12 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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15 h. ago Industry report shows strong Q1 growth for Econet amid surge in data traffic

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe recorded a significant 20.68% increase in mobile internet and data traffic during [...]

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18 h. ago BREAKING: Attorny General Kabesha moves to stop Lungu burial in SA

President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema Attorney General launches public interest litigation opposing burial of former President in South Africa Zambia’s … Continue reading "BREAKING: Attorny General Kabesha moves to stop Lungu burial in SA"

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32 h. ago Kirsty Coventry Takes Over As International Olympic Committee President

Africa’s most decorated female Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, officially assumed the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, June 23, 2025, during the IOC General Assembly in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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

KIRSTY Coventry became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the most powerful person in sport, on Monday in a handover...

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35 h. ago ‘Do not panic over flu wave’ authorities implore the public amid Covid concerns

AUTHORITIES say members of the public should not panic over the current outbreak of a highly contagious influenza strain that is sweeping... 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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36 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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36 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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60 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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60 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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60 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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69 h. ago Mnangagwa Minister Threatens Schools Refusing to Accept ZiG as Fees Payment

By A Correspondent Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo has issued a stern warning to schools that are refusing … Continue reading "Mnangagwa Minister Threatens Schools Refusing to Accept ZiG as Fees Payment"

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2 d. ago Minister Garwe Turns Up the Heat on Mayor Coltart “Amid Corruption Storm”

By A Correspondent Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has intensified his spotlight on Bulawayo City Council, … Continue reading "Minister Garwe Turns Up the Heat on Mayor Coltart “Amid Corruption Storm”"

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3 d. ago From darkness to light: Embracing hope and healing in the face of despair

SUNDAY MORNING TABLET DEAR beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather in a spirit of urgency and compassion to confront a grave issue that is tearing at the very fabric of our community here in Zimbabwe, particularly in Bulawayo. The spirit of suicide has become an alarming reality, sweeping across our nation and The post From darkness to light: Embracing hope and healing in the face of despair appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago ‘Volcano’ Tagwirei secures seat in Zanu PF central committee

HARARE – Kudakwashe Tagwirei has taken a massive step in his reported push for the [...]

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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.

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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 Psychiatric patient kills two following release from jail for murder

By Mary Taruvinga A psychiatric patient who had previously served jail time for murder has killed two more victims following his release. The accused is Jealous Tomasi, a documented psychiatric patient, who was released into the public domain after a 12-year imprisonment at Chikurubi’s psychiatric unit. He had been committed to the psychiatric ward after a special verdict The post Psychiatric patient kills two following release from jail for murder appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Karoi council orders safety harnesses but gets bond paper instead, audit finds

‘This is not just an accounting error but this is theft, and let us name it as such‘

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5 d. ago It will take more than Mnangagwa’s gold vault tour to restore public trust in the ZiG

There’s a saying: trust is built over time—but can be destroyed in an instant, and once broken, confidence is not only shattered, but painfully difficult to rebuild.

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