The Zimbabwe Republic Police leadership urged newly graduated officers to uphold strict ethical conduct and professional behavior to build public confidence and attract future recruits. Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba addressed 622 cadets at the Police Staff College ceremony in Harare, stressing that national development goals depend on a trustworthy, technologically adept police force. He warned against corruption and emphasized that officers must protect the dignity of their uniform through daily choices.
Mutamba highlighted evolving crime threats like cyber-fraud and digital theft, stating adaptation is essential for survival. The graduates completed specialized programs ranging from cybersecurity management to community...
A Harare businessman reported having $5,000 taken during a night out with two women at Evitro Club inside Belgravia Sports Club on October 24. Peter Simon Sini alleges Brenda Muchingwe, 27, stole his wallet and passed it to Paida Muchina, 24, before both left the venue. The women from Redcliff, Kwekwe, faced theft charges before Magistrate Ruth Moyo in Harare. Their attorney contested pretrial detention, delaying further proceedings until today.
Separately, a Mutare court sentenced 23-year-old Kudzai Masikati to ten months for misusing his employer's bank card. Masikati, formerly a manager at Mimach Restaurant, admitted stealing the NMB card containing ZiG$420,339 during a trip to Eastgate Market on October 24. Security video showed...
A Zimbabwean couple's marriage collapsed due to religious disagreements after Talent Zinyika sought guidance from Apostolic prophets against her husband Noah Tapfira's wishes, bringing their dispute before Chief Mutasa's community court. Zinyika testified that prophets warned her during pregnancy in 2023 about spiritual threats to her unborn child, a claim Tapfira dismissed. He later accused her of infidelity with religious figures. Their infant son died after a weeklong illness, deepening Zinyika's reliance on spiritual practices. Tapfira discovered ritual salt placed in their home and cited secret communications with male prophets as evidence of broken trust.
Tapfira presented digital records showing Zinyika deleting messages from...
A Zimbabwean man who lived abroad for more than 40 years faces rejection in his effort to claim his late father's rural property. Davies Muchanyuka returned from the United Kingdom seeking ownership, but Chief Mutasa ruled that the homestead belongs to his father's widow, Mbuya Rosy Muchanyuka, while she is alive.
Mbuya Muchanyuka and Emily Mutasa, the widow of Davies' deceased half-brother, accuse him of harassment and illegally seizing part of the property after changing the locks. Davies denies their claims, asserting he maintained the home financially from overseas and his father was unmarried when he built it. Family members counter that Mbuya Muchanyuka raised Davies and paid his education costs at Hartzell High School. They also...
Bukhonzo East constituency anticipates reliable clean water access after the December completion of the World Bank-supported Nyamugasani water project. The initiative, now 88 percent finished, will deliver 5,588 cubic meters daily to 57 villages across Kasese district. Officials confirmed that major structures like treatment plants and reservoirs are nearly operational. The system features flood-resistant technology to maintain water quality during heavy rains.
District leaders praised contractor progress while urging residents to protect riverbanks through tree planting. Health workers expect reduced disease rates at facilities like Kyarumba Health Centre II once consistent water arrives. The project also installed improved sanitation...
Parliament Speaker Annet Anita Among formally requested election authorities on Wednesday to certify her unopposed parliamentary candidacy for the 2026 elections. She joined several colleagues seeking an official declaration after no challengers emerged during October nominations. Uganda's electoral law permits such certification when only one valid candidate registers per constituency.
The request coincides with legal challenges to unopposed declarations, including a petition contesting Among's status in Bukedea District. Electoral Commission spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi confirmed officials would publish unopposed winners before January 15 voting. Nationwide nominations produced 2,711 candidates competing for 519 parliamentary...
The African Development Bank approved additional funding of 217 million euros for road projects linking Uganda and Rwanda on Wednesday. This financing will complete the Busega Mpigi Expressway and Kagitumba Kayonza Rusumo corridors to strengthen regional trade connections. Construction delays pushed the completion date from 2023 to 2026 due to land disputes, pandemic disruptions and design changes.
The upgraded expressway will feature new interchanges, bridges and toll plazas to ease persistent traffic jams between Kampala and Kigali. Travel time along the 27-kilometer route should decrease from over two hours to less than 45 minutes, benefiting one million residents. Project costs increased to 425 million euros total, with Uganda...
President Museveni outlined the National Resistance Movement's seven core achievements during a Wednesday rally at Bugobero High School in Manafwa District. He emphasized peace secured by rejecting tribal divisions, infrastructure development, including roads and utilities, and social investments in education and healthcare. Museveni stressed wealth creation through commercial agriculture and industrialization as essential for job growth, rejecting government employment as the primary solution.
Manafwa District progress includes 96% safe water access and plans to cover the remaining villages, plus new health facilities for underserved sub-counties. The president confirmed six secondary schools under construction to expand education...
Four Kampala traders were jailed on Thursday after a court refused bail requests connected to tax protest charges. Sunday John Baptist, Nsamba Kenny, Tenwya Ratif and Ssenabulya Jackson denied causing public disturbances before Magistrate Winnie Nankya. Prosecutors alleged the men blocked business access on William Street and Ben Kiwanuka Street on Monday. Their detention at Luzira Prison continues until Friday due to technical issues uploading surety documents to the court's digital filing system.
Traders closed shops and demonstrated against value-added tax rules, electronic receipt mandates, fabric import duties, and unrefunded withholding taxes. Some participants covered their mouths with tape during protests, holding signs...
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