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Fire Guts Glen View Complex Yet Again
The City of Harare Fire Brigade this morning managed to contain another fire that broke out at the Glen View 8 Home Industry complex after battling the inferno for hours. City authorities mobilised water tankers to ensure fire engines did not have to return to stations to refill, allowing crews to remain on site. Corporate
Zimbabweans Among 47 Nationalities Russia Is Using in Ukraine War, Zelensky Says
By Wisdom Mumera Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Zimbabwe among 47 countries whose citizens Russia is using to fight its war in Ukraine. Zelensky said the victims were lured through “deception and tricks” and are dying on the battlefield. He said this while addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on
U.S To Wind Down Health Aid After Zimbabwe Exits $367m Deal
By Wisdom Mumera The United States will wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after Harare withdrew from negotiations on a proposed five-year, $367 million bilateral health agreement. The U.S. Embassy in Harare announced the decision on February 24, 2026. It said the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) would have supported HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention and tuberculosis.
Chombo Loses Farm Battle With Former Wife
By Correspondent The High Court has ordered a division of the value of the 99-year lease over Allan Grange Farm awarding 55 percent to Dr Ignatius Chombo and 45 percent to his former wife, Marian Chombo. Justice Phillipa Phillips ruled that although the 3 099-hectare farm remains State property, the economic rights and benefits attached
Hichilema Under Fire as EU Condemns Killing and Post-Election Crackdown
BRUSSELS —Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has come under direct scrutiny from the European Parliament, which has condemned the killing of opposition member Mutotwe Kafwaya and warned of increased political repression under his administration. In a resolution adopted on 17 September, the Parliament said it “condemns the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya and the increase in political
Harare Lawyer Uriri Declines Chivayo’s US$350,000 Gift Package
By Fanuel James Senior Counsel Lewis Uriri has declined a gift package worth about US$350,000 offered to him and his wife by businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Uriri said accepting the gifts could compromise the independence and integrity of their professional relationship. Chivayo had offered Uriri a brand-new 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography valued at US$250,000, together
Cllr Machemedze Meets Vendors As Norton Begins Urban Regeneration Operation
By Correspondent Norton Ward 7 Councillor Tinashe Machemedze has urged informal traders and vendors to comply with the Government’s Urban Regeneration Operation, as the town prepares to remove illegal vending structures. Machemedze met vendors and informal traders in the ward on Saturday to discuss the operation, which is expected to begin in Norton on Monday.
Fungisai Says KWETE! Ends Debate, Slams Mono Mkundu Over Leaked Chats
Fungisai says she is fighting exploitation of original authors.
Shurugwi Gives Royal Welcome To Miss Universe Zimbabwe Roseanna Hall
The mining town, usually known for chrome and gold, briefly traded mining helmets for crowns.
Mnangagwa Reshuffles Senior Officials, Appoints New Commission Leaders
The reshuffle comes as the government continues to realign senior administrative and institutional leadership across key state bodies