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Mnangagwa takes swipe at Chiwenga over fundraising dinner boycott

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appeared to take a swipe at his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, over his absence from a ZANU PF fundraising dinner, amid escalating tensions within the ruling party.ZANU PF reportedly raised close to US$10 mi…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 16:51hrs | 1276 | by Staff reporter

Charumbira recalled from Senate

FORTUNE Charumbira has been recalled from the Senate, a month after his removal from the National Council of Chiefs, following approval by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Chief Charumbira, whose birth name is Feleni Chauke, and Chief Nhema, b…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 16:41hrs | 1043 | by Staff reporter

Man who can't afford to pay school fees for his kids, hires lawyer to defend his case

A HARARE man has admitted in court that he has never paid school fees for his two children, despite being represented by a lawyer in a maintenance dispute brought by his ex-wife.Tidings Nyandowe was taken to the Harare Civil Court by his f…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:43hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei sworn in as Minister of ED

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says the splitting of the former Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion into two separate ministries will strengthen macroeconomic management while accelerating investment and indust…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:40hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

Econet urges customers to secure WhatsApp accounts

ECONET Wireless has urged subscribers to strengthen their WhatsApp account security amid growing threats from hackers and social engineering scams targeting mobile users.The telecommunications company encouraged customers to activate Whats…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:40hrs | 1439 | by Staff reporter

Avenues Clinic beats US$520,000 suit over banker's fatal fall

THE High Court has dismissed a US$520,000 lawsuit against Avenues Clinic over the death of a former banker who fell from his hospital bed, ruling that his family failed to present expert medical evidence establishing negligence.Justice Zim…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:39hrs | 868 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF Politburo braces for decisive meeting

Zanu PF will hold a crucial politburo meeting tomorrow at 2pm at its headquarters in Harare, with proposed constitutional amendments expected to dominate discussions ahead of the party's annual conference in Chinhoyi.The meeting follows th…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 20:16hrs | 2044 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, UN challenge Africa to produce, not just train

HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the United Nations have challenged African countries to move beyond simply producing graduates and certificates and instead focus on transforming skills into productivity, jobs, industrial growth a…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 14:03hrs | 376 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Mudenda forced Mnangagwa to call off Zanu-PF politburo meeting

President Emmerson Mnangagwa abruptly cancelled an extraordinary Zanu-PF politburo meeting last Friday amid fierce divisions over proposed amendments to the ruling party's constitution.The meeting was called off at the last minute, with Fi…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:13hrs | 1777 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Conference kicks off in Chinhoyi; Hotel, lodges fully booked

Preparations for the 23rd Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference have been completed, with about 7 500 delegates expected to converge on Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) in Mashonaland West Province for the October 12–17 gather…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:05hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's punitive taxes choking beer value chain

DELTA Corporation Limited has warned that policy inconsistencies, currency changes, rising taxes and other statutory obligations are undermining its value chain and the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe's beer and beverages industry.Group…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:05hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo claimed US$100m in donations days before fatal crash

The late businessman Wicknell Chivayo claimed he had spent more than US$100 million and donated 3 000 vehicles to individuals, organisations and influential figures across Zimbabwe, just three days before he died in a helicopter crash alon…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:04hrs | 1770 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Council opens bids for municipal properties

The City of Bulawayo has invited residents, businesses and organisations to bid for leases on a wide range of municipal properties, including shops, factory shells, kiosks, preschool sites, overnight car parks and commercial stands.In a pu…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:03hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter

Musorowegomo Mukosi's $200k adultery claim backfires

A US$200,000 adultery claim brought by journalist Musorowegomo Mukosi against chartered accountant Kundai Tibugare has escalated into a bitter dispute over the status of Mukosi's marriage, with his wife alleging years of abuse and infideli…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

South African tycoon risks losing control of his gold mines in Zimbabwe

More than two years after the sale of Bulawayo Mining Company (BMC), a subsidiary of Metallon Corporation, for £53.2 million (about €63 million), the proceeds remain unpaid to the British insolvency practitioners overseeing the Zimbabwe-fo…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:02hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa praises loyalty VP in apparent swipe at Chiwenga

Zanu-PF stalwart Patrick Chinamasa has praised Vice-President Kembo Mohadi for his loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in remarks widely interpreted as a veiled swipe at Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga amid tensions within the rul…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:10hrs | 1421 | by Staff reporter

386 000 candidates begin Zimsec exams

More than 386 000 candidates are set to begin the 2026 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations today, with authorities assuring the nation that preparations are complete and security measures …

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:08hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army chief warns infrastructure saboteurs

Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi has warned that vandalism of public infrastructure could derail the country's Vision 2030 development agenda, urging traditional leaders and the military to unite…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:08hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mining power demand set to hit 1 500MW

Zimbabwe's mining sector is projected to increase its electricity demand by 50 percent to more than 1 500 megawatts (MW) within the next 12 months, raising concerns over the country's ability to meet growing industrial power requirements.T…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:07hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean driver helps pregnant woman give birth on bus

Zimbabwean-born bus driver Pummy Hadebe has won a top United Kingdom transport award after helping a pregnant passenger deliver a baby on board her bus in Glasgow, Scotland.Hadebe, who works for McGill's Buses, was honoured with the Frontl…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:06hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter

Chinese investor to establish lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe

ZVISHAVANE-based Zheli Mining is planning to establish a lithium sulphate plant in the Midlands Province by December 2026 as the company intensifies efforts to beneficiate lithium locally, with equipment for the facility already in transit…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:06hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to open Africa Skills Week as brain drain concerns grow

HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open Africa Skills Week in Harare on Monday, as African countries grapple with growing concerns over brain drain, skills shortages and a mismatch between training institutions and …

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 06:22hrs | 303 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Zimbabwe to scrap food import duty

Zimbabwe plans to suspend import duties on food to cushion consumers against potential price increases caused by crop shortages linked to the El Nino weather pattern, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has said.The measure forms part of a broad…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's death leaves Harare car dealers in financial limbo

Harare car dealers are facing a sharp decline in business following the death of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, with some also uncertain whether they will recover payments for vehicles delivered before his death.Chivayo died i…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:55hrs | 2273 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road crumbles

The Government has been urged to prioritise the full rehabilitation of the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway, with concerns that the proposed allocation of 50 kilometres of roadworks falls short of the route's economic and tourism importance…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Wicknell's brother joins Mnangagwa and Tagwirei on the dance floor

Wicknell Chivayo's younger brother, popularly known as G6, joined President Emmerson Mnangagwa, businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei and their spouses on the dance floor during the Zanu PF Presidential Fundraising Dinner.G6 attended the event w…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:51hrs | 1133 | by Staff reporter

Explosion rocks BIMCO explosives depot in Redcliff

A powerful explosion rocked an explosives storage facility owned by Buchwa Iron Mining Company (BIMCO) in Redcliff on the night of October 10, damaging properties in surrounding suburbs.Sources close to the incident confirmed the blast, de…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland North patients cross into Zambia for healthcare

Patients from Hwange and Victoria Falls are increasingly crossing into Zambia to seek affordable and accessible healthcare amid worsening shortages of medicines, high medical fees and inadequate referral facilities in Matabeleland North.Th…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF vows to take control of Victoria Falls council

Zanu PF has declared its intention to take control of Victoria Falls City Council by securing the mayoral and deputy mayoral positions and chairmanships of council committees by the end of the year.The party's Victoria Falls District Coord…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe pension arrears surge to US$181.8 million

Zimbabwe's pension contribution arrears surged 22% to US$181.78 million in the six months to June 2026, raising concerns over employers' failure to remit retirement contributions and the potential impact on workers' future benefits.Accordi…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mystery deepens over purported recall of Coltart, Phulu and 3 CCC MPs

MYSTERY surrounding the purported recall of Bulawayo mayor David Coltart and four Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators deepened on Friday after a faction led by self-styled party secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu denied initia…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 16:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hardrock take PSL lead as Scottland FC stumble

HARDROCK FC have moved to the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table after beating Bulawayo Chiefs 2-0, while title rivals Scottland FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to ZPC Kariba.The Kwekwe-based side climbed to 63 points, opening a …

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga boycotts Mnangagwa's inaugural President's Ball

VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga was conspicuously absent from the inaugural President's Ball fundraising dinner held at the Hippodrome in Braeside, Harare, amid reported tensions within Zanu-PF following the dramatic cancellation of a …

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:50hrs | 1341 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's Presidential Ball raises over US$9 million

Zanu-PF's inaugural President's Ball has raised more than US$9 million, surpassing its US$6 million target as the ruling party mobilises resources for its forthcoming national conference.The fundraising dinner featured an auction of person…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

CAF allows only 10,000 fans at Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium

THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has partially lifted restrictions on spectators at the National Sports Stadium, allowing up to 10,000 fans to attend selected matches under strict security conditions.The decision follows sanctio…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:49hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe launches drone parcel deliveries

RURAL communities in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province, are set to benefit from improved telecommunications connectivity and faster parcel deliveries following the launch of a mobile base station at Maitengwe and a drone deliv…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Makandiwa threatens Chiwenga?

UNITED Family International Church (UFIC) founder Emmanuel Makandiwa has hit back at Jesus Revelation Ministries leader Talent Chiwenga after he questioned why prophets failed to foresee the helicopter crash that killed businessman Wicknel…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man accused of killing MSU student dies by suicide

A man accused of fatally shooting his former partner, Midlands State University (MSU) student Lesidi Nkomo, has reportedly died by suicide in Chiredzi.Godknows Muleya, from Bulawayo, had attracted widespread public attention following the …

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:58hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter

Politburo cancellation averted 'coup' against Mnangagwa

The cancellation of a ZANU-PF Politburo meeting was necessary to protect President Emmerson Mnangagwa from an alleged attempt by a faction within the ruling party to push through major decisions without following due process, a party ally …

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ensikazi takes over Induna Sigola - Adulteration of culture

The Sigola chieftainship is not facing extinction despite the death of Chief Zephania Sigola, who outlived six of his seven children, with the family confirming that his brothers will provide a successor when the current chief's reign ends…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former CAES boss Zharare summoned by Chief Nembire over fraud allegations

MASHONALAND CENTRAL - Former Citizens Against Economic Sanctions (CAES) leader Martin Zharare has reportedly been summoned to appear before Chief Nembire on October 17 over allegations that he used the traditional leader's name in dealings…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 05:32hrs | 359 | by Ndou Paul

Teen's menstrual emergency saves her from alleged Russia trafficking scheme

BULAWAYO - An 18-year-old Zimbabwean woman says a medical emergency at a Polish border post may have saved her from what she believes was a human trafficking scheme that lured young Southern African women to Russia with promises of jobs an…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 05:30hrs | 886 | by Zvidzayi Muzvidz

Government warns of trafficking of Zimbabweans to foreign war zones

HARARE - Government has issued an urgent warning over a growing threat posed by cross-border recruitment syndicates allegedly targeting Zimbabweans with false promises of employment, scholarships and work-study opportunities abroad. In a j…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 05:27hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Zimbabwe ranks 50th for visitor entry, 132nd for passport mobility

Zimbabwe is 50th among 199 countries in a ranking of entry conditions for foreign passport holders, while its own passport stands 132nd globally, according to Passport Reports, which publishes passport reports for 199 countries in 34 langu…

Published: 09 Oct 2026 at 06:27hrs | 1090 | by Staff Reporter

Journalist alleges assault during Chivayo funeral coverage

HARARE - TechMagTV editor-in-chief Toneo Toneo has alleged that he was assaulted by security personnel while covering funeral proceedings for the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo.In a public statement released on Thursday, Toneo claimed t…

Published: 09 Oct 2026 at 06:10hrs | 1328 | by Staff Reporter

Gold panner jailed for vandalising railway line

BINDURA - A Bindura-based illegal gold panner has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of vandalising railway infrastructure while searching for gold near the Trojan railway line.was arrested on September 6 after he…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 22:07hrs | 699 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Matobo villagers demand action on stock theft, policing and healthcare

MATOBO - Villagers in Matobo have called for urgent government intervention to tackle stock theft, improve policing and expand healthcare infrastructure during the 2027 National Budget public hearings held at Pagati Primary School and Ante…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 21:09hrs | 717 | by Stephen Jakes

Wicknell Chivayo's brother lifts lid on US$5 million Gwanda Solar payout and Dubai spending spree

Wicknell Chivayo's younger brother has lifted the lid on how the controversial businessman celebrated receiving US$5 million from a solar project deal by embarking on an extravagant shopping spree, including purchasing shoes worth US$90,00…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 15:31hrs | 4085 | by Staff Reporter

CSO calls for peace following Chivayo's death

BULAWAYO - The Residents and Churches Peace Network (RCPN) has called for peace and unity following the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy "Lulu" Muteke and others in a helicopter crash.The organisation's national coordin…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 09:59hrs | 1480 | by Stephen Jakes

Mourning blackout imposed during Samia visit to Chivayo homestead

HARARE - A reported communications blackout imposed during Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's condolence visit to the home of late businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sparked discussion among mourners and observers.According to a socia…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 06:14hrs | 4976 | by Staff Reporter

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Mnangagwa ally's farm invaded again

Bulawayo diverts cemetery funds to fix public toilets

Zimbabwean truck driver fined R10 million for cigarette smuggling

Sangoma demands US$250,000 from widow for supplying 'goblins' to late hubby

Bard Santner secures microfinance bank licence

Zimbabwe faces critical skills shortage

Zimbabwe loses 6,000 teachers annually

Warrant of arrest for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

Mnangagwa warns Zanu PF's Regioni

For Bulawayo families settling across the UK, a bingo night can be an easy way to meet old friends in a new city

Bard Santner secures microfinance bank licence, targets diaspora market

Mnangagwa approves Charumbira's recall from Senate

Lawyers ask court to order equal teaching of Ndebele, Shona and English

Madzibaba arrested for raping a client at shrine

Zanu PF video edit sparks censorship claims over Mnangagwa speech

Prophet arrested for raping wife's younger sister

17 Belarusian fire tenders headed to Zimbabwe

Mliswa loses High Court bid over company directorship

Mnangagwa opens Zanu PF Annual Conference preparations

Java accused of assaulting estranged wife

Zanu PF delegates face mandatory health screening

Zanu-PF Conference forces haulage trucks restriction on Harare-Chirundu highway

Mnangagwa's future, Chiwenga's ambitions hang over Zanu PF conference

Mnangagwa takes swipe at Chiwenga over fundraising dinner boycott

Charumbira recalled from Senate

South African court overturns R109 million judgment against Reuben Olifant

Man who can't afford to pay school fees for his kids, hires lawyer to defend his case

Tagwirei sworn in as Minister of ED

Econet urges customers to secure WhatsApp accounts

Avenues Clinic beats US$520,000 suit over banker's fatal fall

Zimbabwe MP loses WhatsApp account amid hacking reports

Scottish man denies racially aggravated murder of Zimbabwean scientist

Opinionated Zimbabwean aid worker detained in South Sudan?

Zimbabwe police round up Grade 7 pupils at 'pens down' parties

Do not to marry into certain families

Zanu PF Politburo braces for decisive meeting

Mnangagwa, UN challenge Africa to produce, not just train

Mudenda forced Mnangagwa to call off Zanu-PF politburo meeting

Chinamasa praises loyalty VP in apparent swipe at Chiwenga

386 000 candidates begin Zimsec exams

Zimbabwe army chief warns infrastructure saboteurs

Zimbabwe mining power demand set to hit 1 500MW

Zimbabwean driver helps pregnant woman give birth on bus

Chinese investor to establish lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe

Zanu-PF Conference kicks off in Chinhoyi; Hotel, lodges fully booked

Zimbabwe's punitive taxes choking beer value chain

Chivayo claimed US$100m in donations days before fatal crash

Bulawayo Council opens bids for municipal properties

Musorowegomo Mukosi's $200k adultery claim backfires

South African tycoon risks losing control of his gold mines in Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa ally's farm invaded again

Sangoma demands US$250,000 from widow for supplying 'goblins' to late hubby

Chiwenga launches African Dream boat

SDA pastor fired over indecent assault

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Internet key to economic development

Bulawayo faces food shortages

Access to information, media freedom in the digital age

Chiwenga, doctors in crunch meeting

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