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Zimbabwe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Zimbabwe News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. From national politics and business developments to the economy, mining, agriculture, energy, technology, public safety, education, culture, entertainment, sports, and major events happening across the country, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in Zimbabwe, part of the Zimbabwean community abroad, or simply want to stay…
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Zimbabwe’s Fee Cuts: Real Reform or Just Noise | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s government is slashing 291 licenses, permits, and fees in a bid to ease business costs — but critics warn it’s just another cosmetic fix for a…
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Zimbabwe Turns President’s Birthday into National Holiday | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa just turned his birthday into a national holiday—Munhumutapa Day—honoring a royal title from a historic empire that ruled…
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Mnangagwa Eyes 2035 Power | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa stunned observers by declaring he expects to remain in power until 2035—despite the constitution’s two-term limit and…
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Zimbabwe’s Music Rights Battle | Zimbabwe News
ZIMURA is standing firm against a band called In Total, rejecting their claim that a $150 event license grants ongoing rights to use Zimbabwean artists’ music…
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South Africa Plea for Murder Suspect | Zimbabwe News
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted by the UK for allegedly murdering his wife and two daughters in England, has pleaded guilty in South Africa to firearm…
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Zimbabwe’s Vendors Face Forced Relocation | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s government is launching a sweeping crackdown on Harare’s informal traders, demanding they vacate undesignated areas by September 9th under a…
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Madam Boss’s Rise from Housemaid to Global Star | Zimbabwe News
Madam Boss’s inspiring journey from Zimbabwean housemaid to global social media sensation is now a roaring biopic—“Becoming Madam Boss”—making its UK premiere…
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Zimbabwe’s Fertilizer Waste Crisis | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s wasting billions on fertilizer imports while sitting on untapped domestic production potential—old factories, broken equipment, and poor governance…
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Zimbabwe Rights Commissioner Dead | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Commissioner Martin Muduva has died after allegedly being attacked with an axe during a domestic dispute at home, with his wife also…
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Zimbabwe Teachers Demand Pay Fix | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwean teachers are striking a bold new stance, pledging to work only three days a week until the government fixes their crippling pay and worsening…
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Church Van Seized Over Firewood | Zimbabwe News
A church group in Bulawayo had their van seized for allegedly transporting firewood without a permit—only to win back the vehicle in court after lawyers…
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Zimbabwe Women's Cricket Gets New Coach | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed Mark Coles, a seasoned New Zealand coach with experience leading Scotland and Pakistan’s women’s teams, as head coach of their…
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E-Hailing Gets Five-Month Pause | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s government is pausing e-hailing services like InDrive and Bolt for five months to craft a fair, tax-compliant future for drivers and companies—after…
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Harare Vendors Resist Eviction | Zimbabwe News
Harare’s street vendors defy government orders to clear out, calling the ultimatum out of touch, as the nation grapples with over 78,000 returning citizens…
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Zimbabwe Halts Antimony Tungsten Exports | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe just slapped an immediate halt on exporting antimony and tungsten, forcing mining firms to process these high-value minerals domestically — and…
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South Africa Tightens Borders | Zimbabwe News
South Africa’s border crackdown is in full swing—since mid-June, over 86,000 foreign nationals have been processed for deportation, mostly from Malawi…
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Courts as Guardians of Zimbabwe's Wetlands | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s Lawyers for Human Rights just released a bold new report showing how the courts can be weaponized to stop wetland destruction — even when laws exist…
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Zimbabwe and South Africa Face Critical Crises | Zimbabwe News
South Africa has deported over 86,000 foreign nationals—mostly from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique—sparking ongoing concerns. In Zimbabwe, maize shortages…
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Mudha Ncube Remains Power Behind the Scenes | Zimbabwe News
Once Zimbabwe’s feared State Security Minister, Owen “Mudha” Ncube was quietly demoted in 2022—but his power didn’t vanish. Now back as Midlands Provincial…
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Mudha’s Political Comeback | Zimbabwe News
Owen “Mudha” Ncube, once ousted as State Security Minister in 2022, is back in government — a political comeback that underscores the volatile, loyalty-driven…
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Fugitive Pleads to Gun Charges in SA | Zimbabwe News
Ndodana Tshuma, a fugitive wanted in the UK for murdering his wife and two daughters, just pleaded guilty in South Africa to illegal gun possession and…
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Fugitive Pleads to Gun Charges in SA | Zimbabwe News
Ndodana Tshuma, a fugitive wanted in the UK for murdering his wife and two daughters, just pleaded guilty in South Africa to illegal gun possession and…
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Ngwenya Shines with Player of the Month Award | Zimbabwe News
Twenty-three-year-old Zimbabwean striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya just claimed the Betway Premiership Player of the Month for August after a blistering run—five…
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Justice Accused: Gold Mine Deal Alleged | Zimbabwe News
Former legislator Munyaradzi Kereke is accusing Supreme Court Justice George Chiweshe of bribery and abuse of power, claiming the judge demanded cash and a…
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When Leaders Choose Abroad | Zimbabwe News
When African leaders fall ill, they often flee to foreign hospitals — not for specialized care, but because they don’t trust their own nations’ healthcare…
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Remembering Dr Knox Chitiyo | Zimbabwe News
A revered Zimbabwean academic and international affairs expert, Dr. Knox Chitiyo, has passed away at 65 after a courageous battle with bowel cancer. Known for…
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Zimbabwe’s Economic Turnaround and Challenges | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s economy is showing surprising resilience, with solid growth averaging nearly six percent since 2021 and inflation dipping to single digits for the…
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ZESA Restructured for Efficiency | Zimbabwe News
ZESA is getting a major overhaul as the Mutapa Investment Fund unveils an 11-member board to unify power generation, transmission, and distribution under one…
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Fabisch’s Return Timeline Revealed | Zimbabwe News
Jonah Fabisch, the highly anticipated 25-year-old Zimbabwean international signed by Lamontville Golden Arrows from Germany, is finally on track for his debut…
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Harare Tightens Gas Station Rules | Zimbabwe News
Harare’s gas station game is getting serious—new rules mean no more random pump pop-ups. Stations now need to be at least 1.5 km apart, on plots of 2,000 sq…
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Mandela’s Legacy in Legal Battle | Zimbabwe News
A major legal battle is heating up at South Africa’s Constitutional Court over whether Nelson Mandela’s personal relics—including iconic Madiba shirts…
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Urban Grooves Festival Nostalgia Night | Zimbabwe News
Harare’s Urban Grooves Festival lit up Jongwe Corner with a nostalgic throwback night featuring legends like Nox, Roki, Mafriq, Maskiri, and Plaxedes…
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Econet Solves Power-Driven Network Issues | Zimbabwe News
Econet Wireless is tackling Zimbabwe’s crippling power issues head-on by installing solar and battery systems across its network, using AI to pinpoint problems…
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Judge vs Convicted Rapist Allegations | Zimbabwe News
A fiery courtroom showdown erupts as convicted rapist Munyaradzi Kereke accuses Supreme Court judge George Chiweshe of inappropriate relationships with his two…
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Chivayo Warns Highlanders FC | Zimbabwe News
Wicknell Chivayo, Zimbabwe’s football funding heavyweight, is sending a bold message to Highlanders FC: his money comes with strict conditions, and he’s ready…
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Zimbabwe Artists Fight Cover Band Theft | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s music scene is in chaos as original artists like Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave and Dino Mudondo clash with cover bands who’re stealing their sound…
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ZIMRA Targets Unreported Rental Income | Zimbabwe News
ZIMRA is cracking down on hidden rental income by demanding housing estates hand over detailed tenant and owner data—aiming to plug tax loopholes, boost…
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Gospel Beef, Cover Bands, and Artist Rights | Zimbabwe News
A Zimbabwean music feud explodes as producer Clive “Mono” Mukundu accuses gospel star Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave of dementia for disputing his claimed role…
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Econet’s Tax Win Reveals Zimbabwe’s Economic Fragility | Zimbabwe News
Econet Wireless just got a major tax award for paying over three trillion Zimbabwean dollars — nearly a quarter of its revenue — but this spotlight reveals a…
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Chivayo Defends Wealth Amid Public Scrutiny | Zimbabwe News
Wicknell Chivayo’s latest luxury splurge—gifting a $750K Rolls-Royce and $250K cash to Prophet Uebert Angel’s wife—has reignited debate over unexplained…
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Harare Crackdown on Illegal Firewood | Zimbabwe News
Harare’s forestry crackdown is going full throttle — seizing 20 trucks, 4,000 charcoal bags, and 300 cubic metres of firewood in one major sweep. Targeting…
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Zimbabwe Falls Short Against South Africa | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe Falls Short Against South Africa | Zimbabwe News
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Ferry Crisis Leaves Students Stranded | Zimbabwe News
Schools reopen in 24 hours, but dozens of students and teachers in rural Nyaminyami, Kariba, are stranded after the Mbuya Nehanda ferry sank—once the only…
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Musona Out as Scottland FC Push On | Zimbabwe News
Scottland FC’s Champions League hopes take a hit as star forward Knowledge Musona misses the crucial opener with a hamstring injury, sidelining him for two…
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Remembering Dr Knox Chitiyo | Zimbabwe News
Dr. Knox Chitiyo, a towering figure in African security studies and Zimbabwean diplomacy, has passed away after a battle with bowel cancer. Known for his…
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Cosmetic Procedure Leads to Tragic Death | Zimbabwe News
A British-Nigerian entrepreneur, Igho Ubiribo, died tragically after a cosmetic procedure in Bangkok — where he received penis enlargement injections that led…
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Charamba Shines with Bronze in Brussels | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s Makanakaishe Charamba stunned the track with a bronze in the 200m at the Wanda Diamond League Final, clocking 19.99s—just behind gold medalist…
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Five Arrested in Kariba Robbery | Zimbabwe News
Five suspects linked to a brazen armed robbery at Kariba’s Gunguhwe Shopping Centre are in custody after police stormed the scene early September 2, 2026…
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Police Bust 279kg Dagga in Kombi | Zimbabwe News
Early Friday morning on the Harare-Masvingo highway, police intercepted a kombi fleeing at 3:40 AM—crashing into another car and vanishing into the bushes…
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Harare Derby Ends in Thrilling Draw | Zimbabwe News
The Harare derby between CAPS United and Dynamos ended in a tense 1-1 draw, with Wisdom Mtasa scoring for Dynamos early in the second half and Obriel Chirinda…
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ZB Bank’s New CEO: Tech Meets Finance | Zimbabwe News
ZB Bank is set to shake up its leadership with the appointment of Arthur Matsaudza as CEO starting October 1st — a fintech veteran with over 17 years across…
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Zimbabwe Vendors Face Crackdown | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s government is ordering street vendors to shut down by September 2026, citing sanitation and obstruction—yet the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions is…
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Catala’s Bold Move Shakes Warriors | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe Warriors’ new coach Ramon Catala shocks fans with his first squad for AFCON qualifiers, snubbing top scorers Washington Navaya and Walter Musona —…
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CAPS United Aim for Derby Win | Zimbabwe News
CAPS United is primed for a fiery derby clash against Dynamos this Saturday, with coach Takesure Chiragwi confident despite key injuries to Arubi and…
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Teachers Take Parliament by Storm | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwean teachers are taking their fight to Parliament, partnering with lawmakers to expose the harsh realities of education on the ground—from crumbling…
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Zimbabwe’s Currency Shift and Global Challenges | Zimbabwe News
Zimbabwe’s bold plan to ditch the dollar by 2030 and adopt its new ZiG currency is sparking global concern — the World Bank warns a rushed transition could…
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Russian Drone Strikes SBU HQ in Kyiv | Zimbabwe News
A Russian drone slammed into Ukraine’s Security Service headquarters in Kyiv, injuring twelve—including two critically—sending black smoke billowing over the…
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EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe Dies Suddenly | Zimbabwe News
Tragic news from Harare: Katrin Hagemann, the EU’s 53-year-old ambassador to Zimbabwe, died suddenly at home. Just months into her posting — she’d presented…
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Kavango Shares Surge Amid Pension Fund Deals | Zimbabwe News
Kavango Resources is set to issue nearly two million new shares at just one British penny each, raising about $27,050 before fees — part of a fifth deal under…
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Scottland FC Debut in CAF Champions League | Zimbabwe News
Scottland FC, Zimbabwe’s new champions, are roaring into their CAF Champions League debut with a flashy new team bus dubbed a “monster” — but the real focus is…