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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Archbishop Andby Makururu, the leader of the Johanne The Fifth of Africa Church, have praised Zimbabweans for maintaining peace on Monday, 31 March, despite calls for an “uprising” by Comrade Bombshell, whose real name is Blessed Runesu Geza. Geza, who is currently in hiding, had urged protests to force […]

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) set up checkpoints on roads leading to major cities and towns on Monday, 31 March, in anticipation of planned anti-government protests. 

Police stopped vehicles and searched for "dangerous weapons," just days after issuing nationwide prohibition orders against carrying such items.

On Friday, 28 March 2025, fifteen people tragically lost their lives in separate road traffic accidents in Norton, Chegutu, and Mutare. One of the accidents occurred around 4:25 PM on the Harare-Bulawayo Road, when a Nissan Caravan kombi, carrying 20 passengers, veered off the road and overturned. Seven people were killed, and twelve others were […]

A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) manager based in Beitbridge, Lonto Ndlovu, appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges of defeating the course of justice in a case involving US$27,000. Ndlovu was remanded in custody until April 17 for trial. The complainant in the case is Johannes Tagasira, the director of Silverline Chemicals Private Limited. According […]

Four Zimbabwean nationals based in South Africa have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pretoria High Court after being convicted for their involvement in the brutal killing of a South African National Defence Forces (SANDF) member, Joel Sekano, in 2022. Cuthbert Ndlovu Malatjila (22) from Winterveldt, Talent Moyo (31) from Oukasie, James Muzora (26), […]

ZANU PF Secretary for Youth Affairs, Tino Machakaire, expressed confidence that the ruling party will secure a victory in the upcoming by-election for the Glen View South National Assembly seat, set for April 12. Machakaire made his remarks at a campaign rally organised by the ZANU PF Youth League at Chemhanza Grounds in Glen View […]

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Members of Parliament, Amos Chibaya and Costa Machingauta, were convicted on Friday by Harare Magistrate Sharon Takafa for disturbing public peace. They were convicted along with Aletta Viremai, Lancelot Tungwarara, and Monica Mukwada. The five activists were represented by lawyers Kudzai Kadzere and Chris Mhike from the Zimbabwe Human […]

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the postponement of the much-anticipated 2025 Commissioner-General of Police’s 21-kilometre Road Race, originally scheduled for Saturday, 29 March 2025, at Mkoba Teacher’s College in Gweru. The race has been postponed to a later date, which will be communicated to the public in due course. National Police Spokesperson Commissioner […]

The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) has distanced itself from the mass protests planned by some disgruntled war veterans on 31 March. ZIMTA has said teachers should report for work as usual, since the day is a normal working day. In an interview with The Herald, ZIMTA Secretary-General Goodwill Taderera said teachers do not take part […]

Twelve senior pastors from the United Methodist Church (UMC) have resigned in protest over the church’s recent decision to reverse its long-standing condemnation of homosexuality. Reverend Forbes Matonga, one of the lead figures among the resigning pastors, confirmed the resignations during a press conference held in Harare on Friday morning, 28 March. In his address, […]

The weighted month-on-month inflation rate dropped to 0% in March 2025, according to data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) on Friday, 28 March. ZIMSTAT reported that the weighted month-on-month inflation rate for March 2025 stood at 0.0 percent, reflecting a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the February 2025 rate of 0.3 […]

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed claims circulating on social media about a vendor protest or march in Bulawayo on Friday, 28 March. The video in question, which purportedly shows vendors demonstrating, has been identified as an old video from a previous incident when vendors marched during the funeral of a colleague who had […]

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned motorists that any vehicle operating without displayed number plates will be impounded by the police as per the Vehicle Registration and Licensing Act (Chapter 13:14). In a statement issued on Friday, 28 March, ZRP spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the impounded vehicles will only be released after completing the […]

A severely premature baby girl, born weighing just 405g at 28 weeks, has defied the odds to become one of Zimbabwe’s smallest recorded survivors. As reported by ZBC News, baby Christwish Chingini was born on November 30, 2024, at United Bulawayo Hospitals, facing an incredibly difficult fight for survival. For the past four months, she […]

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an investigation into reports of petrol-driven vehicle fires in and around Harare. According to ZRP spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the incidents took place at various business premises in Avondale, Highlands, Newlands, and Goromonzi during the early hours of Friday, 28 March 2025. Nyathi said the vehicles were deliberately set […]

Police have launched a manhunt for the assailants responsible for the cold-blooded shooting of a police officer around midnight on 28 March 2025 in Sizinda Suburb, Bulawayo. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the 43-year-old officer and a colleague were responding to a report of domestic violence. While there, five […]

Former ZANU PF Mashonaland West chairman Temba Mliswa has warned that the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) risks becoming a mercenary unit that can be paid to fight private battles. Mliswa made these comments following the recent arrest of Owen Madondo, also known as DJ Ollah 7, for alleged cyberbullying.  The allegations stemmed from remarks made […]

MDC president Douglas Mwonzora has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa has no legal pathway to extend his term beyond 2028 unless he declares a state of emergency. Mwonzora, who co-chaired the Constitutional Parliamentary Committee (COPAC) responsible for drafting Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution, which replaced the Lancaster House Constitution of 1979, dismissed recent attempts by ZANU PF-aligned legislators […]

The government is working on plans to begin paying teachers for their role in invigilating the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) examinations. At present, teachers are not compensated for their work during the exams, while other service providers, such as security personnel, are paid for their duties during the ZIMSEC examination processes. In an interview […]

Zimbabwe has seen an improvement in electricity supply this week, with many suburbs experiencing stable supply and some even enjoying zero load shedding over the past two days. According to the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), total power generation in the country increased from 1,303MW on 26 March to 1,591MW on 27 March, and further to […]

Government spokesperson Ndavaningi “Nick” Mangwana has dismissed reports that business premises owned by prominent local businessmen linked to ZANU PF were petrol-bombed by unknown assailants, calling the alleged arson attack “amateurish stunts.” Several reports have alleged that business premises owned by figures such as Kuda Tagwirei, Wicknell Chivayo, Tino Machakaire, and John Mangudya, the former […]

Police are appealing for information that could help locate and arrest Wellington Jeremiah Masiwa, also known as Nyokayemabhunu (42), from Chigwada Village, Chief Negomo, Mazowe. The self-employed suspect is wanted for allegedly swindling a local businessperson out of US$60,000 in a truck-purchase deal. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that in June […]

Teachers have long raised concerns about the lack of compensation for Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) examination invigilators, and they believe it is time for these issues to be addressed. Currently, teachers are not paid for their work during the exams, while other service providers, such as security personnel, are compensated for their roles in […]

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer was tragically shot dead in Sizinda, Bulawayo, shortly after midnight on Friday.  The officer, Sergeant Abel Masava, was responding to a domestic violence situation when he encountered a group of five men dressed in dark clothing. According to an internal police memo obtained by ZimLive, Masava, who was stationed […]

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has urged parents and guardians with children yet to register for the 2025 November Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations to take advantage of the current registration mop-up and consolidation period, as there will be no further extensions. On Wednesday, March 26, ZIMSEC announced that a registration mop-up exercise […]

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SIMON MAZORODZE ROAD FROM HARARE DRIVE TO WILLOWVALE ROAD/ST GEORGE STREET The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development contracted Tensor Systems to upgrade, widen, and rehabilitate Harare-Masvingo Road. The contractor is now working on the section from Harare Drive to Willowvale Road/St George’s Street along Simon Mazorodze Road. The motoring public and […]

Authorities at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have confirmed a flu outbreak in the city, with young children under five being the most affected. Mpilo Central Hospital Clinical Director Solwayo Ngwenya said that the hospital has seen a rise in cases of toddlers seeking treatment for respiratory illnesses. He said: We do not have children […]

Former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander, Lieutenant-General (Retired) Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, has described his appointment by President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the new Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture as a “special recognition.” Mnangagwa swore in Sanyatwe at State House in Harare on Thursday, March 27, in a ceremony attended by Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga […]

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has condemned “chameleon-like” ZANU PF members who are allegedly threatening to sow chaos in the country, vowing to crush those planning to cause unrest. Speaking at the 125th Central Committee meeting at the party headquarters in Harare on Thursday, March 27, Mnangagwa said, “These rogue opportunists will soon meet their fate.” He […]

Police have arrested four more people in connection with an armed robbery at Alpha Omega Farm in Marondera, which is owned by the parents of Lucy Muteke, the new wife of businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The robbers stole over US$74,000, believed to be part of the lobola money Chivayo had paid just a few days earlier. […]