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Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across much of the country, urging the public to take precautions as unstable weather conditions persist. In its latest weather update, the MSD said abundant moisture over Zimbabwe triggered widespread thunderstorms on Saturday, with

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Old Mutual Ignites Festive Cheer with 10-Day Celebration at Westgate Shopping Mall

December 20, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

Lilian Mbayiwa Old Mutual Zimbabwe is set to ignite the festive season with “10 Days to 2026”, a dynamic programme running from 22 to 31 December 2025 at Westgate Shopping Mall. This fresh, high-energy festival transforms Westgate into a lively cultural, commercial and community destination

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Lithium Dispute Sparks Corruption Allegations in Mutoko

December 20, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

The country’s booming lithium sector has been rocked by fresh allegations of corruption with mining firm Pulserate Lithium accused of using political influence and questionable court processes to take over lithium-rich claims in Mutoko. At the centre of the dispute are mining claims in the Makosa

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Rinomhota Withdraws from Warriors Camp Over Family Matter

December 19, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

Warriors midfielder Andy Rinomhota has withdrawn from the national team camp after requesting permission to attend to an urgent family matter, the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has confirmed. In a statement, Zifa said the decision was reached following discussions between the player, the technical team and

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Court Acquits Former Minister in Presidential Inputs Fraud Case

December 19, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Judith Nyuke Former Deputy Minister of Agriculture Douglas Karoro has been acquitted in a US$27 300 fraud case involving presidential inputs, specifically fertilizer Karoro was jointly charged with Mugove Chidamba, Lovejoy Ngowe, Jeremmy Phiri and Dean Dzimunya. In her ruling, Harare Regional Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa said there

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Poultry Investment Deal Lands Company Director in Court

December 19, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

By Judith Nyuke A managing director at CH Financial Services (Private) Limited trading as Africa Bird has appeared in court accused of swindling a Harare woman out of US$15,524 following a failed chicken project deal. Takesure Chingono (47) appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo charged with fraud. The

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Police Swoop Nets Alleged Masvingo Drug Supplier

December 19, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Shalom Shawurwa Two men accused of possessing illegal drugs have appeared in a magistrates’ court in Masvingo as authorities step up efforts to curb drug trafficking in the city. Bothwell Teveraise (43) who police allege is a major supplier of illicit drugs in urban Masvingo and

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Police Offer Reward as Hunt Intensifies for Murder Suspect

December 19, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a brutal murders in Mashonaland Central province. In a statement, the (ZRP) said it was seeking the whereabouts of Anymore Zvitsva (32) who is suspected

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Residents Cautiously Welcome New Rules on Council Services

December 19, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By George Makoni Residents from across the country have broadly welcomed new regulations aimed at tightening standards in local government service delivery while warning that public consultation must not be sidelined. Statutory Instrument 170 of 2025 sets minimum benchmarks for services provided by local authorities including water

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ZESA Promises Festive Power Stability as Zimbabwe Gears Up for AFCON

December 18, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

Zimbabweans can expect a largely uninterrupted electricity supply during the festive season and the Africa Cup of Nations, according to ZESA Holdings. In a statement, the power utility’s stakeholder relations, communications and welfare manager, George Manyaya said electricity generation and supply had improved in 2025 outperforming