February 2026 | Page 17 of 20

author: Lovejoy Mutongwiza

Working mainly in the country’s arid lowveld and other climate-vulnerable regions, SAFIRE’s approach goes far beyond conservation for its own sake

Walter Magaya Granted Bail

The High Court has granted bail to Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) leader Walter Magaya in the amount of US$3,000. To secure his release, Magaya was ordered to reside at his provided address and report to the police every Monday and Friday. Additionally, he must surrender

Freda Rebecca on Shaky Ground in Botha Mine Dispute

Developments in the ongoing dispute between Freda Rebecca Gold Mine and operators at Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd T/A Botha Gold Mine are increasingly tilting in favour of Botha, following confirmation that an injunction relied upon by Freda was withdrawn before any determination was made. Contrary to

Aviation

Air Zimbabwe Targets June Relaunch of Harare–London Flights

author: Lovejoy Mutongwiza

Air Zimbabwe has been absent from key international routes for years due to debt, fleet shortages and operational challenges, leaving Zimbabwe without a reliable national carrier on major global routes.

Harare Polytechnic: Resetting Strategy for a Shifting Skills Frontier

By Admire Masuku With more than a century of experience in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Harare Polytechnic stands as one of Zimbabwe’s most enduring polytechnics. It is one of the national educational institutions tasked with producing graduates who meet both national development priorities and

Prevail International Commences River Rehabilitation Pilot Project

By Lemuel Chekai Prevail International has commenced a pioneering river rehabilitation pilot project along a five-kilometre stretch of the Muroodzi River, marking what experts say could be a defining moment for environmental restoration efforts in Zimbabwe. The pilot project targets a section of the river that

Courts

Massage Parlour Cover Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest in Harare

By Judith Nyuke A 32-year-old woman appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court after being accused of harbouring four Zambian female nationals whom she exploited for prostitution under the pretext of working in a massage parlour. Christina Mafudza (32) appeared before Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa facing charges of

Hit-and-Run Horror in Chitungwiza: Toddler Killed, Three Injured

By Kudzaishe Chimonera A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal road traffic accident in Chitungwiza, in which a toddler was killed and three other people were seriously injured, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said. Police confirmed the arrest of Forget Chamuzambara (40)

Human Skulls Found at Bindura Home After Mine Arrest