Zimbabwe police authorities have banned headphone use by drivers and pedestrians, warning that diminished hearing impairs alertness to hazards on roadways. Commissioner Maxwell Chikunguru announced enforcement operations targeting unroadworthy vehicles and unauthorized stopping locations during a memorial gathering at Manyame Bridge along Seke Road in Chitungwiza, where 17 fatalities occurred at the accident-prone stretch.
The provincial commander attributed crashes to speeding, hazardous passing maneuvers, intoxicated operation, and mobile phone distraction while urging transport users to observe safe practices, including speed limits, designated crossings, and vehicle maintenance standards. Chief Stanley Chimanikire criticized...
Two Panashe Petroleum workers face money laundering allegations connected to fuel imports totaling more than 2.6 million dollars following their appearance before a Harare magistrate. Ipaishe Richman Madziwa and Willmore Nyama each secured release on 300 dollar bonds after the prosecution argued the pair violated exchange control regulations by making offshore payments without central bank authorization.
Authorities conducting Operation Pressure Valve investigations raided four company locations across the capital and determined the defendants had brought in roughly 2 million liters of diesel and petrol through unauthorized transactions. Officers discovered currency hidden in an Eastlea safe during searches, recovering just under...
Political activist Jim Kunaka faces incitement charges after authorities accused him of organizing unauthorized demonstrations at Robert Gabriel Mugabe Square in Harare and another location in Mutare. Provincial magistrate Sharon Rakafa presided over his court appearance, where state prosecutor Dzidzai Josiah successfully opposed his release pending a bail hearing.
Law enforcement officials allege Kunaka collaborated with others to produce and circulate approximately 7,200 promotional materials across multiple areas, including the Central Business District, Machipisa Shopping Centre, Mashwede Service Station, and retail locations in Glen View and Budiriro 1. Officers traced a silver Toyota Aqua sedan to Patrenda Road following reports...
Zimbabwe will serve as a central hub for a 1.5 billion dollar petroleum infrastructure project connecting Mozambique's Beira Port through Harare to Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Malawi. The Beira Bulk Petroleum Company has secured financing for the cross-border pipeline system and expects to begin construction within six months following completion of technical assessments and environmental reviews.
Chief executive Darlington Chitangi said Zimbabwean companies will participate through equity stakes, engineering contracts and operational roles, with discussions planned between his organization and the Mutapa Investment Fund regarding sovereign involvement. The initial segment will span 50 kilometers from the Mabvuku...
A group of local investors plans to construct comprehensive tourism infrastructure along the Mazvikadei Dam waterfront, including a conference facility accommodating 5,000 attendees, lodging options, recreational amenities, and an airstrip. The development aims to expand hospitality capacity in Mashonaland West province ahead of its hosting responsibilities for the Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo.
Project manager John Mberi outlined a two-year construction timeline following completion of regulatory approvals. The consortium behind Jacobs Park in Borrowdale intends to replicate its integrated development model through collaboration with area residents under a joint venture structure. Provincial minister Marian Chombo inspected both...
Zimbabwe's judicial framework must reflect African principles of shared humanity and serve as an instrument for societal change rather than mere regulation, according to Vimbai Nyemba, who leads the Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs ministry. Speaking at the Law Society of Zimbabwe gathering in Nyanga, she called on legal professionals to build equitable systems rooted in Ubuntu philosophy while ensuring no citizen faces exclusion from protection under the law.
Nyemba emphasized that fairness and representation stem from indigenous values rather than imported concepts, urging attorneys to view their work as restoring dignity and amplifying marginalized voices. She commended the organization for creating platforms that advance...
Two Zimbabwean men received decade-long prison sentences following their conviction for armed robbery and illegal firearm possession after stealing a vehicle from a Chitungwiza resident. Emmanuel Sithole and Vengesai Gibson forcibly removed Sizini Eunice Rapoyo from her Toyota Wish while she prepared to depart for work, firing a weapon to prevent her son, Tinashe John Rapoyo, from intervening during their escape.
Law enforcement intercepted the pair after receiving information about a planned retail establishment robbery at Mubaira growth point. Officers from ZRP Mubaira fired warning shots when the suspects refused to stop, leading to a foot chase during which accomplice Adonis Mucheriwa sustained a leg wound and lost possession of a...
Zimbabwe's economic advancement depends on training institutions matching their curricula to sectoral requirements and technological developments, according to Ambassador Rudo Chitiga, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development. Speaking at a consultation workshop in Harare, Chitiga highlighted findings from 39 provincial assessments revealing workforce deficiencies across all industries, particularly a troubling ratio of seven engineers to each artisan that threatens manufacturing capability.
The ministry has partnered with the Council of Engineers to establish specialized vocational facilities, including an iron and steel technology school in Manhize, while launching a national skills audit beginning with...
A community security volunteer in Emakhandeni has died after being shot in the head during a patrol encounter with suspicious individuals. Godfrey Muzanenhamo and his neighborhood watch team confronted several men emerging from a thicket when one suspect opened fire before escaping. The victim was transported to Mpilo Central Hospital and placed in intensive care, but later died from his injuries.
Muzanenhamo is survived by his daughter Nicole, a member of the Zimbabwe national netball squad who competed at the 2023 World Cup in England. Mourners have gathered at a residence in New Lobengula while police investigate the fatal shooting of the community crime prevention volunteer.
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