Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces. Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.2 days ago
Sudan's oil-rich Kordofan region has turned into a major front line in the war between the army and rival paramilitary…
Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family’s grip on power
A new constitution that has allowed Togo's long-time head of state Faure Gnassingbé to shift to a new role as…
Former head of Central African football body jailed for war crimes
The former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation, Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, has been found guiltyof committing 28 war…
Watchdog blames ‘disproportionate force’ by Kenya police for protest deaths
Kenya's police watchdog has accused officers of using "disproportionate force" to quell a recent series of protests during which 65…
UK Objects to Zimbabwe’s Commonwealth Re-entry
Britain has formally expressed objections to Zimbabwe’s bid to rejoin the Commonwealth, citing concerns over governance and human rights. In…
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…