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Zimbabwe’s ‘Porcupine’ Mataya Returns to EFC Hexagon for South African Showdown
The Zimbabwean made a winning start at EFC 137, defeating South Africa’s Ayanda Zwane by unanimous decision and earning support from Zimbabwean fight fans.
Police Arrest 5,780 in Nationwide Stock Theft Crackdown
Harare recorded the highest number of arrests, with 1,860 people apprehended, followed by Mashonaland Central with 604 and Mashonaland West with 701.
Triple-Murder Accused Tshuma Forgets Guilty Plea, Court Told
Tshuma is accused of killing his wife and two daughters at the family’s home in the United Kingdom, days before he allegedly entered South Africa illegally.
Zimbabwe Projects 663,000-Tonne Cereal Deficit Amid Super El Niño Threat
According to Tuesday’s Cabinet briefing, the country is expected to produce 1,607,198 metric tonnes of cereals against a national requirement of 2,270,386 metric tonnes, leaving a shortfall that will require increased mobilisation of grain stocks and limited imports.
Zimbabwe Arrests 3,839 in Drug Abuse Crackdown
Harare recorded the highest number of accused persons at 5,685, followed by Bulawayo with 1,022, while the Midlands province reported the lowest figure of 296.
Mnangagwa Pledges Support for Gokwe Couple Who Cycled Across 22 African Countries
“After listening to their inspiring journey, His Excellency personally committed to supporting their dreams and tasked me with facilitating that support,” Machakaire said.
Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case, Begins Contact Tracing for 44 People
The government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) have launched contact tracing and intensified surveillance to prevent further spread.
Zimbabwe Records Over 197,000 Returnees From South Africa Amid Decline in Repatriations
Addressing the post-cabinet briefing on Tuesday, the government announced that a total of 42,553 Zimbabweans had been repatriated through government arrangements as of October 6, 2026, while cumulative self-repatriations stood at 154,741.
Rights Groups Demand Answers Over Zambia’s Transfer of Opposition Figure From Mozambique
The statement noted that Banda had previously been charged with attempted murder and aggravated robbery before fleeing Zambia and becoming a fugitive.
Charamba Denies Writing Mnangagwa, Chiwenga Speeches in Second Republic
In a strongly worded post on X, Charamba described the publication as a “dying Soros outfit” and accused it of failing to conduct basic fact-checking.