By A Correspondent -Residents of Kariba and Binga have taken the Zimbabwean government to court, demanding urgent action to restore safe and dependable ferry services across Lake Kariba following the capsizing of the Mbuya Nehanda ferry last month.The legal challenge was filed by the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR),…
Zimbabwe Braces For Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains And Strong Winds
By A Correspondent - Zimbabwe is set for unsettled weather over the coming days, with thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, lightning and strong winds expected in several parts of the country between September 29 and October 1, 2026. In a weekend statement, the Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe warned that isolated thundershowers…
Zimbabwe’s Mono-Currency Dream Hits Fresh Hurdle As RBZ Reveals Reserve Shortfall
Tinotenda Hove- Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has sought to reassure foreign-currency holders that they will not be forced to surrender their dollars when Zimbabwe eventually transitions to a mono-currency system, but his own disclosure that the country remains below the regional reserve benchmark highlights the economic…
US$6 Million Fundraising Blitz Exposes ZANU PF’s Dependence On Forced Corporate Cash
Tinotenda Hove- ZANU PF is targeting businesses for a US$6 million fundraising drive to finance its upcoming 23rd Annual National People's Conference, placing the business community at the centre of efforts to bankroll the ruling party's major political gathering. The party plans to hold a Presidential Fundraising Dinner ahead of…
“Lake Chivero on the Brink”- Parliament Reveals ‘Ecological Shock’ as Fish Die and Invasive Species Take Over
Harare- A parliamentary inquiry has revealed that Lake Chivero, Harare's primary water source, is experiencing "severe ecological shocks" including massive fish die-offs and the rapid proliferation of invasive water hyacinth, driven by catastrophic levels of pollution from raw sewage. The Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and Wildlife's report, chaired by…
Parliament Exposes Financial Rot: “Harare’s Sewage Crisis Fueled by Millions in Diverted Funds and 15 Years of Procurement Paralysis”
Harare- A damning parliamentary report has exposed a deep disconnect between municipal revenue collection and infrastructure maintenance, revealing that funds meant for sewer repairs have been systematically absorbed into general accounts while critical infrastructure has been allowed to deteriorate for over 15 years. The Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and…
Crackdown in Masvingo: WESE Offices Raided and Activists Detained Following Land Rights and Environmental Campaigns
The afternoon heat hung heavy over Masvingo as tension reached a breaking point outside the offices of Women Empowering Sustainable Environments (WESE). Just weeks after the advocacy group made headlines by confronting state authorities and local politicians over environmental pollution and land rights, the organization found itself targeted in a…
Mhona Launches Speed Monitoring System to Curb Road Deaths, Gives Operators 6 Months to Comply
Harare – Government has launched the National Speed Monitoring System (NSMS), a technology-driven platform designed to track and regulate public service vehicles, with a six-month grace period granted to operators to comply before the law takes full effect. Officially commissioning the system at Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare yesterday, Transport…
Zim Sugar Industry Faces Crisis- Parliamentary Report Demands Urgent Overhaul of Outdated Act
Harare— Zimbabwe’s sugar value chain is teetering under the weight of an outdated legal framework, a single-entity milling monopoly, infrastructure collapse, and a contentious revenue-sharing formula that has pitted farmers against millers for decades, according to a damning new report by the Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce. A report,…
ZRP: Beware Of Fake Job Offers On Social Media
By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned members of the public to be vigilant when responding to job advertisements circulated through social media, following a robbery and rape case allegedly linked to a fake employment opportunity in Kuwadzana. In a statement issued on Monday, police said the…

