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Missing Catholic Priest Found Dead
In a statement issued on September 9, 2026, the Archdiocese confirmed that Father Chikuni had been found dead at the mortuary of Parirenyatwa Hospital.

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa Declares His Birthday a Public Holiday
The declaration was made through Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026.

World Bank Warns Zimbabwe Against Ditching the US Dollar
Zimbabwe plans to phase out the use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions by 2030, paving the way for a mono-currency system centred on the ZiG.

UK Murder Fugitive Ndodana Tshuma Pleads Guilty
The 45-year-old was arrested in Johannesburg in July after an Interpol alert was issued in connection with the deaths of his wife and two daughters.

Marondera Man Pleads Guilty After Undercover Sting Over Lion Teeth
A 37 year old Marondera man has landed in court after he was allegedly caught trying to sell eight lion teeth worth US$20 000 in an undercover wildlife trafficking operation in Harare.

Kariba Ferry Disaster Disrupts Schools as Teachers and Pupils Remain Stranded
The Mbuya Nehanda, which served as a vital link between rural Nyaminyami and urban Kariba, capsized in Lake Kariba, killing 97 people.

Four Killed After Kombi Collides With AD Van on Mutare-Chigodora Road
According to police, the commuter omnibus side-swiped the AD van while overtaking before veering off the road.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s Husband Dies
He died at 08:00 local time (06:00 GMT) on Monday at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital.

Kenya’s Ruto Orders Crackdown Against Foreign Traders and Small Retailers
To facilitate this policy, Ruto instructed authorities to begin the shutdown of businesses run by foreign nationals.

UN Backs New World Map That Puts Africa in Its True Size
The United States was the only country to vote against the resolution, while Serbia, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova and Ukraine abstained.