The businessman Francesco Marconati has appeared before a Harare magistrate after being arrested following a days-long effort to evade police. The 66-year-old was brought to court on Friday morning and remanded in custody until Monday, when he is expected to apply for bail. Prosecutors are opposing
By Kudzaishe Chimonera A Chitungwiza court has convicted and sentenced a 56-year-old truck driver over a devastating road traffic accident that claimed 17 lives and injured five others along Seke Road last year. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said Desire Madiviko was found guilty following
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Professor Amon Murwira has warned that the country’s foreign policy can only be articulated through authorised state channels highlighting that individual opinions including those expressed in the media or on social platforms do not amount to
The High Court has struck off the roll the latest urgent application brought against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd trading as Botha Gold Mine by its disgruntled former General Manager Angela Mpofu-Chisvo, her company Mcpern Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and her sister Lindiwe Mpofu's company Laird Investments
By Kudzaishe Chimonera The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the killing of two children in Masvingo province in what authorities have described as a heinous and deeply disturbing crime. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that Obedience Makonye was
Environment Minister Evelyn Ndlovu By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo Zimbabwe will mark World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026 amid growing concern over the rapid destruction of wetlands, which authorities say is worsening flooding, heightening climate risks and undermining environmental resilience. Speaking ahead of the commemoration, the Minister of Environment,
By Judith Nyuke A 32-year-old prison officer accused of selling dagga to inmates at Chikurubi Maximum Prison appeared in court after being found in possession of 468 grams of the dangerous drug. Tawanda Prosper Javen, appeared before Harare Magistrate Vakai Chikwekwe charged with unlawful possession of dangerous
By Takunda Mandura On a commuter omnibus driver slips a folded US dollar note into a police officer’s hand. There is no argument, no raised voice. The exchange is quiet, rehearsed, and efficient. Traffic flows again. This is a familiar picture for every commuter on almost
Bulawayo Mayor Cllr David Coltart has condemned what he described as growing lawlessness in the city following a deadly road accident in the central business district that left two people dead and at least 17 others injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the busy
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Australia has marked its National Day in Harare with a diplomatic reception highlighting shared democratic values and a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Zimbabwe. The event brought together senior government officials, diplomats and guests with Zimbabwe represented by the Minister of Foreign
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