El Niño: Mozambique ranked as one of the ‘most vulnerable’ African countries
Story By Staff Reporter A record-breaking super El Niño is taking shape, and the United Nations has issued a warning. It says Mozambique is one of Africa’s most vulnerable countries. The powerful weather system will likely bring severe heatwaves…
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Chivayo’s Security Chief Froster Chisi Recounts Final Moments Before Helicopter Crash
Story By Staff Reporter Zimbabwe is mourning businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy and three others who died when a Bell 430 helicopter crashed in Marondera on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The helicopter was returning to Harare from Chivhu and…
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Chivayo’s Children Receive Counselling as Family Shifts Funeral Proceedings to Gletwin
Story By Staff Reporter The children of the late businessman Chivayo have not yet joined mourners at the funeral venue. They are receiving counselling, family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo has said, as the family navigates the loss while arrangements…
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ZRP Denies Roadblocks Are Cash Cows
Story By Staff Reporter Few topics spark as much debate among Zimbabwean motorists as spot fines and roadblocks. Drivers complain about unclear charges, inconsistent penalties, and the number of checkpoints on major roads. Now, Commissioner Paul Nyathi…
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“Saved the Best for Last”: Wicknell Chivayo’s Final Facebook Post and Wilson Manase’s Story
Story By Staff Reporter Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo died in a helicopter crash near Marondera, east of Harare, on 30 September 2026, together with his wife, Lucy Muteke, and others. Shortly before, he shared a Facebook post that people are…
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Three other Marondera helicopter crash victims named
Story By Lulu Brenda Harris Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Minister Tino Machakaire has publicly identified the five people killed in Wednesday’s helicopter crash, which also claimed businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his…
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Helicopter Crash Claims Life of Tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, Wife Lucy Muteke; All Six Aboard Killed
Story By Staff Reporter Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean businessman known for his lavish lifestyle and government contracts, died on Wednesday. A helicopter crashed in the Marondera Rural area, east of Harare, according to local media. ZimLive also…
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Rusape, Chipinge Target Illegal Businesses
By Lovemore Kadzura Local authorities in Manicaland Province have started enforcing the Government’s Operation Chenesa campaign. They are removing illegal businesses and vendors from areas not designated for trading. The operation aims to restore…
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ZMC warns journalists against charging for news coverage
Story By Ivan Zhakata The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has told journalists not to ask for cash, fuel, allowances or other favours in return for coverage. That includes writing flattering stories or holding back information. The commission received…
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Government to Begin Nationwide Cloud-Seeding on 1 November
Story By Zvamaida Murwira Government has started preparing a nationwide cloud-seeding programme to improve the chances of rain in the 2026/2027 season, after global climate agencies warned of a Super El Niño. The post-Cabinet briefing issued today said…
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