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By Natasha Mungofa and Beatrice Mhundwa Cancer is a serious disease that happens when normal cells in the body change in ways that cause them to grow out of control. This can lead to the spread of these cells to other parts of the body. It

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Rights Group Condemns Killing of Miner in Chiadzwa

February 12, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has condemned the killing of a 66-year-old artisanal miner in Chiadzwa diamond fields, saying his death exposes a “deeply troubling pattern of violence, abuse and intimidation” against small-scale miners. In a statement, CNRG said Tafadzwa Chamatumba, from Chief Marange’s

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Murewa Robbery Kingpin Arrested

February 12, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested a 35-year-old man in Murewa in connection with a series of robbery, unlawful entry and theft cases reported in the area. Trust Vengai Tito was taken into custody after detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)

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Young Journalists Power Zim’s Digital Media Boom

February 11, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

Young journalists are now at the heart of Zimbabwe’s digital media revolution, the Young Journalists Association of Zimbabwe (YOJA) has said calling for cheaper data, stronger connectivity and formal recognition of online media as part of the country’s mainstream press. Speaking at a NetOne digital strategy

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YAFM to Host Landmark Schools Innovation Fair in Zvishavane

February 11, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Midlands based radio station YAFM is set to host the first-ever Schools and Innovation Fair on 27 March 2026 at Gresham Primary School in Zvishavane in an event aimed at showcasing schools as powerful drivers of economic development. Running under the theme “Showcasing the Schools

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Cabinet Greenlights 2026 Prison Amnesty

February 11, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Cabinet has approved a 2026 General Amnesty with President Emmerson Mnangagwa set to exercise his constitutional power of mercy to release selected categories of prisoners. Announcing the decision after the first cabinet meeting for 2026, the Minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere said the

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Parliament to Choose the President Under New 2026 Constitution Plan

February 11, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

Cabinet has approved the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill of 2026, a sweeping reform package that would reshape the country’s political system, electoral processes and key state institutions. Speaking during a post Cabinet Press briefing, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere said the Bill was designed to “strengthen constitutional

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Vendor Freed After 57 Days Behind Bars Over Toilet Dispute

February 11, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

A Harare street vendor who spent nearly two months in prison after a dispute over dirty public toilets has been released on bail. The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) said they had secured the freedom of Anashe Mundandi (29) who was arrested at Mbare bus

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Headmaster in Dock Over Company Share Scam

February 10, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Judith Nyuke A headmaster at West Ridge Primary School, Ridgeview Belvedere, Harare and his 71-year-old relative appeared in court for allegedly misrepresenting a forged resolution letter for a local company T and J Investments (Pvt) Ltd, to the Registrar of Companies two years ago, a

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Zim’s Corruption Score Slips as Global Watchdog Sounds Alarm

February 10, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonero Zimbabwe has again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, scoring 21 out of 100 and placing 158th out of 180 countries in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), according to data released by Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI Z). The findings form part