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Zimbabwe media | Editor granted bail after days in jail
HARARE - Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba is free after days in jail. Her crime? Allegedly insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a satirical column, that branded him "the head of a mafia state". READ: Zim editor granted bail after days...

Former ZIFA Top Official Dies
Former ZIFA Top Official Dies Sports Correspondent The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has confirmed the death of former Board Member for Development, Remigio Makoni, who passed away in Maryland, United States, following a short illness....

How Oct. 7 shaped a film about Zimbabwe’s Civil War
Embeth Davidtz, Lexi Venter and Rob Van Vuuren in Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight. Photo by Coco Van Oppens. Courtsey of Sony Pictures Classics. By PJ Grisar July 7, 2025 Embeth Davidtz remembers the violence — and the fear. When she was 8, she...

Zimbabwean consumer sector poised for improvement amid rising costs, tax pressures
Tawanda Karombo|Published 18 minutes ago 3min Tawanda Karombo An uplift in volumes has been projected for Zimbabwean consumer companies despite rising cost structures, a volatile policy and monetary environment as well as higher taxation, say...

General Synod courts presidential candidates
Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) General Synod has courted presidential candidates in the September 16 General Election to national prayers on July 12 in Mzuzu. To be held at St Andrew’s CCAP in Mzuzu, the prayers will attract the...

Zimbabwe US$4 million heist suspects arrested in South Africa
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two key suspects in connection with the high-profile US$4 million Ecobank robbery that shocked the nation in October 2024. Abraham Temenfi Vumbunu and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu were...

Zimbabwe doesn't need a Preacher - It needs a Champion
Nelson Chamisa is back. After months of political silence and speculation, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader has re-emerged, promising a new political vehicle and a "cleaner, fit-for-purpose" strategy. His return has sparked...

Harare woman forges academic certificate to study in Ukraine
A 29-year-old woman from Harare has been spared jail after she was convicted of forging an academic certificate in a bid to pursue university studies in Ukraine. Cindy Mutswatiwa was sentenced to 24 months in prison for forgery and fraud, but the...

UK: We are changing the narrative – says Madzingo as Reading honours Zim-born mayor
By Gilbert Nyambabvu The recent election of Zimbabwe-born researcher, Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles, as mayor in the south-east of English city of Reading is emblematic of the shifting narrative about Africans in the diaspora as they become high achievers...

Zimbabwe govt slams shoddy workmanship
The government has strongly condemned the poor construction standards at Bhale Rural Health Centre in Hwange District, warning the contractor to urgently rectify the substandard work or risk having the facility rebuilt from scratch. The project,...

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Live Streaming Online, 2nd Test 2025: How To Watch ZIM vs SA Cricket Match Free Live Telecast on TV?
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast Details: Zimbabwe will play South Africa in the second test at the Queens Sports Club at Bulawayo with the visitors leading the...

Parking at construction sites: A costly mistake for Harare drivers
Parking at construction sites can lead to accidents, damage to vehicles and even injury or loss of life. CONSTRUCTION sites have become a familiar sight in and around Harare's central business district (CBD). However, many drivers are unaware that...

Mahere hits back at Machakaire, demands public apology and retraction within 24 hours
By Mary Taruvinga Opposition politician and top Harare lawyer Fadzayi Mahere has hit back at Youth Empowerment Minister Tinoda Machakaire, maintaining her position over his alleged ill-got wealth and instead demanding a retraction and apology....

Ramos melts under pressure as Vincent snaps spell at International Series Morocco
MANILA, Philippines — A wobbly backside performance dashed whatever hopes Sean Ramos had nurtured for a Top 10 finish, as he crumbled with a closing 75 and tumbled to a share of 22nd in the International Series Morocco in North Africa late Sunday....

Minor economic growth in Zimbabwe as agricultural output shrinks
By Farmers Weekly ZIMBABWE’S economy expanded by 2.9% in 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). It is reported that the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector contracted by a steep...

“Zimbabwe’s stolen elections now draining South Africa”— says opposition leader Maimane, accuses ANC of abating Zanu PF tyranny
By Darlington Gatsi SOUTH African opposition leader, Mmusi Maimane, has accused his country’s government of “folding its arms” in the face of Zimbabwe’s political crisis Maimane says President Cyril Ramaphosa and his African National Congress...

Minister urges transparency in councils
Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Judith Ncube. File Pic Zimbabweans are free to offer constructive criticism on the local authorities’ procurement processes to spur development in their areas, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and...

Peter Knights changed Asia’s appetite for ivory. Can he do the same for Africa?
Wild Africa aims to “mainstream conservation” across the continent by using local ambassadors, pro bono media, and entertainment-based campaigns to build public and political support for wildlife protection. Peter Knights believes that shifting...

Harare woman convicted of forging certificate to enrol at Ukrainian university
By Mary Taruvinga A 29-year-old Harare woman escaped a custodial sentence after she was ordered to perform community service for forging an academic certificate in a bid to pursue higher education in Ukraine. Cindy Mutswatiwa (29) was sentenced 24...

Zimbabwe launches wildlife translocation programme to restore biodiversity at national park
By Mary Taruvinga ZIMBABWE Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has announced the implementation of a comprehensive wildlife transformation programme. The exercise is aimed at improving the biodiversity in one of its major game...