A Principal Correctional Officer faces criminal charges after authorities accused him of illegally releasing a convicted armed robber. Chamunorwa Matshalaga worked at Khami Maximum Prison Complex when he allegedly helped free Charles Nyarondo from a 62-year sentence. Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Mark Dzira denied Matshalaga bail during Friday's proceedings. Prosecutor Siphiwe Mhlanga argued the offense represents serious corruption that damages public confidence. The court remanded Matshalaga until October 2 amid concerns he might flee or tamper with evidence.
Nyarondo had received his lengthy sentence for six armed robbery convictions committed during 2023 and 2024. Matshalaga served on an amnesty selection committee responsible for...
A Harare court sentenced Zimdancehall artist Nyasha Reginald Mano to six months' imprisonment for illegal drug possession. Magistrate Gamuchirai Gore convicted Mano, who performs under the stage name Ras Pompy, after prosecutor Mandirasa Chigumira established his guilt during trial proceedings. The musician violated the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act when authorities discovered controlled substances in his vehicle. Police records had flagged his black Honda Fit as a suspected drug distribution vehicle operating along Kambuzuma Road. Officers from CID Drugs Harare identified the car during morning traffic on July 16, 2025.
Mano accelerated away when detectives signaled him to stop, leading police through Rugare suburb...
Valley Seeds completed the introduction of two wheat cultivars named Limpopo and Zambezi during ceremonies at DCK Farms in Kwekwe. The company developed these non-genetically modified strains to decrease Zimbabwe's reliance on imported wheat for bread production. Local breeders created the varieties to address both productivity improvements and baking quality requirements. Farm manager Duncan Magaya reported harvest yields between 6.5 and 7 tonnes per hectare during the inaugural growing season. District agronomist Mukai Shoko confirmed that DCK Farms exceeded the 4-tonne break-even threshold significantly.
Chief agronomist Tinashe Bvukumbwe emphasized the varieties' climate resilience capabilities without genetic modification. The...
Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency achieved remarkable growth during the first eight months of 2025. The organization recorded projected investments worth US$9.97 billion, representing a 178.6 percent surge compared to US$3.40 billion from the same period in 2024. Energy projects dominated the investment landscape with US$4.7 billion in renewable power developments. Mining ventures attracted US$2.2 billion through 275 newly issued permits for lithium and gold extraction activities. Chinese investors demonstrated particular interest in lithium mining operations throughout the country.
The agency processed 543 fresh investment permits during this period, exceeding the previous year's total of 447 applications. Officials renewed 291...
Fourteen American business leaders expressed investment interest in Zimbabwe during a New York roundtable organized by the country's embassy. Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira promoted the nation as a premier investment destination for US companies. The delegation focused on opportunities across tourism, mining, and energy sectors. Murwira highlighted Zimbabwe's natural attractions such as Victoria Falls and emphasized the government's commitment to developing tourism infrastructure. The minister stressed the country's renewable energy potential, particularly solar power generation capabilities.
Zimbabwe's mineral wealth continues attracting global investors seeking partnerships with the government. The nation benefits from...
Insurance and pension companies have allocated millions of dollars toward agricultural, energy, and infrastructure projects under prescribed asset regulations. The Insurance and Pensions Commission reports these investments support national development while meeting regulatory requirements. Commissioner Dr Grace Muradzikwa addressed delegates at the Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference in Bulawayo. She detailed how pension funds and insurers contribute significantly to economic growth through strategic investments. The commission has gained new authority to garnish accounts of employers who fail to remit employee contributions.
Renewable energy projects received approximately US$57.3 million from these financial institutions. Solar...
Zimbabwe accelerates lithium processing investments ahead of a January 2027 ban on raw concentrate exports. IH Securities projects national output will climb from 2.47 million tonnes in 2024 to 3.26 million tonnes in 2025. Major producers are constructing downstream facilities to meet beneficiation requirements. Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe builds a 50,000 tonne-per-year lithium sulphate plant while Bikita Minerals commits $500 million to sulphate production and $400 million for smelting operations. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority collects a 5 percent levy on unprocessed concentrates starting this year.
Global electric vehicle sales surged 35 percent in early 2025, reaching four million units and driving lithium demand higher. Zimbabwe...
ZIFA encounters significant obstacles after failing to secure Obed Itani Chilume Stadium for Zimbabwe's World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The Botswana Football Association requires the Francistown venue for their match against Uganda on October 9, one day before the Warriors face Bafana Bafana. FIFA regulations mandate that visiting teams receive stadium access on match eve, preventing consecutive fixtures at the same facility. Zimbabwe officials must seek alternative arrangements within a compressed timeframe. The scheduling conflict forces ZIFA to consider South African venues despite originally seeking home advantage through the Botswana location.
Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg and Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban emerge as...
Ariel Sibanda delivered three penalty saves as Highlanders advanced past Scottland following a dramatic quarter-final encounter at Barbourfields Stadium. The veteran goalkeeper secured Bosso's progression after a tense 2-1 penalty victory that followed a 2-2 regulation draw. Scottland dominated the opening period through Kingsley Mureremba's eighth-minute strike and Khama Billiat's edge-of-the-box effort four minutes before halftime. Learnmore Muyambo responded immediately for the hosts with a close-range header that reduced the deficit. Andrew Mbeba struck a remarkable equalizer during stoppage time to force the penalty lottery.
The shootout witnessed contrasting fortunes as Highlanders converted two attempts while Scottland managed...
