Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation received a fresh board of directors. Information Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere made the announcement through General Notice 1186 of 2025. The appointments follow guidelines from the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act. Each member will serve for four years. Veteran broadcaster Helliate Rushwaya leads the team as chairperson.
Advocate Tapson Dzvetero serves as deputy chairperson. The board features several experienced professionals from different fields. Members are Mr Chipo Nheta, Dr Henry Mukono, Dr Nanette Silukhuni, Mr Charles Munganasa, and Ms Precious Charandura. Additional appointees are Mr Thandolwenkosi Nkomo, Professor Sibongile Mpofu, Dr Queen Mpofu, Mr Amon Matambo, Ms Ruvheneko...
A dead man claims his daughter-in-law killed him with poisoned sugar nearly 30 years ago. The shocking accusation came during a court session at Chief Mutasa's community court. Peter Masvaure brought his in-laws, the Makoni family, to court after they blamed his sister Lucia for killing her father-in-law Erick Makoni. The family says Lucia returned home upset because her in-laws accused her of murder. Monica Makoni, Lucia's sister-in-law, began having spiritual episodes where she claimed Lucia killed their father.
Peter told the court that Monica said the dead father's spirit possessed her and wanted justice. The spirit accused Lucia of putting poisoned sugar into his illegal alcohol drink. Peter asked the spirit to appear through...
A police officer crashed his Ford Ranger into a donkey cart during the night. Manase Madzimu drove through Upper Rangemore when Wilson Nyirenda's cart struck his vehicle from behind. Metal parts from the cart damaged the grey Ford Ranger at 1:23 AM on June 9. Both men felt angry and confused after the collision happened. The police officer decided to follow the cart for answers.
Madzimu chased the donkey cart to Mbuwa plot where violence broke out. Wilson screamed for help when the angry driver approached him. Two young men rushed outside to defend Wilson from Madzimu. Mthokozisi Nyirenda and Mpumelelo Maphosa joined their father against the officer. The three men beat Madzimu with their fists and a wooden log.
The police officer...
Police caught one gang member who robbed Bulawayo bars with guns. Officers arrested Nhlanhla Ncube after receiving tips from community members. Three dangerous criminals still roam the streets with weapons. Police search for Learnmore Sibanda, Maxwell Moyo and Farai Sibanda. Inspector Nomalanga Msebele wants public help to find the missing robbers.
The gang struck three different bars over several nights. Armed criminals forced customers to the ground during each attack. They stole cash, phones and alcohol from every location. Witnesses said the gang never wore masks during robberies. The criminals acted fearlessly as they committed their crimes.
Gang members first hit a Tshabalala sports bar near closing time. They grabbed $1,000...
Zimbabwe's government threatens to seize control of local councils that cannot provide basic services. Deputy Local Government Minister Albert Tawanda Mavunga told young people about new Cabinet rules. Councils must meet minimum service standards or face takeover from central authorities. The national government wants all citizens to receive proper services from their local areas. Local authorities have limited time to improve their performance.
Harare city must supply water to residents every hour of the day. Central government will take control if the city fails to fix broken roads. Geo Pomona company steps in when councils cannot collect trash properly. The waste management problems affect millions of people across the country...
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Khama Billiat owes Standard Bank R372,066 and cannot be found. The Zimbabwean soccer star vanished from his Midrand home address. Court officers tried to deliver legal papers but found an empty house. Bank officials want him to pay back money from a 2020 overdraft deal. He stopped making monthly payments worth R80,000 to R90,000 after 2023.
Standard Bank sent warning letters but Billiat never responded. The bank asked the Johannesburg High Court to seize his belongings as payment. His house faces another legal battle with mortgage companies trying to kick out squatters. Sheriff workers visited the property many times but nobody lives there anymore. The former Ajax Cape Town and Sundowns player left the...
Dynamos pulled out of the CAF Confederation Cup because they cannot pay for the tournament. The Harare soccer team won the Chibuku Super Cup twice under coach Lloyd Chigowe but lacks money for continental football. Chairman Bernard Marriot said hosting matches outside Zimbabwe costs far more than the club can afford. Zimbabwe has no stadiums that meet CAF standards for international games. The financial burden became impossible for the struggling team.
The club issued a statement Friday explaining their decision to skip the 2025/26 competition. Board members studied the costs and decided Dynamos was not ready for African football. Last season the team played matches in neighboring countries because of stadium problems. The situation...
Fire destroyed one room at Midlands Hotel during Friday evening hours around Gweru. The blaze burned beds, clothes and personal items belonging to people living there. Nobody suffered injuries during the emergency situation at the building. Firefighters received an emergency call about 7pm and rushed to help immediately. They broke through ceiling areas to stop flames from spreading further.
Felix Muguti leads the fire department for Gweru City Council and examined the scene afterward. His team climbed ladders to reach the first floor because stair doors stayed locked during the incident. Investigators believe a water heating kettle caused the electrical problem that started the fire. Someone probably left the device running when they...
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga visited Zambia Friday to share condolences after former President Edgar Lungu died. President Mnangagwa sent Chiwenga to meet with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema at State House. The two countries share deep connections through history and blood ties. Only the Zambezi River separates the nations but they remain like family. Chiwenga said Zimbabwe feels sad about losing their neighbor and brother.
Zambia helped Zimbabwe during the fight for independence from white rule. The country welcomed Zimbabwean freedom fighters and gave them safe places to stay. Both nations once carried similar names as northern and southern territories. Chiwenga reminded President Hichilema that problems affecting one...
