Zimbabwe Police Ready for New Year's Eve.
The police want people to stay safe tonight as Zimbabwe greets 2025. Officers will watch streets, shops, and homes all over the country.
Police head Paul Nyathi says his teams will guard places where people meet. They aim to keep peace in cities, towns, and neighborhoods through the night.
"Have fun, but stay safe," Nyathi tells both locals and visitors. He wants everyone to follow the rules about fireworks. People must tell town leaders and police before they light any sparklers.
Nyathi adds that parents should keep their kids close. He warns that anyone who makes trouble will face arrest. This means no tipping over trash bins, no bad driving, and no breaking things.
The police gave out...
Man Gets Prison Term for Armed Bike Theft in Zimbabwe.
A court sent Josiah Saungweme to jail for 12 years. He stole a bike from a young boy at gunpoint.
The crime took place near Mutare last September. Saungweme, age 30, stopped a teen who was riding his silver buffalo bike. He asked the 17-year-old boy which way to go. Then he pulled out a pistol.
The scared teen gave up his bike when he saw the gun. Police said Saungweme used a Blow F92 pistol during the theft.
The court heard the case in Mutare. Zimbabwe's public lawyers brought the charges against Saungweme. They proved he robbed the boy on Marange-22 Miles road.
Woman Returns After Five Years to Face Murder Charge in Zimbabwe.
A woman who ran away from the law has come back. Bridget Makaza walked into a police station in Harare on Monday. She had been missing since 2018.
The police say she shot her husband, MacCloud Mapanga, at their home in Strathaven. Mr. Mapanga owned Kurai Coaches. She was angry because he had married another wife, his third one.
Makaza was 34 when she first got caught. She went to court, where Judge Nyasha Vhitorini heard the case. The court let her out on bail. Then, she left Zimbabwe and went to live in the UK.
She stayed in Coventry for five years. But this week she came back. She walked into the CID Homicide office in Harare by herself. The police will take her to...
Chris Nguluvhe, a Prominent Zimbabwe Businessman, Dies at 61.
Chris Nguluvhe, known as "Shule Shule" by many, died Tuesday morning at a hospital in Polokwane, South Africa. His daughter Happiness shared that he fell ill shortly before his death.
Mr. Nguluvhe left his mark on the town of Beitbridge. In 2002, he started the first sports bar there, which grew into the Shule Shule Business Center in Khwalu 1. His death shocked the small border town, where many saw him as a key figure.
He ran many businesses, including truck services, animal farming, places to stay, and fast food shops. He also helped clear goods through customs.
The businessman cared deeply about his town. He donated money to help start the local radio station, Lotsha...
Zimbabwe Ends Death Penalty in Major Reform.
Zimbabwe made history by getting rid of the death penalty. The country's new law means courts can't sentence anyone to death anymore.
The change helps people who are already on death row. They will get new sentences from the courts. The law says judges must think about what crime they did and how long they waited for death.
Life in prison will replace death as the biggest punishment. This goes for crimes like murder and treason that used to bring death sentences. Every prisoner gets a lawyer to help them at their new hearing.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi backed the change. He said it shows Zimbabwe wants to treat people better and help them change their ways. But there is one small...
SADC Seeks Peace After Mozambique Election Violence.
The head of a key African group asked people in Mozambique to stay calm today. Fighting broke out there after the recent elections.
Tanzania's leader, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, spoke up. She leads a group that works for peace in southern Africa and wants the fighting to stop.
"People died. Others got hurt. Homes and buildings fell," Hassan said. She thinks the trouble hurts trade between countries. It stops people from moving freely.
When leaders shared who won the vote, more fights started. The trouble grew worse in the past weeks. The group stepped in to ask for peace.
Hassan said her team stands ready to help fix things. "We want all sides to be peaceful," she said. They plan...
South African Border Chief to Visit Busy Crossing.
The top border official in South Africa plans to check on a key crossing point this week. Dr. Michael Masiapato will watch over the Beitbridge border from Thursday through Sunday.
Many people head south after the holidays. The border has seen 20,000 people each day since December. This marks a big jump from normal times when 13,000 people pass through.
This border links eight countries. People and goods move between Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, DRC, Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Deputy Chief Jane Thupana will help manage the crowds.
The Border Management Authority keeps things running smoothly. It checks health papers and food safety, ensures buildings stay strong and...
Portuguese Food Chain Backs Zimbabwe's Online Stars.
A restaurant wants to help people who make videos and photos on the internet. Chicken Hut plans to start this work tomorrow. The company thinks Zimbabwe could make $50 million from online content in five years.
The plan starts on a big day for African trade. Four years ago, African nations began working as one market. Zimbabwe joined this group, which lets 1.3 billion people trade across borders. The market could be worth $3.4 trillion.
Chicken Hut picked this special date on purpose. They want to help people who create things online share their work across Africa. Zimbabwe sits at the heart of this plan. The country hosts offices for Afreximbank, a bank that helps creative people...
Heavy Rains Bring Relief to Zimbabwe's Farmers.
Zimbabwe saw much-needed rain this week. The rain helped save crops that were starting to die from lack of water.
Thunder and lightning filled the skies as storms dropped rain across the land. Three areas got the most rain: Marondera saw 130 mm, Gokwe got 124 mm, and Kadoma Rail received 100 mm. Most other places got less than 20 mm of rain.
The weather changed a lot on Monday. It started mild with some clouds. By afternoon, dark clouds rolled in. The warm air brought storms with heavy rain that lasted through the night.
Weather experts say more rain is coming. Tuesday will start mild with a few clouds. Later, it will turn warm and cloudy. Storms will pop up in the afternoon. On...
