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An incident involving the theft of carbons occurred today at Botha Gold Mine at approximately 12 noon raising serious concerns given that the matter unfolds against the backdrop of an existing High Court order in favour of Botha Gold Mine, governing the dispute surrounding the

International, News

Zim Eyes Security Council Seat as Global Support Mounts

February 23, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Foreign Affairs and International Trade minister Professor Amon Murwira says the country is gaining international support in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, expressing confidence ahead of the 3 June 2026 election. Speaking at a post-cabinet press briefing

Sports

Olympic Mascots Highlight Global Journey to 2026 Games

February 20, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

With the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games under way in Italy, a symbolic meeting in Milan has brought together two editions of the Olympic Movement set to make history in 2026. Ayo, the mascot of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games travelled from Senegal to

Courts

Musician Gift Amuli Granted Bail

February 20, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Judith Nyuke Musician Gift Amuli has appeared in court accused of cyberbullying after he reportedly published a Facebook post denigrating fellow musician First Farai. Gift Amuli (52) appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo charged with transmitting a false data message with intent to cause harm. He was

News

Mutsvangwa Pays Emotional Tribute to Geza

February 20, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera ZANU-PF secretary for Information and Publicity, Christopher Mutsvangwa has paid an emotional tribute to the late Geza describing him as a liberation war comrade and long-standing family friend. Addressing journalists at the party headquarters, Mutsvangwa said his relationship with Geza dated back to the

Health

New HIV Injection to Reach 271 000 Zimbabweans in Major US-Backed Drive

February 20, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo The United States says it will support access to a new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection for 271,000 people in Zimbabwe over the next three years, as part of efforts to curb new infections and strengthen the country’s health system. The announcement was made on

News

Gvt Ready to Deploy Cloud Seeding as Farmers Fear Crop Losses

February 20, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera The government says it stands ready to deploy cloud seeding operations to support farmers affected by erratic rainfall in parts of the country. The assurance follows concerns raised over uneven rains particularly in February which have left some late-planted crops at risk. Responding to questions,

News

Bedbug Outbreak Hits Mbare Flats as Harare Warns of Enforcement Action

February 20, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

The City of Harare has confirmed a fresh outbreak of bedbugs locally known as tsikidzi in several apartment blocks in Mbare and surrounding areas. Affected buildings include Nenyere, Matererini, Matapi, Shawasha and the Mbare flats complex. A similar infestation was reported last year. In a

Health

Gvt Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

February 20, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo The government of Zimbabwe has officially launched Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, in what officials describe as a significant milestone in the country’s fight to curb new infections. The rollout ceremony was held in Epworth where Health and Child Care Minister Douglas

Courts

Magaya Ordered to Pay Back US$3 Million in Crushing Legal Defeat

February 20, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Judith Nyuke In a fresh legal blow to Walter Magaya, the High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the embattled Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader to repay US$3 million to an Israeli businessman dismissing his attempt to use local exchange control laws to void the debt. The