Chitungwiza – Chitungwiza Municipality has announced the death of Councillor Tarisai Chikukwa, who served as Chairperson of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Committee. Chikukwa, who was elected to the council through proportional representation in 2023, reportedly passed away yesterday. The municipality described her as a dedicated public servant who…
11 Zimbabwean Bus Crash Victims Brought Home For Burial
By A Correspondent -The remains of 11 Zimbabweans who lost their lives in a fatal bus accident in South Africa last week have been repatriated and arrived at Doves Funeral Services on Saturday. The deceased were brought to the funeral parlour ahead of a mass memorial service being held in…
Two Convicts Escape From Mutimurefu Prison
By A Correspondent - Two convicted prisoners have escaped from Mutimurefu Prison in Masvingo, prompting a police appeal for information that could assist in their recapture. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said on Saturday that it was searching for Tafadzwa Janyure Zimirenyika, 27, and James Masunda, 34, following their escape…
Rangers Kill Stray Lioness
Tinotenda Hove- Communities in parts of Manicaland are increasingly being exposed to dangerous wildlife as animals from the neighbouring Save Valley Conservancy continue finding their way into populated areas. The growing human-wildlife conflict has particularly affected villagers in Chipinge and Buhera districts, where residents say the movement of wild animals…
Wheat Target Surpassed, But Questions Remain Over Zimbabwe’s Food Security
Tinotenda Hove- Masvingo Province has surpassed its 5,000-hectare winter wheat planting target, with authorities presenting the development as a major boost to Zimbabwe's food security ambitions. However, while the expansion of wheat production is encouraging, questions remain over whether increased hectarage will ultimately translate into affordable bread and other wheat-based…
‘We Cannot Survive in Isolation’: Deputy Minister Dinha Urges Unity as NGO Sector Faces Funding Crunch
Harare – Government ministers, development partners, and civil society leaders have issued a unified call for strengthened multi-stakeholder collaboration, as Zimbabwe's non-governmental sector navigates funding constraints and a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Speaking at the opening of the NANGO 2026 Northern Region NGO Expo and Winter School at African Unity…
Government Crackdown Exposes Widespread Consumer Protection Failures as Hundreds of Businesses Caught Selling Expired Goods
By A Correspondent - A nationwide enforcement campaign has uncovered widespread consumer protection failures, with hundreds of businesses being prosecuted for selling expired products, raising concerns over the effectiveness of market oversight. The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) says it has prosecuted 572 businesses for selling expired goods since January as…
Opposition Leader Alleges Intimidation From Zanu PF
Tinotenda Hove- Opposition politician Benefit Chikomo has alleged that his life is in danger, claiming he is being targeted by Zanu PF and state security agents because of his outspoken opposition to the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3). Speaking in an interview with the Masvingo Mirror this week, Chikomo,…
Mnangagwa Uses Church Platform to Push Political Messaging…
Tinotenda Hove- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has again come under scrutiny after using a church event to promote his administration's governance agenda, with critics arguing that repeated calls for peace and national development have done little to address Zimbabwe's deepening economic and social problems. Speaking while commissioning the AFM in Zimbabwe…
Frets Donzvo Becomes Chivayo’s Latest High-Profile Beneficiary
Tinotenda Hove- Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is known for his close proximity to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has once again generated public debate after announcing yet another high-profile giveaway, this time rewarding comedian Frets Donzvo with a brand-new 2026 Toyota Fortuner GD6 2.4D and US$10,000 in cash. In a social…

