Zimbabwe

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:54:35 GMT
Zimbabwe Moves to Review Intersex Laws After Landmark Court Challenge
[New Zimbabwe] The government has begun reviewing Zimbabwe's legal framework affecting intersex persons after being taken to court in a landmark constitutional case, with three cabinet ministers meeting experts, civil society organisations and people...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:27 GMT
'I Am Zanu-PF' - AFM President Madawo Declares Allegiance to Ruling Party, Backs Mnangagwa's Extended Rule
[New Zimbabwe] Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe president Amon Madawo has publicly declared his allegiance to the ruling ZANU PF party, raising fresh questions over the political neutrality of church leaders.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:22 GMT
Senate Orders Mines Ministry to Halt Illegal Mining At Christmas Pass, Marlborough
[New Zimbabwe] Senate Deputy President Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Michael R. Nyambuya has ordered the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to immediately stop illegal mining activities at Christmas Pass in Mutare and Marlborough in Harare following concerns ...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:20 GMT
High Court Upholds U.S.$12,820 Unfair Dismissal Award Against Dinson Colliery, Clarifies NEC Powers
[New Zimbabwe] The High Court has dismissed an appeal by Dinson Colliery (Private) Limited, confirming that a former employee is entitled to recover over US$12,800 awarded after he was found to have been unfairly dismissed.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:01 GMT
Cleaner Water, Healthier Communities . . . Mat South Sets Bold 74 Percent Target
[The Herald] LOCAL authorities in Matabeleland South have set a target to reach 74 percent coverage of water supply in communities across the province by the end of this year.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:46:52 GMT
Zim's Next Test Is Unlocking Investment, Not Fighting Inflation, Says AfDB
[The Herald] Zimbabwe's economic reforms have largely succeeded in restoring macroeconomic stability, but the country's next challenge is transforming that stability into higher levels of investment that can drive sustained economic growth, the Afric...

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:40:16 GMT
Air Zimbabwe Restores Harare-London Flight Schedule As Fares Increase
[New Zimbabwe] Air Zimbabwe says normal operations have resumed on its Harare-London route following a series of disruptions that forced the national carrier to cancel and reschedule flights over the past week.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:27:23 GMT
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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:36:19 GMT
Kelsea Tafirenyika Remains in Custody As Court Defers Bail Ruling
[263Chat] The bail hearing for socialite Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika (22) who is charged with unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs following a police raid on her Greystone Park residence commenced at the Harare Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:47:07 GMT
Zimbabwean Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Two Women in UK Nightclub
[263Chat] A Zimbabwean man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women after grabbing them and rubbing himself against them without their consent at a nightclub in Norwich, England.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:20:50 GMT
UK Appoints Gill Lever As New Ambassador to Zimbabwe
[263Chat] The United Kingdom has appointed veteran diplomat Mrs Gill Lever OBE as new Ambassador to Zimbabwe succeeding Mr Peter Vowles who is moving to another diplomatic posting.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:30:40 GMT
President Mnangagwa's Daughter-in-Law Spends Night Behind Bars Following Arrest Over Drug Dealing Charges
[New Zimbabwe] Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, the second wife of Collins Mnangagwa, son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, spent Wednesday night behind bars after prosecutors successfully opposed her immediate release following her arrest on allegations of...

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:30:42 GMT
Nigel Tha Slick Pastor to Headline Shoko Festival's Much Awaited Comedy Night
[New Zimbabwe] SHOKO Festival has announced popular stand-up comedian Nigel Tha Slick Pastor as the main act at this year's Comedy Night.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:30:41 GMT
Residents Warn Against Granting Arrest Powers to Harare Municipal Police - Cite Abuse of Power Concerns
[New Zimbabwe] The Harare Residents Trust (HRT) has raised concerns over government's proposal to grant arresting powers to municipal police officers, warning the move could expose residents to abuse given the City of Harare's long-standing reputatio...

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:03:17 GMT
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Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:13:00 GMT
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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:18:53 GMT
ZDF, Mutapa Gold Deliver New Classroom Block to Ease Congestion At Rural Mt Darwin School
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), working with Mutapa Gold Resources (MGR), on Tuesday handed over a new classroom block at Mubvundudzi Primary School in Mt Darwin as part of this year's Community Assistance Week.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:18:52 GMT
Zimbabwe Overtakes Nigeria As Africa's Best-Performing Stock Market
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe ended last month as Africa's best-performing equity market, overtaking Nigeria, the continent's most populous nation, after months of sustained gains driven by easing inflation, a more stable domestic currency, and renewed inv...

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:13:04 GMT
Supreme Court Opens Door for Mpofu, Chimombe Appeal On Legal Issues Only in U.S.$7.3m Goat Tender Fraud Case
[New Zimbabwe] The Supreme Court has ruled that jailed businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe may appeal their fraud convictions only on questions of law, shutting the door on attempts to challenge the High Court's factual findings in the multi-mi...

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:54:27 GMT
Zimbabwe Rebuilds Grain Reserves As El Niño Drought Threat Looms
[263Chat] The Government is rebuilding Zimbabwe's Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) following this season's bumper harvest as it prepares for the possibility of an El Niño-induced drought during the 2026/27 farming season.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:54:27 GMT
Govt Rallies Nation Behind Africa Green Building Summit
[263Chat] Zimbabwe will elevate the Africa Green Building Summit 2026 into a national event, with Government pledging its full support as the country prepares to host the prestigious continental gathering in Harare later this year.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:54:26 GMT
Nigel Tha Slick Pastor to Headline Star-Studded Shoko Comedy Night
[263Chat] Local stand-up comedian Nigel Maritinyu popularly known as Nigel Tha Slick Pastor will headline this year's Shoko Comedy Night as organisers unveiled a star-studded line-up for one of the flagship events of the 16th edition of the Shoko Fes...

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:54:25 GMT
Socialite in Court After Police Seize Suspected Dangerous Drugs in Harare Raid
[263Chat] A 22-year-old Harare socialite has appeared in court facing charges of unlawfully dealing in dangerous drugs after police allegedly recovered pethidine, morphine and cannabis during a raid at her Greystone Park home.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:37:31 GMT
Government Cuts PSL, Zifa Matchday Levies
[New Zimbabwe] LOCAL football clubs are set to retain a larger share of their matchday revenue after cabinet approved significant reductions in levies charged on gate takings as part of the government's wider ease of doing business reforms.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:09:00 GMT
U.S. Disputes Zimbabwean Govt's Recent Account On $365 Million Health Deal
[New Zimbabwe] THE United States Embassy in Harare has disputed recent claims by Information Minister Zhemu Soda on the US$365 million health deal Zimbabwe rejected late last year.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:49:33 GMT
Dynamos Miss CAF Confederation Cup for Second Straight Year Over Debt Issue
[New Zimbabwe] Dynamos FC will not participate in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup after being omitted from the list of clubs registered for the competition, despite qualifying by winning the 2025 Chibuku Super Cup.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:37:46 GMT
UK Appoints Gill Lever New Ambassador to Zimbabwe
[New Zimbabwe] THE United Kingdom government has appointed Gill Lever as the country's ambassador to Zimbabwe, replacing Peter Vowles, who has taken a similar position in Nigeria.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:17:25 GMT
Zimbabwe Slashes Business Licence Fees Across 13 Sectors
[New Zimbabwe] Cabinet has approved a fresh round of licence fee reductions across 13 sectors of the economy as government steps up efforts to improve Zimbabwe's ease of doing business in the latest Mop-Up Review exercise.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:17:25 GMT
High Court Throws Out Sam Levy Heir's Urgent Bid Over Family Company Dividends
[New Zimbabwe] The High Court has struck businessman Isaac Samuel Levy's urgent application seeking the restoration of dividends and other payments from family-owned companies, ruling that the dispute does not warrant urgent intervention because the ...

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:20:58 GMT
ZIMSEC Releases 2026 June Exam Results - O-Level Pass Rate Drops, A-Level Performance Improves
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced the release of the 2026 June Ordinary and Advanced Level examination results, with candidates able to access them online from 6pm Monday.

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