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By Judith Nyuke Two men were sentenced to five years in prison for the fatal assault of a suspected thief who was found at their Glen Norah home two years ago. Raphael Garikai and Kudakwashe Rukanda have been sentenced to seven years in prison. Two years of

News

Content Queen or Rule Breaker? BAZ Warns Content Creators

February 3, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a warning to digital content creators saying it will take enforcement action against those who distribute explicit material accessible to children. In a statement, the national broadcast regulator said it was “seriously concerned” by the growing spread of

News

A Valentine’s Gift of Land and Love

February 3, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Ken Sharpe IT has become a norm at Westprop every season comes with a special offer to add a smile to the faces of customers. February being the month of love – a special offer has been extended on the 12 remaining stands at Pomona City

Courts

Trio in Court Over US$495k Diesel Scam

February 3, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Judith Nyuke Three men were arrested after they reportedly smuggled 330 000 liters of diesel valued at USD$495 000 from South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post last year. Calton Makono (32), Modereck Chitengedza (35) and Lazarus Demo (35) appeared before Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa facing

News

‘Gone Are the Days of Shoddy Work’: Mhona Defends Road Repairs

February 3, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has defended the government’s road rehabilitation programme insisting that stricter quality controls are now in place and urging the public to distinguish between temporary resurfacing and full road reconstruction. Speaking during a live radio programme on Monday,

Podcast

Hustle, Humour and Hope: Inside the Resilient Rise of Zimbabwe’s Gen Z

February 3, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Zimbabwean Gen Z includes young people born roughly between 2000 and 2010 a generation raised in the middle of constant economic shifts, political uncertainty and rapid technological change. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z grew up navigating cash shortages, inflation, unemployment and limited opportunities while simultaneously being

News

Mineral Exports Hit US$3.4bn as MMCZ Posts Strong Sales Growth

February 3, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

The country’s mineral export earnings rose sharply in 2025 with the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) recording sales worth US$3.4 billion driven by improved global prices, stronger demand for platinum group metals and higher lithium exports. In a statement, MMCZ said cumulative mineral sales for

Courts

Man Arrested in Harare for Allegedly Impersonating Rap Star Ti-Gonzi

February 3, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Shalom Shawurwa The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 29-year-old man in Harare accused of impersonating the multi-award-winning musician Ti-Gonzi following an incident involving reckless driving and suspected drug possession. The suspect, identified by police as Patrick Kauma Tarugarira from Hopley was arrested yesterday at

Politics

Zanu-PF Signals Readiness to Engage Chamisa

February 3, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

Nelson Chamisa Ruling Zanu-PF youth league political commissar Taurai Kandishaya says the party is actively seeking to engage former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa as it steps up efforts to project itself as a broad church open to political returnees and new members alike. In an interview, Kandishaya

News

Major Dams Near Full as Water Levels Surge After Rains

February 3, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera The country’s major dams are on average more than 90% full signalling one of the strongest water storage positions in recent years following sustained rainfall across much of the country. Figures released by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) show that national dam levels