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A High Court judge warned new lawyers about bad acts in their field. Justice Tawanda Chitapi expressed his worry about lawyers' wrongdoings. The judge shared his thoughts as four new lawyers took their jobs. He said these problems harm people's perceptions of courts and law work. Mr. Brian...

Two Nash Paints workers went to court after they took US$19,591 from the firm. Branch head Takudzwa Gorejena and branch boss Chipo Brinia Mapfumo heard their case at the Harare court. Judge Isheunesu Matova let them pay US$100 each to stay free. Nash Paints sent its top worker, Caroline...

The High Court in Bulawayo cleared ten murder trials from a group of 23 cases since last month. The National Prosecution Authority said 13 other cases stopped for different reasons. The court plans to hear 83 cases before the first term ends. Six people faced punishment after their trials. The...

Dangote Oil Works sent its first loads of plane fuel to Saudi Arabia. The fuel went to Saudi Aramco, one of the world's biggest oil firms. This move strengthens Dangote's position in the world oil trade. Saudi Aramco runs most oil work in Saudi Arabia. The nation's leaders own much of the firm...

Zimbabwe plans to welcome business leaders at a major trade meeting in Victoria Falls this March. The event aims to draw new money into the nation's goods trading business. The meeting starts on March 27. It brings together experts from across Africa and the world, including people who run...

Water in the Kariba Dam rose to 476.39 meters on Monday from 475.94 meters in January. This rise gives hope for better power output at the water power plant. The dam needs water levels between 475.50 and 488.50 meters to make power at Kariba Power Station. The water must rise much more before...

A Harare court has cleared lawyer Stanslaus Munyaradzi Bwanya of all wrong-doing in a land fight at Carrick Creagh Estate, Borrowdale. Magistrate Lisah Mutendereki found Bwanya not guilty of lying under oath, forcing payment, and making false papers. She pointed out problems with how the case...

Court Gives Life Terms to Two Killers. A court sent two men to jail for life yesterday after they killed two people in Mbizo last May. Judge Pisirai Kwenda gave the harsh prison terms to Edson Matarise and Nyashadzashe Nyahuma. The judge found them guilty of planned killings near a school at...

Court Says Cities Must Ask Judges Before Taking Homes. Zimbabwe's highest court made a strong rule yesterday about houses. No city can tear down homes without first going to court. The judges said this helps keep people safe from quick house removals. The case started in 2020 when a group from...

Harare Sets the Stage for the First Major Art Show. Zimbabwe's first major art show will open in Harare this month. The Cheuka Art Fair will start on February 27 at Andy Miller Hall. Laura Ganda leads the event with help from Wallen Mapondera, Admire Kamudzengere, and Merilyn Mushakwe. Many...

Zimbabwe Bank Changes Rules for Trade Money. Zimbabwe's central bank told businesses they must give up more of their foreign money. The bank dropped the amount they can keep from 75 to 70 percent. This change helps push people to use Zimbabwe Gold money, known as ZiG. Bank head John...

New Sports Leaders Meet With Government. Zimbabwe's new football chiefs met with sports officials yesterday. This marked their first talk since taking office two weeks ago. ZIFA head Nqobile Magwizi came to see Sports Commission leader Gerald Mlotshwa. Both men left the meeting happy, pointing...

Zimbabwe Sets Rules for Social Media Use. The government wants to keep free speech safe but also stop wrong acts online, says Dr. Jenfan Muswere, who runs Zimbabwe's news office. He spoke as more people worry about how social media affects public talk. Some people who call themselves stars on...

War Hero Chigudu Dies at 83. ZANU PF leaders in Manicaland asked the party's top group to name Tinaye Chigudu a national hero. Mr. Chigudu died Wednesday night in Harare. Tawanda Mukodza, who leads ZANU PF in Manicaland, said they sent their request to the party's high office. Being named a...

Zimbabwe Sets New Rules for Foreign Workers. President Mnangagwa told Zimbabwe's foreign workers yesterday to watch for business chances and safety risks abroad. He gave them new rules about what to tell the government. Foreign Minister Amon Murwira shared this news at Zimbabwe Staff College...

First Lady's Health Push Helps Rural Lives. Mrs Janet Shoko waited for her cancer test, crying as she thought of her sister Bridget. Her sister had grown thin and weak last year. The family blamed bad spirits until they learned cancer had taken her life. "My sister died with much pain. We...

Zimbabwe Gives Land to War Heroes. President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe said war heroes can have land in cities. He shared this news through Dr. Jenfan Muswere, who leads the office of news. Dr. Muswere told this to news writers in Harare last night. Douglas Mahiya from the War Veterans group and...

Zimbabwe Bank Makes Bold Changes to Help People Save Money. Zimbabwe's central bank told banks yesterday to pay more interest on savings. The bank also said people will not need to pay bank fees for small payments. These changes come as part of new rules to make more people use Zimbabwe's...

Zimbabwe Starts Final Push for Global Wetlands Meeting. Zimbabwe began planning for a major world meeting about wetlands yesterday. President Mnangagwa marked the start of the countdown to the 15th Meeting of Parties on Wetlands. The event will happen in Victoria Falls this July. Defence...

SADC Leader Mnangagwa Heads to Tanzania for Peace Talks. President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe will travel to Dar es Salaam for a meeting between two major African groups. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) aim to bring peace to eastern Congo. The...