Tinotenda Hove- President Emmerson Mnangagwa left Harare today for Lusaka to witness the swearing-in of Zambia’s President-elect Hakainde Hichilema, putting aside months of strained ties between Harare and Lusaka. The Head of State and Government departed aboard a presidential aircraft and will join a host of regional leaders gathered for…
BEAM Mishap Deepens as Government Debt Tops US$292 Million, Leaving Poor Learners at Risk
Tinotenda Hove- Zimbabwe’s Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) is facing a deepening funding crisis, with government arrears to schools now exceeding US$292 million and raising fresh questions about the sustainability of a programme meant to keep vulnerable children in classrooms. The government has attributed the mounting debt to limited fiscal…
Four Killed, 12 Injured in Head-On Collision Along Roy–Buffalo Range Road
Tinotenda Hove- Four people have died and 12 others sustained injuries following a horrific head-on collision along the Roy–Buffalo Range Road. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the fatal accident occurred at the 120-kilometre peg on Friday, 28 August 2026, at around 8pm. "The ZRP confirms a fatal road…
Edema: Understanding the Causes, Warning Signs and When It Can Signal Heart Failure
Health Correspondent - Edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues, causing visible swelling. It most commonly affects the feet, ankles and legs, but fluid can also accumulate in the hands, face, lungs or abdomen.Although mild swelling can sometimes result from standing or sitting for long periods,…
Mnangagwa’s Young Women for ED Convention Raises Questions Over Politicisation of Women’s Empowerment
Tinotenda Hove- President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officiate at the second Young Women for ED Convention at the Harare International Conference Centre today, in an event that has drawn attention to the growing intersection between women’s empowerment programmes and ruling-party politics. The convention is expected to bring together young…
MSU Computer Science Student Accused of US$1.1 Million CABS Cyber Heist
Tinotenda Hove- A Midlands State University final-year Computer Science student has been arrested and brought before the courts over allegations that he used malicious software to siphon more than US$1.1 million from CABS. Sabelo Malunga, 24, is accused of exploiting his access to the bank's computer infrastructure during a period…
Police Probe Officer Accused Of Demanding iPhone From Tourist
Tinotenda Hove- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media which allegedly shows a police officer asking tourists to surrender an iPhone instead of paying a US$30 traffic fine. The footage, initially shared on the Instagram account Buggyteeth, reportedly captures an encounter…
Prominent Masvingo Hwindi Dies
Tinotenda Hove- A well-known Masvingo rank marshal, Washington Makwara, popularly known as Pombi, has died following a recent accident. According to Masvingo Celebs, Makwara was a familiar figure at Chitima, where he worked as a rank marshal and was widely known within the area. His death has reportedly left family,…
Man Uses Fake Money To Pay Lobola
By A Correspondent -A Nigerian man has reportedly been arrested in Vosloorus after allegedly using counterfeit currency to settle a lobola payment worth R90 000. According to Limpopo Newspaper, the incident occurred over the weekend when the man allegedly presented the money as payment during lobola negotiations. The discovery that…
Brett “Muvet” Holley Launches New Political Party
Tinotenda Hove- Zimbabwean activist Brett "Muvet" Holley has announced a new political initiative, Varanda VeZimbabwe (VVZ), translated as "Servants of Zimbabwe", as he seeks to establish an alternative political platform outside the existing political establishment. Holley says the movement is intended to bring together Zimbabweans both inside the country and…

