While section 96 empowers councils to impose development-related levies, it distinguishes a land development levy from a development levy.
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Sprout Women Empowerment Trust executive director Caroline Mutimbanyoka emphasised the urgency of creating safe online environments for women and girls.
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Chombo said government would ensure the project aligned with Vision 2030, community development goals and environmental standards.
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By Obert Siamilandu
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The 31-year-old killer was remanded to January 19 by Harare magistrate Vakai Douglas Chikwekwe.
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By Desmond Chingarande
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It said above-average rainfall between October 1 and December 15 in most areas facilitated engagement in land preparation and planting activities.
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By Silas Nkala
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Chimombe and Mpofu were sentenced to 12 and 17 years in prison, respectively.
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Police say the accused was finally linked to the crimes after allegedly stabbing five relatives to death at Ona Farm on December 11, 2025, triggering an intensive nationwide manhunt.
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By Desmond Chingarande
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With the exception of Mtshabezi, none of the city’s dams is above the halfway mark, underscoring how uneven the rainy season has been.
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By Alfonce Mbizwo
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FOUR Zesa employees based at the Karoi Depot have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of electrical materials valued at more than US$28 000, police confirmed.
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By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 5, 2026
The 2025 ZHRC report comes amid a series of suspected State- sponsored attacks on civic space this year.
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By Miriam Mangwaya
Jan. 5, 2026
The turmoil follows a resolution adopted at the Zanu PF annual conference in Mutare last year which directed that party affiliates be integrated into the ruling party’s structures.
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By Kenneth Nyangani
Jan. 5, 2026
Socially and culturally, they fund schools, clinics and rural projects, preserve Zimbabwean identity in foreign lands, and inject fresh perspectives on democracy and justice through their youth.
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By Wellington Muzengeza
Jan. 5, 2026
MC: Honestly, I thought my lawyers had done enough to secure an acquittal for me and even my friend
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By Blessed Mhlanga
Jan. 5, 2026
Anymore Zvitsa, the suspected Guruve serial killer, has been arrested after ta two-week manhunt
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By Staff Reporter
Jan. 3, 2026
Supreme Court grants US$2k bail to Italian-born businessman Marconati
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Jan. 3, 2026
Makozo Chikote, Zambia’s Energy minister, who is also ZRA chairperson, said delays were undermining the full potential of the projects.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 31, 2025
Msebele said December 31 is often characterised by activities such as vehicle spinning, drifting and skidding in undesignated areas, which pose serious risks.
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By Nizbert Moyo
Dec. 31, 2025
The Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors (ZUDAC) also welcomed the development, saying foreign nationals had for years dominated the passenger transport sector.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 31, 2025
Defence Intelligence Services assumed control of the matter for further processing. The 1 174 intercepted individuals were later handed over to South African Immigration Services.
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By Problem Masau
Dec. 31, 2025
RBZ has reiterated its commitment to maintaining monetary discipline and safeguarding the value of the ZiG as part of broader efforts to sustain macro-economic stability.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 31, 2025
The directive, issued through the Department of Health Services, is aimed at protecting residents from preventable harm.
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By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 31, 2025
“While we celebrate this achievement, we must also be mindful of the potential for vandalism and abuse.
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By Tonderayi Matonho
Dec. 31, 2025
Mayor Owen Charuza confirmed the delay, attributing it to what he described as a “failure of the system” within council.
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By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 31, 2025
“The government’s position is deeply disappointing,” laments Bernard Nkala, a respected healthcare economist.
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By Tonderayi Matonho
Dec. 31, 2025
Musical entertainment was taken to another level when Mark Ngwazi, the man behind the hit Taurai Madzoka, thrilled guests as celebrations progressed.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 31, 2025
Drivers accounted for 10 fatalities, while riders and cyclists recorded four and three deaths, respectively.
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By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 30, 2025
Nyathi said a preliminary review of road traffic accidents recorded on major highways across the country during the festive season points to recurring and preventable causes.
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By Miriam Mangwaya
Dec. 30, 2025
Brig Gen Ngarava, who was 66, died on December 25, 2025. Burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
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By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 30, 2025
Aspect Maunganidze said the renovations were intended to equip central and provincial hospitals with infrastructure suited to current and future healthcare needs.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 30, 2025
Gen Z has detonated a new political grammar across Africa, rewriting the language of resistance with smartphones instead of rifles, hashtags instead of slogans, livestreams instead of leaflets.
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By Wellington Muzengeza
Dec. 30, 2025
For millions, the central question was never about development or improving livelihoods, but about survival.
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By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 30, 2025
Wan also told the court that he lawfully appointed Sithole as a director in terms of the company’s Articles of Association, insisting that Sithole’s actions were valid and not fraudulent.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 29, 2025
The performance falls well below expectation, given that three-quarters of the financial year had elapsed and comes amid mounting public complaints over the deteriorating state of roads in the town.
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By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 29, 2025
“Eureka Mine is one of our key partners in Guruve. We have worked together for three to five years and have built a cordial relationship.
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By MUSAVENGANA CHIRAU
Dec. 29, 2025
Kambamura said projects generated employment opportunities during implementation and development, boosting household incomes, economic activities and social development.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 29, 2025
Akashinga Rangers are part of an all-female anti-poaching unit founded by former Australian special forces soldier Damien Mander.
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By Obert Siamilandu
Dec. 29, 2025
They are denying the charges and appeared in court without legal representation.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 29, 2025
Makoni is one of the biggest districts in the country with five constituencies — Makoni West, North, South, Central and Headlands.
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By Kenneth Nyangani
Dec. 29, 2025
Zimbabwe’s tourism sector has many glaring shortcomings: from ridiculous pricing to shoddy marketing.
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By Business Reporter
Dec. 29, 2025
“With the ground already wet, there will be more flooding than is typical during the December to March rainy season with floods mainly occurring in the southern areas.
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By LESLEY KUFANDADA
Dec. 28, 2025
Mbekezeli Ngwabi (45), who is facing a murder charge, and Elisha Matsvai (52), charged with attempted murder, were each granted US$800 bail by High Court judge, Justice Ngoni Nduna.
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Dec. 27, 2025
Treasury said that in some extreme cases, civil servants were left with virtually no disposable income after loan deductions.
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Dec. 26, 2025
Chikondo, who was represented by Malvern Mapako of Rubaya and Chatambudza Legal Practitioners, was acquitted following a full trial.
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By Desmond Chingarande
Dec. 26, 2025
Zimbabwe, however, risks driving businesses back into informality—the very opposite of what the tax system is intended to achieve.
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By Jacob Mutisi
Dec. 24, 2025
In a notice, the local authority reminded residents that, under municipal dog by-laws, all dogs must be kept on a leash when outside their homes and in public spaces.
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By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 24, 2025
It is understood that the yellow kombi only had its driver at the time of the accident, who reportedly escaped without serious injuries.
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By Online Reporter
Dec. 23, 2025
The respondents were ordered to pay the costs of the suit.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 23, 2025
Chamisa said unity should not be treated as a slogan but as the starting point for national recovery through genuine dialogue.
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By Miriam Mangwaya
Dec. 22, 2025
Zimbabwe was expected to raise the matter at the second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo, Egypt, from December 19 to 20.
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By Staff Reporter
Dec. 22, 2025
Tungwarara was speaking in Chimanimani, Manicaland province, on Saturday, where he addressed hundreds of Zanu PF supporters during the disbursement of empowerment funds.
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By Kenneth Nyangani
Dec. 22, 2025