48 h. ago What does ‘success’ look like in Zimbabwe’s communal areas, and how does this compare with land reform areas?

The previous blog series explored ‘success’ in A1 areas across our sites in Mazowe, Gutu, Masvingo and Matobo districts. How does this compare with local perceptions of success in communal areas? This is an important question as most people in A1 areas came originally from communal areas. The land reform was supposed to provide a positive alternative to the land scarcity and poverty so prevalent in the former ‘reserves’. The question after 25 years is, has this been the case?

Politics

65 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.

Politics

4 d. ago If civil servants must declare assets, then let’s start with the president and his ministers 

As the old saying goes, what’s good for the goose must be good for the gander—yet in Zimbabwe, accountability seems reserved only for the powerless.

Politics

6 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.

Politics

6 d. ago Getbucks corners Magaya over US$400k debt, moves to liquidate his estate

By Darlington Gatsi PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya is in hot soup following his failure to pay a US$420,140 debt owed to GetBucks Microfinance. GetBucks has approached the High Court seeking to liquidate his estate after the cleric allegedly frustrated efforts by the company to recover its money declaring he has nothing. The post Getbucks corners Magaya over US$400k debt, moves to liquidate his estate appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Economics

8 d. ago OPINION: Iran, Israel and the Spectre of Retaliation: Is Tehran Going for Broke?

The early morning of 13 June 2025 marked a dramatic escalation in the Middle East's enduring power struggle. In an unprecedented offensive, Israel launched strikes across Iran, targeting nuclear facilities in Natanz and Fordow, and killing high-profile figures within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including Major Generals Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri. The post OPINION: Iran, Israel and the Spectre of Retaliation: Is Tehran Going for Broke? appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Politics

8 d. ago What happened to the revolutionary spirit in today’s Zimbabwean youth?

Have we become more docile than the fearless generation that came before us?

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Zanu PF will rule forever’ — declares former army commander Sanyatwe, sparks outrage from top lawyer 

By Staff Reporter THABANI Mpofu, a top lawyer and confidante of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, has reacted angrily to a former military commander’s declaration from the pulpit that Zanu PF will rule Zimbabwe “forever.” The remarks, made by Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, the former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander and current Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts The post ‘Zanu PF will rule forever’ — declares former army commander Sanyatwe, sparks outrage from top lawyer  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Politics

1 week ago Zimbabwe marks rise in digital surveillance, repression on journalists and human rights defenders  

By Darlington Gatsi ZIMBABWE continues to witness an increase in digital surveillance by authorities, which has become an impediment to civil liberties resulting in the repression of journalists and human rights defenders. This is according to the latest research report by Unwanted Witness, titled “Surveillance/Spyware: An Impediment to Civil Society, HRDs and Journalists in East The post Zimbabwe marks rise in digital surveillance, repression on journalists and human rights defenders   appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Politics

1 week ago Fugitive cop who flogged suspect to death arrested, appears in court 

By Tapiwa Svondo A RUWA police officer, Constable Prince Ndavambi (39) has been charged with murder following his arrest, nearly two weeks on the run. Accused person assaulted Blessed Believe Juruvenge (30) in police custody leading to his death. Ndavambi was a fugitive of the law since May 28, 2025, when the victim was declared The post Fugitive cop who flogged suspect to death arrested, appears in court  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Events

1 week ago ZANU PF Invades Gutu East, John Paradza Belittles Opposition Ahead of By

By A Correspondent ZANU PF has intensified its campaign in Gutu East ahead of Saturday’s crucial by-election, deploying senior party … Continue reading "ZANU PF Invades Gutu East, John Paradza Belittles Opposition Ahead of By-Election"

Politics

2 w. ago Mushoriwa Defies Tshabangu, Publicly Declares His Use Of CDF

By A Correspondent– Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament for Dzivaresekwa, Edwin Mushoriwa, released a detailed report outlining how … Continue reading "Mushoriwa Defies Tshabangu, Publicly Declares His Use Of CDF"

Politics

2 w. 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"

Politics

2 w. ago CIO Agents Steal USD 300 From Gutu Parent During Scuffle Over Grass

By A Correspondent Members of the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) allegedly stole US$300 from a parent in Gutu during a … Continue reading "CIO Agents Steal USD 300 From Gutu Parent During Scuffle Over Grass-Cutting"

Events

2 w. ago ZANU PF Promises Gutu East Voters Wealth: “We Will Empower All of You”

By A Correspondent After more than four decades of unfulfilled promises in rural development, the ruling ZANU PF party has … Continue reading "ZANU PF Promises Gutu East Voters Wealth: “We Will Empower All of You”"

Politics

2 w. ago President Mnangagwa Promotes Brigadier General Tapfumaneyi To Major General

The Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promoted Brigadier General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi to the rank of Major General.

Politics

2 w. ago Hope as power outlook gleams ample 16 000MW of electricity to come online from ’2026

Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zwTHE country’s long-running power crisis will start easing noticeably from next year onwards, when new electricity plants that... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

Politics

2 w. ago Police Fold Hands As Zanu PF Hooligans Disconnect WiFi Installed By Independent Candidate Gonese In Gutu East

By A Correspondent Just a few days before the 14 June Gutu East by-election, independent candidate Gift Gonese has raised … Continue reading "Police Fold Hands As Zanu PF Hooligans Disconnect WiFi Installed By Independent Candidate Gonese In Gutu East"

Politics

2 w. ago US to review its military deployments around world — Pentagon chief

BRUSSELS,- The US plans to change the structure of its military deployments around the world [...]

Politics

3 w. ago Tell Us What You Think About The Church Built By Mnangagwa’s Ally Winston Chitando In Gutu

By A Correspondent GUTU, Sunday 01 June 2025 – The Chitando family, led by Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston … Continue reading "Tell Us What You Think About The Church Built By Mnangagwa’s Ally Winston Chitando In Gutu "

Events