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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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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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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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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32 h. ago Zimbabwe Could Have Bought Over 15 B2 Bombers With Funds Tagwirei’s Chopped in 13 Months After Bob Removal But Now It’s Stuck On 1960s AK Rifles

Headline: Zimbabwe Could Have Bought Over 15 B2 Bombers With Funds Lost to Tagwirei’s Empire After 2017 Coup By Farai … Continue reading "Zimbabwe Could Have Bought Over 15 B2 Bombers With Funds Tagwirei’s Chopped in 13 Months After Bob Removal But Now It’s Stuck On 1960s AK Rifles"

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40 h. ago Telegram boss to leave fortune to over 100 children he has fathered

The founder of instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, says the more than 100 children he has fathered will share his estimated...

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51 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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64 h. ago A president who still needs to be glorified in his final term has already failed

As the Shona saying goes, “Nyama inonaka inotaura yega”—truly delicious meat speaks for itself; it doesn’t need anyone to market it.

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5 d. ago Floyd Shivambu plots new political party amid Zuma coup accusations

IOL Former MK party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, has declared the start of the process to create a new political party following accusations that he attempted to topple former president Jacob Zuma as the MKP leader. Speaking at a press briefing at the Mhulu Luxury Boutique Hotel in Midrand on Thursday, Shivambu said they will be The post Floyd Shivambu plots new political party amid Zuma coup accusations appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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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6 d. ago UK Denies Julius Malema Visa Over “Extremist” Song and Support for Hamas

By Farai D Hove | London, 18 June 2025 — South African opposition leader Julius Malema has once again been … Continue reading "UK Denies Julius Malema Visa Over “Extremist” Song and Support for Hamas"

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7 d. ago Mzembi sent to prison after court revokes bail, trial to resume on July 1

Court rejects his claims that medical complications from cancer surgery kept him away

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7 d. ago Too many areas requiring urgent attention – presidential spokesperson says following Mnangagwa’s visit to public referral hospitals

By Thandiwe Garusa PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson George Charamba, has acknowledged the dire state of Zimbabwe’s public hospitals, highlighting infrastructure decay, policy gaps and systematic overload. Charamba was speaking following Mnangagwa’s visit to Zimbabwe’s main referral hospitals, Parirenyatwa and Sally Mugabe, on Monday. The visits follow public outcry over the dysfunctional state of public hospitals. The post Too many areas requiring urgent attention – presidential spokesperson says following Mnangagwa’s visit to public referral hospitals appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Widow sues Home Affairs minister, police after husband was flogged to death by cop

By Mary Taruvinga The widow and family of the late Blessed Believe Juruvenge, who died after being tortured by a police officer at Ruwa Police Station, have written to the police boss and the Home Affairs minister notifying them of their intention to claim damages. Mercy Madenyika, the wife of the late Blessed Juruvenge, her The post Widow sues Home Affairs minister, police after husband was flogged to death by cop 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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1 week ago Mnangagwa reiterates his Law School training claim in Zambia alongside late president Lungu 

By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has claimed a shared history with the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, asserting they were contemporaries at law school. Speaking at the Zambian Embassy on Thursday, where he signed the Book of Condolences following Lungu’s passing, Mnangagwa insisted on a connection stretching back to his student days. “We The post Mnangagwa reiterates his Law School training claim in Zambia alongside late president Lungu  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago “If it’s that easy, go ahead and do it” Madam Boss’ glamorous BET visit defended

HARARE - Renowned cultural curator, creative director, and media entrepreneur Plot Mhako, has come out in defense of social media personality Madam Boss, after she came under fierce criticism for her appearance at this year’s edition of the BET awards. The post “If it’s that easy, go ahead and do it” Madam Boss’ glamorous BET visit defended appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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1 week ago MPs call for Pit Bull Terrier ban in Zimbabwe, say dog breed has become dangerous to citizens

By Anna Chibamu DISTURBED by the deadly Pit Bull Terrier dogs’ vicious and fatal attack of a Harare resident recently, legislators want the breed banned in Zimbabwe. The Pit Bull Terrier, commonly known as Pitbull, is an aggressive type of canine. Members of Parliament (MPs) suggested to the Speaker Jacob Mudenda during a Question and The post MPs call for Pit Bull Terrier ban in Zimbabwe, say dog breed has become dangerous to citizens appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago ZiG To Stay, Declares RBZ Boss John Mushayavanhu Despite Rising Inflation

By A Correspondent Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the newly … Continue reading "ZiG To Stay, Declares RBZ Boss John Mushayavanhu Despite Rising Inflation"

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1 week ago Boy’s mutilated body found with missing parts in suspected ritual killing 

By Staff Reporter POLICE in Mashonaland West have arrested a 32-year-old Chinhoyi man for allegedly killing a boy before removing some body parts suspectedly for rituals. The mutilated body was found with the stomach ripped open and the genitals were missing. The discovery was made on Monday, leading to the arrest of Lloyd Gwenhere of The post Boy’s mutilated body found with missing parts in suspected ritual killing  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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