Harare City Council steps up war on drugs
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE –Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has unveiled a sweeping anti-drug campaign that will see the Harare City Council (HCC) partner with churches, residents’ associations, police, and civil society in a bid to stem rampant drug and substance abuse gripping the capital. Speaking at Town House on Friday, Mafume described drug abuse as […]
Toddler Rape At Drug Hub Puts Police Under Spotlight
By Marshall Bwanya Harare—The harrowing rape of a three-year-old girl at a drug den in Warren Park 1, Harare has ignited fresh demands for a tougher crackdown on substance abuse. This incident has fuelled accusations of police inaction and deepened anxiety within the community. The minor, whose name has been withheld, reportedly visited a residence […]
Norton MP Richard Tsvangirai condemns constituency gruesome killings
By Staff Reporter NORTON – Norton lawmaker Richard Tsvangirai, has expressed deep sorrow and alarm following the discovery of two mutilated bodies in his constituency this week, describing the events as “two very dark days” for the community. “I share in the deep sorrow and shock these events have caused. “My heartfelt condolences go to […]
Top private school in bitter court battle against Chinese company’s cement plant
By Staff Reporter CHEGUTU – One of Zimbabwe’s leading private schools is fighting for survival as Chinese-owned Shuntai Holdings continues building a lime and cement plant just 497 metres from Bryden Country School’s boundary — in open defiance of a High Court order. Parents, teachers and education leaders have warned that the project poses a direct […]
Ruwa businessman Joseph Mutangadura killed in armed robbery
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Prominent Ruwa businessman Joseph Mutangadura, 67, was shot dead during an armed robbery at his farm along Dustain Road in Ruwa late Sunday night, police confirmed on Monday. Mutangadura, who ran several enterprises in the town — including Mutangaz Hideout, Mutangaz Panyama, and Lisheen Estate — was attacked by a gang […]
“I’m now in charge,” — rogue cop arrested after wild viral videos
By Victor Fanuel Harare — A rogue police officer, assistant inspector Simbarashe Mandizvidza, has been arrested after two viral videos sparked chaos on social media. In the footage, Mandizvidza claimed he was now in charge of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and issued a 48-hour ultimatum for all Chinese nationals to leave Zimbabwe. Mandizvidza allegedly stole […]
Bulawayo caretaker, 85, injured after rejecting sexual advance – police
By Staff Reporter BULAWAYO – An 85-year-old caretaker in Kensington was seriously injured after being struck in the neck with an axe by a woman who allegedly demanded sex, police said. The incident occurred at around 5PM on August 10 when the woman, known to the victim, entered his room and allegedly made the sexual […]
Company director nabbed for US$7,6m gas import scandal
Grant Chitate, director of Grant Wellington Thulisa (Pvt) Ltd
Russia, Zim launch joint cybersecurity training programme
Harare – Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to narrowing the global digital divide. It also pledged support for a multipolar, transparent, and cooperative approach to information security. This was highlighted by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Kuzin, during a press briefing in Harare. He was speaking at the launch of the first […]
Police tighten security ahead of holidays
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has ramped up security measures across the country ahead of the 45th Defence Forces and Heroes Day holidays, with a strong warning to motorists, public transport operators and criminal elements. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi in a statement said “adequate manpower” had been dispatched to […]