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The union alleges that efforts to submit membership forms, activate a check-off system and notify management of worker meetings were repeatedly blocked from September 2025.

Business

Zimbabwe Hits Single-Digit Inflation Milestone

January 27, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation in its domestic currency for the first time in almost 30 years according to official figures released by the government. Data shows year-on-year inflation in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency fell to 4.1% in January 2026 while inflation measured

Courts

Magaya Faces Four New Rape Counts After Dramatic Arrest

January 26, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Judith Nyuke Shortly after a dramatic arrest while leaving court on Monday morning, Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya appeared back before the Harare magistrate court to face four counts of rape. Magaya appeared before magistrate Fadzai Mtombeni. The matter was remanded to

Health, News

Zim Pushes for Expanded Vaccine Support in High-Level Gavi Meeting

January 26, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment in strengthening the national health system following high-level discussions with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance held on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Prof. Amon Murwira met Gavi Chief Executive

Entertainment

ZIMURA Warns Public Against Unauthorised Claims

January 26, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Zimbabwe’s music rights body has moved to distance itself from an unauthorised gathering linked to a faction calling itself the “ZIMURA Renewal Team” warning members and the public against what it describes as misleading communications. In a statement, the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA)

Courts

From Courtroom To Custody: Magaya Arrested Following Claims of State Persecution

January 26, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Prophetic Healing and Deliverance founder Walter Magaya's rape trial failed to kick off at the Harare Magistrates Court on Monday morning leaving the man of God to accuse the State of persecution. Soon after appearing in court Magaya was arrested by police officers. Magaya’s rape trial, involving

Courts

Breaking News: Magaya Arrested at Harare Court After Rape and Fraud Hearing

January 26, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

The founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, Walter Magaya has been arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court escalating a legal case that has drawn intense public attention. Magaya was arrested by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) this morning shortly after attending a

News

Lightning, Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Issued Across Zim

January 26, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of continued unstable weather conditions with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the risk of localised flooding expected across large parts of the country. In its latest weather report, the MSD said most regions recorded rainfall over the past 24 hours

News

POTRAZ Quashes Online Claims of New Cyber Crimes Law

January 26, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Telecommunications regulator the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has moved to quell growing confusion online dismissing claims that the country has enacted a standalone “Cyber Crimes Act” and warning that the information circulating on social media is false and

News

ZINARA Announces EcoCash Service Interruption at Tollgates

January 24, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has advised motorists and road users of a temporary disruption to EcoCash services that will affect payments at all its service points nationwide. In a customer notice issued in line with an EcoCash advisory dated January 22, 2026, ZINARA said