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26-Year-Old Man Killed in Harare Hit-and-Run
HARARE — Police are appealing for information following a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man along Samora Machel Avenue in Belvedere, Harare. The accident occurred on 22 September 2026 at around 5.30 am, near Marimba Shopping Centre. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the man was struck by an
Man Arrested With Four Bags of Dagga on Harare-Mutare Road
HARARE — Police have arrested a 35-year-old man after allegedly finding four bags of processed dagga in his vehicle during a routine police checkpoint along the Harare-Mutare Road. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of Painos Zimatye (35) on 25 September 2026 for unlawful possession of dagga. Police intercepted Zimatye, who was driving
Zimbabwe, Benin Sign Visa Exemption Deal
The deal is expected to facilitate greater movement of people between Zimbabwe and Benin while creating opportunities for increased trade, tourism, investment and cultural exchange.
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
Zimbabwean Adventurer Completes 30,000 km Drive From UK to Bulawayo
BULAWAYO — Zimbabwean adventurer Nkosilathi Mathe, 49, has completed a gruelling 30,000-kilometre road trip from Birmingham, UK, to Bulawayo, crossing 34 borders in two months and 15 days. Mathe arrived home on September 19 to a heroes’ welcome from family, friends and supporters after driving his 2017 Nissan X-Trail across Europe and Africa. What began
Man, 39, Mauled to Death by Four Dogs in Harare
The attack occurred along a footpath between the ZESA Holdings durawall and a car sale in Southerton.
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.
Three Killed, 19 Injured in Harare Head-On Collision
Police confirmed that three people died in the crash, while 19 others sustained injuries.
‘People Cannot Eat Promises’: Tsvangirayi Grills Govt Over Rising Cost of Living
“People cannot eat promises,” the legislator said, stressing that civil servants had families to support, children to send to school and basic household expenses to meet.