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Police Arrested Car Sale Boss Over Fatal Harare Dog Attack
In an update issued on 29 September 2026, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that Rumbwere, who had been on the run, was arrested over Muzawazi’s death.
Zimbabwe Media Commission Warns Journalists Against Brown Envelope
The ZMC further warned that threats or unlawful pressure used to extract money or other benefits could amount to extortion under sections 133 and 134 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
Here Is Why African States Are Rejecting The US$1B US Health Model
A new US global health funding model is meeting resistance across Africa, with at least three countries rejecting deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars over data privacy and sovereignty concerns. Ghana became the latest to walk away in April. This was after Zimbabwe and Zambia rejected similar offers in February. The deals replace funding
RBZ Cuts Rate to 27.5% as ZiG Inflation Hits 45-Year Low
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has cut its policy rate to 27.5% from 30%, saying inflation is now firmly anchored despite a spike in global oil prices. Governor John Mushayavanhu said annual ZiG inflation fell to 2.9% in August, its lowest since 1980, before edging up to 3.7% in September. “The increase largely reflected the
Met Dep Warns of Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains Across Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of widespread thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning and heavy downpours across the country from Tuesday to Thursday. In an advisory issued on Monday, the MSD said the country will come under the influence of cool, moist south-easterly winds interacting with a mid-level atmospheric system. This will result in unstable
Mozambican Man Found Burnt in SA Suspected Mob Justice Killing
Police who attended the scene found the victim tied with wires and burnt using motor vehicle tyres.
Harare Commissions New US$2m Pumps to Tap Lake Manyame, Boost Water Supply
By Chenesai Mugwadi Harare’s water supply is set for a major boost after the City commissioned five new pumps at Morton Jaffray Water Works to draw water from Lake Manyame, 28 kilometres away. Mayor Cllr Jacob Mafume commissioned the pumps on Tuesday at a ceremony attended by Deputy Mayor Cllr Rosemary Muronda and Acting Town
Gvt Saves US$1.3B Through Use Of Local Contractors In Major Projects
By Fanuel James The Zimbabwe government has saved an estimated US$1.3 billion since it began prioritising local contractors for major infrastructure projects. This was revealed by Transport and Infrastructural Development Deputy Minister Joshua Sacco. He was speaking at a Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe (CIFOZ) AGM and Congress plenary session. The deliberate policy to reserve
Burkina Faso Orders NGOs to Spend 80% of Budgets on Field Projects
OUAGADOUGOU – Burkina Faso’s military government has introduced sweeping new rules requiring all non-governmental organizations operating in the country to allocate at least 80% of their budgets to direct field investments. The measures were approved during a Council of Ministers session on September 24, 2026. Under the two decrees, the government aims to curb administrative
27 Killed in Two Separate Mass Shootings in South Africa
The gunmen allegedly searched some victims and took their mobile phones before fleeing in two vehicles.