70 dead as rains wreak havoc
HEAVY rains pounding the country during the 2025-26 season have claimed 70 lives, injured 51 people and destroyed more than 1 000 homesteads, the Department of Civil Protection
Gold panner in court for money laundering
A HARARE man appeared in court yesterday facing a charge of money laundering involving US$32 000.
By TREVOR MUTSVAIRO
Jan 14, 2026
Teachers ambush govt with new salary demands
TEACHERS’ unions have renewed pressure on the government with fresh salary review demands, just as schools reopened.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jan 14, 2026
New boards for ZTA, Mosi-oa-Tunya
GOVERNMENT has appointed new boards for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company, with Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Barbara Rwodzi
By SHARON ZEBRA
Jan 14, 2026
Mzembi’s trial in false start
THE trial of former Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi failed to take off yesterday after High Court judge Justice Benjamin Chikowero postponed the matter to January 28.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jan 14, 2026
Zimbos spend more time on unpaid work: ZimStat
THE majority of Zimbabweans are spending more time doing unpaid work, with the ZimStat 2025 Time Use Report released yesterday highlighting the central role played by these duties in daily lives
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
Jan 14, 2026
Co-parenting in Zimbabwe: Progress, challenges and impact on children
CO-PARENTING has quietly become a defining feature of the modern Zimbabwean family.
By Simbarashe C Kanyimo
Jan 14, 2026
Why Zimbabwe’s IP momentum in 2025 matters for economic growth in 2026
ZIMBABWE stands at an inflection point. Quiet reforms in the country’s intellectual property (IP) system are not merely administrative tweaks.
By Rachelle Anesu Chaminuka
Jan 14, 2026
Kadoma distributes hampers to the elderly.
THE City of Kadoma has demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society by distributing food hampers to senior citizens and persons with disabilities
By AZRIEL CHIMENO
Jan 14, 2026
Schools, backyard colleges fight over learners.
A TURF war is brewing between registered schools and backyard colleges amid allegations that unregistered institutions are canvassing for learners at established schools, NewsDay has established.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jan 14, 2026
MultiChoice talent factory empowers aspiring filmmakers
MULTICHOICE Talent Factory (MTF), a pan-African film and television training institution, has opened applications for its 2026 intake, offering aspiring filmmakers across the continent
By Life & Style Reporter
Jan 14, 2026
Morline Shalom drops visuals for hit song
Gospel sensation Morline Shalom Kuwana has released the official music video for her hit song Gore Richitanga — Richipera Ndomutenda
By JOTHAM GUTSA
Jan 14, 2026
Emcoz demands urgent fix to digital tax law
In response, the Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion ministry stated on January 7, 2026, clarifying that online purchases of goods are not liable for the new tax.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan 14, 2026
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Zim leaks US$2bn a year through IFFs
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has flagged illicit financial flows (IFFs) as a major drain on Zimbabwe’s economy, estimating annual losses of more than US$2 billion from mineral smuggling
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan 14, 2026
Harare residents lament dilapidated road network as incessant rains continue
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network has also indicated that a weak La Niña is anticipated, likely resulting in normal to above-normal rainfall between October and March.
By Online Reporter
Jan 13, 2026
Prisoner stabs guard at court in failed escape attempt
Marondera was apprehended by officers before he could escape.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jan 13, 2026
Villagers arrested for blocking enrolment of ‘outsiders’ at Mhondoro-Ngezi school
The villagers reportedly insist that the boarding school should prioritise learners from the local community over those from outside the district.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan 13, 2026
Govt gazettes new vehicle registration and licensing fees
Government has gazetted Statutory Instrument 10 of 2026, amending the Vehicle Registration and Licencing Regulations to review fees for vehicle registration, licencing and number plates.
By Staff Reporter
Jan 13, 2026
Cricket comes home
THE ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has group-stage matches slated for Takashinga Cricket Club in Highfields, Harare, highlighting the remarkable strides made in Zimbabwean cricket
By AUSTIN KARONGA
Jan 13, 2026
Sharpe academy targets Ivy League calibre
Mudzamiri, who studied in the United States and Germany, said several Zimbabweans educated at top global universities, including Sharpe himself, were well placed to transfer that knowledge locally.
By Business Reporter
Jan 13, 2026
Govt on alert over recalled Nestlé baby formula
The government has deployed officers across Zimbabwe, including at ports of entry, to track and remove recalled Nestlé products from shelves.
By Natasha Ncube
Jan 13, 2026
Mutsvangwa backs Tungwarara for Zanu PF post
The endorsement of Tungwarara highlights a brewing power struggle within Zanu PF over provincial autonomy and national party control.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jan 13, 2026
UN commits to working with Zim: Gumbonzvanda
Gumbonzvanda said enabling women to earn income, secure livelihoods and access markets was central to achieving meaningful gender equality.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Jan 13, 2026
Zim targets clean energy by 2030
ZIMBABWE has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating renewable energy deployment, improving energy efficiency and ensuring the energy transition delivers tangible economic and social benefits.
By Kenneth Nyangani and MUSAVENGANA CHIRAU
Jan 13, 2026
Zim targets clean energy by 2030
ZIMBABWE has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating renewable energy deployment, improving energy efficiency and ensuring the energy transition delivers tangible economic and social benefits.
By Kenneth Nyangani and MUSAVENGANA CHIRAU
Jan 13, 2026
JSC to recruit judges amid case backlog
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will this year recruit judges as part of efforts to reduce mounting case backlogs and improve the delivery of justice.
By staff reporters
Jan 13, 2026
Zim stuck on global despair rankings
ZIMBABWE has maintained its position among the world’s 10 unhappiest countries ranking alongside nations such as Afghanistan, South Sudan and Rwanda, according to a new global report on poverty
By RUTH MASEKO
Jan 13, 2026
We looked holy, but we were criminals: lmali yegazi star
Actress, scriptwriter and director Mongeni Bhebhe is making waves with her gripping role in the 1 hour 30-minute film Imali yegazi, which explores themes of greed, deception and family betrayal.
By NOKUXOLA MBANGENI
Jan 13, 2026
