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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.

Africa

Zimbabwe Fears Ebola Importation as the Country Hosts COMESA Summit

“People may come in whilst they are in the incubation stage and then develop symptoms when they have already passed the airport,” Mombeshora said.

Africa

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.

Africa

DRC Ebola Outbreak Records 48% Fatality Rate, Worst Globally at Similar Stage

“If we take a picture today and we compare it with all other outbreaks at the same period of time, it's already the worst one in the world,” the Director-General said.

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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.

Africa

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.

Africa

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.

Africa

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.

Africa

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.

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Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43 Years: Zimbabwean Leaders She Interviewed

“I’ve always been fiercely independent, and I will continue to be that for you, for as long as I am here and beyond,” she said, warning of unprecedented political and financial pressures on journalism, as well as increasing dangers facing reporters in the field.

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