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Zimbabwe Women claim historic maiden ICC Women's Championship win
Zimbabwe Women produced a famous four-wicket victory over West Indies Women in Harare on Sunday
4 Million Harare Traffic Offences Caught On Camera — Authorities Now Coming For Drivers
More Than 4 Million Harare Traffic Offences Caught On Camera As Authorities Start Chasing Motorists More than four million traffic offences have now been captured by Harare’s new AI-powered traffic camera system, with authorities beginning
Radio Zimbabwe's former broadcaster turns prophet, takes ministry across Africa
HARARE - Former soldier, celebrated broadcaster and now prophet, Leonard Katsangu, widely known as "Macamarada", has expanded his ministry beyond Zimbabwe's borders, emerging as one of the country's m…
Samora Machel Road Will Not Be Closed For Zimbabwe-DRC Match, Harare City Council Says
Harare City Council has dismissed a notice circulating on social media claiming that parts of Samora Machel Avenue will be closed ahead of Monday’s Africa
Govt will not talk monocurrency until conditions are met, says Mushayavanhu ⋆ Pindula News
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has said holders of foreign currency will not be forced to convert their money into local currency when Zimbabwe transitions to a mono-currency system. He was speaking in Harare this
Heritage Village to host 2026 World Tourism Day commemorations
Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter HERITAGE Village will host this year’s World Tourism Day commemorations in Harare on Saturday, with the event expected to showcase Zimbabwean culture while highlighting the growing…
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West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews scored a monumental 182 against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Air Zimbabwe Appoints Simba Travel as UK Sales Agent
The airline resumed direct Gatwick-Harare services in late July, operating three flights a week. The service is being operated with an Airbus A330-300 leased from Spanish carrier Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The post Air Zimbabwe Appoints Si
Harare-Bulawayo road to close at National Sports Stadium as 30,000 expected for Zimbabwe vs DRC qualifier
Harare-Bulawayo road traffic diversion announced for Warriors clash with DRC
Authorities say over 30,000 fans have bought advance tickets for AFCON qualifier The post Harare-Bulawayo road traffic diversion announced for Warriors clash with DRC appeared first on Zimbabwe News Now.
Stanbic Bank to headline Harare Schools Expo 2026
Online Reporter STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe will headline the Harare Schools Expo, scheduled for September 25 to 26, 2026, at Belgravia Sports Club, Harare, as the two-day event brings together leading...
Harare–Bulawayo road to close as Warriors host DRC at National sports stadium
Harare will close part of the Harare–Bulawayo Road as the Warriors face DR Congo at National Sports Stadium on Monday. The post Harare–Bulawayo road to close as Warriors host DRC at National sports stadium appeared first on iHarare News.
Bulawayo beware of Geo Pomona scandal - Harare surrendered its dumpsite
The Geo Pomona scandal is a warning to every Zimbabwean city. Harare surrendered its main dumpsite under a 30-year agreement and must now pay Geo Pomona US$40 per tonne of waste—potentially US$40,000...
Ecocash Agent cashier joins his ancestors after losing US$300 to sports betting as Kandege gambling wipes Pastor’s US$350,000
A 22-year-old EcoCash agent cashier died in Gokwe after allegedly taking poisonous maize grain pills when he lost US$300 in a sports betting game, while a Harare pastor says the same gambling habit stripped him of more than US$350,000, his
For the First Time, CIMAM Comes to Harare, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe fall just short after taking Australia to the wire
Sikandar Raza led from the front with a superb unbeaten 81 and two vital wickets, but Zimbabwe fell agonisingly short of a consolation win as Australia escaped with a one-wicket victory in a gripping final-over finish in the third and final
Young Warriors troop into camp for Olympic qualifier
Curtworth Masango THE Young Warriors are expected to troop into camp in Harare today as they begin preparations for their crucial Caf Olympic qualifier against Mauritius. Zimbabwe will travel to...
Journalist dies after being struck by Harare waste collection truck
‘Geo Pomona takes this incident with the utmost seriousness’ The post Journalist dies after being struck by Harare waste collection truck appeared first on Zimbabwe News Now.
Zimsec enhances security features to prevent cheating
Ivan Zhakata Harare Bureau LEARNERS sitting for this year’s Zimbabwe School Examinations Council public examinations will use personalised answer sheets and question papers that are traceable as part of new...
Fuel prices jump again as global pressures bite – Zimbabwe News Now
HARARE – Zimbabwe fuel prices have risen again, barely a week after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) set the September maximum prices. ZERA on Thursday announced that diesel would now cost a maximum of US$2.08 a litre, up fro
IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Zimbabwe on the Second Review under the Staff-Monitored Program
Washington, DC: An IMF team led by Mr. Wojciech Maliszewski visited Harare from September 7 to 17, 2026, to conduct discussions for the second review under Zimbabwe’s Staff-Monitored Program. Following productive discussions with the Zimbab
Hub Unconference to Tackle AI’s Growing Influence in Africa
By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo The Hub Unconference is set to return for its 12th edition in Harare next week, bringing together young Africans to debate the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on society
Zimpapers-owned ZTN Prime goes off DStv after four-year experiment
DStv has confirmed Zimpapers owned ZTN Prime will no longer be available on its platform from September 30, as massive restructuring is expected at the Harare based television station. The post Zimpapers-owned ZTN Prime goes off DStv after
China to deepen agricultural cooperation with Zimbabwe — Ambassador Zhou
Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Zhou Ding at the Completion Ceremony for the 4th-phase of Chinese Agricultural Experts Technical Assistance Project (Harare, 17 September 2026) Good morning (Mangwanani)! It is a...
‘Harare Is Not A Refugee Camp’: Jacob Mafume Tells Struggling Residents To Consider Moving To Cheaper Towns And Growth Points
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume Tells Struggling Residents To Consider Moving To Cheaper Towns And Growth Points Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has sparked debate over the future of the capital’s urban management after suggesting that people strugglin
Australia beat Zimbabwe to take ODI lead
AUSTRALIA have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series after beating Zimbabwe by 59 runs at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, posting 294 for eight in their allotted 50 overs. Matt Rensha
AirZim’s Harare–London Gatwick route stabilises
Business Writer Air Zimbabwe’s newly restored flagship route between Harare and London Gatwick has stabilised, achieving a 95 percent completion rate over its first six weeks of service, according to...
Sleepless nights in posh Harare suburb spark residents' fury
RESIDENTS of Umwinsidale in Harare say the growing number of event venues in the leafy suburb is turning weekends into a source of noise, traffic and sleepless nights, with some now raising concerns o...
‘I wanted to play for Zimbabwe’ — Australia Cricket captain Mitchel Marsh
Zimpapers Reporter AUSTRALIA captain Mitchell Marsh will lead his country against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club today, but before he became a World Cup winner and one of Australia’s senior...
Zimbabwe name squad for DRC, Sierra Leone matches
The Warriors take on Sierra Leone on the 24th of September in Morocco, before hosting DRC in Harare four days later. <p>The post Zimbabwe name squad for DRC, Sierra Leone matches first appeared on Three Men On a Boat.</p>
Zim PSL 2026 Matchday 29 fixture info: Hardrock face Highlanders test
Another tasty encounter sees Dynamos and Herentals lock horns in Harare. <p>The post Zim PSL 2026 Matchday 29 fixture info: Hardrock face Highlanders test first appeared on Three Men On a Boat.</p>
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Zimbabwe have named a 15-member squad for their three-match ODI series against Australia at Harare Sports Club, with Sikandar Raza set to captain the side. The matches will take place on September 15, 18 and 20, marking Australia’s first OD
Illegal restaurant shut down under Operation Chenesa Harare
Emmanuel Kafe An illegal restaurant was shut down in Harare’s Avenues area at Montague Shopping Centre today, while vendors were moved from the area, as Operation Chenesa Harare continues to...
1 person killed after train rams into Honda Fit at Marondera level crossing
HARARE – One person was killed early Saturday when a train collided with a vehicle at a level crossing in Marondera, the National Railways of Zimbabwe said. The crash disrupted traffic along the busy Harare-Mutare road after the train came
Missing Zimbabwean Catholic Priest Found Dead at Harare Hospital Mortuary
Holistic action needed to halt domestic harm
THE tragic death of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) commissioner Martin Muduva and his wife, Lyliosa Chirara, at their Dzivarasekwa, Harare, home... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button belo
Skipper Nkomo Returns As Zimbabwe Announce Squad For South Africa T20is
(MENAFN - IANS) Harare, Sep 10 (IANS) Zimbabwe received a big boost ahead of their historic five-match T20I series against South Africa as skipper Josephine Nkomo is declared fit and has returned to...
Full Details: Nurse axes ZHRC Commissioner and MSU Lecturer Dr Muduva 3 times to death over roora day with Patience Mangwiro
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Commissioner and Midlands State University lecturer Dr Martin Muduva died after suffering severe head injuries during a violent domestic dispute at his home in Dzivarasekwa Extension, in Harare. His wife, nu
City of Harare introduces 1.5km rule for new service stations
The City of Harare has introduced tougher rules for opening new service stations, including a minimum 1.5km distance between stations, compulsory public notices and mandatory environmental assessments.
Harare Moves To Curb Fuel Station Boom With New 1.5km Spacing Rule
Harare Council Tightens Rules For New Fuel Stations, Bans Sites Within 1.5km Of Each Other Harare City Council has introduced tougher requirements for the construction of new fuel stations following growing public concern over their rapid e
ZIMRA Targets Arlington Estate In Fresh Tax Compliance Drive
Arlington Estate Under ZIMRA Spotlight As Taxman Demands Homeowner, Tenant Details The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has turned its attention to Harare’s upmarket Arlington Estate, demanding detailed information on homeowners and tenan
Details in EU Ambassador’s Harare Mysterious Death
By A Correspondent | European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe Katrin Hagemann died soon after having breakfast, it has emerged. Hagemann,... Continue reading "Details in EU Ambassador’s Harare Mysterious Death"
EU Ambassador To Zim In Mysterious Death In Harare
By A Correspondent |European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe Katrin Hagemann has died suddenly in Harare, with the circumstances surrounding her... Continue reading "EU Ambassador To Zim In Mysterious Death In Harare"
Air Zimbabwe Launches Direct Harare to Masvingo and Chiredzi Flights Ahead of Tourism Expo 2026
46 intersections in Harare’s CBD to get new traffic lights
Source: 46 intersections in Harare’s CBD to get new traffic lights – herald Municipal Correspondent THE Harare City Council has rolled out the second phase of its traffic signal rehabilitation programme, targeting 46 intersections in the ce
Air Zim introduces direct flights to Masvingo
Source: Air Zim introduces direct flights to Masvingo – herald George Maponga Masvingo Bureau MASVINGO is set for a major boost in tourism as Air Zimbabwe introduces direct flights from Harare to the ancient city for the 19th Sanganai/Hlang
Air Zimbabwe Opens New Route as Masvingo Targets Tourism, Trade Growth
AIR Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) have launched a new Harare-Masvingo air service, a move expected to improve connectivity to the southern province and support the movement of tourists, business travellers and internatio
Harare Derby between CAPS United and Dynamos ends in stalemate as Hardrock close gap on Scottland
Harare Derby between CAPS United and Dynamos ends in stalemate as Hardrock close gap on Scottland. The post Harare Derby between CAPS United and Dynamos ends in stalemate as Hardrock close gap on Scottland appeared first on Soccer24.
Air Zimbabwe boosts Masvingo tourism connectivity
Nqobile Bhebhe in Masvingo A SYMBOLIC water-cannon salute welcomed national flag carrier Air Zimbabwe to Masvingo here on Saturday morning as the airline commenced daily direct flights between Harare...
HIPH Expands Health Training as Graduate Numbers lncrease
By Shalom Shaurwa The Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has produced about 2,300 graduates in the past five years as the institution expands its training programmes to meet growing demand for healthcare professionals in Zimbabwe and
War in Zimbabwe Music Industry: Dino Mudondo joins other musicians, breathes fire as Cover Band STEALS ALL his hit songs!
Zimbabwe’s cover-band war widens as musicians demand answers on royalties HARARE – Dino Mudondo has become the latest musician to enter Zimbabwe’s bitter dispute over cover bands after accusing The Travellers Band of disrespecting him by pe
Air Zimbabwe Launches Harare-Masvingo Flights Ahead Of Tourism Expo — Here Is The Cost
Air Zimbabwe To Connect Harare And Masvingo With Direct Daily Flights Air Zimbabwe is set to introduce direct flights from Harare to Masvingo, with the new service coming as the city prepares to host the 19th Sanganai/Hlanganani Dzimbahwe T
Zimbabwe, Ethiopia youth unite for greener Africa
Sharon Jiyamwa Herald Reporter ZIMBABWEAN and Ethiopian youths have joined hands in a tree-planting exercise in Harare, pledging to strengthen youth-led climate action and environmental restoration ahead of the 2027...
EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Katrin Hagemann dies suddenly aged 53
European Union ambassador Katrin Hagemann has died suddenly at her Harare residence aged 53, months after beginning her mission in Zimbabwe. The post EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Katrin Hagemann dies suddenly aged 53 appeared first on Nehanda
Zimbabwe: EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe Katrin Hagemann Dies Suddenly At Harare Home
Zimbabwe: Harare Man Wins Fresh Chance to Fight U.S.$292,000 Rental Claim After Lawyer's Blunder
Call to Worship Global marks 18 years with worship night
Call to Worship Global will mark its 18th anniversary with a worship night in Harare on October 3, bringing together gospel musicians,...
Wicknell Chivayo Receives World’s First Godfather II Watch Worth US$660,000
Wicknell Chivayo Gets World’s First Godfather II Watch Ahead Of October Launch Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been given the first-ever Jacob & Co Godfather II watch, a luxury timepiece reportedly worth US$660,000 (approximately R1
ZBC To Conduct Door-To-Door TV And Radio Licence Inspections in Borrowdale Brooke
ZBC To Conduct Door-To-Door TV And Radio Licence Inspections in Borrowdale Brooke The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is set to conduct a door-to-door inspection of television and radio licences at Borrowdale Brooke Village in Harar
Zimbabwe: Harare Vendors Given Final Deadline to Clear Streets
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