Corruption and poor planning blamed for Zimbabwe housing woes
Zimbabwe’s urban housing crisis is worsening, with local authorities, experts, and residents warning that poor planning, corruption, and unaffordable housing…
Byo residents accuse council of failing to act on corruption
Residents in Bulawayo have accused the city council of lacking transparency and failing to take meaningful action against corruption, with…
Bulawayo launches internal audit department to tackle corruption
The City of Bulawayo has intensified its anti-corruption drive by upgrading its internal audit function into a fully-fledged department aimed…
BCC urged to enhance transparency and public engagement
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and residents have called for stronger efforts to enhance transparency, civic education, and whistleblower protection as…
Former Congolese president on trial for treason
The treason trial of the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun in a military…
Liberation War Song Challenge Launched Online (NewsDay.co.zw)
WE Zimbabwe, a new virtual cultural platform, has launched a creative competition inviting musicians to remix the liberation war anthem…
Chinese Company Employee Assaulted Over NSSA Claim (NewZimbabwe.com)
An employee at the Chinese-run Huaman Investments in Harare has been violently assaulted after filing a compensation claim with the…
“Protesters say ‘mission accomplished’ after Auxillia Mnangagwa skips London summit”
A crowd of protesters in London declared their mission fulfilled after First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa withdrew from an international summit…
“Zimbabwe records refugee influx, DRC largest group”
New government data indicate that Zimbabwe is expecting up to 18,000 registered refugees—primarily from the DRC—by year‑end, due to increasing…
“Mzembi sent to prison after court revokes bail”
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi had his bail revoked by a Harare Magistrate this week, ordered to remand custody…
“IMF urges Zimbabwe to take bold steps ahead of SMP”
The International Monetary Fund has reportedly encouraged Zimbabwe to implement key policy reforms ahead of launching its Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP).…
“Zim removed from global hunger hotspot list”
Following a devastating drought last year that left 7.6 million Zimbabweans food insecure, the FAO and WFP have officially removed…
“Chivayo’s riches: Celebrating corruption or entrepreneurship?”
Businessman Philip “Dr Phil” Chiyangwa is once again in the spotlight. His diversified ventures—from boxing promotions to real estate—have led…
“Zim records rise in HIV/AIDS deaths”
New figures presented in Parliament show HIV/AIDS-related deaths increased from 5,712 in H1 2024 to 5,932 in the same period…
“Volcano Tagwirei secures seat in Zanu PF central committee”
Kudakwashe “Volcano” Tagwirei has reportedly clinched a seat on Zanu PF’s 300‑member Central Committee during recent party reshuffles. The businessman,…
“Plane crash‑lands in northern Zimbabwe, no casualties reported”
A small light aircraft crash-landed at a remote airstrip in Northern Zimbabwe late Wednesday night. Authorities report that the ten…
“ZACC arrests opposition MP for ‘illegal’ land occupation”
The Zimbabwe Anti‑Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested CCC MP Patrick Sagandira from Makoni Central on charges related to land occupation…
Harare Inaugurates Multi-Million Dollar Traffic Interchange
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the newly completed Trabablas Interchange on May 30. Located at the former Mbudzi roundabout, this…
Zimbabwe Seeks US$10 Billion for Infrastructure Revival
The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe estimates the country needs at least US$10 billion in offshore credit to fund crucial infrastructure…
Banking Sector Rebounds as U.S. Sanctions Lifted
Zimbabwe’s financial sector is beginning to recover after the U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions in March 2024. Banks have started regaining…