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Zimbabwe Launches $1.5 Million Fund for War Veterans. Zimbabwe's government has allocated $1.5 million to provide interest-free loans for war veterans, with three provinces receiving $150,000 each. The Presidential War Veterans Fund aims to help former liberation fighters start businesses. At...

War Veterans Challenge Zimbabwe's President Over Leadership. A group of war veterans held a press conference yesterday to strongly criticize President Mnangagwa and demand his resignation. "We invited him to leave peacefully, but he continues pushing the 2030 agenda," said spokesperson Blessed...

Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Moves to Extend President's Term Through 2030. Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu PF, has initiated steps to extend President Mnangagwa's presidency until 2030 through a proposed constitutional amendment, bypassing the need for a public referendum. The party plans to...

Zimbabwe's Vice President Joins Catholic Guild with Family. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga was inducted into the Roman Catholic guild at Harare's Church of the Immaculate Conception. The ceremony, which took place at the House of Nazareth, marked a significant step in his religious...

TB Survivors Lead Fight Against Disease in Zimbabwe. Former TB patients work to stop the spread of tuberculosis across Zimbabwe. The disease kills over 500,000 Africans each year, with 33,000 new cases in Zimbabwe alone. Treatment remains free in Zimbabwe, yet 80 percent of patients face high...

Zimbabwe Tackles Climate Crisis as Poor Communities Face Heat. Rising heat and wild weather hit Zimbabwe hard as the world battles climate change. The nation seeks fair ways to deal with these threats to its people. Local towns lack key weather alerts and storm warnings. Many rural areas still...

Young Midlands Ranchers Face Crisis, Seek Aid. Young cattle farmers in the Midlands risk losing their ranches amid harsh drought and rising costs. Local MP Henry Elsworth raised the alarm at yesterday's Que Que Farmers Association meeting. Elsworth told the group that these skilled ranchers...

Youth Skills Offer Fresh Edge to Global Business. Young workers bring vital new skills to companies facing world changes. Their fresh views help firms deal with shifts in markets and technology. Business leaders see youth as key partners in growth, not just future customers. Young staff add...

Aid Cuts Could Help Zimbabwe's Political Scene, Experts Say. The drop in Western aid might bring positive changes to Zimbabwe's politics, shifting power from foreign donors to local groups. Donald Trump's move to cut aid sparked debates about its effects. Some saw it as harsh, but others point...

Zimbabwe Farmers Hit Full Planting Target as Season Advances. Zimbabwe's farmers planted 3.87 million hectares of crops this season, meeting their target during steady rains. Maize leads with 1.8 million hectares, followed by sorghum at 418,000 hectares and pearl millet at 275,000 hectares...

ZIMRA Clarifies: No New Tax on Farm Animals. Zimbabwe's tax agency denied claims it would tax farmers' livestock. The agency said recent guidelines deal with how farms value animals for record keeping. ZIMRA issued a notice about livestock value reporting. Farmers can choose how they assess...

Binga Court Fines Man for Illegal Hunt in National Park. A Binga court fined Emmanuel Mupindu after he hunted without a permit in Chizarira National Park. The 48-year-old must pay US$200 in fines plus US$3,000 to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority. Court records show Mupindu killed...

Police Catch Cattle Thieves After Meat Sales in Gweru. Police arrested three cattle rustlers from Zvishavane who sold stolen beef to Gweru residents. The suspects hired a car to transport meat from a cow they killed near Hwahwa Prison. Officers named the suspects as Enock Mpofu, 32, Chrispen...

School Leaders Admit Major Theft at Littlerock International. Two top officials at Littlerock International School pleaded guilty to stealing US$289,997 from the institution. Executive Principal Chamunorwa Gracious Dahwa and bursar Tambudzai Majuru face fraud charges in Harare. Magistrate...

Four Cameroonians Face Fines for Document Fraud. Four Cameroonians received fines of US$400 each after spending five months in jail for obtaining fraudulent Zimbabwean identity documents. Christiana Boyembe Dumba, Emile MuyaMuya, Tegha Marvel Ngei, and Yvette KumNnam pleaded guilty to...

Harare Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison After Police Sting. A Borrowdale drug dealer faces seven months in jail after police found him with 772 grams of marijuana. The arrest took place in the upscale Harare suburb. Andrew Major, 35, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo. He was found...

Trump Orders New Tariffs on Major Trade Partners. President Trump signed orders Sunday placing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The rules set 25 percent duties on most Canadian and Mexican goods and 10 percent tariffs on Canadian energy items and Chinese products. Trump...

Musk Plans Deep Cuts to Federal Agencies Under New Role. Elon Musk revealed plans to slash U.S. government spending and regulations, including eliminating the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He shared these details during a late-night discussion on X Spaces. "We need a...

Zimbabwe's Basic Food Costs Rise 6% in January. The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency reports that the cost of basic food in January 2025 jumped to ZiG861.14 per person, up from ZiG805.95 in December. This amount, known as the Food Datum Line (FDL), represents the money needed for one person...

Africa's Mining Future Hangs in Balance Amid Clean Energy Boom. The rush for critical minerals reshapes Africa's mining landscape. Copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earth metals drive the global shift to clean energy. These materials power electric cars, wind farms, and energy storage systems...