PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa last night fired Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) boss Fulton Mangwanya, replacing him with Paul Chikawa. In a related move, Fungayi Jessie Majome was reassigned from her position as Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission to Commissioner in the Public Service Commission. Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Martin Rushwaya, announced…
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says the country recorded an increase in train-related casualties in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year.In a statement yesterday, the NRZ said eight people were hit by trains between January and March this year, resulting in two deaths and six injuries — up…
THE government has stepped up efforts to strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Matabeleland South through the rollout of modern laboratory facilities in rural schools.The programme has seen the construction and equipping of 40 laboratories across seven districts, marking a major milestone in improving access to practical learning and addressing long standing…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged real estate developers to modernise infrastructure along highways, in high-density suburbs, growth points, and rural areas to align with Vision 2030.Speaking yesterday in Harare during the commissioning of the Greenfields Retail Centre, Mnangagwa said his administration sought to ensure public-private partnerships were cemented for the country’s development agenda.“The Second Republic…
A 49-YEAR-OLD man from Redcliff was allegedly axed to death following a dispute over missing groceries, in a violent incident that has shocked the local community.The deceased, identified as Ellias Kavhumbura Chimusito of Rutendo suburb, was allegedly attacked on the night of April 6, 2026, at around 8.30pm at Wentworth Farm.Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko…
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe is facing mounting scrutiny over his handling of the fallout from the 2025 AFCON final,…
Masimba Makwembere POLICE arrested a suspect found in possession of drugs weighing more than 600kg at Beitbridge Border Post on Tuesday. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest yesterday, stating that the drugs were hidden in a truck trailer. “On 07 April 2026, police in Beitbridge acted on a tip-off and arrested a truck…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER A FLAWED system and the trademark failure to prepare are the biggest reasons why Zimbabwe’s junior national teams failed to make an impression at the Caf African Schools Championships which come to a close at Ngoni Stadium in Norton today, stakeholders have said. This comes as Zimbabwe’s U15 boys and girls’…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS POPULAR musical event— Ecobank Legends Night— is returning to the 4500-seater Harare International Conference Centre in the capital tomorrow. The event, curated by the Intotal Band, has won the hearts of many for its unique presentation, which rekindles memories. Zambia–Zimbabwe Braai fest roars to life ZAMBIA–Zimbabwe Braai Fest, is set to take place…
THE Tuesday rollout of upgraded ZiG banknotes and coins by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is a commendable technical step toward modernising our financial landscape. However, as the old adage goes, the hood does not make the monk. While the improved security features and durability of the new ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 notes are…
