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By Staff Reporter THE Prosecutor General has acceded to PHD leader Walter Magaya’s request to remove Harare Provincial Chief Director Tendai Shonhayi from his rape trial on religious grounds. Magaya through his lawyers Admire Rubaya and Everson Chatambudza told the Prosecutor General that he had knowledge that

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Shamva Miners Face Jail Over ‘Ghost Company’ Operation

February 18, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in the heart of Shamva’s mining district, where a blatant disregard for judicial authority has landed two men in the crosshairs of the High Court. Vincent Mungofa (40) and Clint Nielsen (32) are facing serious charges of Contempt of

Health

Medicines Authority Warns Against Fake ‘Approvals’ After Product Seizure

February 18, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

Medicines regulator, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued a public warning over the use of its name and logo by companies falsely claiming official approval for their products. MCAZ says it has noted a growing number of cases in which manufacturers and marketers

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Zim Gears Up for Continental Triathlon as Nyanga Hosts 2026 Africa Cup

February 18, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo Preparations for the 2026 Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup and Multisport Festival which will take place on 14 March at Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga are at an advanced stage. Organisers say the event is shaping up to be one of the biggest on Zimbabwe’s

Sports

Eagles Soar to Commanding Logan Cup Win Over Rhinos

February 18, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaiishe Zvaguma The Eagles completed a dominant 165-run victory over the Rhinos at Harare Sports Club in their Logan Cup match after setting up the game with two imposing batting performances and a disciplined bowling display. After losing the toss and being sent in to bat,

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Harare Mobilises Community Defenders to Halt Post-Flood Disease Threat

February 17, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Eighty community health volunteers have been deployed across parts of Harare Metropolitan Province as authorities and aid partners move to prevent a surge in waterborne diseases after recent flash floods. The emergency response is being led by the Community Water Alliance (CWA) working with

Health

Govt Releases US$4.5m to Avert Rainy Season Disease Surge

February 17, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Cabinet has warned of heightened risks of waterborne disease outbreaks during the current rainy season approving emergency measures to strengthen preparedness and prevent a national health crisis. Speaking during a post cabinet press briefing, Information Minister Zhemu Soda said Cabinet had received a

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Fix the Leaks First: Advocacy Group Questions $400m Water Deal

February 17, 2026

author: Elia Ntali

A local water advocacy group has criticised a major water sector loan for Harare warning that the money is being directed towards prepaid meters instead of repairing the city’s ageing and leaking pipe network. The Community Water Alliance (CWA) says the reported US$400 million facility risks

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Women’s Groups Raise Alarm Over New Constitutional Amendment Bill

February 17, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Women’s rights organisations under the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) have expressed concern over the gazetting of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill, 2026 warning that it could have far-reaching consequences for women across the country. In a statement, the coalition said

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Religious Conflict: Magaya Claims Prosecutor Is “On A Mission” For Makandiwa’s UFIC, Demands Her Removal

February 17, 2026

author: Staff Reporter

Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya has formally requested that the Prosecutor General recuse Chief Director Tendai Shonhayi from his rape trial, claiming her affiliation with Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa’s UFIC church has created a personal bias aimed at his destruction. Magaya claims Shonhayi’s judgment is