Teenager disappears with Johane Marange leader’s R700 000
Story By Desmond Chingarande The saying “from rags to riches and back to rags” fits the story of a Rusape teenager who allegedly went on a shopping spree after taking a bag holding 700 000 South African rand from a Harare-bound bus on May 7.…
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9 Harare Vendors Face Public Violence Charges
Story By Desmond Chingarande Nine street vendors appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on public violence charges. Prosecutors accuse them of stoning Harare City security officers. The accused are Regis Karavhina, Mduduzi Ndhlovu, Blessed Chinhema,…
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Zim has more beerhalls than industries, social amenities
Story By Conrad Mupesa IN some communities across Zimbabwe, bottle stores and beerhalls now outnumber schools, clinics and industries, prompting questions about the part local authorities play in tackling the country’s escalating drug and substance…
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Kariba Residents Sue Government Over One Ferry for 45,000 People
Story By Staff Reporter Less than two months after the Mbuya Nehanda ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, killing 97 people, two local residents have taken the government to the High Court. They argue that a single luxury boat is no answer for a population in…
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Masvingo, Beitbridge, Insiza and Ruwa Crack Down on Vendors: What You Must Do Now
Four councils are getting strict with street vendors, illegal builders and owners of heavy trucks. Here are the dates and rules. Councils in several towns have started clean-up drives. Vendors, traders and property owners are the main targets. If you…
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Free Starlink for Ratepayers: Gwanda Mayor’s Bill Payment Offer
Story By Nizbert Moyo Gwanda mayor Thulani Moyo has offered free Starlink internet kits to residents who pay most of their council bills. The offer is for ratepayers who owe US$2 000 or more. To qualify, they must pay at least 75% of their bill.…
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Kariba Chiefs Disagree Over Who Should Lead Prayers After Boat Tragedy
Story By Obert Siamulandu Traditional chiefs in Kariba and Hurungwe are still divided over who has authority over Lake Kariba. This old disagreement has come up again as chiefs plan a cleansing ceremony for the boat disaster that happened on August 11. A…
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Glen View 8 Hit by Fresh Fire : Harare’s Most Fire-Prone Market
Story By Obert Mavuza Harare, September 25, 2026 — Another blaze has torn through the Glen View 8 Home Industry Complex in Harare this morning. The City of Harare confirms Fire Brigade crews are on the ground, battling what officials describe as a…
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“Operation Chenesa” Clears Billboards, While Basic Services Lag, Residents Say
Story By Godknows Mwayera Based on public reactions to a City of Harare announcement. The City of Harare’s Department of Works has intensified its clean-up campaign along Borrowdale Road, pulling down illegally erected billboards and unauthorised…
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No Under 18 in Ghetto Bars: Why Zimbabwe’s High-Density Suburbs Need Stricter Enforcement
Story By Dorothy Manyere This is a public-interest piece examining gaps in child protection enforcement in Zimbabwe’s high-density suburbs. It is written to raise awareness and encourage stronger regulatory response, not to sensationalize the…
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