South Africa-bound Malawi bus involved in fatal accident in Zimbabwe

At least three Malawian nationals lost their lives, while 15 others were injured in a tragic bus accident on Saturday evening at Kingsview, about 30 kilometers east of Karoi. The Achisi Bus, which was en route from Malawi to South Africa via Zambia and …

Zimbabwe police block protests against Emmerson Mnangagwa

Police were deployed heavily in Zimbabwe’s capital and other cities on Monday, largely neutralising a call by veterans for protests against plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule. Zimbabwe’s governing Zanu-PF said in January it wanted to …

Airport officials arrested for smuggling 23 Ethiopian nationals out of Zimbabwe

HARARE – Eight officials, including immigration officers, ground staff, and an intelligence agent, were brought before the Harare Magistrates’ Court on Monday following the discovery of an alleged organized human trafficking operation at the Robert Gabriel …

Zimbabwe Police Crack Down On Protesters Marching Against President Mnangagwa’s Tenure Extension

Zimbabwe’s independence war veterans, once loyal supporters of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, have now become his fiercest critics, accusing him of plotting to extend his rule beyond constitutional limits.    On Monday, the police heavily deployed across …

Old Mutual Zimbabwe drives pensions, savings uptake

National Arts Council of Zimbabwe suspends ZIMURA’s $150...

The directive follows widespread backlash from musicians, venue owners, and copyright holders, as well as growing tensions between NACZ and ZIMURA over copyright regulation and the protection of intellectual property rights. The dispute erupted after a …

Mbira music and spirituality in Zimbabwe – learning the...

He didn’t play it; he simply held it and said, “…ndedzevanana, dzekuchikoro. Iwe haufaniri kudzidzira mbira (this is for children. You are not supposed to have structured mbira lessons).” With that, he invited me to his house, which was close to where he …

Zimbabwe police deploy to block demonstrations against Mnangagwa

‹‹ 1 of 5 Anti-riot police officers clear a road barricaded by protesters in the capital Harare, Zimbabwe, March 31, 2025. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo 2 of 5 Smoke from tear gas billows during clashes between anti-riot police and protesters, in the …

Small groups of protesters brave tight security in Zimbabwe

Small groups of protesters gathered under heavy security in the Zimbabwe capital Monday, heeding a call to demonstrate to demand that President Emmerson Mnangagwa leave power. The protests were called by a veteran of Mnangagwa's own ZANU-PF party over …

Calls for uprising in Zimbabwe largely ignored as public heeds government appeals to stay away

HARARE, Zimbabwe. (AP) — Harare and other major urban centers in Zimbabwe were deserted on Monday as communities mostly stayed at home after calls for anti-government protests made by a rival faction within the ranks of the ruling ZANU-PF party were …