Plumtree Town Council has banned the use of unregulated natural stone and building aggregates in construction projects within the town, citing the need to preserve the town’s character, protect the environment and maintain building
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…
The countdown has begun for the Stanbic Bank Blue Run Half Marathon that is set for this coming Sunday, (August 23) at Old Georgians Sports Club in Mount
Parliament has received a petition from the Drivers’ Association of Zimbabwe (DAZ) calling for the driving profession to be formalised, including minimum educational qualifications and the creation of a legally recognised professional body. The petitioners want a law that will make five O-Level passes, including…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
National Sports Stadium Cleared To Host CAF, AFCON And World Cup Qualifiers Zimbabwe has received a major boost in its bid to bring international football back to home soil after the National Sports Stadium secured CAF Category 3 approval. The Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture announced the development…
The National Sports Stadium was granted Confederation of African Football (CAF) Category 3 approval to host international matches again The post No National Sports Stadium reprieve for Scottland appeared first on newsday
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HARARE, Aug. 21 (NewsDay Live) — President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law, Kelsea Tafirenyika, allegedly acquired 10 properties and 10 top-of-the-range vehicles in Zimbabwe worth about US$9 million, as well as 13 properties in Dubai and South Africa, a court heard Thursday. Prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe told…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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 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,…
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
HARARE, Aug. 21 (NewsDay Live) — CBZ Holdings has pledged up to US$50,000 in emergency financial assistance to families affected by the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, with each affected household set to receive US$300. The financial institution said in a statement Friday that the assistance, being provided through its…
Officials have started transferring voter registration and the management of the voters’ roll from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) back to the Office of the Registrar-General. This follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s assent to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill in July, which returned…
Springboks star Jean Kleyn shares a touching wedding anniversary tribute, giving fans a glimpse into an enduring love story with Aisling. The post Springboks star Jean Kleyn celebrates wedding anniversary appeared first on iHarare News
A 26‑year‑old Bindura woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for dealing in dangerous drugs.Lilian Mupandenyama of John Farm, Bindura, was convicted and sentenced by Bindura magistrate Felix
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A 30-year-old man from Zvishavane has been jailed for an effective 54 months by the Gweru Magistrates’ Court after stabbing his village head and vandalising his property. Wellington Dzingisai, of Mukamba Village, Zvishavane, was found guilty of attempted murder and malicious damage to property. In a statement, the…
The operation to turn the capsized RIDA Mbuya Nehanda ferry upright on Lake Kariba gathered momentum on Thursday, 20 August, after a team led by Craig Hall towed the vessel to a more sheltered spot within the Musambakaruma Group of Islands. The calmer waters will allow specialists to begin the delicate process of…
As early as October, Moscow will become a center of gravity for the entire African continent. The Russia-Africa Summit, the main diplomatic event of the year, will bring together dozens of heads of state, business representatives, experts, and journalists. Among them is Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The…
Award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has offered to fund the return of a Zimbabwean woman stranded in Mozambique, 13 years after she was taken from a crèche in Mutare and smuggled across the border. Georgina Muchekadzose, of Fairview in Mutare, told The Manica Post that her daughter, Tariro Mahumba, born on 28…
A 31-year marriage has ended in tragedy after a Zhombe man was allegedly beaten to death by 13 of his in-laws following a domestic dispute over beans.Mpendulo Nyoni, 55, died on May 20, 2026, after