The High Court rejected a bid by former Health Ministry official Lloyd Machacha to enforce a Labour Court ruling that declared his dismissal unlawful. Justice Joel Mambara said the court could not hear the case because Machacha failed to use enforcement procedures outlined in the Labour Act.
The Labour Court ordered Machacha's reinstatement with benefits or damages after finding his termination violated employment law. Machacha claimed the Health Service Commission and its eight members ignored the order, leading him to seek High Court intervention.
The commission argued the High Court lacked authority over the dispute. Justice Mambara agreed and noted the Labour Act permits registration of judgments with magistrates or the High Court...
A Chegutu pig farm set a national record after a sow delivered 25 piglets in a single litter. Letwin Nyagano and her husband, Joel, imported the large white sow from Danbred in South Africa, and the delivery marked the highest count ever documented in Zimbabwe.
The two-and-a-half-year-old sow had produced fewer than 12 piglets in her first two litters before the record birth. Nyagacity Farm operates on one hectare in Ward 15 of Norton, where the couple has raised pigs for 15 years and trains farmers from across southern Africa.
Letwin Now credited pure breeds for superior herd expansion and meat output. The Government encourages farmers to invest in exotic breeds and crossbreed them with local stock to improve disease resistance and...
A Harare man who battled drug addiction for 15 years has dedicated his life to helping others avoid substance abuse. Tonderai Maphosa began drinking at age 21 while attending Selous University, which led to marijuana use and eventually crystal meth addiction.
Maphosa broke into a university computer lab where his father worked to steal equipment for drug money, landing him in jail. His addiction prevented him from being a proper father to his children, with one child calling him merely a sperm donor.
He quit drugs in December 2021 and credits his faith-based upbringing in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church for guiding his recovery. Maphosa leads workshops and community meetings to warn people about the risks of addiction and the...
China called on Western nations to remove sanctions against Zimbabwe, describing the measures as illegal acts that harm the country's economic development and violate its sovereignty. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing on Tuesday that a small group of Western countries has maintained these restrictions for decades, in what he termed typical hegemonic behavior. He said the sanctions hurt Zimbabwe's development rights and damage regional cooperation efforts across Southern Africa.
Guo said China stands with Zimbabwe in marking SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, established by the 39th SADC Summit for October 25. Beijing pledged to help African nations pursue peace, stability and prosperity while defending Zimbabwe's...
Beitbridge has emerged as a major citrus farming center in Zimbabwe, with farmers cultivating export-grade oranges, grapefruit and lemons across 4,100 hectares. The district's warm climate and irrigation systems attract commercial operations and communal farmers seeking better incomes.
District Agritex officer Masauso Mawocha said production areas continue expanding each year at sites such as Khwalu, Shashe and Ndambe Phase 2. Commercial estates and new ventures by Orange Ville and Toppick Investments have joined established farms at Nottingham Estate, Bishopstone and others.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga recently visited the $30 million Orange Ville project and other farms, calling for greater investment in horticulture to...
A Kwekwe tenant received a 15-year prison sentence after fatally stabbing his landlord, who demanded overdue rent and attempted to force an eviction. The High Court in Bulawayo convicted Victor Moyo of killing Prayer Banda at a Mbizo residence in the early morning of July 5, 2021.
Banda entered his tenant's room at House Number 1953 Mbizo and ordered Moyo to leave immediately. Witnesses reported that Banda shouted threats to physically remove Moyo from the property. A physical struggle began when Banda forced his way into the room, and Moyo stabbed him once in the chest with a knife.
Moyo told the court he mistook Banda for an intruder and acted out of fear and confusion. He said he simply pushed an unknown person from his room and...
ZANU PF selected Thadius Pesanai Chadenga as its new Director General, succeeding Brigadier General Ezekiel Zabanyana, who received a different assignment. Secretary General Jacob Mudenda made the announcement in Harare on Tuesday afternoon.
President Mnangagwa relieved Zabanyana of his position and moved him to another role. Chadenga received his appointment on October 6, 2025.
The new director general served as a senior diplomat across the Americas, Europe and Africa. He worked as a senior officer in the President's Department and is a member of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle.
Mudenda said Chadenga brings extensive administrative experience from his years in diplomatic service across multiple countries.
The National AIDS Council urged journalists in Mashonaland Central Province to help shape public attitudes and drive behavior change in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Provincial manager Edgar Muzulu told reporters at a three-day training workshop in Bindura that media outlets serve as a vital bridge between health authorities and communities.
Mashonaland Central reports an HIV prevalence rate of 8.5 percent, which sits below the national average, with an incidence rate of 0.13 percent. The province nears global 95-95-95 targets for people aged 15 to 49, though children aged 0 to 14 face gaps in accessing antiretroviral therapy.
Mining districts such as Mazowe, Bindura, Shamva, Mount Darwin, and Guruve show higher infection rates due...
A police officer died after being shot by an armed robbery suspect at the Sanyati Charge Office on Sunday. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the weapon used matched the firearm from a businessman's killing in Ruwa this past August.
Authorities arrested Vengesai Jabulani Mutasa, 41, who allegedly killed Constable Courage Muchechesi. Police identified Mutasa as the third suspect linked to the death of businessman Joseph Mutangadura.
