5 h. ago Rising criticism over Gukurahundi hearings amid fears of intimidation and exclusion

As the ‘long-delayed’ Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme prepares to officially commence on Thursday, June 26, 2025, critics continue raising renewed concerns over the structure and credibility of the process, warning that the exercise risks retraumatising victims and falling short of delivering genuine justice.

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5 h. ago Officials urge review of gender bill to address men’s representation

Zimbabwe’s Gender Equality Bill, a key piece of legislation aimed at promoting equal rights and representation across genders, has been delayed amid growing concerns that the draft law risks marginalising men while advancing women’s empowerment.

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6 h. ago Zimbabwe launches digital livestock tracking system to boost transparency and national food security

Each livestock owner will receive a physical card embedded with a unique identification code linked to a digital database

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6 h. ago ZRP Responds to Allegations of Ration Theft by Senior Officers

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has refuted claims that senior officers are stealing food rations meant for … Continue reading "ZRP Responds to Allegations of Ration Theft by Senior Officers"

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19 h. ago Kirsty Coventry Takes Over As International Olympic Committee President

Africa’s most decorated female Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, officially assumed the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, June 23, 2025, during the IOC General Assembly in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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44 h. ago Detective Kedha’s Private Firm Hits Back At ZRP In Stolen Land Cruiser Row

Matrix Private Investigations and Security, led by private investigator Tafadzwa “Detective Kedha” Chidawa, has said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) does not speak on behalf Interpol, amid growing controversy surrounding the recovery of a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser.

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44 h. ago Police say exorcism attempt led to man’s death at church shrine in Kwekwe

Man died after being given a concoction to drink at shrine

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66 h. 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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3 d. ago Zimbabweans are citizens, not subjects—blind loyalty to the president has no place in a democracy

I recently came across a comment posted by a supporter of President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his official Facebook page.  It read: “It’s a great taboo to disclose your parent’s nakedness to neighbours. I reckon as bad to ever undermine your leadership. As long you are in office, you are our great leader, sir, your excellence.

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3 d. ago Corrupt police officers jailed for receiving bribes at checkpoint

By Staff Reporter  TWO Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have been convicted of criminal abuse of duty and slapped with a custodial sentence. The pair of Dennis Takudzwa Chivaku and Sharon Madondo were this week sentenced to four years’ imprisonment, before the court conditionally set aside one year. They will, therefore, effectively serve three years The post Corrupt police officers jailed for receiving bribes at checkpoint appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 d. ago Man kills father, police launch manhunt for fugitive suspect 

By Staff Reporter  A 30-year-old man allegedly butchered his biological father following a row over an undisclosed matter. The lifeless body of Boniface Manyonga aged 64 was found along the Harare-Chirundu highway, adjacent Chinyerere farm, Karoi in Mashonaland West province. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) provincial spokesperson, Inspector Ian Kohwera confirmed the tragedy and manhunt for The post Man kills father, police launch manhunt for fugitive suspect  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 d. ago ‘Take full advantage of opportunities to improve your living standards’— Mnangagwa tells youths

By Anna Chibamu PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged Zimbabwean youths to grab opportunities created by his government aimed at improving their standards of living. Officially opening the 33rd Session of the Junior Parliament of Zimbabwe at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden this Friday, President Mnangagwa said through the government’s transformational and inclusive developmental The post ‘Take full advantage of opportunities to improve your living standards’— Mnangagwa tells youths appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 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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4 d. ago Psychiatric patient kills two following release from jail for murder

By Mary Taruvinga A psychiatric patient who had previously served jail time for murder has killed two more victims following his release. The accused is Jealous Tomasi, a documented psychiatric patient, who was released into the public domain after a 12-year imprisonment at Chikurubi’s psychiatric unit. He had been committed to the psychiatric ward after a special verdict The post Psychiatric patient kills two following release from jail for murder appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Mudzingwa Announces “Totoputitsa Mari!” to Chop Nyokayemabhunu’s Money While he Languishes in Prison

Mudzingwa announces “totoputitsa mari!” to chop Nyokayemabhunu’s money while he languishes in prison. In these leaked audios, the jailed South … Continue reading "Mudzingwa Announces “Totoputitsa Mari!” to Chop Nyokayemabhunu’s Money While he Languishes in Prison"

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5 d. ago No wonder the president did not tour hospitals with you – opposition MP taunts Health Minister, chucked out of National Assembly

By Staff Reporter CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Charlton Hwende was on Wednesday removed from the National Assembly for taunting Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora over his exclusion from President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s visits to Harare’s public referral hospitals. Manicaland CCC legislator Prosper Mutseyami had brought a policy question on access to health services in public The post No wonder the president did not tour hospitals with you – opposition MP taunts Health Minister, chucked out of National Assembly appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting

BBC The US State Department says it will resume scheduling appointments for international student visas, but will ask all applicants to make their social media accounts public for enhanced screening. Officials have been instructed to expand social media vetting of applicants and search for “any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or The post US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 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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6 d. ago Mafume Faces Prison as Harare Commission of Inquiry Concludes

By Municipal Reporter-Sengezo Tshabangu close ally and Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume could face jail time after Local Government Minister Daniel … Continue reading "Mafume Faces Prison as Harare Commission of Inquiry Concludes"

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6 d. ago Chivayo’s US$400 million medical bid: government sees no wrong

By Staff Reporter The government appears to be giving the nod to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s bid to supply over US$400 million worth of medical drugs and cancer treatment equipment. The Information Ministry Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana, has seemingly confirmed that Chivayo’s firm, TTM Global Medical Exports (Pvt), submitted an official proposal to supply cancer The post Chivayo’s US$400 million medical bid: government sees no wrong appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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