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May 26, 2026, 12:20 am
'Water Is Lifeblood of Africa's Development Aspirations' - Mnangagwa
- [New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has underscored the importance of access to water as a key enabler to unlocking the African continent's potential to develop and industrialise.
All of Africa Today - May 25, 2026
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Trio Arrested After 120,000 Kilogrammes of Dagga Found Stashed in Truck
- [New Zimbabwe] Police in Matebeleland South have arrested three men, including a foreign national, for possession of dagga.
Zimbabwe Deports 28 Mozambican Teens, Visually Impaired Man Engaged in Street Vending and Begging
- [New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe has deported twenty-nine undocumented Mozambican nationals after they were intercepted in Chipinge, Mutare and Harare and found to be in the country illegally.
No Tears for Linda Masarira As Former Colleagues Say She Sold Them Out
- [New Zimbabwe] SOME former colleagues of late political activist Linda Masarira have refused to mourn her and declared that they will not pretend to care.
Opposition Leader Linda Masarira Dies
- [New Zimbabwe] Opposition leader and human rights activist Linda Masarira has died aged 43.
Ailing NRZ to Get U.S.$150milllion for Infrastructure Revamp but MPs Fret Over Failure to Meet Targets
- [New Zimbabwe] Ailing National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), whose bank statements are in the red carrying a legacy debt of US$5 million, will receive a loan to rehabilitate dilapidated infrastructure and improve operational efficiency, the Public Accounts Parliamentary Portfolio Committee (PAC) heard recently.
All of Africa Today - May 22, 2026
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Police Launch Nationwide Blitz Against Carrying Knives, Machetes in Public As Violent Crimes Surge
- [New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified a nationwide crackdown against carrying knives and machetes in public spaces in a bid to curb rising cases of violent crimes.
Chivayo Drops Charges Against Ex-Wife Sonja, Mother-in-law
- [The Herald] Businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo says he has withdrawn charges against his ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, and her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda, saying he has forgiven them for the sake of his children.
Man Jailed After Setting Food Vendor Alight in Dispute Over Change
- [263Chat] A 32-year-old man from Mazowe has been sentenced to four years in prison after he poured petrol on a food vendor and set her on fire during an argument over change, prosecutors have said.
Togarepi Exposes Mwonzora Over 'Shameless Hypocrisy' On Voting in Parly
- [263Chat] Zanu PF Chief Whip Pupurai Togarepi has launched a blistering attack on MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora, accusing him of "rank hypocrisy" and "political dishonesty" over his sudden push for secret voting on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3).
Controversial Businessman Chivayo Drops Charges Against Ex-Wife
- [263Chat] Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has dropped charges against his former wife, Sonja Madzikanda, and her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda.
Members of Parliament Won't Have Secret Ballot On CAB3, Dissenters Face Recalls - Ziyambi
- [New Zimbabwe] Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, has ruled out a secret ballot in Parliament for the contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3), warning of recall consequences for Zanu PF members, who defy the party line.
Chivayo's Ex-Wife Sonja to Spend Fourth Night in Custody As Bail Hearing Is Postponed
- [New Zimbabwe] Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, will spend a fourth night in custody after her bail hearing failed to proceed Thursday following the absence of presiding magistrate Nyaradzo Manokore, who was reportedly unwell.
Lake Kariba's Rising Waters Bring Hope to Communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe
- [The Conversation Africa] Built in the 1950s to generate electricity, Lake Kariba in Zambia and Zimbabwe has since supported activities such as tourism, fishing and conservation. All of these are affected by changes in water levels.
Zimbabwe's Major Dams 93% Full, Enough to Last Until Next Rainy Season
- [New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's major dam water levels are averaging 93.1%, significantly above last year's levels, with government assuring the country has sufficient water reserves to last until the next rainy season.
ZESA Enterprise Workers Say MD Chants Party Slogans to Intimidate Them, Accuse Him of Running Down Parastatal
- [New Zimbabwe] ZESA Enterprises (ZENT) workers have accused managing director Engineer Godfrey Mugaviri of poor management skills, intimidation, abuse of office and clear disregard of the organisation's structure in leaked documents that were gleaned by NewZimbabwe.com
All of Africa Today - May 20, 2026
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Chivayo's Ex-Wife Sonja, Mother Remanded in Custody Over Cyberbullying and Harassment Charges
- [New Zimbabwe] Sonja Louise Madzikanda, the estranged wife of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, and her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda, appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on Wednesday facing charges of cyberbullying and harassment.
Zvitsva Jailed 89 Years for Rape, Attempted Murder and Robbery - Still Faces 14 Murder Charges
- [New Zimbabwe] Serial rapist and suspected serial killer Anymore Zvitsva has been sentenced to an effective 89 years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of violent crimes committed in Guruve.
Zanu-PF Youth Urged to Avoid 'Short-Term Politics'
- [263Chat] Zanu-PF Secretary for Youth Affairs, Tino Machakaire, has urged young party members to avoid being distracted by what he described as "short-term politics" and instead focus on long-term economic transformation.
'I Am Okay,' Sonja Madzikanda Says At First Court Appearance Following Arrest
- [New Zimbabwe] CONTROVERSIAL businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex-wife Sonja on Wednesday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court alongside her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda, following their arrest.
381 Convicted, Drugs Worth ZIG80 Million Seized in Zimbabwe's Drug Abuse Crackdown
- [New Zimbabwe] NEARLY 3,000 suspected drug offenders have been taken to court, 381 convicted and illicit substances worth close to ZiG80 million seized under Zimbabwe's escalating crackdown on drug and substance abuse, government said Tuesday.
Finance Minister Maintains 5% Economic Growth Forecast Despite Global Pressures
- [New Zimbabwe] The Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister has remained optimistic that economic growth projections will be around 5% by year end despite mounting global pressures driven by tensions in the Middle Eest.
SADC Ministers to Meet in Zimbabwe Over Food Security, Blue Economy
- [New Zimbabwe] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold a joint meeting of Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture on May 29, 2026, in Victoria Falls, aimed at strengthening food security and the blue economy across the region.
Desperate Teachers Forced Into Dangerous Work As Salaries Fail - Union Says
- [New Zimbabwe] Teachers across the country have resorted to risky alternative means of earning an income outside of government salaries, a new survey has revealed.
