Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) has expressed concern over proposed constitutional reforms that could see the dissolution of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC), warning the move may weaken protections for women’s rights in the country. The organisation was responding to the gazetting of the
A 51-year-old man from Nyadongo Village under Chief Zimunya has been sentenced to an effective six months in prison after admitting to defrauding two women in a bogus land sale in Mutare. Stephen Shamu was convicted at the Mutare Magistrates' Court on 25 February 2026 after
By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo The Municipality of Chitungwiza has announced a limited-time 30% discount on rates for residents and businesses who settle their outstanding bills during March. In a public notice issued on 25 February, the local authority said all ratepayers making payments between 1 and 31 March
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a company director accused of masterminding a grocery smuggling scheme that allegedly prejudiced the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) of nearly ZAR3 million in unpaid import duty. In a statement, ZACC confirmed the arrest of Profutunny Investments (Pvt) Ltd director,
By Judith Nyuke A local businessman, Tendai Jemwa, has been issued with a warrant of arrest by Harare regional magistrate Francis Mapfumo after he skipped court in a matter involving a ZWL$29 million property dispute with his brother-in-law. The matter was coming for judgment. Thomas Masango claims his
Two young Zimbabwean filmmakers are gaining hands-on industry experience in Zambia after the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) shifted its latest Southern African training programme from virtual learning to in-person production sessions in Lusaka. Anthony Chiturike and Tatenda Kombora are among 20 aspiring filmmakers selected from across
By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo Zimbabwe is set to host a major education and technology summit next week aimed at accelerating digital transformation in schools and preparing learners for an artificial intelligence-driven future. The Smart Education Seminar 2026, organised by the Smart Zimbabwe Business Network, will take place
By Kudzaiishe Zvaguma New Zealand Women delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Zimbabwe Women by 110 runs in the second T20 international at Seddon Park on Thursday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. After winning the toss, the hosts chose to bat and produced
Reserve Bank Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu says strict monetary controls are beginning to stabilise the economy, with inflation easing to single-digit levels for the first time in years. Presenting the 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, Mushayavanhu said tight control
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Zimbabwe and Tonga have reaffirmed growing diplomatic cooperation following high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared positions on global governance, sovereignty and multilateral engagement among developing nations. Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira, travelled to Nukuʻalofa where
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