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1. January 15ZimbabweChief Murinye escalates school dispute to MnangagwaTraditional leader Chief Murinye has appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa over a dispute involving a private school built in his rural jurisdiction, alleging corruption and failure to follow legal procedures. Chief Murinye, born Ephias Munodawafa, says he has written to the president of the…January 15
2. January 15ZimbabweLeave the Boy Alone: Zimbabweans Angry Over Mudiwa Jani HypeA wave of anger and frustration has erupted among Zimbabweans on social media following news that political figures, government institutions, and some local socialites are now calling for a grand “welcome back home” for content creator Mudiwa Jani, with some even proposing that he be made a…January 15
3. January 14ZimbabweZimbabwe imposes wide-ranging new taxesA series of new taxes in Zimbabwe has come into force, marking a significant shift in the country’s revenue collection strategy and prompting mixed reactions from consumers, businesses and investors. The measures, which took effect at the start of the year, form part of the government’s efforts to…January 14
4. January 9ZimbabweZimbabwe warns of blood shortage as supplies fall to critical levelsZimbabwe is facing a worsening blood shortage, prompting renewed appeals from the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) for members of the public to donate blood. Officials say national blood reserves have fallen to critical levels, with supplies in some centres lasting less than a day and rarely…January 9
5. January 9ZimbabweZimbabwe UNSC bid gains backing from 80 countriesZimbabwe says it has secured the support of at least 80 countries outside Africa for its campaign to win a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–28 term. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira, who…January 9
6. January 8ZimbabweNew US visa bond requirement for ZimbabweansZimbabwean nationals will now be required to post a refundable visa bond of up to US$15,000 when applying for United States B1/B2 (business or tourism) visas, following a significant expansion of a US Department of State pilot programme. This rule will take effect from 21 January 2026 and applies…January 8
7. January 8ZimbabweMasalethulini murder case: Suspect remanded in Harare courtA man accused of killing broadcast journalist Cordelia Masalethulini has appeared in court in Harare, where he was remanded in custody pending further proceedings. Fungai Tawengwa, 46, is facing a charge of murder in connection with the death of Ms Masalethulini, a 45-year-old journalist whose…January 8
8. January 4ZimbabwePolice nab Guruve serial killer after two weeks on the runZimbabwean authorities have arrested Anymore Zvitsva, 32, suspected of being the Guruve serial killer, ending a nearly two-week manhunt that captured national attention. Zvitsva faces allegations of murder, attempted murder, and rape. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), working alongside the…January 4
9. January 1ZimbabweOlinda Chapel granted US$100 bail over cyberbullying chargeUK-based socialite and businesswoman Olinda Chapel has appeared before a Harare magistrate facing allegations of cyberbullying, following a dispute that prosecutors say unfolded on social media. Chapel appeared in court on Wednesday before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, where she was granted bail of…January 1
10. January 1ZimbabweZimbabwe tax reforms take effect as 2026 Budget is approvedZimbabwe has enacted a new suite of fiscal measures following parliamentary approval of the 2026 National Budget, ushering in a revised tax regime that takes effect from midnight on Thursday. The changes mark one of the most significant sets of Zimbabwe tax reforms in recent years, as the…January 1