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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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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18 h. ago Surely, what lessons in business success can Tagwirei teach our youth?

Our youth are the greatest asset to our nation’s future, and we cannot afford to lead them astray.

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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 New Tax Promises a Larger Fleet of Emergency Vehicles in Harare. Residents are Skeptical.

By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa, GPJ This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. Residents doubt city leaders’ new levy will help pay for more critically-needed ambulances HARARE, ZIMBABWE — A few days after giving birth to her youngest daughter in May 2024, Shirley Celebrate Mkono, a 34-year-old mother of four, went to her local clinic The post New Tax Promises a Larger Fleet of Emergency Vehicles in Harare. Residents are Skeptical. appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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49 h. ago Touted Chamisa party is doomed his former political allies say, point to past failures

THE plans by former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to establish a new political movement will likely not succeed unless he changes his... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

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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 Iran’s nuclear sites ‘devastated’ says US, as Israel carries out strikes across country

President Donald Trump says the US has carried out a "successful" bombing attack on three nuclear sites in Iran and they have been "obliterated". The post Iran’s nuclear sites ‘devastated’ says US, as Israel carries out strikes across country appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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 US joins Israel in attacking Iran, strikes Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz sites

By Al Jazeera  PRESIDENT Donald Trump has announced that United States forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites in a “very successful attack”, adding that the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility is “gone”. Trump’s decision on Saturday to join Israel’s military campaign against Iran represents a major escalation of the conflict. “We have completed our very The post US joins Israel in attacking Iran, strikes Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz sites 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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4 d. ago ‘Professional beggars, go back to Mnangagwa’— say South African xenophobes taunting Zim woman, vow to flush illegal immigrants 

By Staff Reporter A ZIMBABWEAN woman begging at a traffic light in South Africa was publicly humiliated and forced to leave by a group of locals telling her to “go back to Zimbabwe” and accusing her of tarnishing South Africa’s image. In a viral video, which was posted online by one of the women leading The post ‘Professional beggars, go back to Mnangagwa’— say South African xenophobes taunting Zim woman, vow to flush illegal immigrants  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago New private deal to fund Bulawayo dam may relieve water crisis — But it would leave thirsty ratepayers drowning in bills

By newZWire A US$126 million plan to build a new dam for Bulawayo could finally ease the city’s long-running water crisis, but the private financing model may leave residents paying up to three times more for water. The proposed Glass Block Dam, to be built in the Umzingwane catchment area, is being promoted by a The post New private deal to fund Bulawayo dam may relieve water crisis — But it would leave thirsty ratepayers drowning in bills appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal

By Mary Taruvinga A HARARE woman has been dragged to court accused of fraud after she allegedly conned a miner of US$50 000 in a botched mining equipment supply deal. Chipo Madosi of Brookville, Borrowdale, Harare, was arraigned before a local magistrate Thursday to answer to the allegations. The complainant is Passmore Mapako of Hatfield, The post Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Why do African leaders flee to foreign hospitals instead of fixing theirs at home?

Charity begins at home, they say—but when leaders abandon their own for comfort abroad, it becomes betrayal.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump To Make Decision On Israel, Iran War In Two Weeks.

. By A Correspondent U.S. President Donald Trump will make a final decision within the next two weeks on whether … Continue reading "Donald Trump To Make Decision On Israel, Iran War In Two Weeks."

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5 d. ago Kirsty Coventry outlines Olympic vision ahead of historic IOC presidency

Xinhua Kirsty Coventry, poised to become the first woman and the first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, has laid out her vision for the future of the Olympic Movement, grounded in its core values and potential for global unity. Coventry, elected in March during the 144th IOC Session in Greece, will assume the The post Kirsty Coventry outlines Olympic vision ahead of historic IOC presidency appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Prophet Walter Magaya seeks one week postponement in US$420k liquidation case

HARARE - Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Walter Magaya and his wife, Tendai, have secured a one-week postponement in the High Court proceedings initiated by GetBucks Microfinance Bank Limited, which seeks to liquidate their personal estates over an outstanding debt of US$420,140.72. The post Prophet Walter Magaya seeks one week postponement in US$420k liquidation case appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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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