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Politics

Top lawyers demand retractions from Wafawarova over US$20m ‘cabal’ claims

Prominent Harare-based legal practitioners have issued urgent demands for retractions and apologies from social media commentator Reason Wafawarova following a series of posts alleging the existence of a US$20 million “Matebeleland cabal” linked to Zimbabwe’s constitutional reform agenda.

Human rights lawyer Doug Coltart assaulted by Zanu PF thugs at CAB3 hearing

Human rights lawyer Doug Coltart was assaulted during the proceedings after a group of suspected ruling party supporters disrupted the event. Witnesses said his phone was snatched and he was beaten, while attackers questioned his nationality.

Zimbabwe constitutional hearings rocked by abduction claims and violent clashes

Public consultations on the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (CAB3) Bill have been overshadowed by reports of violence, intimidation, and alleged abductions, raising concerns about the integrity of the outreach process.
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Opinion

National Trauma: The CURSE study of Robert Mugabe and his political and family trajectory

Mugabe is often described in binaries: hero or villain, liberator or dictator. Both are true and yet neither is adequate. Because Mugabe was not only a political figure. He was also a psychological case study of something far more unsettling:

Dr Eddison Zvobgo: Architect of power, victim of politics in Zimbabwe

​History is often unkind to those who build the very prisons they later wish to escape. Whenever the story of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle is told, few figures loom as large, as complex, or as ultimately frustrated as Dr Eddison Jonas Mudadirwa Zvobgo.

Mnangagwa reproducing the very conditions that facilitated Mugabe’s downfall

British historian Lord Acton once plainly stated, “power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” That sincere observation gives a precise diagnosis of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s unraveling presidency in Zimbabwe.

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Business

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe posts ZWG1.7 billion full-year profit, up 48%

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe Limited recorded a good financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, achieving a profit after tax of ZWG1.7 billion, driven by robust loan book growth and strong economic fundamentals.

World’s largest asset manager BlackRock adjusts stake in Zimbabwe’s Caledonia

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with market capitalisation of over US$169 Billion, has reported a change in its shareholding in Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc, a Zimbabwe-listed gold producer that is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange, crossing a regulatory threshold that requires disclosure.

Chivhu set for major transformation as WestProp launches new city project

WestProp Holdings is charting a bold new chapter in its growth journey with the expansion into Mashonaland East, Chivhu, a town just one hour and thirty minutes from Harare.

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Showbiz

The return of the King of the Airwaves: Tich Mataz ends three decades of exile

In a move that has sent shockwaves of nostalgia and excitement through the broadcasting industry, Tichafa Matambanadzo, the man the continent knows and loves as Tich Mataz, has officially joined Channel Africa.

Zimbabwean comedy star Nigel Tha Slick Pastor set for Manchester comeback

Zimbabwean comedy export Nigel Tha Slick Pastor is preparing to light up stages across the world, with Manchester set to receive him straight after his much‑anticipated Australian tour in May.

“Police know drug suppliers”: Malloti points to Mbare Zanu-PF councillor ‘Dhama’

Simbarashe Chanachimwe, better known as Dhama, an alleged Mbare drug dealer arrested in 2023 and now serving as a councillor, has been named in fresh allegations by Zimdancehall artist Malloti Rose, who claims that authorities are turning a blind eye not only to him but also to other influential figures allegedly controlling Harare’s drug trade.

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Sports

Benjani hints at strained relationship with Highlanders executive: “Everyone didn’t want me here”

Highlanders FC head coach Benjani Mwaruwari has dropped a bombshell revelation telling a press conference, "I have been working in difficult conditions. Everyone didn't want me here".

Teenage Hadebe suspended after TikTok video shows him holding alcohol

Zimbabwe defender Teenage Hadebe has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him holding alcohol while in camp, breaching team rules ahead of the Mukuru Four Nations Tournament final.

Tiger Woods arrested after Florida car crash, faces DUI and refusal charges

Golf legend Tiger Woods is in custody after a rollover crash near his home, with police charging him with DUI-related offences, property damage and refusing to provide a urine sample.

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Local

Unanswered questions after inmate found dead at Chikurubi Prison

An inmate at Chikurubi Farm Prison, a unit within Zimbabwe’s largest correctional facility, Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, has died under unclear circumstances, prompting an independent investigation amid social media claims that he may have been assaulted.

$25m divorce bombshell rocks Chivayo as ex-wife seeks US$40k a month

A high-stakes divorce battle involving controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has erupted into the open, with his former partner tabling eye-watering financial demands — including a $25 million payout, hefty monthly maintenance, and a garage of ultra-luxury cars.

“Police know drug suppliers”: Malloti points to Mbare Zanu-PF councillor ‘Dhama’

Simbarashe Chanachimwe, better known as Dhama, an alleged Mbare drug dealer arrested in 2023 and now serving as a councillor, has been named in fresh allegations by Zimdancehall artist Malloti Rose, who claims that authorities are turning a blind eye not only to him but also to other influential figures allegedly controlling Harare’s drug trade.

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Diaspora

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.

Mugabe’s son and cousin seek deal to plead guilty in attempted murder case

Late former President Robert Mugabe’s son Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and his cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, have abandoned their bail application at the Alexandra Magistrates Court, Johannesburg, and will instead pursue a plea negotiation with prosecutors.

Laughter on the Road: King Kandoro takes State of the Nation comedy tour across the UK

Zimbabwean comedy powerhouse King Kandoro, born Mukudzei Kandoro Majoni, launched the United Kingdom leg of his State of the Nation comedy tour in Birmingham last weekend, delivering a sold‑out performance that left audiences raving and critics praising his exceptional command of the craft.

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International

Donald Trump tells UK and allies to ‘get your own oil’ from Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has criticised the United Kingdom and other allies, telling them to secure their own energy supplies rather than rely on Washington.

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel’s email, leak photos and messages

A group of hackers tied to Iran claims it has breached the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, dumping private photos and messages online in a brazen cyber strike.

Trump delays strikes on Iranian energy sites for 10 days, says talks ongoing

US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on planned military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure by 10 days, saying discussions with Tehran are ongoing despite conflicting signals from Iran.

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