Key developments affecting Zimbabwe’s political, economic, and cultural landscape.
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,…
The Wasu Post The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the death of ten people following a fatal road traffic accident that occurred along the Harare–Nyamapanda Road. The accident happened at the 185-kilometre peg near Suswe area on Wednesday, December 17, between 11:30am and noon. According to police, a Honda Fit carrying ten occupants and…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE, 16 December 2025 — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released a photograph of a suspect wanted in connection with a murder case that occurred in Guruve, as investigations continue. In a press statement issued on Monday, the ZRP identified the suspect as Anymore Zvitsva, also known as “Modho”, aged 32,…
By Fanuel Chinowaita NetOne’s annual Christmas Cheer initiative reached thousands of vulnerable citizens across Zimbabwe this festive season, with senior government officials joining the mobile operator in a series of community-focused programmes held in Midlands, Manicaland and Matabeleland South. The outreach, which targeted elderly citizens, child-headed families and low-income households, was conducted in Gokwe, Chipinge…
By Nadine Fortunate Black Mutare, 8 December 2025 – Telecel Zimbabwe workers in Mutare say they have gone for more than five months without salaries, amid growing fear after the company started terminating contracts as part of what it says is a restructuring process. A termination letter dated 24 November 2025, seen by The Wasu…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare Rural, 30 November 2025 – In a powerful fusion of spiritual appeal and law enforcement resolve, police, traditional leaders and church organisations joined forces on Wednesday for a “Crime Gospel Campaign,” launching a united front for safer roads and a drug-free holiday period. Held at the Chiefs Hall in 22 Miles,…
