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1. December 19ZimbabweZimbabwe Assured of Festive Power Stability Ahead of AfconZimbabwe’s national power utility says it expects a largely uninterrupted electricity supply during the festive season and the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), offering reassurance to households, businesses and football fans across the country. In a statement, ZESA Holdings said electricity…December 19
2. December 18ZimbabweBulawayo mayor raises alarm over abortion law amendmentsBulawayo Mayor David Coltart has expressed strong concern over proposed abortion law amendments, warning that the changes could have long-term consequences for families, children and the country’s moral values. The amendments form part of the Medical Services Amendment Bill, which was passed by…December 18
3. December 8ZimbabweHigh Court to Hear Owen Muteeri’s Appeal in Robbery CaseAn MSU student jailed for a robbery he insists he did not commit has been granted the right to appeal to the High Court, intensifying public scrutiny of a case that has sparked widespread concern. Owen Muteeri, 28, was handed a 17-year prison sentence following a 2023 incident in which armed…December 8
4. December 4ZimbabweICT minister cautions young women in Zanu PFZimbabwe’s ICT minister, Tendai Mavetera, has urged young women entering Zanu PF to approach politics with a focus on service rather than personal vulnerability or exploitation. Her remarks, made during a weekend address to party youth, highlighted growing concerns about the pressures faced by…December 4
5. November 29ZimbabweZimbabwe Landlords Face New Rental Income Tax RulesZimbabwe’s rental market is set for major regulatory upheaval following Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s announcement of stringent new rental income tax measures. Unveiled in the 2026 National Budget Statement delivered on 27 November 2025, the reforms introduce quarterly reporting obligations that…November 29
6. November 26ZimbabweMnangagwa Provides Support to Young Citizens with DisabilitiesPresident Mnangagwa has officially gifted brand-new Mahindra vehicles to musicians Greatman, Chipo Muchegwa, Mitchell (Michelle Madawu), and Tindo Gp, along with entrepreneur Hazel Mandaza and philanthropist Tendai Mazuru. The handover ceremony, held this morning at State House, showcased a…November 26
7. November 20ZimbabweAcie Lumumba Labels Pokello Nare a Liability to Zanu PfIn a recently circulated pre-recorded video posted on his Facebook account, activist and commentator Acie Matumanje Lumumba delivered a sharply critical assessment of Pokello, the Zimbabwean socialite and business figure. His remarks have ignited discussion about the role of public personalities…November 20
8. November 19ZimbabweZimbabwe appoints Matatu as new Defence Forces commanderZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces and Major General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi as Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army, according to official government statements issued Tuesday. The…November 19
9. November 17ZimbabweZimbabwe railway operator condemns illegal crossing at borderZimbabwe's National Railways has condemned Plumtree Town Council for allegedly constructing an unauthorised level crossing on a strategic export corridor, warning the action endangers rail operations and public safety on the route linking Zimbabwe with Botswana. The state-owned National Railways…November 17
10. November 16ZimbabweZimbabwe VP's wife donates wheelchairs to disabled musician's charityThe wife of Zimbabwe's Vice President donated 20 wheelchairs and cash to a musician's foundation supporting people with disabilities, the musician said in a statement on Saturday, in a gesture that has drawn praise from public figures. Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga visited musician Tongai…November 16