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By Judith Nyuke Two people from Mabvuku appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on charges of unlawful possession of firearms after police officers exhumed a black plastic bag containing three pistols from one of the accused persons' garden. The two allegedly received the firearms for safe keeping

News

Govt, Police Unite to Stamp Out Counterfeit Seed Market

November 24, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa The seed industry, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Zimbabwe Republic Police have launched a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit seed warning that the illegal trade poses a grave threat to farmer livelihoods and national food security. Zimbabwe Seed Association (ZSA) chairperson John Makoni

Business

Govt Moves to Ease Cement Shortages Amid Supply Strain

November 24, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has sought to reassure the public following weeks of cement shortages saying the situation was triggered by a combination of supply disruptions and an unprecedented surge in demand fueled by the country’s construction boom. In a statement,

Health

Rights Groups Hail Lenacapavir Approval, Urge Equitable Access

November 24, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

By Shorai Murwira THE adoption of Lenacapavir — a twice-yearly, long-acting injectable for HIV prevention — has been described as a significant step toward achieving a world free from new HIV infections, rights groups have said. Girls’, women’s rights and sex worker–led organisations were reacting to the

News

Government Warns of Sharp Rise in Tech-Driven Gender Violence

November 24, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Elishamai A Ziumbwa The country is facing a sharp escalation in technology-facilitated gender-based violence, the Deputy Minister of Women Affairs has warned as the country launched its annual 16 Days of Activism Against GBV campaign. Speaking at the national launch, Deputy Minister Jennifer Mhlanga said the

Gender Equality

Zim Gears Up for Landmark Gender Summit Showcasing Equality Gains

November 24, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

Zimbabwe will this week host a major national gathering to spotlight progress on gender equality and inclusive development with more than 60 councils, government departments, civil society groups and media organisations expected to take part. Gender Links Zimbabwe, working with the Ministry of Local Government and

News

Mpofu Says Shadowy Figures Trying to Tarnish His Name

November 22, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

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

News

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

Business

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