Granny ‘detained’ over US$2K bill sues hospital
The family's legal team says the hospital rejected an initial US$200 payment and a proposal to settle the remaining balance in installments.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Mar. 15, 2026
Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story
The Zimbabwe Independent remains committed to the highest standards of journalistic integrity, fairness and accuracy.
By Faith Zaba
Feb. 20, 2026
John Masuku: The voice of a journalism icon
BROADCASTING legend John Masuku (70) breathed last on February 14, on World Radio Day, leaving a huge void in Zimbabwe’s media fraternity.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 20, 2026
John Masuku: An advocate of press freedom
I was deeply shocked when I heard that my friend and former colleague at ZBC, John Masuku, had died on Friday.
By John Gambanga
Feb. 16, 2026
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Baz gets plaudits for nudity stance
On February 3, Baz raised alarm over what it described as the increasing circulation of explicit digital content reaching local audiences — including children.
By Brent Shamu
Feb. 9, 2026
ZHRC flags ZBC radio licensing
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised alarm over the compulsory collection of radio listeners’ licence fees, arguing that the practice undermines fundamental human rights
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jan. 7, 2026
Byo man arrested for stealing ZBC equipment
The incident occurred in the early hours of December 28 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 6, 2026
‘Drug free’ Blot to open at One Big Show
“I now know who I am, and I deserve better,” he said, adding that his drug use was never public and was only discovered after he exhibited withdrawal symptoms.
By Tendai Sauta
Dec. 26, 2025
Zimbabwe in the second republic!
I was unable to verify the story that university lecturers earned less than US$500 per month. School teachers earned less. The following stories were alarming.
By Kenneth Mafuka
Dec. 21, 2025
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Diamonds giant halts production... as global price meltdown bites Zim
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Mar. 13, 2026
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‘Massive deception over Zimbabwean journalism’... state mounts web of firewalls criminalising press freedoms: Report
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Mar. 13, 2026
