News
Lake Kariba RIDA Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 93
The death toll from the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) ferry disaster on Lake Kariba has risen to 93 , with Zimbabwean police confirming that...
ZimCelebsAugust 18, 2026
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Hulengende Freed After Complainants Withdraw Charges
HARARE – Zimdancehall musician Ezbornwage Chidamajaya, popularly known as Hulengende, has been released after two complainants withdrew fraud and assault cha...
ZimCelebsAugust 18, 2026
South Africa
Western Cape Teen Arrested Over Alleged Link to International Child Sexual Abuse Network
Western Cape police have arrested a 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager allegedly linked to an international online network associated with child sex...
ZimCelebsAugust 18, 2026
Education
Zimbabwean Scholar Miles Tendi Promoted to Professor at Oxford University
Zimbabwean academic Blessing-Miles Tendi has been promoted to Professor of Politics at the University of Oxford after receiving the university’s Recognition of...
ZimCelebsAugust 18, 2026
News
Three Chikurubi Prison Psychiatric Unit inmates charged with murder after suffocating fellow cellmate
HARARE – Three inmates at the Chikurubi Prison Psychiatric Unit have appeared in court facing murder charges after allegedly restraining and suffocating a fe...
ZimCelebsAugust 17, 2026
International
Zambia Election 2026: Hichilema Extends Vote Lead
LUSAKA, Zambia – President Hakainde Hichilema has extended his lead in Zambia’s presidential election as the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) continues...
ZimCelebsAugust 17, 2026
Education
Zimbabwe Prison Inmate Graduates From University of Zimbabwe With Upper Second Class Degree
Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) inmate Robert Zivengwa has graduated from the University of Zimbabwe with an Upper Second Class degree in Biol...
ZimCelebsAugust 17, 2026
Religion
AFM Zimbabwe Presidium Declared Unlawful by High Court
The High Court has declared the Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFM) presidium led by Reverend Dr Cossam Chiangwa unlawful after nullifying the church’s M...
ZimCelebsAugust 14, 2026
Sports
Jeremy Doku Signs New Man City Contract Until 2031
Belgian winger Jeremy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2031 as the squad prepa...
ZimCelebsAugust 14, 2026
Education
Zimbabwe Universities Urged to Allow Remote Attachments
Zimbabwean universities should allow students to complete industrial attachments remotely, ZimWorX co-founder JW Oliver has said, arguing that internship polic...
ZimCelebsAugust 14, 2026
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Gwanda Granny Arrested for Allegedly Killing Husband With Axe
A 63-year-old woman from Gwanda has been arrested for allegedly killing her 70-year-old husband by striking him twice on the head with an axe while trying to s...
ZimCelebsAugust 13, 2026
Religion
An Old Preacher’s Advice to Apostle Amai Chiwenga: Let the Word Speak, Not Politics
An old preacher’s advice to Apostle Amai Chiwenga is simple: the pulpit must remain centred on the Word of God, not political commentary or personal prediction...
ZimCelebsAugust 13, 2026
Education
Zimbabwe Scraps Maths Requirement for Language Teachers
Zimbabwe has exempted students specialising in minority indigenous languages from the mathematics prerequisite for enrolment into secondary teacher training, i...
ZimCelebsAugust 13, 2026
News
Ramaphosa Sends Condolences to Zimbabwe After Lake Kariba Ferry Tragedy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to Zimbabwe following the Lake Kariba ferry tragedy that claimed the lives of 44 people. Rama...
ZimCelebsAugust 13, 2026
Business
Air Zimbabwe Relaunches Harare-Johannesburg Flights
Air Zimbabwe will resume direct flights between Harare and Johannesburg from August 19 , restoring a route that connects Zimbabwe’s capital with South Africa’...
ZimCelebsAugust 13, 2026
South Africa
South Africa Seeks Reimbursement From Five African Countries for Migrant Repatriation Costs
South Africa is seeking reimbursement from several African countries after spending nearly US$18 million on the accommodation, transportation and other costs...
ZimCelebsAugust 12, 2026
International
Lionel Messi Questions Football Future After Father’s Death
Lionel Messi has said he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, aged 68, after a long illn...
ZimCelebsAugust 12, 2026
International
Uganda Orders Bars to Open After 3pm on Working Days
Uganda has directed bars, malwa joints and other alcohol-selling establishments not to open before 3pm on working days as the government moves to curb early-mo...
ZimCelebsAugust 12, 2026
Health
UK-Based Businessman Builds US$500K Hospital in Zvishavane
BREAKING: Villagers in Ward 10 of Runde Rural District in Zvishavane have gained access to a new hospital after United Kingdom-based businessman and Valley S...
ZimCelebsAugust 12, 2026
International
Death Toll from Colombia Earthquake Rises to 224: Authorities
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has risen to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday, as rescue teams continue search...
ZimCelebsAugust 11, 2026
South Africa
South Africa Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.6% in Q2
South Africa’s official unemployment rate increased from 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 to 33.6% in the second quarter, according to the latest Quarterly L...
ZimCelebsAugust 11, 2026
South Africa
Hiring Foreign Nationals Could Cost South African Employers More Under New Bill
Employers in South Africa could face significantly higher fines and stricter requirements when hiring foreign nationals under proposed changes to the country’s...
ZimCelebsAugust 11, 2026
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Zim Mum Loses Australia Custody Bid, Ordered to Pay US$200
A Zimbabwean woman living in Australia has lost a High Court bid to take custody of her nine-year-old daughter from her former husband in Zimbabwe and move the...
ZimCelebsAugust 11, 2026
International
Canada Flight Cancelled After Child Refuses Seat Belt
A Porter Airlines flight travelling from Victoria to Toronto was forced to return to the terminal after a young child refused to wear a seat belt, preventing t...
ZimCelebsAugust 11, 2026
Uncategorized
System Tazvida’s Widow Loses Property in House Fire
The widow of late sungura musician System Tazvida, Barbara Mabuyaye, is counting her losses after a fire destroyed property and badly damaged four rooms at her...
ZimCelebsAugust 11, 2026
Technology
Zuckerberg Calls for Open AI as Meta Launches New Model
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has called for lower barriers to open-source artificial intelligence as Meta unveiled a new AI model that can run on a per...
ZimCelebsAugust 11, 2026
Technology
Google Drive Ends Google Photos Backup on August 10
Google Drive for desktop is ending its support for automatic Google Photos backups on August 10, 2026, requiring users who rely on the feature to change how t...
ZimCelebsAugust 10, 2026
Sports
FIFA Defends Gianni Infantino Amid Growing Pressure
FIFA has criticised what it describes as a continuing campaign to undermine the organisation and its president, Gianni Infantino, as pressure grows over his le...
ZimCelebsAugust 10, 2026
News
Two Prisoners Escape Mutimurefu Prison as Police Launch Manhunt
MASVINGO — Police have launched a manhunt for two convicted prisoners who escaped from Mutimurefu Prison on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with members of the pub...
ZimCelebsAugust 10, 2026
News
Magaya Rape Case: High Court Orders Fresh Decision on Witness Testimony
HARARE — The High Court has set aside a ruling that allowed three women accusing PHD Ministries founder Walter Magaya of rape to testify in a Victim Friendly...
ZimCelebsAugust 8, 2026
Health
Bulawayo Faces Condom Shortage as HIV Hotspots Raise Concern
Bulawayo City Council has raised concern over a critical shortage of condoms following reduced international donor funding, warning that the supply gap could a...
ZimCelebsAugust 8, 2026
Sports
Marvelous Nakamba Joins Greek Side Panetolikos
Zimbabwe Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba has joined Greek top-flight side Panetolikos after leaving English Championship club Sheffield Wednesday at the end...
ZimCelebsAugust 8, 2026
Sports
Ivan Toney Charged With Assault
England international footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a nightclub in Soho, cent...
ZimCelebsAugust 7, 2026
Education
MSU Dismisses Nine Lecturers Over Examination Irregularities
Midlands State University (MSU) has reportedly dismissed nine lecturers from its Department of Media, Communication, Film and Theatre Arts following disciplina...
ZimCelebsAugust 7, 2026
Sports
Dynamos Expelled From 2026 CAF Confederation Cup Over Saul Chaminuka Salary Debt
Dynamos have been expelled from the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup after failing to settle outstanding salary arrears owed to former coach Saul Chaminuka, rulin...
ZimCelebsAugust 7, 2026
Music
Baba Harare’s Pedzai Navo Shows Why Zimbabwean Jiti Still Has a Place in Modern Music
Zimbabwean musician Baba Harare has returned with his 12th album, Pedzai Navo , a project that marks another stage in his musical journey while reaffirming...
ZimCelebsAugust 7, 2026
News
Zimbabwe Begins Process to Address Legal Recognition of Intersex Persons
The Government has begun a process to review Zimbabwe’s legal framework on intersex persons following a court challenge, with senior ministers acknowledging ga...
ZimCelebsAugust 6, 2026
Entertainment
Yondo Sister Joins Salif Keita for Legends Night
Organisers of Ecobank Legends Night Africa have confirmed Congolese music star Yondo Sister as the latest international artiste to perform at this year’s con...
ZimCelebsAugust 6, 2026
Health
Zimbabwe Xenophobia Returnees Struggle to Access HIV Treatment
Thousands of Zimbabweans returning from South Africa because of escalating xenophobic tensions are facing delays in accessing HIV treatment, with health expert...
ZimCelebsAugust 6, 2026
Uncategorized
EMA Probes Suspected Illegal Mining in Marlborough
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) is investigating suspected illegal mining activities at a residential property in Marlborough after several people...
ZimCelebsAugust 6, 2026
Sports
Athletes Reported Missing After Commonwealth Games
Several athletes who competed at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have been reported missing after failing to return home with their national teams, promp...
ZimCelebsAugust 5, 2026
News
Zimbabwe Government Clarifies Class 2 and Class 4 Driver’s Licence Rules
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that holders of Class 2 driver’s licenc...
ZimCelebsAugust 5, 2026
Sports
Joey Phuthi lands Whitby Town deal after successful trial
ZIMBABWE international Joey Phuthi has completed a move to English Northern Premier League side Whitby Town after impressing during a successful pre-season tri...
ZimCelebsAugust 4, 2026
Uncategorized
Khumalo Family Says No Apology From Tshuma Family
The family of Zandile Nothabo Khumalo has expressed disappointment that relatives of her husband, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma , had not visited to offer condol...
ZimCelebsAugust 4, 2026
Uncategorized
Hezy Motors Founder Hazel Mafu Denied Bail in US$1 Million Fraud Case
The founder of Hezy Motors Logistics , Hazel Silibaziso Mafu , has been denied bail after a Harare regional magistrate ruled that she was a flight risk while...
ZimCelebsAugust 4, 2026
Entertainment
Salif Keita to Headline Ecobank Legends Night
Malian music icon Salif Keita is set to headline this year’s Ecobank Legends Night Africa in Zimbabwe, marking the return of one of the continent’s most cele...
ZimCelebsAugust 4, 2026
International
Ghana Approves Proposal to Extend Presidential Term to Five Years
Ghana’s government has accepted a proposal to extend the presidential term of office from four years to five years and lower the minimum age for presidential...
ZimCelebsAugust 3, 2026
Uncategorized
Mwaruwari Faces R1.35 Million Johannesburg Rates Lawsuit
The City of Johannesburg has instituted legal proceedings against former Zimbabwe national football team captain Benjani Mwaruwari, seeking to recover more t...
ZimCelebsAugust 3, 2026
Health
New Study Suggests Viagra May Help Slow Cancer Spread
A new study has found that sildenafil , the active ingredient in Viagra, may help slow the spread of cancer by limiting cancer cells’ access to cholesterol, a...
ZimCelebsAugust 3, 2026
Featured
New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Zimbabwe
Scientists have identified a previously unknown dinosaur species from fossils discovered along the shores of Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe, a finding that...
ZimCelebsAugust 2, 2026
International
37,500 Return to Morocco After Ceuta Border Surge
More than 37,500 people have returned to Morocco after crossing into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta , according to Spain’s Interior Ministry. The re...
ZimCelebsJuly 31, 2026
International
Nigerian Court Dismisses Copyright Claim Against Sinach Over ‘Way Maker’
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a copyright lawsuit filed against Sinach over her internationally acclaimed song Way Maker , ruling that the gospe...
ZimCelebsJuly 31, 2026
News
Repatriation of Nothabo Tshuma and daughters set for Sunday
The bodies of Zimbabwean national Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters, who were allegedly murdered in the United Kingdom, are expected to arrive in...
ZimCelebsJuly 31, 2026
Business
POTRAZ Data Licence Fees Draw Cost Burden Concerns
The government’s decision to require organisations that process personal data to obtain annual licences from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Autho...
ZimCelebsJuly 31, 2026
Uncategorized
Mkoba Teachers’ College Administrator Ordered to Pay US$2,500 in Adultery Damages
A Gweru Civil Court has ordered a Mkoba Teachers’ College administrator to pay US$2,500 in adultery damages after finding that she engaged in an adulterous r...
ZimCelebsJuly 31, 2026
Business and Finance
ZETDC Records ZWG10 Billion Loss
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) recorded a ZWG10 billion operating loss during the financial year ended December 31,...
ZimCelebsJuly 30, 2026
Sports
-Kaizer Chiefs Star Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane Set for FC Platinum Assistant Coach Role
Former Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa international midfielder Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane is set to join Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions FC Pla...
ZimCelebsJuly 30, 2026
Business and Finance
Zimbabwe passes first IMF test
Zimbabwe has passed the first assessment under its International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), after IMF Management approved the complet...
ZimCelebsJuly 29, 2026
News
Zimbabwe Cabinet approves Bill to establish Municipal Courts
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved the Municipal Police and Courts Bill, 2026 , paving the way for local authorities to establish dedicated municipal police serv...
ZimCelebsJuly 29, 2026
News
Zimbabwe Pursues SA Pensions and Benefits for Returnees
The Zimbabwean Government says it will engage South African authorities through bilateral arrangements to recover unpaid salaries, pensions and empl...
ZimCelebsJuly 29, 2026
Fitness and Training
Zimbabwe Farmers Feeding ARVs to Chickens Exposed
Some poultry farmers in Zimbabwe are illegally feeding antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) intended for HIV patients to broiler chickens in an effort to red...
ZimCelebsJuly 28, 2026
International
Burkina Faso Records Over US$6 Billion Worth of Gold Through Official Channels in Six Months
Burkina Faso recorded more than US$6 billion worth of gold through official channels during the first six months of 2026, as the military-led government acce...
ZimCelebsJuly 28, 2026
International
Johnson & Johnson Offers US$5.5 Billion to Settle Talc Cancer Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay up to US$5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits in the United States alleging that its talc-based baby p...
ZimCelebsJuly 28, 2026
Sports
ZIFA Hosts FIFA Strategic Planning Expert to Strengthen Football Governance
HARARE — FIFA Strategic Planning and Implementation expert Stewart Regan is in Zimbabwe to meet the leadership of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)...
ZimCelebsJuly 28, 2026
Sports
Lionel Messi Excused From MLS All-Star Game, Avoids Ban
Lionel Messi will miss the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game for the second consecutive season but will not face suspension after the league appro...
ZimCelebsJuly 27, 2026
News
Suspected drug dealers intercepted at tollgate
Police have arrested several suspected drug dealers in Gweru and Beitbridge, recovering hundreds of bottles of Benylin cough syrup and more than 430 kilogramme...
ZimCelebsJuly 27, 2026
Sports
Casemiro Debuts for Inter Miami Amid MLS Investigation
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro made his debut for Inter Miami on Saturday despite an ongoing Major League Soccer (MLS) investigation into the c...
ZimCelebsJuly 27, 2026
Sports
Highlanders Hold Emotional Farewell for Executives, Supporter Killed in Crash
BULAWAYO — Highlanders Football Club on Monday held an emotional memorial and send-off service at Barbourfields Stadium for chairman Kenneth Mhlophe , vice-...
ZimCelebsJuly 27, 2026
News
Hezy Motors Founder Remanded in Custody Over Alleged US$1 Million Vehicle Import Scam
HARARE — Hezy Motors Logistics founder Hazel Silibaziso Mafu has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Harare Magistrates’ Court facing fraud c...
ZimCelebsJuly 27, 2026
Sport
Themba Zwane Linked to FIFA World Cup Betting Probe
JOHANNESBURG — Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane has been linked to an international investigation into alleged betting irregularities during the 2026 FI...
ZimCelebsJuly 24, 2026
News
Highlanders Chairman Kenneth Mhlophe Dies in Road Crash
Zimbabwean football is mourning the deaths of Highlanders Football Club chairman Kenneth Mhlophe , vice-chairman Sifiso Siziba and treasurer Nkani...
ZimCelebsJuly 24, 2026
International
Ghanaians Ask ICC to Probe Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nation...
ZimCelebsJuly 23, 2026
Business
Zimbabwe Launches Rail Route for Lithium Exports
Zimbabwe has introduced a new rail freight option for transporting lithium concentrate to Mozambique’s Port of Maputo, expanding export logistics for...
ZimCelebsJuly 23, 2026
South Africa
SACCAWU Takes Pick n Pay to Court Over Planned Restructuring
The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) has approached the Labour Court seeking an urgent order to halt Pick n...
ZimCelebsJuly 23, 2026
News
Zimbabwe to Link Banks to Deeds Office Database
Financial institutions will soon be digitally linked to Zimbabwe’s Deeds Office, enabling them to verify property ownership in real time as part of a...
ZimCelebsJuly 22, 2026
News
Holy Ten Granted US$500 Bail in Rape Case
Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Holy Ten has been granted US$500 bail after appearing before the Harare Magistrates’ Court on allegations of raping a 14-yea...
ZimCelebsJuly 22, 2026
Business
Econet Launches XtraData Bundles With Up to Double Data
HARARE — Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched XtraData Bundles, a new mobile data product that gives customers up to twice as much data through bonus allocati...
ZimCelebsJuly 21, 2026
Sports
FIFA Investigates Argentina After World Cup Final Fracas
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Argentina following post-match altercations after the country’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA...
ZimCelebsJuly 21, 2026
Sports
Benjani Junior Mwaruwari Signs for Highlanders
BULAWAYO — Highlanders have completed the signing of winger Benjani Junior Mwaruwari as the club strengthens its squad for the remainder of the 2026 Castle Lag...
ZimCelebsJuly 21, 2026
News
Mabvuku Man Allegedly Kills Two Children After Setting House on Fire
Two children died after a man allegedly set a house on fire following a domestic dispute in Eastview, Mabvuku, in a suspected case of filicide. The c...
ZimCelebsJuly 20, 2026
Entertainment
Spotify Removes 75 Million AI Songs to Fight Fraud
Music streaming platform Spotify has removed an estimated 75 million AI-generated songs from its service as part of one of the largest efforts to c...
ZimCelebsJuly 20, 2026
Business and Finance
Zimbabwe Nears Sole Use of ZiG for Domestic Transactions
HARARE — Zimbabwe has met six of the eight conditions required to transition to the exclusive use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency for domestic transactions...
ZimCelebsJuly 20, 2026
Health
Government Seeks Solution as Starlink Kits Sit Idle at Clinics Over Subscription Costs
HARARE — Hospitals and clinics across Zimbabwe have been supplied with Starlink satellite internet kits under a government connectivity programme, but many are...
ZimCelebsJuly 20, 2026
Uncategorized
Chewore Lodge to Relocate After 15-Year Dispute Settlement
HARARE — Chewore Lodge founder Terry Kelly has announced that the lodge will relocate to Illala in Mana Pools following a negotiated settlement that resolved a...
ZimCelebsJuly 19, 2026
Sport
Jude Bellingham Faces FIFA Probe After Argentina Clash
England midfielder Jude Bellingham could face disciplinary action from FIFA after appearing to slap Argentina’s Valentín Barco following England’s 2-...
ZimCelebsJuly 16, 2026
Uncategorized
African Countries Eligible for Zimbabwe Visa on Arrival 2026
Zimbabwe has released its 2026 visa policy, confirming the African countries whose citizens qualify for visas on arrival as the country continues to p...
ZimCelebsJuly 16, 2026
Featured
ZimParks Urges Public to Protect Snakes
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has urged members of the public to stop indiscriminately killing snakes, saying the re...
ZimCelebsJuly 16, 2026
International
British Government Urges FIFA to Investigate Argentina Over Political Falklands Banner at World Cup
The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s national football team after players displayed a political banner claiming sovereignt...
ZimCelebsJuly 16, 2026
International
Zambia’s Former Vice President Guy Scott Dies at 82
LUSAKA — Zambia’s former Vice President Guy Scott, who briefly served as acting president in 2014 and became Africa’s first white head of state in two decades,...
ZimCelebsJuly 16, 2026
News
550.1km of Harare-Beitbridge Highway Opens to Traffic
HARARE — A total of 550.1 kilometres of the 580-kilometre Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Highway has now been rehabilitated and opened to traffic, leaving only 31....
ZimCelebsJuly 16, 2026