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Mental health experts are advocating for greater public recognition of emotional abuse, identifying it as a significant factor in mental health crises and suicide. Community psychologist Nozipho Mojapelo described this non-physical violence as a silent epidemic, frequently masked as affection...

The government announced that infrastructure rehabilitation in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park Hlalani Kuhle suburb will begin in January 2026. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube stated the Kwangu/Ngakwami Presidential Title Deeds Programme would fund the project, focusing on roads, water, and sewer systems...

A Plumtree woman has been charged with murder following the fatal assault of her three-year-old daughter. Simangele Ncube, 37, appeared in court and was remanded in custody. Prosecutor Sheila Nyathi stated that the accused first assaulted the child, Easy Mpande, with a plastic dish after the...

The Isiziba Youth Centre in Bulawayo's Njube suburb will be renovated into a youth innovation hub through a partnership between the city council and several organizations. This initiative, part of the Urban Futures programme, aims to provide entrepreneurial skills and reduce youth unemployment...

The Gweru City Council has issued a public notice giving livestock owners a two-week deadline to remove their stray animals from undesignated areas within the municipality. The council stated this action is necessary to protect public safety and uphold urban sanitation standards. After the...

A severe water shortage in Bulawayo is causing significant hardship, with residents relying on boreholes and unprotected wells. A political official, Mqondisi Ndebele, described the situation as a catastrophic failure in service delivery, stating that approximately 100,000 households currently...

The human rights organization ZimRights has called for an independent commission to address the Gukurahundi conflicts of the 1980s, describing the current process led by traditional chiefs as lacking credibility and legal foundation. In a recently published report, the group stated that the...

A recent food security report indicates that household food stocks are depleting in several drought-affected districts, with Matabeleland South province being particularly hard hit. The report noted that erratic rainfall and prolonged dry spells have gradually exhausted food reserves, forcing a...

A political figure's comments about the Ndebele monarchy have drawn a sharp rebuke from King Bulelani Collins Khumalo's representative. Christopher Mutsvangwa had publicly questioned the legitimacy of the King, referring to him as a self-designated ruler from South Africa. The King's...

A homeless man was killed in the Gweru central business district following a dispute with another individual. Police identified the victim as Forget Nsingo, who resided on the streets with his wife and two young children. Authorities reported that Nsingo had been involved in a quarrel with a...

Binga South legislator Fanuel Cumanzala has stated that his constituency remains severely underdeveloped, contradicting national promises of inclusive growth. He described a crisis where residents face persistent water and electricity shortages, sometimes forcing them to collect water from the...

Gwanda High School has demonstrated significant academic improvement and notable extracurricular success. The school's head, Arthur Maposa, reported that its Ordinary Level pass rate rose to 54 percent, while the Advanced Level rate reached 90 percent. An exceptional Advanced Level student...

Actor Stanley Ontop is demanding the arrest of actress Peggy Ovire following the circulation of a video showing an on-set altercation. He called upon the Nigerian Police Force to take action, stating that no actor should be subjected to bullying. The call for arrest relates to an incident where...

A physical altercation involving actress Peggy Ovire and actor Taye Aromiro on a film set has provoked significant public criticism. The incident, captured by a security camera, shows Ovire and her driver assaulting the actor as other crew members watched. The conflict began when Aromiro...

The veteran Nollywood actor Oyewole Olowomojuore, known professionally as Baba Gebu, has died. He passed away following a short illness. His death was announced by fellow actor and director Kunle Afod, who praised the late performer as a great legend. Other colleagues in the Nigerian film...

Police have arrested three individuals for operating as unregistered real estate agents, highlighting a concerning trend of property fraud. Don Garikai Budzi, Tafadzwa Leslie Mwedzi, and Mordecai Tigere were taken into custody for violating the Estate Agents Act. Authorities allege the group...

Nigerian artist Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, interrupted his concert in Denver to order a couple to leave the venue. He stated that he was angered by seeing the woman sleeping during his performance and refused to continue his set until they departed. After some initial reluctance...

Afrobeats artist Fireboy DML, whose real name is Adedamola Adefolahan, has described his personal dating life as chaotic. He stated that the complicated Lagos dating scene directly inspired his hit track "Ashawo." The singer explained that he finds a sense of balance through romantic...

Robert Mugabe Jnr received a suspended prison sentence and a fine for drug possession. A Harare magistrate ordered him to pay a 300 US dollar fine for possessing two grammes of dagga. He also received a three-month prison term, which was suspended for five years on the condition he does not...

Singer Tererai Mugwadi has dismissed public concerns about her well-being and alleged substance abuse. These concerns arose after a video from her performance at the Shoko Festival circulated online, prompting calls for her to seek rehabilitation. Mugwadi stated that she is in a good mental...