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February 1, 2026, 11:25 am
High Court Strikes Off Urgent Application in Botha Gold Mine Dispute
- [263Chat] The High Court has struck off the roll the latest urgent application brought against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd trading as Botha Gold Mine by its disgruntled former General Manager Angela Mpofu-Chisvo, her company Mcpern Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and her sister Lindiwe Mpofu's company Laird Investments P/L marking another setback in a prolonged legal saga involving a group of former contractors and associates.
Police Arrest Suspect in Brutal Masvingo Child Murders
- [263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the killing of two children in Masvingo province in what authorities have described as a heinous and deeply disturbing crime.
Govt Sounds Alarm As Vanishing Wetlands Raise Flood and Climate Risks
- [263Chat] Zimbabwe will mark World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026 amid growing concern over the rapid destruction of wetlands, which authorities say is worsening flooding, heightening climate risks and undermining environmental resilience.
Betrayal At Chikurubi As Prison Officer Faces Court Over Alleged Dagga Sales
- [263Chat] A 32-year-old prison officer accused of selling dagga to inmates at Chikurubi Maximum Prison appeared in court after being found in possession of 468 grams of the dangerous drug.
Coltart Warns of 'Lawlessness' After Taxi Ploughs Into Crowd, Killing Two
- [263Chat] Bulawayo Mayor Cllr David Coltart has condemned what he described as growing lawlessness in the city following a deadly road accident in the central business district that left two people dead and at least 17 others injured.
Foot and Mouth Outbreak Hits Matabeleland South
- [263Chat] The Directorate of Veterinary Services has confirmed an outbreak of Foot-and-mouth Disease (FMD) in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province prompting the implementation of strict control and containment measures.
MSD Warn of Dry, Scorching Week Ahead
- [263Chat] The Meteological Services Department (MSD) has issued a nationwide advisory warning of dry and hot weather conditions urging the public to take precautions as daytime temperatures rise sharply across the country.
Harare Duo in Court Over Whatsapp Hijacking Scam
- [263Chat] Two Harare men appeared in court for allegedly hacking Artemis Herbal Centre (Pvt) Limited's WhatsApp groups to seize administrative control and falsely advertise services such as forex trading, commodity broking, and property evaluations all of which fall outside the company's actual line of business.
Malawi Faces K71 Billion Disaster Relief Shortfall As Zimbabwe Donates Supplies
- [Nyasa Times] The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Adack Saidi, has appealed for additional food and humanitarian assistance after the government confirmed a K71 billion funding shortfall in its disaster relief response.
Government Speaks Out After Child's Tragic Death
- [263Chat] The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has renewed calls for an end to violent discipline of children following the death of six-year-old Praise Tsomeka allegedly beaten over several days for failing to spell her name.
Opposition Party Asks ZEC to Protect Its Colours
- [263Chat] Opposition the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party has written to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) requesting formal protection of its official colours warning that the use of identical colours by multiple political parties could confuse voters and undermine electoral integrity.
Pfuma Fund REIT to List On VFEX With USD Retail Property Portfolio
- [Daba Finance] Pfuma Fund REIT is set to list on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange on February 4, 2026, giving investors access to Zimbabwe's retail property sector through a US dollar-denominated vehicle.
Mwazha Heir in Court Over Shrine Standoff As Church Feud Deepens
- [263Chat] The son of the late African Apostolic Church leader Archbishop Paul Mwazha, Ngoni Mwazha appeared in court for contempt after allegedly defying a High Court order prohibiting him and 16 others from convening at church shrines in Eastview, Harare.
Licence Cancelled As Driver Jailed for Fatal Accident
- [263Chat] A 34-year-old truck driver has been jailed and barred from driving after being convicted of culpable homicide following a fatal road traffic accident that claimed two lives.
Four Killed, Dozens Hurt in Head-On Crash On Harare-Mukumbura Road
- [263Chat] A fatal road traffic accident has left four people dead and at least 20 others injured after a head-on collision on the Harare-Mukumbura Road, police have confirmed.
All of Africa Today - January 27, 2026
- [allAfrica]
Parents Cry Foul Over Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Funds At Danhiko School
- [263Chat] Serious allegations of corruption, financial abuse and maladministration have engulfed Danhiko School in Msasa, a government-run institution for learners with disabilities as parents accuse school authorities of turning the school into a cash cow at the expense of vulnerable students.
Chivayo Honours Football Legend 'Mhofu'
- [263Chat] One of the country's most influential football figures Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambwa has been celebrated for a lifetime of service to the game with businessman Wicknel Chivayo announcing an extravagant personal tribute in his honour.
Mvuma Man Jailed 15 Years for Sexual Abuse of Minor Cousin
- [263Chat] A 26-year-old man from Mvuma has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving his 14-year-old cousin.
Zimbabwe Hits Single-Digit Inflation Milestone
- [263Chat] Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation in its domestic currency for the first time in almost 30 years according to official figures released by the government.
Government Steps Up Urban Road Rehabilitation Amid Rain Damage
- [263Chat] The government has shifted its focus towards the rehabilitation of urban roads as excessive rains continue to worsen the state of road infrastructure in Zimbabwe's cities and towns.
Rains Refill the Nation, Major Dams Near Capacity
- [263Chat] The country's major dams recorded a national average water level of 90.0 percent as at 26 January 2026 according to data sorted by dam capacity from largest to smallest.
Magaya Faces Four New Rape Counts After Dramatic Arrest
- [263Chat] Shortly after a dramatic arrest while leaving court on Monday morning, Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya appeared back before the Harare magistrate court to face four counts of rape.
Prophet Magaya Arrested Following Claims of State Persecution
- [263Chat] Prophetic Healing and Deliverance founder Walter Magaya's rape trial failed to kick off at the Harare Magistrates Court on Monday morning leaving the man of God to accuse the State of persecution.
All of Africa Today - January 26, 2026
- [allAfrica]
Varun Beverages Sued Over Labour Law Violations
- [263Chat] Zimbabwe's labour movement has lodged a formal complaint against Varun Beverages Zimbabwe, accusing the company of breaching labour laws and obstructing trade union activities.
Zimbabwe Pushes for Expanded Vaccine Support in High-Level Gavi Meeting
- [263Chat] Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment in strengthening the national health system following high-level discussions with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance held on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos.
ZIMURA Warns Public Against Unauthorised Claims
- [263Chat] Zimbabwe's music rights body has moved to distance itself from an unauthorised gathering linked to a faction calling itself the "ZIMURA Renewal Team" warning members and the public against what it describes as misleading communications.
Magaya Arrested At Harare Court After Rape and Fraud Hearing
- [263Chat] The founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, Walter Magaya has been arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court escalating a legal case that has drawn intense public attention.
Lightning, Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Issued Across Zim
- [263Chat] The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of continued unstable weather conditions with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the risk of localised flooding expected across large parts of the country.
