Mafume breaks silence on St Martins demolitions
Speaking exclusively to NewsDay yesterday, Mafume said it was disheartening to see demolitions taking place but urged residents to comply with council requirements.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug 15, 2026
HIT, SIPRON partner to advance industrial automation
SIPRON chief business development officer Borčin Pavol said the company was attracted to HIT by its practical approach to technology development and student training.
By Donald Nyandoro
Aug 14, 2026
Iran Embassy mourns Lake Kariba ferry victims
In a statement posted on X, the embassy said it was “deeply saddened” by the tragedy involving the Mbuya Nehanda ferry, which capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
By Online Reporter
Aug 14, 2026
Compensate Lake Kariba accident victims, opposition party
PUP leader Herbert Chamuka said authorities had a responsibility to ensure that vessels and other vehicles used to transport people were properly maintained.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
Aug 14, 2026
1 500 housing stands for youth in Bulawayo
The stands are being serviced at Valindre through a public-private partnership between government and Enock Construction and Earth Moving Equipment.
By MUSA MAKINA
Aug 14, 2026
ZRP releases names of 44 victims of Kariba ferry disaster
The ZRP Sub-Aqua Unit is continuing investigations into the cause of the accident.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 14, 2026
Zim-linked Russian recruiter faces fresh abuse allegations
Trifonov was linked to the Telegram networks in an investigation by Britain’s Daily Mail.
By Staff Reporter
Aug 14, 2026
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Govt ignored Kariba warnings
The government initially stated the boat had 90 people aboard. Police on Thursday confirmed two more bodies had been recovered from the lake as recovery efforts continued.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug 13, 2026
Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law denied bail in drug dealing case
Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa said there were no bail conditions that could adequately prevent the pair from absconding or allegedly committing further offences.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug 13, 2026
Gletwin traditional healer, wife jailed for raping mentally challenged teen
The sentences were handed down by Harare Regional Magistrate Estere Chivasa on Aug. 6, according to court records and the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ)
By Valentine Maya
Aug 13, 2026
Speeding kombi driver jailed after two die in Harare-Mutare highway crash
The court heard that on Sept. 20, 2025, at about 2pm, Chando was driving a Toyota Hiace carrying 14 passengers when he attempted to overtake at the 138km peg.
By Valentine Maya
Aug 13, 2026
City of Harare starts public consultations on InDrive regulation
Council’s transport department has been tasked with developing the proposed policy in consultation with relevant stakeholders and the government.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug 13, 2026
Zimbabwe hands SADC ministers chair to South Africa
Foreign Affairs and International Trade minister Professor Amon Murwira called for stronger regional solidarity, deeper integration and collective action to drive sustainable development.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Aug 13, 2026
Municipal police should lead urban traffic enforcement
Chimombe made the remarks at a traffic enforcement master parade in Harare this week, as government moves to give municipal police arresting powers.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug 13, 2026
Zimbabwe moves to strengthen support for care leavers
Tirivavi said young people leaving alternative care often face challenges that require support beyond the age of 18.
By SHARON ZEBRA and LESLEY KUFANDADA
Aug 13, 2026
Zimbabwe moves to strengthen support for care leavers
Tirivavi said young people leaving alternative care often face challenges that require support beyond the age of 18.
By SHARON ZEBRA and LESLEY KUFANDADA
Aug 13, 2026
Dakamela Trust, China deepen cultural diplomacy ties
The Trust said the experts’ involvement showed how cultural platforms could facilitate knowledge transfer and introduce communities to innovative agricultural technologies.
By Silas Nkala
Aug 13, 2026
Memorial service for Kariba boat victims set for Nyamhunga Stadium
The death toll has risen to 44 after 31 more bodies were recovered on Wednesday, according to police. Search and recovery operations are expected to continue today.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 13, 2026
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Kariba disaster: Harrowing tales emerge
The ferry capsized near Long Island on Tuesday while travelling from Kariba to Chalala, in what authorities have described as the worst ferry disaster in the lake's history.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 12, 2026
Stanbic signs environment-friendly, job-creating agreement with Ele-Collection
Ele-Collection employs women to collect discarded plastic, providing them with an alternative source of income while helping reduce reliance on subsistence poaching.
By Staff Reporter
Aug 12, 2026
Six killed in separate road crashes on major Zimbabwe highways
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports two fatal road traffic accidents which occurred on 11th August 2026 along the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road and Harare–Bulawayo Road, respectively,”
By Staff Reporter
Aug 12, 2026
Zimbabwe scraps maths requirement for minority language teacher trainees
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Fredrick Shava said the special dispensation would take effect from the first semester of 2026.
By Valentine Maya
Aug 12, 2026
Lake Kariba disaster exposes mortuary incapacity
“What we are informed is that the boat was overloaded. Figures are still being verified but we need to work closely with the Provincial Civil Protection Unit.”
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug 12, 2026
Tafirenyika, Jessub drug case bail ruling moved to today
The State, represented by Lancelot Mutsokoti, had opposed bail, while the defence, led by Malvern Mapako, was expected to file a replication to the State’s submissions.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug 12, 2026
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 44
“The ZRP informs the public that the death toll in the Kariba RIDA boat accident is now 44,” the police said in an update on their social media channels.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 12, 2026
Kuminda connects Zimbabwean farmers to lucrative European Union horticultural export markets today
He said the aggregation model also reduces post-harvest losses, which remain one of the biggest challenges facing fresh produce exporters.
By Tendai Sauta
Aug 12, 2026
24 more bodies recovered in Kariba ferry disaster
“We have just received a call that another 24 people have just been retrived which means so far we have 37 confirmed dead,” she told a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 12, 2026
Harare motorists face retroactive fines for traffic offences
Although fines are not yet being issued, Kazembe said the delay was administrative and would not erase offences already captured by the system.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug 12, 2026
