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Zimbabwe churches oppose Mnangagwa term extension bid after ‘prayerful’ reflection

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has resolved to oppose the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (2026) which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office following what it described as prayerful reflection and consultations.

ZICOMO condemns removal of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chair Jessie Majome

ZICOMO condemns the removal of ZHRC chair Jessie Majome, accusing President Mnangagwa of violating constitutional procedures and undermining democracy.

Mnangagwa ousts CIO Director-General Fulton Mangwanya, appoints diplomat

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed the Director-General of Zimbabwe’s Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Fulton Mangwanya, with immediate effect, according to a memo from the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet.
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Opinion

Why have urban Zimbabweans sunk to celebrating boreholes and failed service delivery?

Celebrations over boreholes in Zimbabwe’s urban areas highlight growing concerns about service delivery, governance failures and declining living standards.

The Blue Revolution: Can Hill-Lewis turn Cape Town’s pragmatism into a national mandate?

On a humid Sunday afternoon in Midrand, the air inside the Gallagher Convention Centre hummed with the kind of nervous electricity usually reserved for national elections.

Is it legal to forcefully take a drug abuser to a rehab centre without a court order?

Zimbabwe’s forced drug rehabilitation raids raise serious legal and human rights concerns, exposing violations of due process, misuse of the Mental Health Act, and the dangers of normalizing unlawful detention under the guise of charity.

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Business

Zimbabwe nears signing of oil and gas agreement with Invictus for Cabora Bassa project

Zimbabwe is set to formalise its emerging oil and gas sector with the imminent signing of a Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement (PPSA), as Invictus Energy Ltd says the agreement is in its final stages and expected to be concluded this month.

Police allegedly used as “bargaining chip” in Harare bar ownership dispute

The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) has been drawn into a heated ownership dispute over the Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Bar, amid allegations that the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are being used as a 'negotiation tool' in a bitter 50:50 shareholder battle between the business partners.

Diaspora Insurance names Queen Sheebah as Global Brand Ambassador

UK-based firm Diaspora Insurance has appointed Ugandan musician and actress Sheebah Karungi, popularly known as Queen Sheebah, as its new brand ambassador in a move aimed at strengthening ties with African diaspora communities around the world.
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Showbiz

Tich Mataz appears in court over fatal Harare accident as trial date is set

Veteran broadcaster Tichafa Augustine Matambanadzo, widely known as Tich Mataz, appeared in court on Tuesday facing a charge of culpable homicide linked to a fatal road accident in Harare.

Legends Reimagined: Heritage and the fragile alchemy of collective sound in Zimbabwe’s live music

On Saturday, 11 April 2026, the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) ceased to be merely an events venue. It became something far more consequential, a living archive of Zimbabwean musical heritage, reassembled, reinterpreted, and performed in real time.

Why Lovemore Majaivana walked away from music at the height of his career

In the smoky beer halls of Bulawayo in the late 1970s, a young man with restless feet and a voice that seemed to rise from the red earth itself began to rewrite what it meant to sing in Ndebele.

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Sports

Young Mighty Warriors face uphill battle after Uganda defeat

Zimbabwe Under-17 Girls coach Lindiwe Ndlovu remains optimistic her side can bounce back despite a 2-0 loss to Uganda women’s national football team in the first leg of their Women’s World Cup qualifier.

Highlanders held again as winless run stretches to seven matches

Highlanders FC’s struggles in front of goal continued as they were held to a goalless draw by ZPC Kariba FC at Barbourfields Stadium, extending their winless start to the season to seven matches.

Dynamos held by FC Platinum as missed chance costs them top spot

Dynamos FC missed a golden opportunity to climb to the top of the league table after being held to a 1-1 draw by FC Platinum at Rufaro Stadium.

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Local

Tich Mataz appears in court over fatal Harare accident as trial date is set

Veteran broadcaster Tichafa Augustine Matambanadzo, widely known as Tich Mataz, appeared in court on Tuesday facing a charge of culpable homicide linked to a fatal road accident in Harare.

Kadoma woman petitions NPA to appeal Patterson Timba acquittal in rape case

A Kadoma woman has formally petitioned the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) to consider appealing against the acquittal of prominent businessman and former Renaissance Financial Holdings banker Patterson Timba (59), who had been charged with rape.

Inside Wicknell Chivayo’s $5 million child maintenance court deal with ex-wife

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo agrees to a $5 million child maintenance settlement, with the High Court granting visitation rights as a separate multimillion-dollar asset dispute continues.

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Diaspora

Full List: Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2026 UK nominees announced

Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2026 UK nominees have been announced, with the Birmingham event set for May and public voting opening April 15.

Diaspora Insurance names Queen Sheebah as Global Brand Ambassador

UK-based firm Diaspora Insurance has appointed Ugandan musician and actress Sheebah Karungi, popularly known as Queen Sheebah, as its new brand ambassador in a move aimed at strengthening ties with African diaspora communities around the world.

Gospel singer turned pastor Walter Chahwanda jailed nine years over 17 sexual offences

LIVERPOOL - UK based Zimbabwean gospel singer turned pastor Walter Chahwanda who was found guilty of a total of 17 sexual offences by a jury has today been sentenced to nine years in jail and handed a five-year extended licence period.

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International

EFF warns of unrest in South Africa if Julius Malema is jailed as sentencing hearing begins

The Economic Freedom Fighters has warned of potential unrest in South Africa if its leader Julius Malema is sentenced to prison, as his sentencing hearing begins over firearm-related offences.

Donald Trump says Iran war close to end as tensions rise over blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has said the conflict with Iran could be nearing its conclusion, hinting at a possible second round of face-to-face talks in Pakistan in the coming days.

ZEP holders told to regularise stay as South Africa phases out permit system

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, has urged Zimbabwean nationals holding Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs) to apply for permanent residency or alternative visas if they wish to remain in the country.

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