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 […]
Ziyambi breaks silence, dismisses ‘fake’ constitutional amendment leak
By Marshall Bwanya Harare – Zimbabwe’s Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi, has finally come out dismissing a viral document purporting to be a cabinet memorandum outlining sweeping constitutional amendments as “false” and “fabricated.” The alleged memo, which has sparked political outrage, proposes extending presidential parliamentary and local authority terms by up to […]
Police allege opposition plot to incite violent protests, vow to thwart them
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) claims it has uncovered a plot by opposition forces to unleash violent protests, which authorities say they are prepared to decisively crush. In a statement released Wednesday, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi alleged the planned demonstrations were intended to cause widespread destruction, targeting buildings and […]
One dead, five injured after vehicle collides with Elephant near Victoria Falls
By Staff Reporter Victoria Falls – One person died and five others were injured on Wednesday evening when a vehicle collided with an elephant on Kazungula Road, approximately 40 kilometres outside Victoria Falls. The incident involved a Toyota Isis travelling towards Victoria Falls City. According to preliminary reports, the driver attempted to overtake a stationary vehicle […]
