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Two Zimbabweans arrested in South Africa over R2 million illicit cigarettes

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Two Zimbabweans were arrested on Saturday after illicit cigarettes worth R2 million were seized in Limpopo, South Africa. Police in the province intercepted a truck carrying the contraband at the Groblersbrug Port of Entry. Provincial Police Commissioner Jan Scheepers said: “At Groblersbrug today we confiscated 4,800…

Radio Zimbabwe legend Grey Gambiza Moyo dies

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Veteran radio presenter and war veteran Nelson Grey Gambiza Moyo has died. He was 68. His sister-in-law, Thembinkosi Mbesa, confirmed his death to The Herald. Gambiza died on Thursday after collapsing at his farm in Mhangura as he was preparing to go for a medical check-up. Born on 21 June 1958 in Mberengwa, he was

Graduates challenged to become job creators

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Patrick Chitumba, pchitumba1@gmail.com GRADUATES have been challenged to abandon the traditional mindset of seeking employment and instead become employers, innovators and industrialists capable of transforming their communities and driving

Police intensify nationwide road safety crackdown

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Peter Matika peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified the nationwide road safety campaign, deploying speed traps on major urban roads and highways as they step up efforts

RIDA Mbuya Nehanda Boat Accident Death Toll Rises To 97

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The confirmed death toll from the RIDA-owned Mbuya Nehanda ferry has risen to 97 after search and recovery teams retrieved two more bodies from Lake Kariba on Thursday. The development came as salvage engineers started a delicate operation to right the capsized vessel ahead of a full technical investigation. The two…

Mnangagwa relative in US$9m drug drama

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KELSEA Tafirenyika, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law, made another appearance in court yesterday, where prosecutors arrived with what sounded less like a charge sheet and more like a luxury showroom inventory. Lamborghinis? Check. Bentleys? Check. A Rolls-Royce? Check. Upmarket properties in Harare and…

Smoke and mirrors reloaded

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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is many things, but high on the list is a master of the smoke-and-mirrors game. The self-declared constitutionalist, who amended the Constitution to remain in office, has once again used the law to consolidate his power and party control. On Tuesday, Mnangagwa informed the National…

E-hailing needs rules, not shackles

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THE government must resist the temptation to regulate Zimbabwe’s fast-growing e-hailing sector through haste, heavy-handedness, or revenue-first thinking. Lawmakers’ concerns this week that the process should not be rushed deserve to be taken seriously. Thousands of Zimbabweans — particularly young people shut out of…

Potential without power is pointless

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THIS article follows a joint appearance with Tapiwa Zimhamba at a recent youth conference. Our speeches dovetailed, and I invited him to co-author this piece around our shared themes. In that conversation, we realised that every human being carries potential: the seeds of greatness, the capacity to influence, and the…

Cultivating strategic generosity in corporate ecosystems

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IN the modern corporate environment, professional interaction hinges on a continuous exchange of human capital: time, strategic effort, specialised knowledge, and empathy. Organisational psychologist Adam Grant, in Give and Take, argues that people in any workplace gravitate toward one of three profiles: Givers,…

Woman who saved seven in Lake Kariba disaster gets US$4,000 from First Lady

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A woman who dived into the treacherous waters of Lake Kariba to save fellow passengers from the capsized Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) Mbuya Nehanda ferry has received a US$4,000 cash reward from First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa. Taurai Chalibamba, from Mola in Kariba Rural, travelled to Chinhoyi on…

Brother In House first evictee Monica Krish Washaya speaks on her experience

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For Monica Krish Washaya, her brief stint on Brother In House Zimbabwe became an unexpected lesson in human behaviour, resilience and self-discovery. The reality television contestant, who identifies with her Masvingo roots and the moniker “Mamusha — Village Girl,” attracted attention for her measured approach to…

Govt suspends duty on sports infrastructure equipment

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The government has suspended customs duty on imported goods used for the construction and refurbishment of public sporting facilities. The suspension is contained in Statutory Instrument 142 of 2026, the Customs and Excise (Suspension) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (No. 286), gazetted as a supplement to the Zimbabwean…

Top striker bids farewell to Orlando Pirates

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Orlando Pirates receive a transfer setback as their top striker bids farewell, with his next club now attracting huge attention. The post Top striker bids farewell to Orlando Pirates appeared first on iHarare News

Watch: Khune’s greatest moments against Sundowns

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Watch Khune’s greatest moments against Sundowns, featuring stunning saves, unforgettable performances and the highlights fans still remember today. The post Watch: Khune’s greatest moments against Sundowns appeared first on iHarare News

Zimbabwe’s Forex Receipts Jump To US$10.7 Billion As Gold Earnings Surge

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Zimbabwe’s foreign currency receipts surged by close to 50% in the first half of the year to US$10.72 billion, driven by a sharp rebound in export earnings and diaspora remittances, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor (RBZ) John Mushayavanhu has said. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Statement on Thursday,…

Mnangagwa's in-laws detained at airport

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Police reportedly thwarted an attempt by the mother and sister of Collins Mnangagwa's second wife to leave Zimbabwe amid an ongoing money-laundering investigation.Collins is the twin son of President