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December 22, 2025, 4:58 am
Police Offer Reward As Hunt Intensifies for Murder Suspect
- [263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a brutal murders in Mashonaland Central province.
Residents Cautiously Welcome New Rules On Council Services
- [263Chat] Residents from across the country have broadly welcomed new regulations aimed at tightening standards in local government service delivery while warning that public consultation must not be sidelined.
Sudan, Zimbabwe Move to Upgrade Ties As New Ambassador Presents Credentials
- [SNA] Sudanese Ambassador Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Abdel-Razig Ahmed presented his credentials to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Presidential Palace in Harare, assuming his role as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sudan to Zimbabwe.
Chamisa Calls for Moral Renewal to Reboot Zim's Economy
- [263Chat] Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says transforming the country's economy is achievable but warned that the biggest challenge lies in rebuilding its moral and ethical foundations.
ZESA Promises Festive Power Stability As Zimbabwe Gears Up for Afcon
- [263Chat] Zimbabweans can expect a largely uninterrupted electricity supply during the festive season and the Africa Cup of Nations, according to ZESA Holdings.
Govt Unveils High-Tech Norton Toll Plaza in Push for Safer, Faster Roads
- [263Chat] The government has commissioned an expanded Norton Toll Plaza unveiling a high-tech facility aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving road safety and modernising the country's transport infrastructure.
Ten Killed As Car Collides Head-On With Truck On Harare-Nyamapanda Road
- [263Chat] At least ten people have been killed in a fatal road traffic accident along the Harare-Nyamapanda Road in Mashonaland East province, police have confirmed.
Mnangagwa Towers Above Rivals Says Mutsvangwa
- [263Chat] Zanu-PF's Secretary for Information and Publicity and party national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has said the ruling party is united and firmly behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa describing the relationship between the party, its leader and the electorate as "a happy marriage".
Unplugged Zim Returns With Liquideep Reunion and Fresh Local Fire
- [263Chat] Unplugged Zimbabwe the country's premier family-friendly music and lifestyle festival is set to make a long-awaited return later this month after a brief hiatus aimed at reimagining the experience.
Zimbabwe Hit By Partial U.S. Travel Ban As Trump Expands Entry Restrictions
- [263Chat] Zimbabweans travelling to the United States will face new restrictions after US President Donald Trump expanded a controversial travel ban adding more countries to a list of nations subject to tighter entry controls.
Boys Dzamdara Adds Voice On Climate Change Management Biil
- [263Chat] Empowerment organisation Boys Dzamdhara an affliate of ZANU PF rallying behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa's empowerment projects has added its voice to the Climate Change Management Bill saying it ought to be inclusive accessible and empowering.
Seven Killed As Mine Shaft Collapses in Chegutu
- [263Chat] Seven miners have been killed and four others injured after a mine shaft collapsed at Stewart 3 Mine in Pickstone near Chegutu police have confirmed.
Housemaid in Court Over $14k Luxury Heist
- [263Chat] A 58-year-old housemaid appeared at Harare Magistrates Court, accused of stealing a pair of shoes, a wristwatch, and a wine stand collectively valued at US$14 000 from her employer's residence in the leafy Borrowdale suburb of Harare five months ago.
Zimbabwe Highlights Refugee Reforms and Seeks Fairer Global Burden-Sharing
- [263Chat] Government has reaffirmed its commitment to refugee protection and called for stronger international support as it outlined progress on its global pledges at the 2025 Global Refugee Forum (GRF) Progress Review Meeting in Geneva.
Rights Group Flags Widespread Intimidation As November Violations Top 100
- [263Chat] Zimbabweans continue to face systematic intimidation, displacement and political coercion, with more than 113 human rights violations recorded in November alone according to the latest Monthly Monitoring Report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP).
Govt to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Injection in Major Prevention Push
- [263Chat] Zimbabwe is preparing to place at least 46 500 people on a long-acting HIV prevention drug early next year marking the country's first rollout of Lenacapavir a twice-yearly injectable that offers sustained protection against HIV.
Lawyers 4ED Goes Continental With New Africa-Wide Development Body
- [263Chat] Lawyers for Economic Development has announced plans to expand its footprint across Africa launching a new continental platform aimed at linking law, investment and economic development.
The Price of Going Home - Christmas Boxes and the Final Return From South Africa to Zimbabwe
- [The Conversation Africa] Each December, long-distance buses, minibus taxis and private cars stream northwards from South Africa as Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second biggest city, prepares for its annual ritual: the seasonal homecoming of "injiva" - migrants returning for Christmas.
Parents of Stranded SA Team Players in Zimbabwe Demand Accountability From Chess SA
- [Daily Maverick] South African youth players and their parents were left stranded in Zimbabwe at the African Youth Chess Championship after Chess South Africa failed to pay their accommodation fees on time. Many were left scrambling for rooms, with some spending the night on couches, or being shuffled between hotels, disrupting routines and preparation for the high-level tournament.
Sungura Music Giant Nicholas Zakaria Dies
- [The Herald] Sungura musician Nicholas Zakaria affectionately known as Madzibaba has died.
Trailblazing Journalist Zaba Has Defied Challenges Faced By Female Journalists
- [MISA] Zaba was the first female political editor, news editor, deputy editor and later editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, a position she holds to this day.
Documentation Drive Transforms Lives As GBV Campaign Ends
- [263Chat] A campaign to close the documentation gap for women and children took centre stage in Bindura on Wednesday as the country marked the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with civil registry officials on hand to issue birth certificates.
Macheso Leads Emotional Tributes to Madzibaba Zakaria
- [263Chat] Sungura star Alick Macheso has led the outpouring of grief following the death of legendary musician Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria describing the loss as a deep and painful wound for the country's music community.
Gazaland University Fundraising Dinner Raises Hype for 2026 Opening
- [263Chat] The United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ) has intensified national anticipation for the launch of Gazaland University following a high-profile fundraising dinner held recently at the Royalgate Gardens in Chisipite, Harare.
Hollywood Meets Harare As Gurira's Almasi Arts Hosts Landmark Masterclass
- [263Chat] Almasi Collaborative Arts the dramatic arts organisation co-founded by internationally acclaimed actress and playwright Danai Gurira has wrapped up a groundbreaking documentary filmmaking masterclass led by Academy Award-winning director Ezra Edelman a visit widely seen as a milestone for the country's creative sector.
Munetsi, Zemura Miss Out On Afcon Team
- [263Chat] Warriors head coach Mario "Marian" Marinica has named his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the glaring omissions of midfield anchor Marshall Munetsi and left-back Jordan Zemura drawing immediate debate among fans and analysts.
ARDA Delivers Over 60,000 Tonnes of Grain to Boost National Reserves
- [263Chat] The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) has reinforced its role in safeguarding Zimbabwe's food security after delivering 60,347 tonnes of grain to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) for the country's Strategic Grain Reserve.
UEFA, CAF and Gavi Bring Goal Getters to Zimbabwe As Vaccine Awareness Campaign Grows Across Africa
- [GAVI] Harare, Zimbabwe -- CAF, UEFA and Gavi, in partnership with Ministries of Health, are accelerating a pan-African movement empowering girls, countering misinformation and promoting confident, informed health choices The Zimbabwe hosted Girl Getters workshop will reach close to 200 girls, from six African countries, participating in the CAF Under-17 Gift Tournament Football, storytelling and community leadership will combine to help strengthen trust in the HPV vaccine, which prevents up to 90% of cervical cancer cases.
WestProp Building Corridors of Regeneration
- [263Chat] A quiet real estate revolution is unfolding fast across Harare.
Magaya Rape and Fraud Trial Slated for January
- [263Chat] The trial date for Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya, who is accused of rape, has been set for January 26, 2026.
