Another 56 families displaced by the Kunzvi Dam project in Goromonzi have received new three-bedroom homes from the government. The handover in Cheuka Ward reflects a policy to provide improved housing for those affected by the infrastructure development, to build back better.
Lands Permanent Secretary Professor Obert Jiri stated that the relocations are a necessary contingency as the dam begins to impound water, posing a flood risk. He noted the project will integrate economic opportunities like irrigation and fish farming. Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs Permanent Secretary Tavabarira Kutamahufa added that the displaced families will be reorganized to participate in a forthcoming irrigation scheme.
The housing construction was...
The City of Harare has launched a dual-purpose operation in Warren Park, combining the demolition of illegal structures with a critical water infrastructure upgrade. Municipal crews are clearing unauthorized extensions and abandoned vehicles to reclaim public spaces and improve sanitation. Concurrently, aging asbestos water pipes are being replaced with new PVC piping along specific avenues to address chronic leaks and water loss.
Ward 15 Councillor Tatenda Machirori confirmed the projects, noting residents should anticipate temporary water disruptions during the installation process. He described the pipe replacement as a long-term solution for erratic water supply and part of a wider initiative to enhance city services. The operation...
Timothy Chiminya, a man who declared himself King Munhumutapa, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for illegally appointing and dethroning traditional leaders. The court found that his actions, conducted from late 2023 through 2024, deliberately undermined presidential authority and created significant confusion within rural communities.
The prosecution proved that Chiminya installed individuals as chiefs in areas including Seke, Chirumhanzu, and Zaka without any legal standing. He claimed his authority was derived from a spirit medium, bypassing the required government approval. Magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai noted the defendant showed no remorse for the disruption he caused.
Chiminya received a ten-month custodial sentence...
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion is advancing a comprehensive Tax Reform and Modernisation Agenda. Deputy Minister David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa stated the government aims to create an efficient and transparent tax system that fosters business growth and national prosperity. He emphasized that tax compliance is a patriotic duty essential for funding development.
Mnangagwa made these remarks at a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority ceremony honoring compliant taxpayers. He connected their contributions to achieving national goals like Vision 2030, stating that domestic resource mobilization is crucial for self-reliant development. The Deputy Minister also condemned smuggling and tax evasion as crimes...
The government has pledged to finalize the Provincial and Metropolitan Councils Administration Bill by the first quarter of 2026. Ministers Ziyambi Ziyambi and Daniel Garwe assured provincial councillors that the legislation, which will establish a complete legal framework for devolution, is a priority. They explained the delay was necessary to create a properly customized law rather than a rushed one.
Minister Ziyambi is committed to expediting the work of the legal team while emphasizing the importance of a flawless final product. Minister Garwe reported that the bill is nearly ninety percent complete and will define how provincial councils operate and coordinate development. He advised councillors to use the intervening period to...
The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company has reinforced its ethical stance through a formal integrity pledge signed by its board and senior officials. The ceremony, supervised by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, underscores the company's commitment to transparency and accountability.
Chief Executive Officer Dr. Douglas Zimbango stated that the pledge reflects management's dedication to ethical operations, a vital measure for an enterprise handling over $100 million annually. He emphasized the company's role as the nation's largest diamond producer and a major contributor to public revenue.
Board Chair Dr. Onesimo Mazai Moyo added that this initiative aligns the parastatal with overarching national development objectives. The...
A marriage in Mutasa faces collapse following a dispute over an alleged infidelity. Tawanda Bhandi reported to Chief Mutasa’s court that he discovered a man leaving his home, whom his wife, Joice Mungati, initially identified as her uncle. Bhandi later asserted the man was a prophet and his wife's lover, a claim partially supported by his sister-in-law’s testimony. This incident led Bhandi to leave the household and cohabit with another woman.
Mungati denied the entire account, stating her husband fabricated the story to justify abandoning his family. She accused him of having a preexisting relationship with another woman. Bhandi countered by describing a history of violence, including an alleged axe attack by his wife that left him...
A Makoni community court found Taurai Mutandaware guilty of adultery with his neighbor’s wife. The plaintiff, Mabura Muzanhenhamo, reported that he discovered a secret mobile phone line his wife, Vongai, used to communicate with Mutandaware.
Mutandaware admitted to purchasing the phone and conducting the affair. Vongai confirmed the relationship, stating it occurred multiple times within her matrimonial bedroom while she was pregnant. The court ordered Mutandaware to compensate Muzanhenhamo with one beast and four goats.
He was also directed to pay 100 US dollars for the lawsuit costs. A previous ruling by Headman Maparura, which mandated a payment of six beasts, had not been fulfilled by the defendant.
Gwanda High School has reinforced its standing as a leading academic institution in Matabeleland South Province, demonstrating significant progress in its latest examination outcomes. Headmaster Arthur Maposa reported that the school's Ordinary Level pass rate rose to 54 percent, a substantial increase from the previous year's 41 percent. The Advanced Level pass rate also improved, reaching 90 percent.
The school celebrated top-performing students, including an A-Level learner who achieved 20 points with straight A grades in scientific subjects. Its commitment to holistic development was evident through numerous extracurricular successes. Students earned provincial and national honors in volleyball, chess, athletics, and cricket. One...
