1 hour ago Proteas arrive in Zimbabwe ahead of two Test matches against Chevrons

By Sports Reporter ICC World Test Champions South Africa arrived in Bulawayo Tuesday ahead of their much-anticipated two-Test series against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club. The Test games will see the first one running from Saturday the June 28 to July 2, with the second match scheduled for July 6-10. Proteas walk into the Test The post Proteas arrive in Zimbabwe ahead of two Test matches against Chevrons appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 hour ago Govt increases surveillance at border posts to curb drug trafficking 

By Mary Taruvinga Zimbabwean government has upped surveillance by introducing drones at border posts to reduce drug trafficking. As the fight against drug use continues, during the period from March to June 2 2025, a cumulative 206 raids were conducted nationwide, leading to the dismantling of 39 illicit drug bases and 1,445 suspects. Speaking at The post Govt increases surveillance at border posts to curb drug trafficking  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 h. ago Never side with oppressors whose hands drip blood –  MMA star shreds Mnangagwa, blames ‘scarf’ for 28 seconds defeat 

By Staff Reporter MIXED Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Themba “The Answer” Gorimbo has taken aim at President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of overseeing an oppressive government. In a recent outburst, Gorimbo launched into a tirade against President Mnangagwa, whom he met in 2021 when he was the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) heavyweight champion. Gorimbo accused The post Never side with oppressors whose hands drip blood –  MMA star shreds Mnangagwa, blames ‘scarf’ for 28 seconds defeat  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 h. ago Resurrecting Chiwoniso Maraire: New album to be released 12 years after her death

HARARE - The late mbira musician Chiwoniso Maraire is set to get a new lease of life with the release of a collaborative album with poet Chirikure Chirikure, which comes 12 years after her death. The post Resurrecting Chiwoniso Maraire: New album to be released 12 years after her death appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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6 h. ago More jail time for Bluff Hill resident Mike Mupinga whose pit bulls fatally mauled man

HARARE - Mike Mupinga, the Bluff Hill resident whose dogs fatally mauled a man in a recent attack, is set to remain behind bars after a Harare Magistrate denied him bail on Tuesday. The post More jail time for Bluff Hill resident Mike Mupinga whose pit bulls fatally mauled man appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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 Case against ‘abusive’ guardians stalls as victim is transported to Zimbabwe

The Citizen A Grade 5 learner from Skeen Primary School, allegedly abused by her guardians, has been secretly taken to Zimbabwe, and without critical evidence, such as her medical report or statement, the suspects remain free. A child abuse case has stalled after the alleged perpetrators, the guardians of a Grade 5 learner from Skeen The post Case against ‘abusive’ guardians stalls as victim is transported to Zimbabwe 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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6 h. ago Nadia Nakai kicked out of Netflix reality TV show Young, Famous and African

SOUTH AFRICA - Rapper Nadia Nakai has strongly hinted that she will not be returning for the fourth season of Young, Famous & African, suggesting that producers of the show had overlooked her because of her “realness”. The post Nadia Nakai kicked out of Netflix reality TV show Young, Famous and African appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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6 h. ago Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025

Business Insider Africa While not all African currencies are strengthening, those that are showing indications of strength may profit in numerous ways. One of the most immediate advantages of a stronger currency is lower inflation. Many African nations rely significantly on imports of basic products, including petroleum, food, and industrial inputs. When a country’s currency The post Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 h. ago Zimbabwe Warriors midfielder Andy Rinomhota leaves relegated Cardiff City

CARDIFF - Zimbabwe international midfielder Andy Rinomhota, has announced he is leaving Cardiff City and says he has "nothing but respect" for the club after it was relegated from the Championship in 2024-25. The post Zimbabwe Warriors midfielder Andy Rinomhota leaves relegated Cardiff City appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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7 h. ago Sakupwanya’s Betterbrands ventures into boxing, sponsors heavyweight fighter Elvis Moyo

HARARE - Scottland FC owner Scott Sakupwanya has expanded his sporting footprint into the boxing world. Through his company, Betterbrands, Sakupwanya is now sponsoring Zimbabwean boxer and EFC Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion Elvis Moyo, Nehanda Radio has learnt. The post Sakupwanya’s Betterbrands ventures into boxing, sponsors heavyweight fighter Elvis Moyo appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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7 h. ago Seize COSAFA Cup opportunity: Nakamba’s advice resonates as Ngwenya nears move to South Africa

HARARE - Zimbabwe senior national team captain Marvelous Nakamba’s call for young players to "seize the COSAFA Cup opportunity" appears to have struck a chord, particularly with FC Platinum forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya. The post Seize COSAFA Cup opportunity: Nakamba’s advice resonates as Ngwenya nears move to South Africa appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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13 h. ago “Zero Fear, 100% Courage,” UFC star Themba Gorimbo praises ‘Big Man’ Winky D

HARARE - In what appears to be a dramatic U-turn from his previous stance, Zimbabwean mixed martial arts star Themba Gorimbo has heaped praise on Zimdancehall star Winky D, describing him as a fearless leader of the youth who boldly speaks truth to power. The post “Zero Fear, 100% Courage,” UFC star Themba Gorimbo praises ‘Big Man’ Winky D appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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13 h. ago Why Is Lungu Family Publicly Insulting Kenneth Kaunda Twice?

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14 h. ago US investors face significant barriers in Zimbabwe due to pervasive corruption

HARARE - US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont has highlighted that corruption, coupled with an unpredictable regulatory landscape, significantly deters American investors from establishing businesses in Zimbabwe. The post US investors face significant barriers in Zimbabwe due to pervasive corruption appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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14 h. ago Director duped: US$20,000 lost in dodgy scheme promising US$3 million return

HARARE - Terence Mwahowa, a director at Terraworld Investments (Pvt) Ltd, was allegedly defrauded of US$20,000 in a dubious investment scheme that promised a massive US$3 million return. The post Director duped: US$20,000 lost in dodgy scheme promising US$3 million return appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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21 h. ago Iran hit by deadly strikes as Israel claims victory: ‘We removed the threat’

AFP Israel said on Tuesday it had agreed to a “bilateral ceasefire” with Iran proposed by US President Donald Trump, following 12 days of war with its arch-foe. “Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the cabinet… to announce that Israel had achieved all the objectives of Operation ‘Rising Lion’ and much more,” the government The post Iran hit by deadly strikes as Israel claims victory: ‘We removed the threat’ appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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30 h. ago Striking UZ lecturers make fresh demands as students sit for exams 

By Darlington Gatsi STRIKING lecturers have revised their demands, issuing an ultimatum to the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) to provide incentives to end their 70-day industrial action. The lecturers have been on strike for three months, demanding an increase in their salaries. They are seeking wages of US$2,250, up from their current US$230. The lecturers have The post Striking UZ lecturers make fresh demands as students sit for exams  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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30 h. ago IOC is in ‘best of hands’, says Bach as he hands over to Zimbabwe’s Coventry

AFP Kirsty Coventry became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the most powerful person in sport, on Monday in a handover ceremony with her predecessor Thomas Bach. The Zimbabwean is the first woman and African to head the body, and at 41, the youngest since Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who is credited with founding The post IOC is in ‘best of hands’, says Bach as he hands over to Zimbabwe’s Coventry appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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