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Shadowy recruiters are apparently tricking desperate locals into becoming cannon fodder abroad. A Zimbabwean man named Mandla Ncube was killed fighting in Ukraine after joining Russian forces. His wife suggested he sought a better life, reflecting a tragic motivation shared by many. Recruitment...

Matabeleland South is getting hyped for a potentially massive harvest after solid rainfall. The provincial agriculture director, Shupikai Sibanda, reported cereal crops are in great shape, with farmers currently weeding and applying fertilizer. Traditional grains are already tasseling, while...

The city council finally rolled out a jobs program for young people with no clear prospects. Bulawayo launched a skills training scheme targeting school-leavers, offering practical courses in construction, hospitality, and technology. The initiative aims to provide hands-on experience for...

A new High Court is being built because two provinces are completely swamped with cases. Chief Justice Luke Malaba revealed plans to establish a High Court seat in Kwekwe, citing excessively high caseloads in the Midlands and Masvingo provinces. The move aims to relieve pressure on the Bulawayo...

A local council is clawing back hundreds of plots from owners who didn't build. Kusile Rural District Council in Matabeleland North announced plans to repossess 262 residential, commercial, and industrial stands. The properties are located at the Jotsholo and St Luke's service centers. Officials...

A debt collection dispute turned violent and landed a young woman in prison. Thandeka Ndlovu, a 23-year-old from Bulawayo's Sizinda suburb, received a three-year sentence for attempted murder. She stabbed her neighbor, Agatha Chibuda, with a pair of scissors during an altercation over a...

A local chief is pushing hard for sponsors to back his regional development awards. Chief Dakamela of Nkayi called for stakeholders in Matabeleland to unite and pool resources for his annual achievers ceremony. He argued the event could spearhead rural industrialization, aiming to transform the...

Another group makes big promises about fixing the economy through training programs. The Artisans for Economic Development organization claims it will reduce poverty by teaching vocational skills. Its national secretary, Edward Saushoma, stated the goal is to create a self-reliant workforce that...

These empowerment programs look more like a feeding frenzy for connected elites. President Mnangagwa's rollout of schemes for veterans and communities faces heavy corruption claims, coinciding with pushes to extend his term. One tractor program for war veterans promised machinery for each...

A law professor just publicly clashed with the chief justice over court delays. Lovemore Madhuku rejected Luke Malaba's claim that staff shortages cripple the justice system. He argued that deep procedural inefficiencies, not a lack of judges, cause the slowdowns. Madhuku acknowledged progress...

A politician's DNA reveal backfired spectacularly online. Temba Mliswa, a former Norton MP, stated that some children he supports are not biologically his. He conducted paternity tests but plans to continue caring for the children regardless, calling the situation emotionally difficult. Mliswa...

The tourism minister just overhauled two key boards with a stack of new faces. Barbara Rwodzi appointed fresh leadership for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and the Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company. This move places new individuals in charge of major national tourism infrastructure and marketing...

This debut album leaves you wondering if the artist actually found his peace. Delroy Shewe, a Zimbabwean singer with great skills, just dropped his first record called Peace Of Mind. He blends his dancehall roots with Afrobeats, amapiano, and other local genres. Expectations were high following...

Apple Music just tapped a major Afro-house producer for its Isgubhu hub. The platform highlighted DJ Nitefreak with an exclusive mix, reinforcing its spot as a global center for African electronic music. His signature hypnotic, rhythm-focused style blends underground vibes with widespread club...

Dexter Nduna, a former lawmaker from Chegutu West, was taken into custody following confrontations with a Messenger of the Court. The official attempted to seize Nduna's Toyota Fortuner to settle an unpaid amount of forty-one thousand dollars, as mandated by a legal ruling. He allegedly...

A military-backed broadcaster just got slammed for not paying its staff for months. A labor tribunal ruled against Nkululeko Rusununguko Television after the station failed to provide salaries to over seventy employees. Arbitrator Patience Kavuru labeled the practice as unlawful, rejecting the...

Absolute legend quietly funnels millions to charity from his company's single day's revenue. Strive Masiyiwa, the billionaire founder of Econet, has a long-running tradition where all earnings from one specific day are donated to support orphaned children across Zimbabwe. He calls the initiative...

Some absolute academic unit just aced a ridiculous number of advanced exams. A student named Mukudzei Ziveyi, from Pamushana High School in Bikita, achieved top marks across an insane twelve separate subjects. His results included the highest possible score in ten areas, like Additional...

A musician is getting roasted online for publicly praying for politicians. Suluman Chimbetu shared a video showing him kneeling beside a tree to offer prayers for Zimbabwe's First Family. He specifically mentioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, along with their...

A baptism ritual ended in tragedy when two church members were swept down a river. Followers of the Jesus Christ of God apostolic sect lost Alpha Moyo and Mehluli Sibanda during the ceremony on the Zambezi. A sudden wave carried the men away while they were baptizing a congregant at a site known...