Tinotenda Hove - A man who had been evading capture for nearly three years after escaping from prison has finally been arrested, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed. Acting on a tip-off, officers from Marondera apprehended 38-year-old Hillary Chiduwo on May 1, 2025. Police spokespersons said Chiduwo had been on…
Tinotenda Hove - President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially set June 14 as the date for parliamentary by-elections in Gutu East and Insiza North constituencies. This follows the expulsion of former Gutu East MP Benjamin Ganyiwa from Zanu PF for acts of indiscipline and the death of Insiza North legislator Farai…
Tinotenda Hove - Tragedy struck at Gatche Gatche fishing camp in Kariba last Friday when a hippopotamus attacked and overturned a boat, leaving two fishermen missing and feared drowned. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson for Mashonaland West, Inspector Ian Kohwera, confirmed the incident, stating that the men were flung into…
Tinotenda Hove - In a fiery exposé delivered in the wake of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), political activist and whistleblower Cde Blessed Geza accused prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei of orchestrating a far-reaching corruption scheme enabled by the highest levels of government. Speaking on Tuesday, Geza alleged that Tagwirei…
Tinotenda Hove -Questions are mounting over the implications for judicial efficiency and competence following the Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) decision to increase the retirement age for judicial officers from 65 to 70 years. The change, enacted through Statutory Instrument 42 of 2025—Judicial Service (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (No. 3)—was published last…
Tinotenda Hove Ten ZANU PF candidates have been cleared to contest in the party’s primary elections for the vacant Insiza North parliamentary seat, following the death of long-serving MP Farai Taruvinga in March 2025. The party’s vetting committee confirmed that all ten candidates met the required criteria and will compete…
Tinotenda Hove Zimbabwe’s government has introduced tough regulations and high financial barriers for those seeking to cultivate cannabis—commonly known as “mbanje”—for medicinal or scientific purposes. Despite the country's legalization of cannabis production for approved medical use, the substance remains classified as a dangerous drug under the Dangerous Drugs Act. Unlicensed…
By Tinotenda Hove Despite Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic struggles, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s efforts to forge stronger ties with Mozambique are being met with increasing skepticism. The promise of an economic turnaround through trade and collaboration between the two countries seems overly optimistic to many critics, who remain doubtful that the pact…
Tinotenda Hove The Zimbabwean currency, ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold), now ranks as the second worst-performing currency in the world, according to Professor Steve Hanke’s CurrencyWatchlist. ZiG has experienced a steep depreciation of 37 percent against the U.S. dollar over the past year. This dramatic decline comes amid persistent inflation pressures in…
Tinotenda Hove The Easter and Independence holidays saw a significant spike in road traffic accidents in Zimbabwe, with 384 incidents reported – a stark increase from the 286 accidents recorded during the same period in 2024. Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution and prioritize road safety. "Too many lives…
