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October 8, 2026, 6:06 pm
Zambia Finalises U.S.$1.5 Billion U.S. Health Funding Deal As Zimbabwe Rejects Terms
- [New Zimbabwe] Zambia is set to sign a US$1.5 billion health funding agreement with the United States this week after resolving a dispute over sensitive health data-sharing requirements.
Zimbabwe Healthcare Workers Win €30,000 Awards After Ireland Jobs Dispute
- [263Chat] Two Zimbabwean healthcare workers who travelled to Ireland after being promised jobs have had compensation awards of more than €30,000 each upheld by the Labour Court.
Lithium Powers Zimbabwe's Mineral Export Boom to U.S.$4.7bn
- [263Chat] Zimbabwe's mineral export sales more than doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching US$4.735 billion with lithium overtaking platinum group metals (PGMs) as the country's biggest revenue earner.
Zaoga Marlborough Choir Makes Waves With 14-Track Album Launch
- [263Chat] The sweet sounds of choral praise echoed through the capital on Saturday, 3 October 2026, as the ZAOGA Forward in Faith Ministries International (FIFMI) Marlborough District Choir hosted a historic live album recording and launch.
Supreme Court Reinstates PetroZim GM's Dismissal, Slams Labour Court Ruling As 'Irrational'
- [New Zimbabwe] The Supreme Court has reinstated the dismissal of former PetroZim Line general manager Catherine Katsande, ruling that the Labour Court acted "manifestly irrationally" when it overturned her conviction on multiple misconduct charges linked to her dealings with major supplier Kaltrade.
Mnangagwa Declares State of Disaster As 8,500 Homes Lose Roofs in Masvingo Hailstorm
- [New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following a severe hailstorm that hit Masvingo on Monday, leaving thousands of homes and infrastructure damaged.
South Africa Turns to Diplomacy to Recover R900m National Airline Debt From Zimbabwe
- [New Zimbabwe] The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said that it had been facilitating discussions between ministers at binational commission meetings to get Zimbabwe to release funds owed to businesses in the neighbouring country.
Wreckage From Chivayo Helicopter Crash Moved for Forensic Examination - Report Expected Within 30 Days
- [New Zimbabwe] INVESTIGATIONS into the helicopter crash that killed businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and three others have entered the forensic examination phase, with government expecting a preliminary report in 30 days.
Teen Acquitted of Murder As Judge Slams Adults for Leaving Children At Nightclub
- [New Zimbabwe] A 17-year-old boy has been acquitted of murder after the High Court found the State had failed to prove that he stabbed a fellow teenager to death at a New Year's Eve gathering, with the judge sharply criticising adults for allowing children as young as 13 to be out at a nightclub at 3am.
Wadyejena Unveils Campus Renewal Challenge Ahead of Zanu-PF Conference
- [263Chat] The ruling Zanu PF party has established the President Emmerson Mnangagwa Campus Renewal challenge meant to benefit innovative university students through scholarships, ahead of the 23rd National People's conference to be held in Chinhoyi next week.
Zimbabwe Gears Up for Nationwide Rollout of Twice-Yearly HIV Jab
- [263Chat] Zimbabwe is preparing to roll out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine, nationwide from January 2027 after strong demand during its pilot programme.
Kenya Tracks Ebola Contacts After Nairobi Death
- [263Chat] Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a Kenyan national who had recently travelled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) died in Nairobi.
Infidelity Row Ends in Tragedy As Epworth Woman Fatally Stabs Husband
- [New Zimbabwe] A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in Harare's Epworth suburb in connection with the murder of her husband following a domestic dispute over alleged infidelity.
Fake Weather Alert Sparks Flood Panic in Harare
- [263Chat] The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has dismissed a weather warning circulating on social media saying it was not issued by the department.
Govt Declares State of Disaster After Masvingo Hailstorm
- [263Chat] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster in Masvingo Province after a severe hailstorm caused widespread destruction, damaging thousands of homes and critical infrastructure.
Killer T Blames Alcohol After Arrest Over Threats to Family of Man Mauled By His Friend's Dogs
- [New Zimbabwe] ZIMDANCEHALL musician Killer T has admitted to abusing alcohol after he was arrested over threatening and explicit voice messages sent to Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) chief executive officer Kwame Muzawazi.
'Coronation of a Plunderer' - Opposition Slams Chivayo's Provincial Hero Status
- [New Zimbabwe] THE declaration of businessman Wicknell Chivhayo as a Provincial Hero has sparked sharp criticism from the Veteran Activists Association of Zimbabwe (VAAZ), which has described the move as a "coronation for plunderers."
Westprop Holdings Revenue Jumps to U.S.$14.9mln As Property Sales Drive Growth
- [New Zimbabwe] VICTORIA Falls Exchange (VFEX) listed property concern WestProp Holdings Limited reported a robust performance for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, with revenue rising 16.3% to US$ 14.91 million.
All of Africa Today - October 5, 2026
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Young Warriors Through to Second Round of Afcon Qualifiers
- [New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe men's under-23 team have progressed to the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Under-23 qualifiers after a 6-1 aggregate victory over Mauritius.
Tungwarara Confirms He Was Airlifted, Refutes Claims He Is Sick - Sources Say He Is Now Recovering
- [New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENTIAL Advisor Paul Tungwarara has confirmed that he was airlifted to South Africa but disputed that this was due to a medical emergency.
New Twist to Magaya Rape Case As Another Witness Withdraws
- [263Chat] Another accuser in the high profile rape case against Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Prophet Walter Magaya has written to the prosecution indicating her intention to withdraw.
Beitbridge Duo Jailed Nine Years for Stock Theft
- [263Chat] Two Beitbridge men have been sentenced to an effective nine years imprisonment for stealing two cattle from a fellow resident.
Killer T Blames Alcohol for Threatening Messages, Apologises After Arrest
- [263Chat] Zimdancehall superstar Killer T has publicly apologised to Ambassador Kwame Tapiwa Muzawazi, the Muzawazi family and the public following his arrest over threatening and insulting messages he allegedly sent.
Great Zimbabwe University Postpones Graduation Ceremony After Storm Damage
- [263Chat] Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) has postponed its 20th graduation ceremony following severe damage caused by a sudden storm that hit Masvingo on Tuesday night.
Tourism Ministry Seeks Zig2.29bn for 2027 As Pre-Budget Consultations Begin
- [New Zimbabwe] THE Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has asked Parliament to back a ZIG2.29 billion funding bid for 2027, despite Treasury setting an indicative ceiling of just ZIG454.8 million, leaving the ministry facing a funding gap of about 80%.
Mapfumo's Homecoming, a Million-Dollar Olive Branch and a Botched Mnangagwa Meeting
- [New Zimbabwe] CHIMURENGA music icon Thomas Mapfumo's return to Zimbabwe last week marked the end of an eight-year absence from the country.
Severe Hailstorm Leaves 60 Households Counting Losses in Masvingo
- [New Zimbabwe] A severe hailstorm that hit Masvingo City on Monday left at least 60 households affected, with homes, vehicles and other property damaged, officials have said.
Stanbic, Standard Bank Secure Funding for Chirundu Border Upgrade
- [New Zimbabwe] FINANCIAL closure has been achieved for the upgrade and modernisation of the Chirundu Border Post, paving the way for construction of a project expected to boost trade and regional connectivity.
CAF Sanctions Zimbabwe Over Fan Death, Pitch Invasion At National Sports Stadium
- [New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe have been ordered to play their next home international match behind closed doors after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) over the death of a fan and pitch invasion after the Warriors' 2-1 defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
