2026

 Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR A RELENTLESS surge in social media hijackings is rat­tling the country’s digital landscape, leaving both mem­bers of the public and businesses vulnerable to serious financial scams. This comes as hackers are increasingly infiltrating WhatsApp Busi­ness, Facebook, X, and Instagram accounts, triggering widespread anxiety over data privacy, compromised corporate data, and escalating…

 Brighton Muronzereyi CHIEF WRITER THE Health Professions Authority (HPA) has so far shut down 49 illegal drug and substance abuse rehabili­tation facilities this year, amid an escalating nationwide crackdown. The closed facilities failed to adhere to established medical protocols and operated outside legal systems. “The authority has noted that there are illegal health institutions, including…

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERAUTHORITIES have launched an emergency relief operation for families affected by devastating hailstorms in Masvingo, where thousands of homes, schools, health facilities and businesses were damaged last week.The storms, which were declared a state of national disaster, affected an estimated 17 000 houses, damaged 8 500 rooftops, and disrupted electricity supplies, water, and…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITERPRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zanu PF members to promote intra-party democracy and ensure that resolutions adopted at the on-going party’s 23rd national people’s conference translate into economic growth and improved living standards for Zimbabweans.The conference is being held at Chinhoyi University of Technology in Mashonaland West Province until October 17. Addressing the…

POLITICAL EDITOR PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the recall of the deputy president of the National Council of Chiefs, Chief Fortune Charumbira, and two other traditional leaders over allegations of undermining his authority.The recalls follow a recommendation by the Masvingo Provincial Chiefs Assembly, which called for the removal of Chief Charumbira, Chief Nhema (Rangarirai Bwawanda)…