Zimbabwe News

HARARE- Self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa Timothy Chiminya, who was arrested earlier this week, will spend the Christmas and New Year holidays behind bars. This comes after Magistrate Sheunesu Matova ordered the 44-year-old to undergo a mental health evaluation by two state-appointed doctors. Chiminya is expected to return to court on January 7, 2024, after the assessment, […]

Harare City Council (HCC) has clarified that it spent only US$2.1 million on workshops this year, disputing allegations that the amount was US$11.2 million, as reflected in its official accounting records. The claims were initially made by incarcerated HCC Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango, who told a Commission of Inquiry that over US$11 million might have […]

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reinstated Simelisizwe Sibanda as Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education. Sibanda was dismissed after a leaked recording showed him reprimanding a Shona-speaking teacher in Matebeleland South for not speaking isiNdebele. The recording, in which Sibanda ordered the teacher’s immediate transfer, caused public outrage, leading to his removal. Sibanda later apologized […]

The High Court has denied bail to CCC interim leader Jameson Timba and 76 party activists. They have been in jail since June 16, accused of holding an unsanctioned gathering and disorderly conduct. Magistrate Ruth Moyo initially denied them bail, fearing they would re-offend. The activists appealed, but Justice Munamato Mutevedzi upheld the original ruling, […]

Harare, Zimbabwe – The Mutapa Investment Fund has received a 2023 dividend of ZiG31 million (US$2.2 million) from the National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC). This follows a US$1 million dividend declared by NOIC for 2022. NOIC is responsible for the pipeline transportation and storage of petroleum products in Zimbabwe. It also offers blending […]

The South African government has extended the deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. Over a million Zimbabweans residing in South Africa will be affected by these new timelines. Extended Deadlines and Validity Periods For current holders of the original ZEPs, the deadline has been extended to November 29, 2024. They are entitled to apply […]

The Zimbabwean government has issued a stern warning to opposition groups and certain civil society organisations (CSOs), accusing them of attempting to sow discord and instability in the country. In a press statement released on 28 June 2024, Dr. J. Muswere, the Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, described these actions as opportunistic and […]

Norman Maroto, the former striker for Dynamos F.C. and the Zimbabwe national football team, has passed away at the age of 40. Maroto, celebrated for his goal-scoring prowess, died in a private hospital in Harare following a short illness. His sudden demise comes after he attended a funeral, adding a somber note to an already […]

Shai Hope struck a magnificent unbeaten 82 from 39 balls as West Indies crushed the USA on Friday, winning their T20 World Cup Super Eights encounter by nine wickets and with 9.1 overs to spare. The Caribbean side bowled out the USA for 128 in the clash of the tournament co-hosts at Kensington Oval and […]

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has vehemently denied allegations circulating on social media about irregularities in the procurement of materials for the 2023 Harmonised Elections. In a recent press statement, the ZEC addressed the rumors that have sparked public concern, labeling them as “misleading and mischievous.” The ZEC clarified that it did not enter into […]