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April 4, 2026, 3:39 am
Police Identify Six Members of Same Family Who Died in Road Accident
- [New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has identified six members of the same family, who perished in a horrific road traffic accident along Harare-Masvingo highway on Easter eve.
ZERA Pushes Up Fuel Prices Again
- [New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has once again increased the retail prices of diesel and petrol.
Sonja Eyes Private Jet As South Africa Court Battle Over Chivayo Assets Intensifies
- [New Zimbabwe] Sonja Louise Madzikanda has approached the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) seeking to have a luxury jet linked to her estranged husband Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo grounded.
Government Reveals Massive Infrastructure Plans, Trabablas Style Interchanges for Harare
- [New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT has revealed plans to construct three flyovers in Harare, similar to the Trabablas Interchange which was opened last year.
Uproar After Zimbabwe Cricket Announces India, Australia Games Will All Be Played in Harare
- [New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE Cricket has found itself at the mercy of fans who are demanding fairness and balance following its announcement that India and Australia's tours will all be played in Harare.
Cricket Fans Are in for a Treat This Year, As the Chevrons Confirm Games Against India and Australia On Home Soil.
- [New Zimbabwe] Cricket lovers around the country are in for a treat this year, as Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed two series games against heavyweights India and Australia scheduled for later this year on home soil.
Harare's Upmarket Restaurant At Centre of Ownership Wrangle As Investor Claims Abuse, Police Collusion
- [New Zimbabwe] YUXIN "Jessie" Zhang, an American investor into Harare's upmarket restaurant and bar, Cosmopolitan, is battling to save her 50% share within the business, which she claims is under threat from her partner Wenjing "Vicky" Cao.
Caps United Registers First Defeat of the Season As Dynamos Beats Mwos
- [New Zimbabwe] Business risk management toolsCASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) log leaders CAPS United were handed a 1-0 defeat by Ngezi Platinum Stars at Baobab Stadium in Mhondoro-Ngezi Thursday.
Holiday Travel Hacks You Need!
- [New Zimbabwe] Traveling during the festive season can be a joyful yet challenging experience.
Netone, Tourism Authority Seal Digital Partnership to Boost Zim's Travel Sector
- [263Chat] State-owned telecommunications company NetOne has signed a strategic partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the country's tourism sector.
Skills Overhaul Key to Zimbabwe's Economic Ambitions - Minister
- [263Chat] Government says developing and harnessing human capital will be key to achieving its Vision 2030 targets as it launched a new programme aimed at strengthening skills development and global competitiveness.
Parliament Wraps Up 'Sham, Superficial' Constitutional Amendment Bill Hearings
- [New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT'S public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 concluded on Thursday, with the process being described by the opposition as a sham and superficial.
Zimbabwe's Push to Extend the President's Rule Could Deepen Elite Divisions and Weaken Democracy
- [The Conversation Africa] Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, wants to amend the constitution through a bill in parliament. It won't be that simple, however. Under the constitution, voters must approve such changes through a referendum.
Municipality of Chegutu Allays Health Fears Following Concerns Over Discoloured Water
- [New Zimbabwe] THE Municipality of Chegutu has assured residents and ratepayers that water coming out of its taps, although discoloured due to ageing infrastructure, is safe for household use.
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Bloody Start to Easter As Six Perish in Road Accident
- [New Zimbabwe] The Easter holidays started off on a bloody note after six people were killed this Thursday morning following a crash along the Harare-Masvingo road.
Botha Mine's Appeal Bid Questioned As Court-Ordered Inspection Goes Ahead
- [263Chat] A legal dispute involving Botha Mine has intensified after the company filed a last-minute notice of appeal while authorities moved ahead with a court-ordered site inspection to verify environmental compliance.
Zim Courts Investors With New City Plan and Construction Sector Push
- [263Chat] By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo
'Enough Is Enough' - Chamisa Says After Violent Public Hearings in Harare
- [New Zimbabwe] Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has said Zimbabwe has reached a breaking point and called for a united front against what he described as Zanu PF's culture of intimidation and repression.
Gvt Launches Holiday Road Safety Campaign As Traffic Expected to Surge
- [263Chat] The government has launched its 2026 Easter and Independence road safety campaign warning of increased accident risks as travel volumes rise during the holiday period.
Gvt Warns of Fake Youth Grant Scam Circulating Online
- [263Chat] The government of Zimbabwe has issued a public warning over a fraudulent youth grant advertisement circulating on social media, urging citizens to ignore the scam and avoid sharing personal information.
Gender-Based Violence Survivors Speak Out Against Commission Removal
- [263Chat] Survivors of gender-based violence are speaking out against plans to abolish the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) warning that the move could leave vulnerable women without protection or support.
RBZ Clamps Down On Mobile Money Abuse Amid Fraud Concerns
- [263Chat] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has announced sweeping new controls on mobile network operators citing concerns over fraud, unregulated lending and threats to financial stability.
'Not Everyone Wanted Me' - Benjani Lifts Lid On Tensions At Bosso
- [263Chat] Highlanders Football Club head coach and former Warriors strike Benjani Mwaruwari has voiced frustration over what he describes as a lack of backing at the club as administrative delays continue to disrupt the club's preparations.
Teachers' Union Withdraws From Constitutional Hearing Process
- [New Zimbabwe] THE Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has announced its withdrawal from the ongoing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) public hearings, citing a collapse of democratic integrity.
Opposition Withdraws From Constitutional Hearings After Violence
- [263Chat] Opposition leaders in Zimbabwe say they are disengaging from the ongoing public hearings on Constitutional Amendment No. 3, describing the process as "choreographed" and not genuinely consultative.
Netball League 2025 Awards On Cards
- [New Zimbabwe] Business risk management toolsTHE Rainbow Netball League (RANL) will, this Saturday evening, honour the top 2025 performing players at an awards ceremony scheduled to be held in Harare.
'We Are Growing Stronger' - Warriors Striker Junior Zindoga Speaks After Four Nations Triumph
- [New Zimbabwe] WARRIORS forward Junior Zindoga believes Zimbabwe's senior national men's football team is going through the right rebuilding process following a dismal show at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Zido Sets Stage for Second Edition of South Africa-Zimbabwe Business Expo in Johannesburg
- [New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) is gearing up for the South Africa-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2026, scheduled for May 22-23 in Johannesburg.
Police Launch Manhunt for Cashier Who Vanished With Over U.S.$86,000
- [New Zimbabwe] A MANHUNT has been launched for a cash-in-transit officer, who vanished from his workplace in Victoria Falls where he is suspected to have stolen US$86,989 from the vault.
