Zimbabwean publisher Trevor Ncube has issued a stark warning over the country’s political trajectory, drawing comparisons between current developments and events that led to the dramatic end of Robert Mugabe’s rule in 2017.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife Mrs Miniyothabo Chiwenga are seen here arriving at Maphisa Stadium in Matobo District for the 46th Independence Day celebrations on 18 April 2026.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially lit the Independence Flame at Maphisa Stadium in Matobo District as Zimbabwe commemorates 46 years of independence.

Today is supposed to be Independence Day;; that hallowed Uhuru day when we commemorate the gallantry of the sons and daughters of our land, especially those who lost life and limb so that the whims and aspirations of future generations could walk again.

Tendai Ruben Mbofana argues Zimbabwe’s IMF-backed growth figures hide rising poverty, inequality and corruption affecting ordinary citizens.

Wellington Muzengeza responds to critics, defending nuanced political analysis and rejecting binary thinking in Zimbabwe’s political discourse.

Edgars Zimbabwe shifts to a credit-driven retail model, boosting revenue through financial services, manufacturing and US dollar operations.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a 10-month Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) for Zimbabwe aimed at consolidating recent economic stabilisation gains and strengthening macroeconomic management.

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

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.

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.

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.

Former Arsenal FC goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 following a traffic accident involving a train, police have confirmed.

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

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.

Allegations of corruption and illegal construction surround a Borrowdale housing project, raising concerns over permits, compliance and buyer risks.

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

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.

Zimbabweans based in the United Kingdom are set to stage a protest in London on April 18, coinciding with Independence Day, to oppose the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill.

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

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.

Iran has reversed its earlier decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels, raising cautious optimism about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

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.