2 h. 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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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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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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8 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won’t testify and praises the trial judge for an ‘excellent job’

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs told the judge at his sex trafficking trial [...]

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8 h. ago New UK care worker rules shatter dreams in Zimbabwe, Nigeria

When Loveness got a job offer from an English care provider in March, the 32-year-old [...]

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9 h. ago Divorce among Zimbabwean women up by nearly 100,000 in 10 years

Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant increase in the number of divorced or separated women over [...]

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12 h. ago Housing, jobs and freedoms: The rights Zimbabweans are still fighting for

Zimbabwe has made progress in key areas of social and economic rights but continues to lag significantly on civil and political freedoms, according to the latest global assessment by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI).

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12 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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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 Door slammed shut’: Dismay for Africans as UK changes care worker rules

MUTARE, Zimbabwe/LAGOS - When Loveness got a job offer from an English care provider in March, the 32-year-old Zimbabwean thought her dreams of building a new life abroad were finally coming true.

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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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54 h. ago Legal Discussions with Vengai Madzima: Labour and Employment Law in Zimbabwe

NewZimbabwe.com has invited Mr. Vengai Madzima, the Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal), to discuss with us legal issues that affect Zimbabweans living in the diaspora. The discussions are of a general nature and those seeking specific legal advice should contact their lawyer.  Reporter: Welcome back Mr. Madzima. This week, we The post Legal Discussions with Vengai Madzima: Labour and Employment Law in Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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54 h. ago Knives out for Musarara, as Zanu PF factionalism explodes in Mashonaland Central

By Leopold Munhende KNIVES have been drawn against senior Zanu PF member Tafadzwa Musarara, who faces possible suspension in what sources say is a resurgence of factional fights within the political hotbed of Mashonaland Central province. Zanu PF Mashonaland Central Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) is reportedly behind the plot to obliterate Musarara. NewZimbabwe.com is in The post Knives out for Musarara, as Zanu PF factionalism explodes in Mashonaland Central appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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54 h. ago Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry to face unpredictable Trump: Olympic Chief’s steeliness shaped by hard knocks

By AFP FIRST impressions can be deceptive, but Kirsty Coventry showed that behind a sunny disposition she will have the mettle to deal with the trickiest of people and situations when she succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday. Looming large on the horizon of the 41-year-old Zimbabwean — The post Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry to face unpredictable Trump: Olympic Chief’s steeliness shaped by hard knocks appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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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65 h. ago Hilarious ZimDaily Cartoon Of ZANU Youth League Flying To Iran To Fight In War

By Trackman Ncube | In the chaotic aftermath of President Trump’s shock-and-awe strike on Iran, an unlikely group of heroes … Continue reading "Hilarious ZimDaily Cartoon Of ZANU Youth League Flying To Iran To Fight In War"

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3 d. ago New Proteas captain for Zimbabwe Tests after Temba Bavuma ruled out injured

By IOL THE Proteas’ victorious World Test Championship captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Zimbabwe’s Chevrons following a left hamstring injury. Bavuma sustained the injury during the second innings of the WTC final at Lord’s. The diminutive right-hander decided against retiring and scored a gutsy 66. Bavuma and centurion The post New Proteas captain for Zimbabwe Tests after Temba Bavuma ruled out injured appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 d. ago Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa

By Xinhua ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday that the country’s economy continues to register positive strides. In a post on X, the president said that economic growth is being driven by strong performance in mining and tourism, reduced inflation and the stabilization of the local currency. Mnangagwa’s comments followed a recent statement by The post Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa 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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