Zimbabwe

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:02:40 GMT
'We Please Ourselves' - Mnangagwa Defends Zimbabwe-China Ties
[263Chat] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a robust defence of his country's economic partnerships and decades-old land reform programme saying Harare will pursue relations that serve Zimbabweans rather than appease Western powers.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:02:40 GMT
Massage Parlour Cover Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest in Harare
[263Chat] A 32-year-old woman appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court after being accused of harbouring four Zambian female nationals whom she exploited for prostitution under the pretext of working in a massage parlour.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:11:09 GMT
High Court Jails Two After Suspected Thief Beaten to Death
[263Chat] Two men were sentenced to five years in prison for the fatal assault of a suspected thief who was found at their Glen Norah home two years ago.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:57:07 GMT
Content Queen or Rule Breaker? BAZ Warns Content Creators
[263Chat] The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a warning to digital content creators saying it will take enforcement action against those who distribute explicit material accessible to children.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:35:09 GMT
Amid Worsening Drought and Crop Failure, Zimbabweans Support Government Investment in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, Green Energy
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say rich countries should help Zimbabwe respond to climate crisis.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:33:19 GMT
Man Arrested in Harare for Allegedly Impersonating Rap Star Ti-Gonzi
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 29-year-old man in Harare accused of impersonating the multi-award-winning musician Ti-Gonzi following an incident involving reckless driving and suspected drug possession.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:33:18 GMT
Zanu-PF Signals Readiness to Engage Chamisa
[263Chat] Ruling Zanu-PF youth league political commissar Taurai Kandishaya says the party is actively seeking to engage former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa as it steps up efforts to project itself as a broad church open to political returnees an...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:07:41 GMT
Major Dams Near Full As Water Levels Surge After Rains
[263Chat] The country's major dams are on average more than 90% full signalling one of the strongest water storage positions in recent years following sustained rainfall across much of the country.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:58:22 GMT
Environmentalists Warn Loss of Wetlands Puts Zimbabwe's Water Security At Risk
[263Chat] As Zimbabwe joins the global community in marking World Wetlands Day, environmental groups and human rights advocates are warning that the country's wetlands are under threat--despite their crucial role in sustaining communities facing incr...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:58:19 GMT
High Court Clears Way for Constitutional Challenge in High-Profile HIV Transmission Case
[263Chat] The High Court has upheld an application for referral to the Constitutional Court for a Harare woman who was arrested on allegations of deliberately infecting her boyfriend with HIV three years ago.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:10:14 GMT
High Court Strikes Off Urgent Application in Botha Gold Mine Dispute
[263Chat] The High Court has struck off the roll the latest urgent application brought against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd trading as Botha Gold Mine by its disgruntled former General Manager Angela Mpofu-Chisvo, her company Mcpern Enterprises (Pvt) Lt...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:34:12 GMT
Police Arrest Suspect in Brutal Masvingo Child Murders
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the killing of two children in Masvingo province in what authorities have described as a heinous and deeply disturbing crime.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:58:27 GMT
Govt Sounds Alarm As Vanishing Wetlands Raise Flood and Climate Risks
[263Chat] Zimbabwe will mark World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026 amid growing concern over the rapid destruction of wetlands, which authorities say is worsening flooding, heightening climate risks and undermining environmental resilience.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:55:53 GMT
Betrayal At Chikurubi As Prison Officer Faces Court Over Alleged Dagga Sales
[263Chat] A 32-year-old prison officer accused of selling dagga to inmates at Chikurubi Maximum Prison appeared in court after being found in possession of 468 grams of the dangerous drug.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:54:54 GMT
Coltart Warns of 'Lawlessness' After Taxi Ploughs Into Crowd, Killing Two
[263Chat] Bulawayo Mayor Cllr David Coltart has condemned what he described as growing lawlessness in the city following a deadly road accident in the central business district that left two people dead and at least 17 others injured.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:04:02 GMT
Foot and Mouth Outbreak Hits Matabeleland South
[263Chat] The Directorate of Veterinary Services has confirmed an outbreak of Foot-and-mouth Disease (FMD) in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province prompting the implementation of strict control and containment measures.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:11:42 GMT
Harare Duo in Court Over Whatsapp Hijacking Scam
[263Chat] Two Harare men appeared in court for allegedly hacking Artemis Herbal Centre (Pvt) Limited's WhatsApp groups to seize administrative control and falsely advertise services such as forex trading, commodity broking, and property evaluations a...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:56:06 GMT
MSD Warn of Dry, Scorching Week Ahead
[263Chat] The Meteological Services Department (MSD) has issued a nationwide advisory warning of dry and hot weather conditions urging the public to take precautions as daytime temperatures rise sharply across the country.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:34:14 GMT
Malawi Faces K71 Billion Disaster Relief Shortfall As Zimbabwe Donates Supplies
[Nyasa Times] The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Adack Saidi, has appealed for additional food and humanitarian assistance after the government confirmed a K71 billion funding shortfall in its disaster relief re...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:58:44 GMT
Government Speaks Out After Child's Tragic Death
[263Chat] The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has renewed calls for an end to violent discipline of children following the death of six-year-old Praise Tsomeka allegedly beaten over several days for failing to spell her name.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:04:03 GMT
Opposition Party Asks ZEC to Protect Its Colours
[263Chat] Opposition the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party has written to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) requesting formal protection of its official colours warning that the use of identical colours by multiple political parti...

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:37 GMT
Mwazha Heir in Court Over Shrine Standoff As Church Feud Deepens
[263Chat] The son of the late African Apostolic Church leader Archbishop Paul Mwazha, Ngoni Mwazha appeared in court for contempt after allegedly defying a High Court order prohibiting him and 16 others from convening at church shrines in Eastview, H...

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:44:13 GMT
Licence Cancelled As Driver Jailed for Fatal Accident
[263Chat] A 34-year-old truck driver has been jailed and barred from driving after being convicted of culpable homicide following a fatal road traffic accident that claimed two lives.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:39:20 GMT
Pfuma Fund REIT to List On VFEX With USD Retail Property Portfolio
[Daba Finance] Pfuma Fund REIT is set to list on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange on February 4, 2026, giving investors access to Zimbabwe's retail property sector through a US dollar-denominated vehicle.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:19:49 GMT
Four Killed, Dozens Hurt in Head-On Crash On Harare-Mukumbura Road
[263Chat] A fatal road traffic accident has left four people dead and at least 20 others injured after a head-on collision on the Harare-Mukumbura Road, police have confirmed.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:01:37 GMT
All of Africa Today - January 27, 2026
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:54:26 GMT
Parents Cry Foul Over Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Funds At Danhiko School
[263Chat] Serious allegations of corruption, financial abuse and maladministration have engulfed Danhiko School in Msasa, a government-run institution for learners with disabilities as parents accuse school authorities of turning the school into a ca...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:56:39 GMT
Mvuma Man Jailed 15 Years for Sexual Abuse of Minor Cousin
[263Chat] A 26-year-old man from Mvuma has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving his 14-year-old cousin.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:56:14 GMT
Zimbabwe Hits Single-Digit Inflation Milestone
[263Chat] Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation in its domestic currency for the first time in almost 30 years according to official figures released by the government.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:04:02 GMT
Chivayo Honours Football Legend 'Mhofu'
[263Chat] One of the country's most influential football figures Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambwa has been celebrated for a lifetime of service to the game with businessman Wicknel Chivayo announcing an extravagant personal tribute in his honour.

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