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A Zimbabwean news outlet covering local and regional news, including politics, crime, and social issues.
- 18 stories today
- 17/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- Four Harare Council Officials Arrested Over Budiriro Sewer Pit DeathsFour Harare City Council officials were arrested over the deaths of three people who fell into an open sewer pit in Budiriro, with officials charged with negligence leading to the fatalities.
- Driver, Conductor Arrested Over Kombi Fire That Killed Seven Schoolchildren In GweruPolice arrested the driver and conductor of a kombi that caught fire in Gweru, killing seven schoolchildren. The conductor had a petrol can behind the driver's seat, causing the fire.
- Three Harare Council Workers Arrested Over Budiriro Trench DeathsThree Harare City Council workers were arrested over the deaths of three residents who drowned in a sewage-filled trench in Budiriro. A diver recovered all three bodies from the hazardous pit, with the suspects facing culpable homicide charges.
- Zimbabwe Embassy Issues Safety Alert As Belfast Riots Target MigrantsThe Zimbabwean embassy in London has issued a safety alert for Zimbabweans in Northern Ireland due to anti-immigrant riots following a stabbing incident, advising caution and avoidance of protest areas.
- Top Lawyer Says Ruling Elite Won’t Stop At CAB3Top lawyer Thabani Mpofu warns that Zimbabwe's ruling elite will continue amending the Constitution beyond CAB3 to establish a new political dynasty, citing controversial changes in the bill that include scrapping direct presidential elections and extending terms.
- Govt Bans Mining, Blasting At Cultural SitesThe government has prohibited mining and blasting at cultural heritage sites, with officials urging communities to report violations and warning against foreign exploitation of these sites.
- CAB3 Puts Individuals Over Institutions, Warns CCC MP GumboA Zimbabwean MP warned that the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 risks undermining national development by prioritizing individuals over strong institutions, arguing that national visions should not depend on specific office holders but on institutional strength.
- Harare City Council Workers Face Culpable Homicide Charges Over Budiriro Sewer Sludge DrowningsThree Budiriro residents drowned after falling into an unsecured sewer drain, prompting charges against Harare City Council workers and a formal investigation.
- ZANU-PF Lawmakers Outraged After CCC MP Claims CAB3 Turns Military Into “Fawcett Security”
- Moonlight Workers Go Five Months Without PayZIMFAWU has complained to the NEC about Moonlight Provident & Associates not paying employees for seven months, citing legal breaches and urging urgent action to settle wages.
- Cape Town AFM Churchgoers Defiant After Gunpoint RobberyCape Town AFM Churchgoers remain defiant and continue attending services after a gunpoint robbery by armed men, who stole personal belongings and church equipment. Five suspects were arrested, and the congregation faces ongoing security challenges in the informal settlement.
- ZIMRA Says Anti-Smuggling Drive Has Recovered Over US$1.4 Million In RevenueZIMRA reported that its anti-smuggling drive has recovered over US$1.4 million in revenue and identified detained goods worth US$847,025.30. The operation has improved compliance with customs regulations through enhanced enforcement and surveillance.
- Family Worried After Father, 66, “Fast-Tracks” Marriage To 47-Year-Old WomanA 66-year-old man's family is concerned about his recent marriage to a 47-year-old woman, fearing manipulation and loss of property. The family claims the marriage was rushed and the woman is after his assets, while the man and his wife deny these allegations.
- Police Bust Suspected Illicit Alcohol Factory In BulawayoPolice in Bulawayo raided an illegal alcohol factory, seizing ethanol, distilling equipment, and counterfeit alcohol products. They received a tip-off from the public and confiscated items linked to the operation.
- Manyame RDC Denies Existence Of “Sabhuku Deals” Regularisation ProgrammeManyame Rural District Council denied the existence of a 'Sabhuku deals' regularisation programme, warning of illegal land transactions and forged documents in Seke Communal Lands.