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The world’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, passed away on April 30, 2025, at 116. She was born on June 8, 1908, in Rio Grande do Sul and became a Catholic nun in her early 20s. Known for her love of football, she supported Sport Club Internacional and celebrated her birthdays with […]

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the Gutu East and Insiza North constituencies vacant following the expulsion and death of their former representatives, respectively. The Gutu East constituency was held by Benjamin Ganyiwa, who was expelled from ZANU PF for acts of indiscipline, while Insiza North was represented by the late Farai Taruvinga, who passed away […]

An elderly woman from Hwange had a close call when an elephant wrecked her kitchen hut early on Monday morning. Gogo Ndlovu, from Chidobe Village, woke up to find her kitchen completely destroyed after a rogue elephant snuck into her homestead overnight, tearing down the structure while the family slept peacefully. She only realised what […]

An unidentified man was brutally murdered by unknown assailants, who then discarded his body in a field, leaving it headless and without hands or feet. The man is believed to have been killed on Saturday morning, with the body discovered later that same day. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has initiated a manhunt for the […]

Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Winnie Mandeya, who passed away on Monday, has been declared a national heroine. ZANU PF National Political Commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, conveyed the message to her family on Tuesday evening, saying the Government is prepared to inter her at the National Heroes Acre on Wednesday, pending the family’s approval. Said Machacha: The […]

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has joined the global community in commemorating International Workers’ Day, calling for urgent reforms to improve the working conditions and rights of workers across Zimbabwe, particularly in the informal sector. In a statement issued on 1 May, ZLHR acknowledged this year’s international theme: “Occupational Health and Safety: A […]

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) of Zimbabwe has issued a public alert regarding the recall of the Mercedes-Benz GLE (167) model, following concerns raised by South African authorities over a potentially dangerous fault in the vehicle’s high-voltage starter-alternator system. According to the CPC, the alert comes after a media statement released by the National Consumer […]

A father and daughter from Chirimuka Village in Gutu reportedly took their own lives while under investigation for the illegal burial of a newborn. The bodies of John Chidanika (48) and his daughter Yvonne Chidanika (21) were discovered hanging from trees just a few meters apart. This tragic discovery came after police initiated a probe […]

Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited has announced that Managing Director Charles Nkululeko Msipa will retire at the end of April 2025, marking the end of a two-decade tenure with the company. In a statement released by the company, it was noted that Msipa joined Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited in 2005 as Sales and Marketing Director and was […]

Government critic Wellington Masiwa, known on social media as Nyokayemabhunu, is facing possible deportation from South Africa following the issuance of an international warrant for his arrest by Zimbabwean authorities. According to a copy of the warrant dated 29 April 2025, which has surfaced in the public domain, Masiwa is wanted in Zimbabwe to serve […]

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to maintain loyalty and dedication in their service to the nation.  Speaking at the burial of national heroes Walter Basopo and Brigadier General Tapiwa Rungani at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on Wednesday, 30 April, the President urged the current generation […]

A Kadoma man, Iwan Paraiwa (35), surprised many after choosing to consult a traditional healer (sangoma/n’anga) in Harare rather than immediately reporting the theft of his car to a nearby police station. The vehicle was stolen while Paraiwa was shopping at a local supermarket, just 300 metres from a police station. Instead of reporting the […]

The High Court has once again postponed to next Monday the bail appeal hearing for dozens of individuals arrested on March 31, 2025, in connection with alleged anti-government protests. The delay follows a request from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), which sought additional time to call the investigating officer to support its opposition to the […]

An Australian woman is on trial over allegations that she fatally poisoned three relatives and attempted to murder a fourth by serving them a meal laced with toxic mushrooms. Erin Patterson, 50, from the state of Victoria, has been charged with the murders of her former parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, both aged 70, and […]

Three South African police officers who had been missing since April 23, 2025, were found dead in a river six days later. Two female constables, Boipelo Senoge (20) and Keamogetswe Buys (30), and the male constable, Cebekhulu Linda (24), were last seen leaving a petrol station near Johannesburg. Their bodies were discovered by divers in […]

A nine-year-old boy from Mutero Village in Buhera died on the spot when an ox-drawn scotch cart he was in was involved in an accident. Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the accident, which claimed the life of Malvine Masingake. The incident occurred on April 25, around 2 PM, when Malvine’s mother, Tabeth Pokonyorai, instructed him […]

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has extended the pensionable age for local authority workers to 70 years. In a recent circular dated April 7, 2025, and signed by Minister Daniel Garwe, the new directive follows the promulgation of Statutory Instrument 197 of 2024. According to the circular, employees appointed before January 1, […]

Investigative journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has publicly called out the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services over conflicting government statements regarding the status of the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road construction project, raising fresh concerns over transparency and possible violations of public procurement laws. In an open letter addressed to Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana, Chin’ono questioned a […]

A 24-year-old woman from Manyame Park, Chitungwiza, was robbed and raped at knife point by a driver who offered her transport on Monday. The woman boarded a Toyota Runx along Robson Manyika Avenue in Harare, intending to travel to Chitungwiza. The unidentified motorist informed her that he needed to pick someone up at Guzzlers in […]

The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Association of University Teachers (AUT) has warned faculty deans against interfering with the ongoing strike, following reports of lecturer intimidation and coercion. AUT President Philemon Chamburuka wrote to deans and department chairpersons, urging them to stop threatening and coercing lecturers, as well as misusing attendance registers. Wrote Chamburuka: The AUT […]

Some nurses in Harare, Zimbabwe, are reportedly charging people living with HIV small “fees” for access to antiretroviral (ARV) medication, as the country grapples with a worsening ARV shortage. The crisis stems from a suspension of foreign aid by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who halted all international assistance for 90 days with immediate effect […]

Civil servants who took part in the mop-up national mobile registration exercise in 2023, ahead of the harmonised elections held in August that year, are set to receive part of their allowances, two years later, after Treasury released US$3 million towards settling the outstanding payments. In a statement issued on April 30, 2025, the Civil […]

An orphan from Masvingo who scored 13 points in the 2024 ZIMSEC A-Level Science subjects is appealing for sponsorship to pursue a degree in Physiotherapy, Radiography, or Laboratory Technology at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). The girl, Graca Mushonga, lost her mother when she was in Form 2. She now lives with […]

The State has resolved to bring joint charges against Alpha Media Holdings (AMH)’s subsidiary, Heart and Soul Television (HSTV), alongside journalist Blessed Mhlanga, in connection with the alleged publication of material inciting public violence. This emerged when Mhlanga, who has been in custody since 24 February 2025, appeared before Magistrate Ruth Moyo to contest his […]

A new public health initiative was expected to kick off today, April 30, 2025, to curb the spread of bedbugs in Harare’s oldest high-density suburb, Mbare. Operation Harare Hygiene Blitz aims to improve hygiene and sanitation in high-density suburbs surrounding Mbare, including fumigating all public spaces and addressing the underlying infrastructure issues contributing to the […]

By Gaylord Munemo The Zimbabwean healthcare system is beset by multifaceted challenges, precipitating a pronounced deterioration in the quality and accessibility of healthcare services. The confluence of infrastructural deficits, human resource constraints, and financial impediments has resulted in a precarious healthcare environment. The healthcare system is in a critical state, characterised by inadequate pain management, […]

Efforts to eradicate bed bugs (tsikidzi) in Harare’s Mbare suburb are proving ineffective, with the insects showing resistance to the chemicals used in the ongoing fumigation campaign. Harare City Epidemiologist and Disease Control Officer, Michael Vhere, told NewZimbabwe.com that the initial chemical failed to control the infestation. Said Vera: The insecticide we used to control […]

Former Chiredzi Ward 3 councillor Tarusenga Makamba has been denied bail and remains in remand prison on charges of inciting public violence. Magistrate Tendai Mutamba denied bail last Wednesday, and Makamba is expected back in court next Wednesday. Makamba allegedly shared a voice note in a ZANU PF WhatsApp group, Nhakayedu, urging members to “prepare […]

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has appointed Norman Gwangwadza as Head of Finance and Administration/Financial Controller and Mark Ruck as Commercial Manager, effective May 1, 2025. Gwangwadza, a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in financial management and auditing, holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) from the University of Zimbabwe. Ruck brings more than […]