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The death of Archbishop Paul Mwazha, leader of the African Apostolic Church, has raised concerns about a potential succession dispute within the religious institution. He was a revered spiritual figure whose teachings significantly influenced Zimbabwe's religious community. A previous conflict...

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande has announced his ambition to coach Zimbabwe's Under-17 and Under-20 national teams. He believes the country's senior team struggles stem from inadequate youth development and a reliance on patchwork solutions. Katsande, who runs his own Kitoko...

The Zimbabwean government will remove the Vehicle Inspectorate Department's authority to patrol highways and inspect vehicles on the road. Transport Minister Felix Mhona announced the planned change, explaining that the VID will be restricted to conducting inspections only within its depots. A...

A recent social media video of actress Phindile Gwala dancing has attracted significant criticism from online commentators. Many users argued that the clip, which featured the former Muvhango star, focused on displaying her body rather than demonstrating dance skills. Specific comments accused...

OK Zimbabwe Limited has closed 11 non-viable stores, including three Food Lover’s Market outlets, reducing its total operations to 62 locations. The retailer cited declining revenue driven by supply chain issues, exchange rate instability, and intense competition as reasons for the downsizing...

Authorities in Zimbabwe have seized more than 500 vehicles, valued at nearly two million US dollars, for the alleged illegal exploitation of a duty-free import program for civil servants. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority conducted the joint operation...

Indigenous and marginalized communities globally face the unauthorized commercial use of their cultural heritage in the digital age. Their traditional knowledge, artistic expressions, and sacred symbols are increasingly vulnerable to replication and misuse by outside entities, including...

Zambia and Zimbabwe have appointed Synergy Consulting as the lead financial advisor for the Batoka Gorge hydropower project, a joint venture valued at 4.5 billion US dollars. The dam on the Zambezi River is projected to generate 2,400 megawatts of electricity for the two nations. Munyaradzi...

A2 farms in the Matobo district, often established on subdivided former ranches, face significant operational hurdles due to their remote locations and arid ecology. These livestock enterprises, managed by owners who frequently reside in urban areas, struggle with securing reliable water sources...

The Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister, Owen Ncube, has issued a strong warning against the misuse of farming inputs from the Pfumvudza Presidential Input Programme. He stated that anyone diverting the free inputs or soliciting payments for them would face legal prosecution, emphasizing a...

The River Valley Group of Companies has donated land and fuel to support anti-drug initiatives in Shurugwi district. The company's chief executive, Smelly Dube, announced the donation of a stand for building a rehabilitation center and one thousand liters of fuel for police-led awareness...

The Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum is advocating for the government to create a ministerial position dedicated to religious affairs. The group's coordinator, Max Mkandla, stated that a Religion minister could address the specific needs of faith-based organizations, which he described as...

Preparations for next year's national Independence Day celebrations in Maphisa, Matobo District, are advancing satisfactorily, according to local officials. Councillor Nqobizitha Ngwenya reported significant progress at the main site, noting the active involvement of heavy machinery for land...

One claimant to the Ndebele throne, Stanley Raphael Khumalo, has agreed to participate in a traditional lot-drawing process to resolve the kingship dispute. He has suspended all his own campaigns, including a previous plan to occupy the Bulawayo State House. The initiative is led by the group...

A Plumtree man, Ebiton Sibanda, has been charged with assault for allegedly pouring beer on his 68-year-old neighbor. Prosecutor Sheila Nyathi stated that the 25-year-old defendant confronted Sanelisiwe Ncube, accusing her of spreading false gossip about him to his wife. The court heard that...

A Plumtree herd boy, Sinai Ndebele, has appeared in court for allegedly assaulting a colleague following a dispute. The prosecutor, Sheila Nyathi, stated that Ndebele, aged 34, attacked Shadreck Ndlovu in a garden during October after accusing him of showing disrespect. The court heard that...

The City of Bulawayo has launched an immediate enforcement operation targeting vehicles with outstanding traffic fines. The initiative focuses on buses, kombis, and pirate taxis previously cited for violations like loading passengers at unauthorized locations under the city's clamping and...

The Bulawayo City Council has reported a severe lack of funding for repairing water leaks, a situation that worsens water shortages and financial losses. Councillors expressed urgent concerns about the management of a special water levy intended for such repairs, with Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu...

ZANU-PF Secretary for Administration Jacob Mudenda has directed central committee member Happiness Sibanda to relinquish her additional role as the party's Umguza district coordinator. In a formal letter, Mudenda stated that holding both a salaried central committee position and a provincial...

A by-election for the Nkulumane parliamentary seat, made vacant after the death of legislator Desire Moyo, has attracted numerous candidates. Among them is popular comedian Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu, known as Madlela Skhobokhona, who is reportedly seeking the candidacy for the Citizens Coalition...