Five individuals suspected of being involved in a series of armed bank robberies were apprehended in Kamativi, Matabeleland North, on Tuesday while attempting to rob another bank. According to the …
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GLEN-VIEW North Member of Parliament and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) politician, Happymore Chidziva, is on the run after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl who is related to …
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LOCAL NEWS
Chivayo Accused of Sacrificing Partners to Shield High-Profile Officials in $100M ZEC Scandal
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaHarare, Zimbabwe | Local businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have reportedly been betrayed by their business partner, Wicknell Chivayo, as he seeks to protect himself and shield high-ranking government …
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Water Rationing Looms in Chitungwiza Following Dam Decommissioning
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe Chitungwiza Municipality is set to implement water rationing for residents following the decommissioning of its two supply dams, Harava and Seke, which recently ran dry. On Friday, August 30, …
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The High Court has determined that rural district councils (RDCs) lack the legal authority to sell communal land. Under the Communal Land Act, the Rural District Councils Act, and the …
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Crime & Courts
Gray Homes Owners Face Fraud Charges After Allegedly Duping Vice President’s Wife of $1 Million
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaHarare, Zimbabwe | Miniyothabo Francisca Baloyi-Chiwenga, the wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has taken legal action against a Harare business couple, accusing them of defrauding her of nearly US$1 …
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LOCAL NEWS
Zimbabwe bans unleaded petrol next week under new regulations
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaHARARE – Motorists residing in Zimbabwe will no longer be able to purchase unleaded petrol starting next week under new regulations aimed at mandating ethanol blending in fuel, the government …
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Over 6.2 Million Rural Zimbabweans Require Food Aid, Says Government
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaAccording to Zimbabwe’s Food Security Outlook to March 2025, at least 6.2 million people living in rural areas will require food assistance, with nearly 465,000 metric tonnes of grain needed. …
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LOCAL NEWS
Livestock Farmers Call For Finance Facility To Boost Sector Growth
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaCommercial livestock farmers are advocating for the creation of a structured livestock finance facility to foster growth and development in the sector. In an interview with Business Times on the …
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Local environmentalists have warned that the sausage tree, known locally as Mumvee, is at risk of extinction due to over-exploitation. This tree is highly valued for its believed medicinal properties, …