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By Judith Nyuke A 62-year-old Harare woman reportedly swindled a prospective home seeker out of US$137 000 following a botched property deal. Virginia Tambudzai Maida, appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei charged with fraud. She was granted US$1 000 bail and advised not to interfere with State witnesses

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Tungwarara Champions Unity, Development in Zanu PF

January 18, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Presidential Special Advisor Dr Paul Tungwarara has reiterated the importance of unity and loyalty within Zanu PF, saying cohesion remains the cornerstone of sustainable national development. Dr Tungwarara made the remarks while distributing Presidential Empowerment Funds across several provinces, a programme aimed at uplifting communities while

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Chief Justice Luke Malaba to Retire in May

January 18, 2026

author: Lovejoy Mutongwiza

In a statement issued , the JSC said Justice Malaba’s retirement is in line with Section 186(1) of the Constitution, which requires the Chief Justice to retire at the age of 70 unless they elect, before reaching that age

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Chiredzi MP Arrested Over Alleged Diversion of Constituency Funds

January 17, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

Chiredzi West member of Parliament Darlington Chiwa has been arrested on allegations of stealing public money meant for community development, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has said. Chiwa stands accused of diverting Constituency Development Funds (CDF) into his personal bank accounts. In a statement, ZACC said Chiwa

International

African Civil Society Condemns Internet Shutdown During Uganda Election

January 16, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Bobi Wine (right) is the closest challenger of President Yoweri Museveni (left) [File: Reuters] Leading African civil society organisations, social movements and content creators stand in unequivocal solidarity with the people of Uganda following the January 15th Presidential Election, which took place under a nationwide internet

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Opposition Leader Chamuka Returns to Push for Unity Talks

January 16, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Herbert Chamuka Opposition People’s Unity Party (PUP) leader Herbert Chamuka is in the country to lobby for renewed political dialogue under what he calls the Inclusive Government Agenda (IGA). Chamuka is expected to address journalists at the media centre on Wednesday, where he will outline his proposals

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First Set of Pomona Flats Ready by June

January 16, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Ken Sharpe FIVE Pomona City apartment blocks will be ready for handover to clients by the end of June this year, Westprop Holdings chief executive Ken Sharpe has disclosed. The units are already under construction marking a major milestone in the estate’s bold vision to become Zimbabwe’s

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ZIMSEC 2025 ‘O’ Level Results Now Out

January 16, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has released the November 2025 Ordinary level results with a pass rate of 35 percent up from 33.19 percent in 2024. Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Torerayi Moyo said the release of the results marked a significant achievement on the

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Govt Steps In to Calm Chewore Lodge Dispute After Supreme Court Ruling

January 16, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo The Zimbabwean government has stepped in to try to resolve a high-profile dispute over Chewore Safari Lodge following a Supreme Court ruling that voided a long-term lease agreement. In a statement, the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife said it had engaged all parties

Courts

Harare Man Jailed for Posing as Army Intelligence Officer

January 16, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

A 24-year-old man from Harare’s Highlands suburb has been sentenced to prison after a court found him guilty of impersonating a military intelligence officer and illegally possessing army camouflage. Gerald Gumede was convicted by the Harare Magistrates’ Court following evidence that he falsely claimed to be