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Murewa man faces US$109K money laundering charge

A 68-YEAR-OLD suspected serial fraudster from Murewa appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court facing money laundering charges after allegedly defrauding complainants of US$109 000

By Desmond Chingarande 12h ago

Murewa man faces US$109K money laundering charge

CHRA accuses City of Harare of creating flood disaster

THE Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has blamed the recent floods that hit parts of the capital not on heavy rainfall alone, but on years of systemic spatial planning failure

By Gracious Daniel 12h ago

CHRA accuses City of Harare of creating flood disaster

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 Jan. 14, 2026

Prisoner stabs guard at court in failed escape attempt

Marondera was apprehended by officers before he could escape.

By Desmond Chingarande Jan. 13, 2026

Prisoner stabs guard at court in failed escape attempt

A system that failed a father

Within the central business district of Harare, one no longer walks with confidence but with trepidation.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Jan. 12, 2026

US$1,9m suspected fraudster granted US$300 bail

The accused, Brian Ncube, appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa, who granted him US$300 bail.

By Desmond Chingarande Jan. 10, 2026

US$1,9m suspected fraudster granted US$300 bail

Editor’s Memo: Fix public health: Lives depend on it

With the patient still in pain, we turned to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, relying on family friends, who are doctors there.

By Opinion Jan. 9, 2026

Editor’s Memo: Fix public health: Lives depend on it

Unpaid Harare workers threaten to down tools

HCC employees endured a tough festive season and are beginning the year without having received December salaries, particularly those in grades 16 to seven.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jan. 9, 2026