5 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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11 h. ago Rising criticism over Gukurahundi hearings amid fears of intimidation and exclusion

As the ‘long-delayed’ Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme prepares to officially commence on Thursday, June 26, 2025, critics continue raising renewed concerns over the structure and credibility of the process, warning that the exercise risks retraumatising victims and falling short of delivering genuine justice.

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13 h. ago ZRP Responds to Allegations of Ration Theft by Senior Officers

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has refuted claims that senior officers are stealing food rations meant for … Continue reading "ZRP Responds to Allegations of Ration Theft by Senior Officers"

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29 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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50 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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50 h. ago Police say exorcism attempt led to man’s death at church shrine in Kwekwe

Man died after being given a concoction to drink at shrine

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3 d. ago Prophetess, 8 congregants arrested after forcing man to drink deadly concoction to exorcise demons 

By Tapiwa Svondo  THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a self-proclaimed prophetess, Charity Mafirowanda (46), along with eight of her congregants following the death of Micky Chuma (54), at a church shrine in Mbizo, Kwekwe. The eight congregants are, Talent Khumalo (42), Bongani Paraffin (33), Admire Makota (23), Ronald Mandiedza (24), Margret Zireba (21), The post Prophetess, 8 congregants arrested after forcing man to drink deadly concoction to exorcise demons  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Corrupt police officers jailed for receiving bribes at checkpoint

By Staff Reporter  TWO Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have been convicted of criminal abuse of duty and slapped with a custodial sentence. The pair of Dennis Takudzwa Chivaku and Sharon Madondo were this week sentenced to four years’ imprisonment, before the court conditionally set aside one year. They will, therefore, effectively serve three years The post Corrupt police officers jailed for receiving bribes at checkpoint appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Man kills father, police launch manhunt for fugitive suspect 

By Staff Reporter  A 30-year-old man allegedly butchered his biological father following a row over an undisclosed matter. The lifeless body of Boniface Manyonga aged 64 was found along the Harare-Chirundu highway, adjacent Chinyerere farm, Karoi in Mashonaland West province. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) provincial spokesperson, Inspector Ian Kohwera confirmed the tragedy and manhunt for The post Man kills father, police launch manhunt for fugitive suspect  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 UZ using conciliation hearings to buy time – striking lecturers say as job action clocks day 66

By Staff Reporter The Association of University Teachers (AUT) has accused the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) of stalling negotiations while profiting from the labour of adjunct staff filling the roles of striking lecturers. With the UZ lecturers’ wage strike now entering its third month, lecturers remain resolute in their demand for salaries to be raised The post UZ using conciliation hearings to buy time – striking lecturers say as job action clocks day 66 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Mining of critical minerals tramples grazing and water rights in Zimbabwe

By Hoitsimolimo Mutlokwa, Mail & Guardian The rise in demand for lithium to meet the production of batteries for electric cars and batteries for household solar use has come with a myriad problems. A number of lithium mines are located in Zimbabwe’s communal areas. The Mandihongola mine in Gwanda, the Sandawana lithium mine in Mberengwa district The post Mining of critical minerals tramples grazing and water rights in Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Limpopo police foils attempt to smuggle stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe

The Citizen LIMPOPO – A 44-year-old man was arrested for fraud and possession of a suspected stolen vehicle at Beitbridge Port of Entry on Monday afternoon. The suspect was apprehended at the Departure Vehicle Check Point at around 15:30 while allegedly attempting to smuggle a grey Hyundai H1 into Zimbabwe. According to the Limpopo police The post Limpopo police foils attempt to smuggle stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago 11 cars stolen in single day as police warn motorists to stay vigilant

‘It is the responsibility of drivers and vehicle owners to secure their vehicles at home and parking areas’

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7 d. ago There is enough ZWG supply – RBZ says as traders flag banknotes shortages

By Alois Vinga The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says adequate stocks of ZWG notes are available to meet the current trade demands across the key economic sectors. The announcements come at a time when the majority of citizens outside the capital of Harare have never felt the texture of the ZWG notes. In provinces The post There is enough ZWG supply – RBZ says as traders flag banknotes shortages appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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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7 d. ago After Harare City Council probe, government hints at Commission of Inquiry into Bulawayo’s operations

By Darlington Gatsi AS the Commission of Inquiry probing the operations of the Harare City Council wrapped up and submitted its findings, the government has hinted that a similar approach could be replicated for other local authorities, with Bulawayo identified as being riddled with maladministration. The Commission, which was chaired by retired judge Justice Maphios The post After Harare City Council probe, government hints at Commission of Inquiry into Bulawayo’s operations appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Overloaded Honda Fit, Ford Ranger collision kills four on Karoi

By Costa Nkomo A road accident on the Karoi-Binga Road has claimed the lives of four members of the same family after a Honda Fit, overloaded with twelve passengers, collided head-on with a Ford Ranger carrying seven people. The accident occurred on Sunday at the 25-kilometre peg of the road. National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul The post Overloaded Honda Fit, Ford Ranger collision kills four on Karoi-Binga road appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago “I demanded that he use condoms” – Mai Jeremaya testifies in rape case

HARARE - Social media personality Ashley Masendeke, popularly known as Mai Jeremaya, gave a harrowing account of her alleged sexual assault at the hands of two men, stating that she pleaded for them to use protection before they forced themselves on her. The post “I demanded that he use condoms” – Mai Jeremaya testifies in rape case appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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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