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1. January 25ZimbabwePremier League debut draws praise for Zimbabwean refereeEngland-born referee Farai Hallam received widespread praise following a composed and confident Premier League debut during Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The 32-year-old official, who has Zimbabwean heritage through his mother, was…January 25
2. January 24ZimbabweWe Will Wait, We Will See: The Politics of Pausing “Empowerment” in ZANU PF’s Patronage StateBy Brilliant Pongo | Political Analyst & Editor-in-Chief, Report Focus International Zimbabwe’s politics rarely announces itself with drums. It prefers memos, leaks, silences, and sudden pauses that speak louder than press conferences. A document circulating online—purportedly from the ZANU PF…January 24
3. January 23ZimbabweBAZ Decoder Ban Draws BacklashThe Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a warning over the use of illegal TV decoders, calling the devices a violation of Zimbabwean law and a threat to the sustainability of the broadcasting industry. Eng. Mauhias Chakanyuka, BAZ Chief Executive Officer, said decoders such as…January 23
4. January 23ZimbabweUncle kills niece for failing to spell her nameA six-year-old girl from Zimbabwe’s Midlands province has died after she was allegedly beaten over several days by her uncle, who was trying to teach her how to write her name, police have said. The case, described by authorities as deeply disturbing, centres on allegations that an uncle kills…January 23
5. January 21ZimbabweSanyatwe surprises Zanu PF with ED2030 endorsementZimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Chido Sanyatwe, has caused surprise within the ruling Zanu PF party after appearing to endorse the controversial ED2030 agenda during a public event in Manicaland province. Ms Sanyatwe, who is the Member of Parliament for Nyanga…January 21
6. January 20ZimbabweState adds fresh murder charges in Guruve caseZimbabwean prosecutors have brought additional murder and rape charges against Anymore Zvitsva, the man accused in a series of violent crimes that have unsettled communities in Guruve and surrounding areas. Zvitsva appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo on Tuesday after the State added five…January 20
7. January 20ZimbabweKadoma father allegedly beds son’s wife and kills himA 78-year-old man from Kadoma has been charged with murder following the death of his 30-year-old son, in a case that has shocked the local community and prompted a complex police investigation. The Kadoma murder case centres on the death of Kudakwashe Harry, who died during a confrontation at his…January 20
8. January 19ZimbabweSerial Killer Zvitsva in court as murder case beginsSuspected serial killer Anymore Zvitsva appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on Monday amid tight security, as prosecutors outlined a series of serious charges against him. The appearance marked the first time Zvitsva has been formally brought before a court since his arrest in Guruve…January 19
9. January 19ZimbabweProphecy as Proxy War: What Uebert Angel’s Storm Reveals About ZANU-PF’s Real BattleBy Brilliant Pongo — Political Analyst, Report Focus News Zimbabwe has always been a political theatre. But in recent weeks, the stage has shifted. It is no longer only party slogans and policy promises fighting for airtime. Now it is prophecy. Uebert Angel has a knack for rattling the cage…January 19
10. January 15ZimbabweChitungwiza criticised for lavish workshops as workers go unpaidChitungwiza Municipality is facing criticism from its workforce over the continued non-payment of salaries, with employees saying they have gone without pay for up to eight months while the council allocates significant funds to workshops. In a letter seen by local media, workers accused the…January 15