directed at Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe, over a strongly worded letter he issued rebuking Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, for engaging with Ndebele cultural figure King Bulelani Khumalo. In an sharply-worded […]
