Harare – A decade of political paralysis has trapped Zimbabwe in a vicious cycle where the political configuration enables corruption, and corruption in turn reinforces and protects the political configuration, according to a damning assessment released Thursday by the Platform for Concerned Citizens (PCC). In a statement co-authored by PCC…
Water Billing Blunder Sparks Public Fury in Masvingo
By Our Own Correspondent, Masvingo – Frustration is mounting among Masvingo residents after the City Council mistakenly sent out water bills reflecting inflated balances, leaving many questioning the local authority’s competence and transparency. The controversy erupted after a bulk SMS sent on 16 February 2026 appeared to show unusually high…
Harare Man Assaults Wife After Mistaking Spice Sachet for Used Condom
By A Correspondent - A domestic dispute in Mabelreign, Harare, escalated into violence after a man allegedly mistook a torn spice sachet for a used condom and assaulted his wife in a fit of drunken anger. Simbarashe Muzanenhamo was arrested on Monday following an attack on his 23-year-old wife, Fungisai…
CDF Throws Weight Behind War Vets’ Court Challenge
Harare– A civic coalition has thrown its weight behind a group of liberation war veterans who have approached the Constitutional Court to challenge a proposed constitutional amendment, stating that the legal action underscores a grave moment for the nation's democratic order. The Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) issued a statement on…
“Protect The Constitution Now”: Action Democratic Movement Sounds Alarm Over Amendment Bill
Tinotenda Hove - The Action Democratic Movement (ADM) has issued a strong warning to Zimbabweans following the decision by Speaker Jacob Mudenda to gazette a proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill, describing the move as a defining moment for the nation’s democracy. In a statement released Monday, the party urged citizens to…
Pedestrian Killed, 18 Injured After Bus Overturns On Harare–Mutare Highway
Tinotenda Hove - A man believed to have been under the influence of alcohol lost his life on Sunday night after he was struck by a passenger bus along the Harare–Mutare highway, in an accident that also left 18 people injured. The crash occurred at approximately 11 pm near Reeb…
Purple Is Mine, Opposition Leader Makaza Warns Those Trying To Imitate His Brand
Tinotenda Hove - Freedom Fighters for Change leader Michael Makaza on Sunday issued a pointed warning to political rivals he accuses of attempting to imitate his party’s identity, declaring that the colour purple is synonymous with his movement and its political message. Makaza, whose party has increasingly associated itself with…
Richard Tsvangirai Distances Self From Endorsement of Constitutional Amendment Bill
Tinotenda Hove -Hon. Richard Tsvangirayi, the Member of Parliament for Norton Constituency, has publicly distanced himself from a statement suggesting broad support for the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill, particularly Amendment No. 3, which seeks to extend parliamentary and presidential term limits to 2030. In a statement issued on Saturday, Tsvangirayi…
Tshabangu Purges CCC Old Guard, Installs New Leadership in Drastic Overhaul
In a move that fundamentally reshapes the Citizens Coalition for Change, Interim Secretary General Senator Sengezo Tshabangu has unilaterally appointed a new national leadership team, citing expired terms and a "return to constitutionalism" following the collapse of legal challenges against him. Harare– Senator Sengezo Tshabangu has executed a sweeping purge…
Mixed Reactions as Kudakwashe Tagwirei Celebrates 57th Birthday
Tinotenda Hove – Controversial businessman and Zanu PF Central Committee member Kuda Tagwirei celebrated his 57th birthday on Thursday, prompting mixed reactions across the country given his controversial reputation and close ties to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. While some party loyalists and associates offered glowing tributes, critics argue that Tagwirei’s influence…

