6 h. ago Zimbabwe ‘amped’ to test themselves against world champion Proteas

SABC Sport Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons says his team is looking forward to testing themselves against world champions South Africa in the two-match Test series thats gets underway in Bulawayo on Saturday. The Proteas arrive in Zimbabwe having beaten Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s earlier this month, breaking an ICC The post Zimbabwe ‘amped’ to test themselves against world champion Proteas appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 h. ago South Africans and Zimbabweans pray together after xenophobic attacks in Addo

By Joseph Chirume, GroundUp Hundreds of residents of Valencia, Addo came together to pray for peace and order after recent xenophobic attacks. There have still not been any arrests, almost a month after one South African and four immigrants were murdered. Many of the displaced immigrant families have returned to Valencia. Last month, the killing The post South Africans and Zimbabweans pray together after xenophobic attacks in Addo appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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12 h. ago BREAKING: Attorny General Kabesha moves to stop Lungu burial in SA

President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema Attorney General launches public interest litigation opposing burial of former President in South Africa Zambia’s … Continue reading "BREAKING: Attorny General Kabesha moves to stop Lungu burial in SA"

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59 h. ago Three Zimbabwean Nationals Arrested For Cyber Crimes In India After Multi

Three Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in India after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cyber fraud that defrauded a senior pharmaceutical executive of over ₹1.1 crore (approximately US$127,000).

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3 d. ago Prophetess, 8 congregants arrested after forcing man to drink deadly concoction to exorcise demons 

By Tapiwa Svondo  THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a self-proclaimed prophetess, Charity Mafirowanda (46), along with eight of her congregants following the death of Micky Chuma (54), at a church shrine in Mbizo, Kwekwe. The eight congregants are, Talent Khumalo (42), Bongani Paraffin (33), Admire Makota (23), Ronald Mandiedza (24), Margret Zireba (21), The post Prophetess, 8 congregants arrested after forcing man to drink deadly concoction to exorcise demons  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal

By Mary Taruvinga A HARARE woman has been dragged to court accused of fraud after she allegedly conned a miner of US$50 000 in a botched mining equipment supply deal. Chipo Madosi of Brookville, Borrowdale, Harare, was arraigned before a local magistrate Thursday to answer to the allegations. The complainant is Passmore Mapako of Hatfield, The post Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Guard escapes jail time for community service after accidental fatal shooting

By Mary Taruvinga A 21-year-old security guard from Kadoma has avoided jail time following an accidental discharge of a firearm, which resulted in the death of a miner at Sengy Mine. The state was insisting on a murder charge, but the High Court found Anthony Mutefara guilty of culpable homicide before sentencing him to three The post Guard escapes jail time for community service after accidental fatal shooting appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults

By Alois Vinga Zimbabwe’s gold reserves have grown to 3.4 metric tons to back the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April 2024. President Emmerson Mnangagwa inspected the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) gold vaults on Thursday, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to strengthening the currency’s fundamentals through mineral-backed reserves. The RBZ aims to increase its The post Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago It will take more than Mnangagwa’s gold vault tour to restore public trust in the ZiG

There’s a saying: trust is built over time—but can be destroyed in an instant, and once broken, confidence is not only shattered, but painfully difficult to rebuild.

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5 d. ago Chillmaster misses out as Nisha Ts joins Germany’s Moto Moto festival

By Tapiwa Svondo RISING contemporary musician Chillmaster has pulled out of the upcoming MOTO MOTO Festival in Cologne, Germany, where he was scheduled to perform on July 19. Chillmasters’ inclusion on the festival’s lineup was part of the winning package as the NAMA Outstanding Breakthrough Musician. He has been replaced by Zimdancehall artist Nisha Ts. The post Chillmaster misses out as Nisha Ts joins Germany’s Moto Moto festival appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Limpopo police foils attempt to smuggle stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe

The Citizen LIMPOPO – A 44-year-old man was arrested for fraud and possession of a suspected stolen vehicle at Beitbridge Port of Entry on Monday afternoon. The suspect was apprehended at the Departure Vehicle Check Point at around 15:30 while allegedly attempting to smuggle a grey Hyundai H1 into Zimbabwe. According to the Limpopo police The post Limpopo police foils attempt to smuggle stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; judge says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe

By Staff Reporter Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, will languish in jail after Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei revoked his bail on the grounds that he willfully skipped court for the past seven years. The magistrate dismissed his application seeking cancellation of his three arrest warrants and remanded him in custody until July 1. Ndirowei, The post Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; judge says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; magistrate says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe

By Staff Reporter Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, will languish in jail after Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei revoked his bail on the grounds that he willfully skipped court for the past seven years. The magistrate dismissed his application seeking cancellation of his three arrest warrants and remanded him in custody until July 1. Ndirowei, The post Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; magistrate says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago 🔴 Nyasha Gwazemba Implicated in Another Certificate of Sponsorship Scam

By A Correspondent | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – Two years after his initial arrest for impersonating a medical doctor and running … Continue reading "🔴 Nyasha Gwazemba Implicated in Another Certificate of Sponsorship Scam"

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8 d. ago Former cabinet minister Mzembi requests court to cancel arrest warrants, says he was grounded by poor health

By Mary Taruvinga FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, has urged the court to cancel his arrest warrant, adding that he was not in wilful default over the past seven years he has been out of the country. Mzembi was arrested when he touched down at Robert Mugabe International Airport over the weekend, accused of The post Former cabinet minister Mzembi requests court to cancel arrest warrants, says he was grounded by poor health appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago Labour MP Butler distances herself from summit with Zimbabwe’s First Lady as activists threaten protests

By UK Correspondent Labour MP Dawn Butler has withdrawn from an international summit in London after learning she was advertised as a speaker alongside Auxillia Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s First Lady, who is under US sanctions for alleged corruption and gold smuggling. The decision follows fierce backlash from Zimbabwean activists, who accuse Mnangagwa of hypocrisy and have pledged to The post Labour MP Butler distances herself from summit with Zimbabwe’s First Lady as activists threaten protests appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago Police arrest mourners for killing burglar breaking into house next door 

By Staff Reporter  FOUR mourners at a funeral have been arrested over the brutal murder of a suspected burglar caught trying to break into a house in the neighbourhood. The incident occurred in Tsholotsho, Matebeleland North province Friday last week. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident. “Police in Tsholotsho arrested The post Police arrest mourners for killing burglar breaking into house next door  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships

Kentucky Kernel On March 15, Tapiwanashe “Carlie” Makarawu ran a blistering 20.13 seconds in the 200m dash at the 2025 Indoor NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, winning the gold and tying the Zimbabwean record in the event. Three months later, the Kentucky Wildcat lined up for the event once again in the NCAA Outdoor The post Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil

By A Correspondent | 15 June 2025 As public frustration grows over the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) cash, the … Continue reading "ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil"

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1 week ago Orlando Pirates to pay R15 million for Zimbabwean football sensation as European club shows interest 

By James Muonwa  HIGHLANDERS Football Club could soon be pocketing hefty transfer fees for its prodigy Prince Ndlovu after South African premiership side Orlando Pirates expressed interest in the player. According to recent media reports coming from across the Limpopo, Pirates are racing against European interest to sign Ndlovu, with his club demanding a record-breaking The post Orlando Pirates to pay R15 million for Zimbabwean football sensation as European club shows interest  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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