Harare— A local journalist was assaulted by security personnel allegedly dispatched by a brother of the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo during the funeral coverage of the procession, according to a media statement released Wednesday. The journalist, Toneo Toneo, Editor-in-Chief of TechMagTv, filed a police report at Highlands Police Station under…
Westminster Calling- Mudenda Leads UK Parliamentary Visit
Harare – A high-level Zimbabwean parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, is set to undertake a bilateral visit to the House of Commons in London from 18 to 24 October 2026. According to an official programme update dated 7 October 2026,…
Former Opposition Stalwart Defects To Zanu PF…
Tinotenda Hove- Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Bulawayo provincial chairperson Tendai Lubu Masotsha has officially joined ZANU PF, stating that she has left opposition politics because the country's development requires a new direction. The former outspoken critic of the ruling party, who was previously active in the MDC, MDC…
Masvingo Businessman Allen Sibanda Pays Tribute To Wicknell Chivayo
By A Correspondent - In a statement on Wednesday, Masvingo businessman Allen Sibanda paid tribute to the late tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo. Said Sibanda, "We are all visitors here. We are only passing through this place we call life." "The house, money, cars, titles and possessions will all remain behind. One…
Mourners Gather At Harare Parlour As Chivayo, Muteke Families Expected To Collect Bodies
Tinotenda Hove- Scores of people have gathered outside a funeral parlour in Harare's central business district this afternoon, where the bodies of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke are being held. Family members of the late couple are expected to arrive to collect the remains for burial. The…
Delta Calls for Sweeping Tax Reforms from Parliament
Harare – Delta Corporation Limited has appealed to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce, chaired by Clemence Chiduwa, calling for urgent legislative and administrative reforms to Zimbabwe’s tax framework, warning that current policies are stifling investment, distorting competition, and limiting the ability of businesses to reinvest. Presenting its…
Zimbabwe Declares UNGA 81 Mission a “Resounding Success”
Harare – Zimbabwe’s diplomatic engagement at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has been declared a resounding success, with Cabinet adopting a report highlighting major breakthroughs in bilateral relations, debt clearance support, and international re-engagement. The report, presented by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Amon Murwira, detailed Zimbabwe’s participation…
Gvt Institutes Full Investigation Following Helicopter Crash
Harare- Government has instituted a full investigation following a Bell 430 helicopter crash at Kudenga Farm in Mashonaland East Province which claimed the lives of all five people on board, including prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona briefed Cabinet on…
Tax for Growth, not Revenue: Committee Pushes for a Manufacturing-led Budget
Harare — The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce has called for a fundamental shift in Zimbabwe’s fiscal policy, urging Treasury to prioritize economic growth over revenue collection to revitalize the manufacturing sector. Speaking to journalists at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden on Tuesday, Committee Chairperson, Clemence…
Great Zimbabwe University Postpones 20th Graduation Ceremony
Tinotenda Hove- Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) has postponed its 20th graduation ceremony following extensive damage caused by a severe storm that hit Masvingo. The university had been scheduled to hold the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, but the event has now been moved to Friday, 23 October 2026.…

