Regional Magistrate Musaiona Shortgame has acquitted Mary Mubaiwa of attempting to kill Vice President Constantino Chiwenga by allegedly disconnecting his life support system while he was hospitalised in South Africa.
The ruling followed a State application to postpone the trial to November 25 to allow prosecutors more time to engage witnesses.
In his ruling, Magistrate Shortgame said Mubaiwa had suffered mental, physical and financial prejudice during the trial, which has dragged on for nearly seven years.
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The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of thunderstorms, possible hailstorms and heavy rains across Zimbabwe this week, urging the public to take precautionary measures against lightning strikes, flash floods and strong winds.
In a weather advisory issued in conjunction with the Department of Civil Protection on Monday, the MSD said the storms would begin in the southern and western parts of the country before spreading to the northern and eastern provinces by Thursday.
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The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has launched a multi-currency e-wallet enabling motorists to pay toll fees, renew vehicle licences, obtain ZBC radio licences and access third-party insurance through one platform.
Available on iOS, Android, web and USSD, the service allows remote payments, with users required to upload identification documents for verification.
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Bosso fans, what do you think?
Highlanders Football Club is turning 100 and a Limited Edition Siyinqaba Lager is coming to stores soon to mark the centenary.
Do you like the black and gold design?
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A mortuary attendant who handled the bodies of 97 victims of the August 11 Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster says the experience continues to haunt him.
Kangai Chuma told Kasambabezi FM that some victims were his relatives, friends and former classmates. He worked late into the night while struggling to trace missing family members.
Chuma’s experience has raised concerns about mental health support for mortuary workers and other frontline personnel exposed to traumatic events.
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Zimbabwe’s annual ZiG inflation rate rose to 4.3% in October, up from 3.7% in September, according to ZIMSTAT.
Meanwhile, US dollar inflation eased to 3.2% from 3.5%, while the monthly poverty line for one person stood at ZWG1,354.
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Self style opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary general Sengezo Tshabangu has come under fire from disgruntled members who accuse him of making unilateral decisions, sidelining party structures and failing to account for millions of dollars in political party funding.
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The City of Harare has given residents of regularised informal settlements until November 9, 2026, to meet council requirements or risk demolition.
Acting Town Clerk Warren Sean Chiwawa said affected property owners must pay prescribed penalties, settle land costs, submit building plans for approval and complete outstanding infrastructure.
Structures on environmentally sensitive land or sites reserved for public facilities will be demolished regardless of regularisation status.
The council warned that after the deadline, demolitions will proceed without further notice, with property owners bearing the costs.
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has appealed to members of the public to help identify nine bodies being held at Kwekwe General Hospital Mortuary while urging relatives of five deceased people to come forward for collection and burial.
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ZIMBABWE IS NOT AMONG THE WORLD’S 15 POOREST COUNTRIES; SHOULD WE CELEBRATE?
According to IMF estimates for October 2026, Burundi sits at the bottom of the global wealth ladder, with just US$510.37 per person annually. Yemen and South Sudan follow, while 13 of the 15 countries on the list are African.
But wait… Zimbabwe is nowhere to be seen!
So, by this logic, we should be popping champagne?
Or is this one of those moments when being missing from the list is not exactly a flex?
Be honest, Zimbabweans: are we secretly doing better than we think or is this a case of “at least we are not on the list”?
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, October 2026.
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Saw this in Harare CBD this morning.
This question posed: Who is who in this mess?
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Scottland FC have sacked head coach Norman Mapeza with immediate effect following their CAF Champions League defeat to Petro de Luanda last Friday.
Mapeza’s manager, Gibson Mahachi, confirmed receiving a termination letter from the club.
The decision comes as Scottland’s title defence falters, with the Mabvuku-based side sitting eight points behind league leaders Hardrock, despite having two games in hand.
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By Shalom Shaurwa
Housing Minister professor Paul Mavima has defended the demolition of illegally built houses, saying the government is resorting to the measure to curb unplanned settlements and protect land reserved for essential public services.
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In shona tikuti:
Minister Mavima ati kuputsa dzimba dzisina magwaro emutemo ndiyo last option ye govt.
Ati vanhu vari kuvaka pasina plan yakatenderwa ne council - pasina mvura, sewer, magetsi, migwagwa.
Nyika yakachengeterwa zvikoro, makiriniki, mapark ne migwagwa haifaniri kugarwa.
Uye ma land baron anogura nyika zvisiri pamutemo achasungwa.
Vanhu vanotenga mastand vanofanira ku-checker ku council kuti nyika ine magwaro here.
Housing Minister @ProfPMavima has warned land barons accused of illegally subdividing and selling land, saying those found responsible would face prosecution.
