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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...

Police Catch Cable Thief in Power Grid Raids. Police arrested a Ruwa man Tuesday for stealing power cables across three regions. Officers caught Tinotenda Mahove, 40, cutting cables at Arcturus Mine. "He stole copper cables in eight places," police spokesman Paul Nyathi said. These thefts hit...

Tobacco Farmers Face Barn Access Crisis in Zimbabwe. A former white farm owner blocks resettled farmers from using tobacco barns at Forrester J Estate in Mvurwi, Zimbabwe. Chris Brooker claims he needs compensation before letting farmers use key buildings. The government took over the land in...

Zimbabwe Central Bank Plans New Economic Rules. Zimbabwe's central bank will reveal fresh plans this month to fight rising prices and boost growth. Bank chief John Mushayavanhu said he aims to balance economic growth with stable prices. "Our policy must be careful and flexible," Mushayavanhu...

Zimbabwean Star Makes Record Transfer to English Premier League. Marshall Munetsi joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday in a €20 million deal, setting a new transfer record for Zimbabwean players abroad. The move surpasses Tino Kadewere's €15 million transfer to Lyon in 2020. Munetsi...

South Africa Reports Surge in Border Traffic. Over 645,000 people crossed at Beitbridge Border Post during the 2024 holiday season, South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) announced Tuesday. The numbers rose at all South African entry points compared to 2023. Beitbridge, which links...

ZANU PF Youth Back Plan to Delay 2028 Vote. Young party members in northern Zimbabwe support moving national elections from 2028 to 2030. The ZANU PF Youth League says this change would let President Mnangagwa finish his development projects. The ruling party voted for the delay at its recent...

Norton Event Honors Music Legend Mtukudzi with Marathon. The 2025 Oliver Mtukudzi Half Marathon drew 546 runners to Norton's Pakare Paye Arts Centre last Sunday. The event marked a rise from last year's 500 participants. "We celebrated Dr. Mtukudzi's legacy with great enthusiasm," said...

Zimbabwe Plans Better Pay for University Staff. Zimbabwe aims to boost salaries and benefits for college teachers as many leave for better jobs. Higher Education Minister Fredrick Shava shared these plans Tuesday in Harare. "Our universities face staff losses because of low pay," Shava told...

Zimbabwe Leaders Push to Save Vital Wetlands. President Mnangagwa called for stronger wetland protection as Zimbabwe prepares to host a major conservation conference. The country faces growing pressure to preserve these natural water systems. Over the past 25 years, Harare City Council has...

Harare Officials Under Fire for Luxury Vehicle Purchases. A city probe revealed Harare council leaders bought 13 luxury vehicles, including top-end Toyota SUVs, as basic services lag. The city's procurement chief faced tough questions Tuesday about these purchases. The fleet includes 12 Toyota...

US Clashes with South Africa Over Land Reform Plans. South Africa is facing U.S. criticism over its new land reform law, and President Trump threatens to cut funding. The dispute echoes earlier conflicts over Zimbabwe's land reforms. Trump called South Africa's land expropriation law "a...

Zimbabwe Reports Major School Construction Progress in 2024. Zimbabwe built 90 new schools and 380 classroom blocks last year as part of a national push to improve education access. Education Minister Torerayi Moyo announced these figures during his visit to Matarutse Primary School. The...

Zimbabwe Launches Road Maintenance Program, Adds New Equipment. Zimbabwe's government unveiled new tractors and equipment on Tuesday to restart road maintenance units across the country. Transport Minister Felix Mhona led the launch in Harare alongside other officials. The program aims to...

ZANU PF Moves to Expel Senior Member Over Leadership Criticism. The ruling ZANU PF party's Mashonaland West province has called for the expulsion of war veteran Blessed Geza from its ranks. Party officials made this decision at a meeting in Zvimba East Constituency, citing Geza's public...