By A Correspondent| The government's decision to gazette the Medical Services Amendment Act, 2026 has sparked criticism, with opponents arguing that the new law is yet another indication of the failure of Zimbabwe's public healthcare system, forcing private hospitals to shoulder responsibilities traditionally expected of State institutions. The legislation makes…
Dancehall Chanter Van Choga Mimmicks 2030 NdeyaEmmerson Song
Tinotenda Hove - Zimbabwean Zimdancehall performer Van Choga has drawn attention on social media after sharing a video of himself mimicking the "2030 NseyaEmmerson" song shortly after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill into law on Tuesday. The artist, whose real name is Valentine Simbarashe Choga, hails…
‘Cheaper to Pollute than comply’: 250m litres sewage poison Lake Chivero daily — CHRA
Harare — The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has declared the escalating water pollution crisis in Harare a "state of national disaster", revealing that a staggering 250 million litres of raw sewage flows into Lake Chivero daily while industries exploit weak enforcement mechanisms because "it's cheaper to pollute rather than…
Mnangagwa’s Phantom $150K Gift Blows Up Masvingo United
Tinotenda Hove- Masvingo United has been thrown into turmoil after club Brand Ambassador Collen Maboke resigned on Saturday, blaming fallout from a presidential pledge that failed to materialize. Maboke said the infighting at the club had escalated to the point where it was now affecting his legal practice, leaving him…
Women and Youth Bear the Brunt of Chiredzi Market Demolitions
By A Correspondent| The recent demolition of market stalls in Chiredzi by the Town Council has left hundreds of vendors devastated, with women and youth constituting over 70% of those affected. Many are widows, single mothers, and young people who relied entirely on vending to support their families. Video footage…
Rampant Women Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Recorded During Xenophobia and Forced Repatriation from South Africa
By A Correspondent - Rising xenophobic violence in South Africa in 2026 has intensified the forced repatriation of Zimbabwean migrants, with women and children bearing the heaviest burden. The Masvingo Women Rights Advocacy Group (MWRAG) documented 23 cases of abuse at ports of entry and bus stations during the current…
Poisoned Ground- How Illegal Homes and Broken Sewers are Strangling St Mary’s
Chitungwiza- In Manyame Park, the air is thick with a stench that defies description—a nauseating cocktail of raw effluent, stagnant sludge, and decay. Children weave through narrow, muddy alleys on their way to school, skipping over puddles of murky water that glisten with an oily sheen. Just a few metres…
Wicknell Chivayo Not Under Investigation- SA Police
Tinotenda Hove - Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been at the centre of renewed political speculation after claims surfaced describing him as “President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s frontman.” However, South African authorities have moved to dispel concerns about any active criminal probe involving him. In an official clarification, the Directorate for…
Bikita Minerals Secures US$500m for Lithium Sulphate Plant, Targets 125k Tonnes Annual Output by 2028
Masvingo — Bikita Minerals Sinomine has secured US$500 million in funding for a transformative lithium beneficiation project that will see the mine begin producing lithium sulphate by the second quarter of 2027. The development, set to cement Zimbabwe's position as a key player in the global lithium battery market, will…
Auxillia Mnangagwa Named Zimbabwe Chess Juniors Patron as Gokwe Girls Head to African Championship
Tinotenda Hove - First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has been appointed patron of the Zimbabwe Chess Federation's junior programme, a move the federation believes will strengthen efforts to nurture young chess players and expand opportunities for children from disadvantaged communities. The announcement coincides with the departure of four pupils from…

