Missing keys stall netone case, fueling questions over ZACC’s handling
By Staff Reporter HARARE— The corruption case against NetOne Cellular (Pvt) Ltd Chief Executive Officer Raphael Mushanawani has taken a dramatic twist after revelations that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) misplaced keys to an office where the CEO’s docket is kept. The blunder has stalled the investigation, with insiders claiming ZACC is struggling to build a […]
They Lost Everything but Their Courage: Zimbabwe’s Connection to the Human Toll of War in Palestine
By Marshall Bwanya Harare— As Gaza braces for yet another cycle of devastation, its echoes are increasingly felt in Harare’s diplomatic circles, civic spaces, and faith-based organisations. The war has become not just a distant tragedy but a moral test for humanity — and Zimbabweans are refusing to stay silent. In May 2025, civic groups, […]
Zim’s mid term struggles on health, education — report
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE – Zimbabwe’s 2025 mid-term budget has come under scrutiny after a review revealed glaring gaps in funding and execution for the country’s health and education sectors, raising questions about the government’s commitment to human capital development. A report compiled by Citizens In Action Southern Africa (CIASA), highlights that while the education sector […]
Chiwenga confronts Mnangagwa over Tagwirei’s party capture
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF is gripped by turmoil after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly accused fuel tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei of diverting billions of dollars to entrench influence and capture the party. The dramatic confrontation unfolded at a stormy politburo meeting on Wednesday, the last before the party’s annual conference next month. […]
ZPC duo in dock over US$3.8m heist
By Victor Fanuel HWANGE – Two Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) officials in Hwange have been arrested over the theft of equipment worth US$3.8 million. Tawanda Mhaka and Ruth Chiyani were hauled before the courts and remanded to September 26. A third suspect, Hardlife Zimwenje, remains on the run. The pair allegedly siphoned off 15 electric […]
US weighs ZDERA repeal under new demands
By Victor Fanuel HARARE– A Bill before the United States Congress could repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA), a law that for more than two decades has restricted Zimbabwe’s access to international credit. The proposal, tabled by Republican Congressman Brian Mast, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is contained in the “Department […]
Mother sentenced for facilitating son’s sexual assault of minor
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — A Harare woman has been sentenced to five years in imprisonment for facilitating the rape of a 15-year-old girl employed as a domestic worker at her residence. Her 29-year-old son, who committed the assault, received a 15-year sentence. The case was finalized on September 15, 2025, at the Harare Regional […]
Invictus Energy secures three-year renewal for Zimbabwe exploration licences
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Australia-based oil and gas explorer Invictus Energy Limited has secured a three-year renewal of its Exclusive Prospecting Orders (EPOs) 1848 and 1849 in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin, the company announced Monday. The licences, held through Invictus’s 80% owned subsidiary Geo Associates (Pvt) Ltd, were renewed by the Mining Affairs Board […]
Blue Ribbon Foods halts production amid maize shortage
By Naledi Nyoni BULAWAYO — Zimbabwe’s second-largest milling company, Blue Ribbon Foods, has halted operations at its Bulawayo plant due to an acute shortage of locally available maize. The shutdown, confirmed Monday during a site visit, starkly contrasts with government claims of a national grain surplus. “We have seven silos outside, each holding about 180 […]
Tanzania’s leader Hassan cleared for October election as key rivals barred
By Reuters DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania’s electoral commission on Monday disqualified opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina for the second time, reversing a decision made two days earlier that had approved his nomination. The move leaves President Samia Suluhu Hassan with a clear path to next month’s election, with only candidates from minor parties […]