By Kudzaishe Chimonera Zimbabwe has recorded a slight increase in railway-related accidents in the first three months of 2026 even as authorities report progress in reducing crashes at level crossings. According to the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) eight people were struck by trains between January and
Mining operations at Botha Mine in Bindura have been halted after authorities raised alarm over rising violence, illegal mining and a collapse of safety standards at key gold sites. In a suspension order dated April 8, Provincial Mining Engineer E. T. Gota announced the immediate shutdown
Women mostly informal traders in Harare have expressed concern over proposals to scrap the Zimbabwe Gender Commission with many calling for reforms rather than outright abolition. A street survey conducted by 263Chat captured a range of views from ordinary citizens highlighting concerns over gender equality, economic
A 19-year-old Form Six student from St James Zongoro High School in Mutasa has appeared in court accused of stealing more than US$3 000 from his school’s administration office, allegedly to buy a car. Martin Chitembwe was brought before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court this week, facing
By Judith Nyuke Local company Horizon Leaf Tobacco lost US$51,020 after a Banket farmer who had sought a contract farming agreement reportedly failed to deliver his crop, later alleging that his farm and tobacco were seized due to debt. Oosthuizen Jannie Lourence (46) appeared at the Harare
By Judith Nyuke A fake psychiatrist has been sentenced to 350 hours of community service for defrauding a Harare woman of US$700 by claiming he could treat her son’s mental illness. Under the guise of treatment, 55-year-old Ashim Nyamadzawo performed blood tests and injected Matilda Sweetman’s son
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Police in Zimbabwe have arrested four people following a funeral procession that descended into disorder and disrupted traffic in Highfield, Harare. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said authorities had moved to clarify what he described as “misleading” reports circulating on social media about
The recent public hearings on the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) were presented as a nationwide consultation exercise but a new report suggests the process was marked by intimidation, restricted participation and unequal access to voice. A report, compiled by the Alliance for Community Based
By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo A leading local civil society organisation has raised concerns over the conduct of recent public hearings on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 saying the process may have fallen short of constitutional standards. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association said the consultations held across
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has pledged a significant financial package and a new vehicle to Ronald Mujuru who lost his wife and five children in a devastating road traffic accident over the Easter holidays. The tragedy, which claimed six lives from the Mujuru family has sparked an
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