News
Latest news and updates from Zimbabwe.
Dislodged truck wheel kills Chinhoyi medical doctor
Dr Tinotenda MadzimaZim Now WriterA 30-year-old Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital medical doctor, Tinotenda Madzima, was fatally hit by a dislodged Scania haulage truck wheel while walking along the road.T...
Oscar Pistorius faces death threats from underworld
 Oscar Pistorius Disgraced former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius’ life could be at risk when he is released from prison on Friday, 5 January.The South African double-amputee was granted parole in...
15 miners feared dead at Sakupwanya's Redwing Mine
Nyashadzashe Ndoro Mabvuku-Tafara MP Pedzisayi Scott Sakupwanya's Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland province, has reportedly collapsed and at least 15 miners are trapped and feared dead inside th...
Woman up for running forgery racket in town
Michael MashiriA Harare woman, who was caught with objects used to produce fake documents, has appeared in court.Moleen Magodi, 42, of Dzivaresekwa 3, appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi at the...
50 year old Kariba man up for forging mother's signature to defraud sister's inheritance
 Editor’s Update (18 February 2026): This article has been updated to reflect the final outcome of the matter. Although Gregory Graham Hall was convicted and sentenced following trial proceedings, the...
Another Honda Fit stolen
Michael MashiriA man who allegedly stole a car, which had been parked by the owner in Ruwa, has been taken to court.Reuben Ishmael Dungwa, 37, of Hungwe Close, Ruwa, appeared at the Harare Magistrates...
Police prepared to handle planned destabilisation activities
Assistant Commissioner Paul NyathiZim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Republic Police have said they are prepared to deal with any attempts aimed at destabilising the peace and stability currently obtaining in...
Another cyclone scare on the horizon
Oscar J JekeThe Department of Civil Protection has confirmed that it has begun preparations in expectation of a prospective Cyclone Alvaro that has since hit Madagascar coming from the Mozambican coas...
Gwayi-Shangani Dam completion deadline missed, now set for Q1, 2024
Gwayi-Shangani dam completion has fallen behind schedule with completion now set for the first quarter of 2024 instead of December 2023.“We are now targeting to complete the project by the first quart...
Malaysia supports SA ICJ case against Israel
Audrey GalawuThe Malaysian government has commended South Africa for appealing to the International Court of Justice against Israel to stop its military campaign in Gaza calling for a ceasefire.In a s...