PAZ Demands Urgent Regulation of Zimbabwe’s Hailing Taxi Services to Prevent Robbery, Murder & Rape

By Tendai Chisiri The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has called for urgent regulation of hailing taxi services in Zimbabwe, warning that the current informal transport system poses a threat to national security. PAZ National Coordinator Tafadzwa Goliati stated that the lack of oversight has led to increased incidents of robbery, murder, and rape involving … Continue reading PAZ Demands Urgent Regulation of Zimbabwe’s Hailing Taxi Services to Prevent Robbery, Murder & Rape

New Borehole Laws Take Effect in Zimbabwe: What Homeowners and Drillers Must Know

By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Zimbabwe’s groundwater management has shifted gear with the rollout of two “twin laws” on 1 April 2026, making borehole registration and permitting mandatory for both urban and rural properties. Authorities say the move is aimed at curbing over-extraction and unregulated drilling. The laws are: Statutory Instrument 177 of 2025 – … Continue reading New Borehole Laws Take Effect in Zimbabwe: What Homeowners and Drillers Must Know

UDCORP’s Bio-Digester at Knockmalloch: A Game Changer for Sustainable Urban Sanitation

By Tendai Chisiri The dome shaped bio-digesters under construction CHEGUTU - Urban Development Corporation, commonly known as UDCORP, hosted a media tour at the Knockmalloch Housing Project last Friday to unveil a bio-digester being constructed by Onyx Earth Renewables in Chegutu. Speaking during the tour, UDCORP Chief Executive Officer Joey Shumbamhini said the State-Owned Enterprise, … Continue reading UDCORP’s Bio-Digester at Knockmalloch: A Game Changer for Sustainable Urban Sanitation

Chipunza’s Rise from Grassroots to Manica Diamonds Chair Signals Shift in Club Direction

By Tendai Chisiri Manica Diamonds FC Chairman Tinashe Leslie Chipunza MUTARE — Manica Diamonds FC has turned to one of Zimbabwe’s most active grassroots football backers, appointing businessman Tinashe Leslie Chipunza as chairman in a leadership overhaul the club says is designed to stabilize operations and improve competitiveness in the Premier Soccer League. The appointment, … Continue reading Chipunza’s Rise from Grassroots to Manica Diamonds Chair Signals Shift in Club Direction

Santa Heights Group of Schools: Building Future Leaders in the Heart of Harare

By Desire Tshuma Santa Heights Group of Schools CEO. Mrs Mapfumo HARARE — Santa Heights Group of Schools has positioned itself as one of Harare’s fast-growing private schools, offering quality education from ECD to Advanced Level under the leadership of CEO Mrs. Mapfumo. The school’s focus is clear: academic excellence, discipline, and all-round development in … Continue reading Santa Heights Group of Schools: Building Future Leaders in the Heart of Harare

Zimbabwe Mourns Boxer Ndodana Ncube After Passing in South Africa

By Tendai Chisiri Harare – Zimbabwe’s boxing fraternity is mourning the death of boxer Ndodana Ncube, who passed away in the early hours of 16 May 2026 in South Africa, nearly two months after collapsing following a fight in Middelburg. The Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board [ZNBWCB], together with the Ministry of Sport, … Continue reading Zimbabwe Mourns Boxer Ndodana Ncube After Passing in South Africa

Football Opening Zimbabwe to Africa and the World, Says ZIFA

By Tendai Chisiri Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Barbara Rwodzi Harare – Zimbabwe is increasingly using football as a gateway to showcase the country to the continent and beyond, with a busy calendar of regional and continental events drawing visitors from across Africa. The Zimbabwe Football Association [ZIFA] says the influx of executives, players, … Continue reading Football Opening Zimbabwe to Africa and the World, Says ZIFA

Passengers’ Association Calls for Police Action on Unlicensed ‘Touts’ Driving Kombis

By Tendai Chisiri Harare – The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has urged the Commissioner General of Police to urgently crack down on unlicensed touts who are driving commuter omnibuses, warning that the practice is endangering lives across the country. In a statement issued on behalf of passengers, PAZ National Coordinator Tafadzwa Goliati said some … Continue reading Passengers’ Association Calls for Police Action on Unlicensed ‘Touts’ Driving Kombis

Military Police Nab Bogus Soldier Duping Recruits

By Desire Tshuma HARARE — The Zimbabwe National Army Military Police have arrested a man accused of impersonating a soldier and defrauding people with fake recruitment promises. Hardlife Nyoni, 42, of Waterfalls, was picked up in Harare’s Central Business District on 13 May 2026 after members of the public tipped off authorities. Nyoni, who works … Continue reading Military Police Nab Bogus Soldier Duping Recruits

Cheaper to Register, Still Pricey to Personalise: Zimbabwe’s New Vehicle Fees Explained

By Desire Tshuma HARARE — The government has overhauled vehicle registration and licensing fees cutting the cost of registering a new car while leaving most other charges unchanged. The changes come through Statutory Instrument 10 of 2026, the Vehicle Registration and Licensing (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, gazetted by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development under … Continue reading Cheaper to Register, Still Pricey to Personalise: Zimbabwe’s New Vehicle Fees Explained