Former CCC politicians caught a break in court today. Harare magistrate Sharon Rakafa handed Amos Chibaya and Costa Machingauta US$500 fines instead of jail time after they were found guilty of joining an illegal gathering in 2023. Three other party activists—Monica Mukwanda, Aletta Viremai, and Lancelot Tungwarara—received the same penalty. They must pay up or face six months behind bars. The court also gave them suspended 12-month sentences that won't be served if they behave themselves.
The magistrate went easy because they had clean records before this case. She noted they all support families and help their communities. Twenty other suspects walked free after the court decided they were just caught in a sweep. The convicted five...
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa faces accusations of bribing lawmakers after his government handed out housing plots to MPs just weeks before a vote that could let him rule until 2030. The Local Government Ministry gave away 70 residential stands across three locations: Killarney, Penrose, and Mabelreign. Officials claim these land gifts are simply part of an old benefit program dating back to 2013.
The timing raised eyebrows because Parliament will soon debate changing term limits. Inside sources say many ruling party members oppose Mnangagwa staying beyond his second term. "They want to silence disagreement through perks," one Zanu PF lawmaker told reporters privately. Opposition members called the land handouts "a clear inducement"...
According to inside sources, VP Kembo Mohadi told President Mnangagwa he wants to step down from his position. His departure would create an empty seat at the top, heating power struggles inside Zanu PF leadership circles.
Health problems have plagued Mohadi for years. The 75-year-old VP has collapsed publicly at least three times. During his 18-day stint as acting president in January, he appeared once - sitting through a press conference where his voice kept fading. A source revealed the VP spends more time sick than working. He made his retirement decision personally, which Mnangagwa accepted - they just need to announce it officially.
Before becoming vice president in 2017, Mohadi served as minister for home affairs, later state...
Another deadly day on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway left twelve people dead from two crashes within 24 hours. Seven died Friday morning when a 14-seater matatu drove off the road at Kamandura junction. The vehicle tumbled down a steep slope, killing five instantly. Two more passengers died later at the hospital. Four others remain in critical condition at Tigoni Hospital.
This tragic incident happened just one kilometer from Thursday's deadly crash. The first accident occurred Thursday night when a private car crashed after a tire burst. Three people perished immediately on site. Two additional victims passed away during treatment. Both wrecked vehicles have been moved to Tigoni Police Station.
The Friday morning crash involved a matatu...
The Mbare Musika market hub is the beating heart of Zimbabwe's agricultural commerce, serving as a vital trading hub where farmers, vendors, and consumers converge daily. Recent price data from April 2025 reveal significant patterns affecting both urban and rural communities across the country.
A close examination of current market prices reveals how seasonal changes, economic factors, and environmental conditions shape the availability and affordability of essential food items. The latest updates from Mbare shed light on broader economic trends within Zimbabwe's agricultural sector.
The market displays a complex ecosystem. Traders now strongly prefer USD currency over RTGS dollars, accepting ZiG notes only when necessary. This...
Mbare Musika stands as Zimbabwe's main trading hub for fresh produce. The market serves as the central distribution point for farm goods across the country. Located in Harare's Mbare suburb, it doubles as the primary bus terminal for people traveling between rural areas and the city. Many consider it the most important commercial and transport center throughout Zimbabwe. Recent years have seen the once-thriving marketplace fall into poor condition.
The bustling market handles most fruit and vegetable trading for the capital city. Farmers bring their harvests here before products move to other parts of Zimbabwe. Travelers can catch buses going anywhere from this spot as rural transport routes all connect through Mbare. For decades, the...
Harare officials say they're close to settling on new fees for traders at the temporary Mbare market. The city needs about US$25 monthly from each vendor, and Masimba Construction wants another US$30 per month from traders. This comes to roughly US$65 total—way less than the US$580 figure that scared everyone earlier.
Councillor Denford Ngadziore told The Herald Online about these new numbers. He leads the SMEs committee handling this issue. Vendors had complained loudly about that massive US$580 monthly charge at the new temporary market. That high amount would have totaled US$1.4 million every month from all vendors combined. The city currently asks just US$25 monthly for trading spots in Mbare markets.
The original US$580 fee costs...
President Mnangagwa is heading to Mbare today for the grand opening of the brand new Traders' Market. The modern facility replaces the old market that burned down last November. After that terrible fire destroyed everything, traders suffered greatly from losing all their goods.
The President quickly declared the area a disaster zone right after the blaze and ordered officials to build a better market as fast as possible. Workers followed his directions and finished construction in record time. The new trading space has everything small business owners need to succeed.
This state-of-the-art marketplace comes packed with essential features for everyone's comfort. Traders will enjoy clean bathrooms, plenty of parking spaces, and reliable...
Twelve people died from two accidents within 24 hours along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. Seven lives were lost Friday morning when a 14-seater matatu crashed at Kamandura junction. The vehicle tumbled down a steep slope after losing control, according to police reports. Five passengers died immediately at the scene. Two more passed away later during hospital treatment.
Four survivors remain in critical condition at Tigoni Hospital following the 8:00 a.m. crash. The matatu from Kijabeline Sacco had been traveling from Nairobi toward Kijabe town. This happened just one kilometer from another deadly accident the previous evening. That Thursday night crash involved a private car experiencing a tire burst, killing three people instantly. Two...
