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Kwekwe Council Stand Records in Disarray
Kwekwe City Council has come under scrutiny after an audit revealed serious weaknesses in the management of its residential stand inventory, with dozens of stands that had already been sold or leased...
From Prison Cell to Public Glory: Zimbabwe Rallies Behind Simbarashe Chadiwa’s Dream Wedding
Chadiwa and the love of his life, ChristabellSimbarashe Chadiwa, the man whose wrongful conviction once stunned Zimbabwe, is on the verge of a moment few people could ever imagine — a lavish public we...
Gunpoint Robber Gets 4 Years After Targeting Pirate Taxi Driver
 A 23-year-old Beitbridge man has been sentenced to an effective four years in prison after he and an accomplice allegedly robbed a pirate taxi driver at gunpoint before abandoning the vehicle and fle...
Man Jailed 11 Months for Stealing Bag at Trabablas Interchange
 A 32-year-old Highfield man has been sentenced to an effective 11 months in prison after he stole a laptop bag containing electronics and cash from a motorist who had stopped at Trabablas Interchange...
It’s a Peendemic!
  A woman walks along Sam Nujoma Avenue in Harare. Less than a metre ahead, a man is urinating against a tree. She must pass right next to him, cross the road or wait for him to finish. Such encounter...
Shingai Group Crowned Chibuku NeShamwari Champions, Pocket US$15 000
Shingai Group from Harare Province emerged victorious at the 2026 Chibuku NeShamwari Traditional Dance Festival national finals held at Harare Gardens on Saturday, walking away with the top prize of U...
Treasury Fails to Explain US$445 million
Zimbabwe's Treasury is under renewed scrutiny after the Auditor-General uncovered major weaknesses in the management of nearly US$2 billion in public funds, revealing that more than US$445.7 million i...
Zimbabwean MC Hosts Belgian Destination Wedding in Zambia
A Zimbabwean master of ceremonies has hosted a destination wedding for a Belgian couple in Livingstone, Zambia, highlighting the growing demand for Southern African creative talent in the region's boo...
More Than Dance: Festival Giving Young Zimbabweans a Stage to Dream
For more than 200 young Zimbabweans, the One Dream Dance (ODD) Festival is more than just another performance.It is an opportunity to step onto a professional stage, perform alongside established danc...
Sweet Potatoes Rewrite Zaka's Rural Story
 For years, drought and poor harvests defined life for many families in Zaka District.Today, a crop once regarded as a simple staple is helping households build homes, educate children and create new...