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10 February 2026 By Kudakwashe Takundwa The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association says its long-serving Executive Director, Polisilie Ncube Chimihini, has stepped down with immediate effect, a move that comes as the organisation faces growing scrutiny over governance and royalty management. In a statement released on Tuesday, ZIMURA’s Board of Directors said Mrs Chimihini concluded her […]

8 February 2026 SMF News A Zimbabwean man returning from South Africa has been brutally stabbed and robbed of R900,000 at his home in Matabeleland South, raising fresh concerns about the safety of cross-border returnees carrying cash. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) say the attack happened in Madlambuzi, where a gang of eight men allegedly […]

6 February 2026 By Monalisa Ntibane Churches in Bulawayo are stepping up efforts to keep the city clean, after they joined the National Clean-Up Campaign in support of government calls for citizen-led environmental responsibility. The clean-up brought together several church groups across the city, aligning with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s appeal for communities to clean their […]

4 February 2026 SMF News Three men have been jailed for smuggling a vehicle into Zimbabwe, a move that highlights risks to border security and revenue collection. Beitbridge Magistrates’ Court sentenced Tumelo Moyo (24), Vusa Mbedzi (39), and Edson Muleya (43) to 15 months in prison after convicting them of smuggling a South African-registered Isuzu […]

1 February 2026 Health authorities in Bulawayo are urging parents to be alert after more than 1,000 suspected cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease were recorded since November last year — raising concerns about the safety of young children in schools and homes. The City of Bulawayo says 1,058 suspected HFMD cases have been […]

31 January 2026 Emelda Jinya Police in Bulawayo have confirmed the names of two men who died after being hit by a commuter omnibus at 6th Avenue and Lobengula street on Wednesday night. The victims are Christopher Mukuwapasi and Lizwe Ncube, both men in their late 30s. The kombi driver has been identified as 28 […]

31 January 2026 By Emelda Jinya A mine bus driver was injured on Tuesday after a collision with a train at a level crossing in Hwange, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has confirmed. The accident occurred at the Old Hwange Number 2 level crossing when the bus driver reportedly attempted to beat an oncoming […]

29 January 2026 By Monalisa Ntibane The family of 17-year-old Miguel Moyo has expressed gratitude to the public after the teenager, who had been reported missing earlier this week, was safely located in Bulawayo. Following his disappearance, relatives and community members conducted extensive searches, while the matter was formally reported to the police. Appeals were […]

29 January 2026 SFM News Two people are dead and at least seventeen others injured after a commuter omnibus crashed into pedestrians in Bulawayo yesterday, renewing urgent concerns over safety at illegal taxi ranks in the city centre. Police say the incident happened Wednesday night, shortly before 9pm, at the intersection of 6th Avenue and […]

27 January 2026 By Monalisa Ntibane A huge explosion hit Tshabalala and Nkulumane late, last night after a massive fire broke out forcing residents to flee for their safety. The explosion triggered huge balls of fire, with flames visible as far as Nkulumane Complex. The scale of the fire prompted a rapid response, with multiple […]