Day: January 11, 2026
Harare’s Drainage System Overwhelmed by Heavy Rains
Heavy rains pounding Harare this afternoon have exposed the city’s inadequate drainage system, with cars partly submerged in water and streets flooded. The Harare City Council’s failure to maintain the drainage system is posing serious risks to motorists and pedestrians. Vehicles submerged in water after heavy rains Waterlogged streets and submerged vehicles are a common […]
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Chief Justice Malaba to Preside over 2026 Legal Year Opening
The official opening of the 2026 Legal Year is set to take place today, with Chief Justice Luke Malaba presiding over the ceremony in Harare. Preparations for the official opening of the 2026 legal year are at an advanced stage This significant event in Zimbabwe’s judicial calendar will also see Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza […]
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New Tax Measures Take Effect as Treasury Broadens Revenue Base
HARARE — A raft of new tax measures has officially taken effect, marking a significant shift in Zimbabwe’s fiscal framework as Government moves to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, close compliance gaps and align taxation with evolving economic activity. At the centre of the changes is a modest increase in Value Added Tax, with the standard […]
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New Millennium Generation to Embark on Politics Mubhazi Tour
Story by Godfrey M. Bonda Harare – As terms such as Ama2K, Gen Z, and the “Skrr Skrr” generation continue to dominate public discourse, ZANU PF youth leader Cde Taurai Kandishaya says the emerging generation prefers a different identity altogether. “We choose to call them NexGen, or Zillennials,” said Cde Kandishaya. He stressed that the […]
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Runaway Kombis, Runaway Fares, A Transport System Out of Control
The crisis in Zimbabwe’s informal public transport system did not begin with the reopening of schools, it merely resurfaced with greater intensity. The festive season laid bare a chaotic and lawless transport environment characterised by reckless driving, fare extortion, and visibly weakened enforcement. Instead of being decisively confronted, that disorder was allowed to continue unchecked, […]
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Zimbabwe Launches Drive for Non-Permanent UNSC Seat, Backed by SADC and AU
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe has officially intensified its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term, aiming to reaffirm its role as a credible voice for peace, stability, and multilateralism on the global stage. The bid, first launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in August 2025 and highlighted […]
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Government Registers Milestone with Makuti Section Completion on Harare–Chirundu Road
HARARE, Zimbabwe — The government has marked another key achievement in national infrastructure development with the completion of the Makuti section of the Harare–Chirundu Road, a critical artery linking Zimbabwe to the northern region and Zambia. The upgraded stretch is set to boost trade, ease the movement of goods and passengers, and enhance regional connectivity […]
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