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By Staff Reporter Constitutional lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu believes his hard stance on corruption has made him the anonymous target of malcontents and judges seeking to tarnish his reputation as a legal practitioner. Following an anonymous letter to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) alleging a conflict of

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Bus Operators Challenge Zimra’s ‘Inland Boarders’

November 21, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

Bus operators have raised concerns regarding alleged harassment by law enforcement for passenger transgressions and have appealed to authorities including the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) to dismantle illegal inland borders. Through their lawyer, Admire Rubaya, the Zimbabwe Passengers Transporters Organisation (ZPTO) has written to the Zimra

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Ruwa 20 Zig Change Dispute Ends in Tragedy

November 21, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

The Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested two men in separate murder cases reported in Harare and Masvingo, both stemming from ordinary disputes that escalated into fatal violence. Police in Harare confirmed the arrest of Luckman Kamangile (27) a Honda Fit driver accused of killing Amos Karumba

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Old Mutual Calls for Stronger Female Leadership as Women in Finance Gather in Harare

November 21, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

Lilian Mbayiwa Old Mutual Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s leadership and financial inclusion with the company’s Head of Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Lillian Mbayiwa urging stronger representation of women across the financial sector. She was speaking at the fourth edition of the

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New Tech for VID and Police as Zim Ramps Up Road Safety Measures

November 21, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa Transport Minister Felix Mhona says the government is accelerating efforts to modernise the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) and overhaul road safety enforcement warning that outdated paper-based systems have contributed to corruption and Zimbabwe’s alarming rate of road accidents. Speaking at the commissioning of

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Two Travel Agents in Court Over Fraudulent School Trip Deal

November 21, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Judith Nyuke A local school, Wellton Primary School, lost US$10,000 to two travel agents who reportedly misrepresented that they could facilitate a tour to Dubai with the school's children. Leslie Simbarashe Gurajena (49) and Evelyn Tawa (47) were arraigned before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo charged with

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UNDP Launches AI and Innovation Week to Drive Digital Inclusion in Zimbabwe

November 21, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Shalom Shawurwa The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched AI and Innovation Week 2025 a nationwide initiative aimed at building an AI-powered innovation ecosystem and closing the country’s digital divide particularly in rural communities. Running from 24–28 November, the programme is being implemented in partnership

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RTG Pushes Urban Hospitality Revival With Major Hotel Upgrades

November 21, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

The Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has reopened the New Ambassador Hotel in central Harare following a US$500 000 refurbishment aimed at modernising one of the capital’s most recognisable city-centre establishments. Located in the heart of the central business district, the hotel now features upgraded rooms, contemporary

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Mthombeni Mine linked to rising deaths as authorities accused of turning a blind eye

November 21, 2025

author: Lemuel Chekai

LARRYSCOPE Investments, widely known as Mthombeni Mine in Goromonzi, is under intense scrutiny following a disturbing series of deaths and severe injuries linked to dangerous underground mining conditions. This publication gathered that over the past five months, there has been a disturbing pattern of fatal and

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Bridge Shutdown to Disrupt Traffic on Key Masvingo–Beitbridge Highway

November 21, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

Motorists using the busy Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Road have been warned to brace for major delays as the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development prepares for a full closure of the Runde Bridge to allow for emergency maintenance. The shutdown expected to last 80 minutes will enable engineers