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70 dead as rains wreak havoc

HEAVY rains pounding the country during the 2025-26 season have claimed 70 lives, injured 51 people and destroyed more than 1 000 homesteads, the Department of Civil Protection

By Sharon Zebra and Kenneth Nyangani and Gracious Daniel 22h ago

Strengthening justice is not optional

CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba’s disclosure of the scale of Zimbabwe’s case backlog should set off alarm bells across the justice system and government.

By Newsday 22h ago

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Zim leaks US$2bn a year through IFFs

THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has flagged illicit financial flows (IFFs) as a major drain on Zimbabwe’s economy, estimating annual losses of more than US$2 billion from mineral smuggling

By Tatira Zwinoira 22h ago

JSC to recruit judges amid case backlog

THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will this year recruit judges as part of efforts to reduce mounting case backlogs and improve the delivery of justice.

By Staff Reporters Jan. 13, 2026

Why thinking is real competitive advantage before devising strategy

Corporate strategy is not the starting point of organisational success.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Jan. 9, 2026

Why thinking is real competitive advantage before devising strategy

Weak passwords, pins expose many citizens to cyber attacks

According to cyber security analysts, attackers no longer rely on advanced hacking tools alone. Instead, they exploit human behaviour and predictable password choices.

By Jacob Mutisi Jan. 9, 2026

Weak passwords, pins expose many citizens to cyber attacks

15% digital services tax brews tension

A major concern is classification. Financial institutions say it is often unclear which international card transactions qualify as payments for taxable “services” under the law.

By Freeman Makopa Jan. 9, 2026

Byo residents oppose water privatisation plans

According to BPRA, residents questioned the credibility of the feasibility study, which remains unavailable in the public domain.

By Patricia Sibanda Jan. 9, 2026

Byo residents oppose water privatisation plans

NAAZ intensifies athletics development

THE National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) has embarked on a nationwide programme to develop athletics coaches and officials ahead of the 2026 athletics season.

By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda Jan. 8, 2026