Brave Real Star guards foil robbery, rewarded
By Staff Reporter Harare —Two courageous Real Star Security guards were commended and rewarded by their employer for thwarting a brazen armed robbery involving eight assailants at a Petrotrade service station in Mabvuku last week. The incident, which occurred shortly after 1 a.m. on Thursday, culminated in a fierce exchange of gunfire before the assailants […]
Mazowe police officer struck and killed by vehicle while walking home
By Staff Reporter Mazowe – Constable Amanda Katanha of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), stationed in Mazowe, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle while walking home from duty. The incident occurred at approximately 6:40 PM along the Mazowe-Centenary Road. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the details in […]
EU halts governance funding to Zim after enactment of controversial PVO law
By Staff Reporter Harare — The European Union (EU) has suspended its planned 2025 financial support for Zimbabwe’s governance initiatives after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the contentious Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill into law. The decision, announced Saturday, underscores escalating tensions over shrinking civic freedoms in the country. The PVO Amendment Bill, now designated […]
Glen View South by-election signals voter discontent
By Staff Reporter Harare — Voters in Glen View South largely boycotted Saturday’s parliamentary by-election, dealing a blow to Zanu PF’s extensive campaign efforts in the high-density suburb. Despite the ruling party’s heavy investment—including boreholes, solar systems, over US$200,000 in cash handouts, food hampers, and road rehabilitation—turnout remained dismal. Only 4,000 of the 31,519 registered […]
Firm Faith prepares Zambia launch for “Munesimba” regional tour
By Staff Reporter Lusaka, Zambia – Fresh off sold-out album launches in Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s award-winning a cappella gospel ensemble Firm Faith is poised to bring its transformative harmonies to Zambia in May 2025. The group will debut its latest album, Munesimba, at Lusaka’s Blessed Center on May 3, collaborating with Zambian vocal powerhouse […]
Women entrepreneurs tour National Foods factory as part of empowerment initiative
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) on Wednesday facilitated a women entrepreneurs’ factory tour at National Foods Limited in Harare. The tour, an initiative conducted through CZI’s Women in Industry (WIN) platform, formed a key part of the organization’s Women’s Month activities to empower women entrepreneurs and strengthen their ties […]
The house that never was: Sir Wicknell’s broken promise
By Lifestyle Correspondent Harare – Controversial businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo, in October 2023, took to X (formerly Twitter) and pledged a US$50,000 house for Zanu PF activist Chief Hwenje. The grand promise was made with a flourish—bold words that seemed to authenticate Chivayo’s commitment to purchasing the house. Before the house, he had also […]
Massive inverter installation begins Under Presidential Rooftop Solar Scheme
By Staff Reporter Harare – The installation of inverters has commenced in Glen View as part of the Presidential Rooftop Solar Scheme, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s push for alternative energy solutions. With solar panels already in place, households are now being equipped with inverters, allowing them to store and utilize the generated power […]
Alexandra Park Primary School Corruption Scandal Under ZACC Investigation
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched an investigation into Alexandra Park Primary School in Harare following allegations of nepotism, abuse of office, and financial mismanagement involving the deputy headmistress, Mai Kundishora, and the complicit headmaster, Mr. Kwari. Kundishora, is being been accused of making irregular staff appointments of two […]
Army chief Sanyatwe to resist cabinet appointment as Zanu PF factional wars escalate
By Staff Reporter Harare – Unimpeachable military and government sources have revealed that Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe, will defy president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s directive to take up the Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture ministry, opting instead to remain in his post as the nation’s top security forces chief. The move, which […]
