Zimbabwe reviews gun laws after Chinese nationals’ violent incidents
Government official questions firearm ownership rights for foreigners following series of confrontations involving Chinese citizens, including shooting of local worker.
Zimbabwe health sector alarmed by US withdrawal from WHO
Medical experts warn of potential crisis as Trump administration’s WHO exit threatens funding for critical health programs in developing nations. Zimbabwean health professionals have raised serious concerns over the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, warning of severe implications for
Hawks Arrest Man with Explosives at SA-Zim Border
Man arrested at Beitbridge carrying detonating fuses worth R105,000 hidden in bus luggage. A 53-year-old foreign national faces court charges after being caught with explosives at the South Africa-Zimbabwe border, discovered during a routine bus search. The suspect was arrested by the
Fresh Supreme Court bid to validate CCC recalls
Self-proclaimed CCC official challenges ruling that blocked his power to recall party members, extending Zimbabwe’s opposition crisis. Sengezo Tshabangu has refiled his Supreme Court appeal against a High Court decision that prevented him from recalling Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members from
Missing fisherman feared taken by crocodiles
Search continues for Kariba spear-fisherman after witnesses report seeing crocodile attack on Zambezi River. Fears are growing for the safety of Elliot Matibila, a spear-fisherman missing since December 31, 2024, after Zambian fishermen reported seeing crocodiles attack an object in the Zambezi
Baby swap scandal rocks Bulawayo hospital
DNA tests confirm newborns given to wrong mothers after Caesarean sections at United Bulawayo Hospitals. A mother’s instinct led to the discovery of a baby-swapping incident at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH), where two newborns were mistakenly exchanged following their births. The Cowdray
Zimra Intensifies Crackdown on Smuggled Goods
Zimbabwe’s tax authority intensifies anti-smuggling operations targeting illegal cross-border trade as retailers face stock pressures. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has strengthened its campaign against smuggling along South African and Mozambican borders, focusing on criminal networks using buses and trucks to transport
Death threats hit Harare council whistleblowers
Senior official reveals poisoning attempts and assassination threats against those exposing corruption at Zimbabwe’s capital city authority. A top Harare City Council official has testified that whistleblowers exposing corruption at Town House face death threats and poisoning attempts, revealing a dangerous pattern
Grandmother, 71, charged in brazen cattle theft
Elderly woman accused of stealing, branding and selling 17 cattle worth US$14,000 in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland region. A 71-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with stealing a herd of cattle and selling them to an abattoir after allegedly rebranding them with her
Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe to Lay Off 1,000 Workers
TRIANGLE, CHIREDZI- Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, one of the country’s largest sugar producers, has announced plans to lay off 1,000 workers by August 2025. This decision is part of a broader strategy to manage rising operational costs, driven by the nation’s inflation and