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Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, whose October 2026 remarks have renewed attention on his role in Zimbabwe's November 2017 political transition.Politics

Constantino Chiwenga's 2017 Coup Remarks: What He Said Then and Why They Matter Now

Clayton Dondera · 18 Oct 2026
Residential neighbourhood in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, illustrating a reported fatal rental disputeCrime & Courts

Chitungwiza Tenant Faces Murder Charge After Landlord Dies Following Rent Dispute

Rebecca Zimera · 16 Oct 2026
Business & Economy

Zimbabwe Assesses Eight Sites for Wind Power Development

Rebecca Zimera · 11 Oct 2026
Technology

Zimbabweans Warned Over WhatsApp Account Takeovers: How to Protect Yourself

Rebecca Zimera · 13 Oct 2026

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Vice President Constantino Chiwenga addressing delegates at the 23rd ZANU-PF National People's Conference in Chinhoyi.
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Chiwenga Warns ZANU-PF Against Repeating Mistakes of the Past

18 Oct 2026 · Rebecca Zimera

Mabvuku Interchange under construction along the Harare-Mutare Highway in Zimbabwe.
National

Mabvuku Interchange Passes 80% Completion as Opening Shifts to Year-End

14 Oct 2026 · Rebecca Zimera

Exterior of Zimbabwe's Parliament building in Mount Hampden, illustrating the Senate and the reported recall of three traditional chiefs.
Politics

Mnangagwa Approves Recall of Three Chiefs From Senate

14 Oct 2026 · Rebecca Zimera

Zimbabwe Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga.
Politics

Chiwenga Misses Mnangagwa Fundraising Dinner as ZANU PF Conference Looms

11 Oct 2026 · Rebecca Zimera

Exterior of Harare Magistrates Court in Zimbabwe.
Crime & Courts

Two Harare Men Granted Bail After Alleged Assault of Suspected Thief Ends in Death

11 Oct 2026 · Rebecca Zimera

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Jobs of the Future: How AI Is Changing Careers and Creating New Opportunities for Zimbabweans

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World

KFC to replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola at US restaurants

19 Oct 2026 · Clayton Dondera

White columns at Bulawayo City Hall with palms and trees beside the building.
Local News

Bulawayo budget proposes higher water and refuse charges for 2027

19 Oct 2026 · Clayton Dondera

Harare skyline with the Reserve Bank tower and trees in the foreground.
Technology

Motorists receive camera alerts as police warn against fine collectors

19 Oct 2026 · Clayton Dondera

Clock tower and entrance of the Bulawayo High Court building.
Technology

Bulawayo High Court internet hub offers free access to digital cases

19 Oct 2026 · Clayton Dondera

Harare skyline and trees with the Reserve Bank tower in the background.
Business & Economy

Harare to open COMESA business programme ahead of Thursday summit

19 Oct 2026 · Clayton Dondera

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Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe headquarters in Harare
Business & Economy

ZiG Inflation Falls to 2.9% but Bank Loans Still Cost Over 40%

Annual ZiG inflation dropped to 2.9% in August, the lowest since independence, 18 April 1980. But the central bank says some banks have not cut lending rates since June, leaving borrowers paying more than 40% while prices barely move.

By Rebecca Zimera · 3 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Mineral cargo being transported by haulage truck in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Flags 18 Suspected Mineral Smuggling Cases Involving 2,655 Tonnes

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Zimbabwe Gold and US dollar banknotes representing Zimbabwe’s dual-currency economy.

Zimbabwe’s ZiG has found stability. Trust is the harder test

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Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, who is at the centre of a disputed recall involving the Citizens Coalition for Change.
Politics

Coltart Recall Dispute Deepens as CCC Rejects Letters Targeting Bulawayo Mayor

The CCC has rejected letters purporting to recall Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, raising questions about party authority, constitutional procedures and the future of city governance.

Prosper Makunike·12 Oct 2026

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and Civil Registry officials during the transfer of voter registration functions.
Politics

Zimbabwe moves voters’ roll out of ZEC as major electoral overhaul takes effect

25 Aug 2026

Jessie Majome moved after criticising CAB3 hearings and rights violations in Zimbabwe.
Politics

Mnangagwa moves Majome after rights criticism of CAB3 hearings

11 Apr 2026

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Exterior of a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority office, illustrating tax administration and business compliance in Zimbabwe.
Business & Economy

Zimbabwe Businesses Raise Alarm Over Repeated ZIMRA Tax Audits

Zimbabwean businesses have raised concerns over repeated ZIMRA tax audits, lengthy documentation requests and border delays, calling for more predictable compliance procedures.

Rebecca Zimera·13 Oct 2026

MV Silverstone passenger and cargo ferry on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Caption: MV Silverstone is sch
Business & Economy

New Kariba Ferry Set to Begin Operations Tuesday After Deadly Disaster

11 Oct 2026

Stocked shelves inside an OK Zimbabwe supermarket
Business & Economy

OK Zimbabwe Restocks Shelves After Securing Bank Guarantees

3 Sept 2026

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AI-generated illustration of a person holding an Android-style smartphone at a table.
Technology

Google expands Android scam warnings: what Zimbabwean users should know

Google is rolling out stronger Android scam checks, but support varies by phone and country. Zimbabwean users should check availability and keep mobile money PINs private.

Clayton Dondera·18 Oct 2026

Technicians carrying out electrical and telecommunications installation work in Zimbabwe, illustrating Econet's revived Technites platform.
Technology

Econet Revives Technites Platform to Create Jobs for Skilled Zimbabweans

13 Oct 2026

Drone delivery demonstration by Zimpost at Bambadzi in Bulilima District, Zimbabwe.
Technology

Zimpost Launches Drone Delivery Service in Rural Zimbabwe

11 Oct 2026

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Exterior of a courthouse illustrating criminal proceedings in Zimbabwe.
Crime & Courts

Chipinge Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Rape and Robbery

A 40-year-old Chipinge man has received an effective 30-year prison sentence after being convicted of rape and robbery in a case involving a woman threatened with a knife.

Rebecca Zimera·14 Oct 2026

A Zimbabwean jobseeker reading a recruitment message on a smartphone while reviewing employment documents.
Crime & Courts

Fake Job Offers on WhatsApp Leave Zimbabwean Jobseekers at Risk

14 Oct 2026

Illustration of a Zimbabwean professional reviewing employment documents at an office desk.
Crime & Courts

Can Your Employer Fire You Without Notice in Zimbabwe? What the Law Says

12 Oct 2026

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Strait of Hormuz blockade keeps oil tankers stranded as Trump pushes for reopening.
World

Trump pushes Hormuz reopening as blockade keeps oil trapped

Strait of Hormuz blockade remains largely intact as Trump pushes for reopening, leaving oil shipments stranded and global energy markets on edge.

Rebecca Zimera·30 Aug 2026

Strait of Hormuz blockade keeps oil tankers stranded as Trump pushes for reopening.
World

Trump pushes Hormuz reopening as blockade keeps oil trapped

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Exterior of a healthcare facility in Zimbabwe, illustrating concerns about medical institution registration and patient safety.
Health

49 Illegal Health Facilities Shut Down in Zimbabwe as Authorities Warn Patients

Zimbabwe's Health Professions Authority has closed 49 unregistered health facilities in 2026, including drug rehabilitation centres, warning patients to verify licences before seeking treatment.

Rebecca Zimera·13 Oct 2026

A youth health clinic signboard in a Zimbabwean district hospital
Health

Gwanda Records 16.2% STI Positivity Among Tested Youths

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Health

Private Hospitals Must Treat Life-Threatening Emergencies, Law Says

26 Aug 2026

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Can Zimbabwe’s ZiG earn public trust and challenge the US dollar?

Opinion: Reserve backing is only part of the ZiG’s challenge. Lasting confidence depends on purchasing power, useful payments and predictable rules.

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Zimbabwe Has Educated Millions. Why Are So Many Young People Struggling to Find Work?

Zimbabwe has educated generations of young people, yet many graduates struggle to find work. Why is the economy failing to turn qualifications into opportunity?

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Can Your Landlord Just Lock You Out? Zimbabwe's Law Says No

Zimbabwean law does not allow a landlord to remove a tenant simply by changing the locks. Section 74 of the Constitution requires a court order before anyone is evicted from their home, no matter who holds the keys.

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