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Zimbabwean church leader Walter Magaya has been granted US$3,000 bail by the High Court after his arrest on rape and fraud charges, dismissing the allegations as a “calculated campaign” orchestrated by the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. Justice Gibson Mandaza on Tuesday authorized Magaya’s release following a virtual hearing at the Harare High Court. The founder of […]

Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF has defended its resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028, saying the move complies with constitutional provisions and reflects the democratic will of the party membership. ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa told SABC the party conference in Mutare unanimously supported extending Mnangagwa’s presidency to 2030, citing economic achievements including currency stabilization […]

Opposition activist Godfrey Karembera, known as Madzibaba WeShanduko, appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai on Wednesday facing charges of incitement to participate in public gathering with intent to cause public violence. The charges stem from planned protests dubbed the One Million Men March. The demonstration was scheduled for October 17. War veteran Blessed Runesu Geza […]

Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to grow by six percent in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund, positioning it as the strongest performer in Southern Africa as agricultural recovery and record gold prices drive a rebound from drought-induced contraction. The IMF Executive Board concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with Zimbabwe on October second, projecting […]

Zimbabwe will pay civil servants a special presidential bonus of $150 in two installments as nationwide protests loom Friday, Public Service Minister Edgar Moyo announced Thursday. The payment will be disbursed in two equal installments of $75 in November and December 2025, in addition to regular annual bonuses and salaries, Moyo said at a press […]

A corruption scandal has split Zimbabwe’s ruling party after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga accused business allies of President Emmerson Mnangagwa of stealing $3.2 billion, prompting a fierce rebuttal from the president’s legal affairs secretary who called the allegations “treasonous.” The escalating dispute, documented in internal ZANU-PF papers seen by Report Focus News, exposes deep rifts […]

Expelled ZANU-PF war veteran Blessed Geza called for mass protests in Harare on Friday October 17 against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government, accusing the administration of corruption and constitutional violations. In a public address Saturday, Geza urged “all progressive Zimbabweans” to gather in the capital to protest what he called state capture by a criminal cartel. […]

President Emmerson Mnangagwa told ruling party officials Thursday that Zimbabwe’s general elections will take place in 2028 as constitutionally mandated, rejecting allies’ push to extend his term until 2030. Speaking at the Zanu-PF Central Committee meeting in Harare, Mnangagwa instructed party leaders to prepare electoral strategies rather than pursue constitutional amendments. “It is important that […]

HARARE, Zimbabwe – The national carrier Air Zimbabwe has announced temporary daily flights connecting the capital with Mutare ahead of Zimbabwe’s premier international tourism showcase scheduled for September 10-12. The 2025 edition marks the first time the expo will be hosted in Mutare, Manicaland Province, known for its stunning Eastern Highlands. The new service forms […]

  From Our Court Correspondent Harare – Family Feud Turns Criminal: Two Brothers Face Off in Court Over Alleged Plot to Eliminate Sibling In a case that could easily be mistaken for a courtroom drama, two brothers appeared before a Harare court this week in a matter dating back over a decade. Mr. Trust Chifamba, […]