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Politics

Former US ambassador to Zimbabwe Bruce Wharton dies after decades of diplomatic service

Former United States ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bruce Wharton, has died, his family has confirmed.

CCC MP Susan Matsunga faces backlash after praising Mnangagwa at Budiriro borehole event

Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Susan Matsunga is facing accusations of “selling out” after she publicly praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his adviser Paul Tungwarara during the commissioning of a borehole project in Budiriro North.

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.
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Opinion

Prayers without Protest: The comfortable silence of the church in Zimbabwe

​The Zimbabwean landscape is defined by the ubiquitous presence of the cross and the collar, yet the moral authority that once emanated from the pulpit has drifted into a quiet, comfortable irrelevance.

How Zimbabwe’s opposition lost its way from ideological struggle to survival politics

An analysis of how Zimbabwe’s opposition evolved from MDC roots to CCC fragmentation, highlighting internal struggles, leadership battles and shifting political values.

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.

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Business

The Hills Golf Estate introduces unlimited “bottomless practice” driving range for $20

Management at The Hills Luxury Golf Estate has unveiled a groundbreaking “bottomless practice” system at its newly established golf range.

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.
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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

The Hills Golf Estate introduces unlimited “bottomless practice” driving range for $20

Management at The Hills Luxury Golf Estate has unveiled a groundbreaking “bottomless practice” system at its newly established golf range.

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.

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Local

At least 18 feared dead after kombi bursts into flames along Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported that approximately 18 people have died after a kombi caught fire along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road.

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.

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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

Julius Malema sentenced to five years but avoids immediate jail as court grants appeal

Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of firearm-related offences, but will not be immediately incarcerated after being granted leave to appeal.

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.

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