Key developments affecting Zimbabwe’s political, economic, and cultural landscape.
The Wasu Post Reporter Kenya – A Kenyan environmental activist has set a new Guinness World Record after hugging a tree continuously for three days, using the feat to amplify her message on environmental protection and climate action. Truphena Muthoni achieved a record-breaking 72 hours to claim the title for the longest marathon hugging a…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Nyanga, 18 January 2026 — Fresh claims of factionalism within Zanu PF have emerged following remarks by Presidential investment adviser Dr Paul Tungwarara, whose speech in Nyanga yesterday openly warned against individuals allegedly harbouring presidential ambitions. Addressing an empowerment gathering at Nyajezi Primary School yesterday , Tungwarara insisted that there was “no…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE – The High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a premium residential property in Mandara and a Toyota Hilux vehicle to the State, ruling they were purchased with the proceeds of crime. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) secured the civil forfeiture order against former telecommunications employee Daniel Kalira and four…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Marange, 12 January 2026— Presidential Special Advisor Dr Paul Tungwarara yesterday reiterated his firm loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, saying he wishes the President could continue leading the country until 2050, while dismissing any suggestion that he harbours presidential ambitions. Dr Tungwarara made the remarks while addressing a Presidential programme at Marange…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 11 January 2026– Funeral services company Nyaradzo has confirmed an incident involving the mix-up of two bodies, as Edna Mufambi (100) was finally reburied yesterday in Bocha, under Sabuku Muzondo, following an exhumation carried out in Checheche on Friday. The confirmation comes after days of uncertainty for Mufambi’s family, who had…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare, 10 January 2026– State-owned mobile network operator NetOne has introduced a Reverse Calling service, also known as “Pay for Me”, allowing subscribers to make calls even when they have zero airtime, in a move the company says is aimed at keeping Zimbabweans connected during tough economic times. The service enables a…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 5 January 2026– The family of Edna Mufambi (100), who died on 31 December 2025 in Hobhouse 1, Mutare, is demanding answers after alleging that her body was misplaced by Nyaradzo Funeral Services and mistakenly buried in Checheche. Relatives said Mufambi died of old age and was taken by Nyaradzo after…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Kamativi, 31 December 2025 – Human rights activist and Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) director Farai Maguwu has raised alarm over the alleged transportation of lithium and other undeclared minerals from Kamativi to China, warning that Zimbabwe is losing strategic resources through poor governance and weak oversight. In a statement accompanied…
By Fanuel Chinowaita At least 100 people lost their lives in road traffic accidents recorded across Zimbabwe during the 2025 festive season, as the number of crashes more than doubled compared to the same period last year, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said. In a press statement released today December 2025, police said 2,412…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare – The Climate Action Council of Zimbabwe (CACZ) has welcomed the passage of the Climate Change Management Bill (H.B. 5 of 2025) and Statutory Instrument 48 of 2025, describing the new framework as a “technically strong and internationally aligned” step towards implementing the Paris Agreement, but has cautioned that high fees,…
