President Emmerson Mnangagwa will preside over a military parade to mark the change in command of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. General Philip Valerio Sibanda is retiring, and General Emmanuel Matatu will assume the role of Commander. The President also promoted Major-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi to the rank of Lieutenant General, appointing him as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army.
These promotions and appointments were made under the powers granted to the President by the Constitution and the Defence Act. General Sibanda concludes a military career spanning over five decades, which began with his training in Tanzania and Lebanon during the liberation war. He held numerous command and staff positions after...
Musician Ashton Nyahora, known as Mbeu, reflected on a successful yet challenging year, which began with a serious car accident. The artist stated he performed while recovering from his injuries and expressed gratitude for his progress. He noted significant changes within his band, Mhodzi Tribe, including the departure of members like Feli Nandi, viewing it as a natural part of his role as a mentor.
Mbeu reported purchasing his own performance equipment to reduce reliance on rentals. He plans to release several new singles ahead of a sixth album scheduled for next year, explaining that producing singles with videos is a more economically viable strategy. He also acknowledged successful performances in Mozambique and South Africa...
A mysterious box resembling a coffin was discovered at the Marwa family homestead in Nemashapa village, Chipinge District, causing significant community alarm. The gardener, Lyman Mahesi, found the container, which held a black dress, a torn blanket, and traditional charm paraphernalia. The box was inscribed with the names Gison Marwa and Chirandu.
Hired traditional healers examined the objects and concluded that a jealous family member, involved in a feud dating back over fifteen years, planted them. The healers subsequently destroyed the box and its contents by burning. A family member revealed that the dress and blanket had belonged to their grandmother, who died in 2009, after the items went missing years earlier. Village head...
A total of 16 foreign players were registered for the most recent Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season, according to league CEO Rodwell Thabe. He stated that this influx, featuring athletes from Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi, demonstrates the league's growing international appeal. Thabe expressed a desire to attract more high-quality talent, hoping these players would earn recognition in the annual Soccer Stars calendar.
Notable foreign players included Simba Bhora's Malawian goalkeeper William Thale, CAPS United's Zambian defender Chitoshi Chinga, and Dynamos' Ghanaian defender Issaka Mohamed. While the league has historically attracted foreign players, only one, Joseph Kamwendo of Malawi...
Zimbabwe’s Vice President, Constantino Chiwenga, stated that the nation's participation in the G20 Summit in South Africa presents a significant opportunity to attract global investment. He explained that President Emmerson Mnangagwa had delegated him to represent Zimbabwe at the event, to which the country was invited by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Vice President Chiwenga emphasized that the summit, a gathering of economies controlling most of the world's GDP and trade, is a critical platform for engagement. He affirmed Zimbabwe's intention to advocate for its economic interests and forge partnerships with wealthier nations. Chiwenga is also scheduled to hold a sideline meeting with South African Deputy President Paul...
The founder of the African Apostolic Church, Archbishop Ernest Paul Mamvura Mwazha, has died at the age of 107. His passing was confirmed by family spokesperson Dr. Masimba Mwazha, who described the archbishop as a spiritual giant with influence extending beyond Zimbabwe.
Born in Chirumanzu, Archbishop Mwazha established the church after a series of spiritual visions in the late 1950s. His movement grew to include millions of congregants across thousands of branches worldwide. Information Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana was among those expressing condolences, characterizing the archbishop's life as a testament to faith.
Funeral arrangements are pending as the family awaits the arrival of relatives from abroad. The church leader is...
The Miss Universe 2025 grand finale in Bangkok has drawn global attention, with Zimbabwean contestant Lyshanda Moyas emerging as a standout favorite. Her poise during preliminary competitions and strong fan support have positioned her as an admired figure from the African continent. The event will feature comedian Steve Byrne as host and a performance by Thai musician Jeff Satur.
The selection committee includes Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga, the National Chairperson of Miss Universe Zimbabwe, whose appointment marks a significant moment for African representation. Judges have completed their assessments following closed-door interviews and preliminary scorings. As the competition concludes, Moyas has already garnered significant...
The City of Gweru is making significant progress on the long-delayed Mtapa Market, which will provide proper vending stalls for approximately 1,500 traders. Council spokesperson Vimbai Chingwaramusee reported that the project, a partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs, is being finalized with a $50,000 donation from Silveira House. She stated that the local authority is working to improve infrastructure and sanitation, following a government directive to complete the work promptly.
Chingwaramusee explained that the council has procured equipment for the stalls and has allocated part of its 2026 budget for further local economic development, including new market stalls. She noted that while vendors currently use nearby pay...
The Zimbabwean government is accelerating the distribution of free agricultural inputs under its Presidential Input Support Scheme. Officials stated that the expedited delivery of Pfumvudza/Intwasa program inputs is intended to help farmers utilize early seasonal rains for planting and boost national food security. Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Owen Ncube emphasized that increasing crop yields is vital for transforming rural livelihoods.
Minister Ncube instructed distribution committees to ensure fair and equitable allocation of the inputs, with a specific directive to assist vulnerable households. He warned that any diversion or misuse of the inputs would be met with legal action. Farmers were also advised to prepare their...
