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Zimbabwean Woman Karen Murerwa Jailed In UK For Sexually Assaulting 17-Year-Old Girl

Karen Murerwa has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after admitting sexually assaulting and falsely imprisoning a 17-year-old girl at her Nottingham home.

By Chiedza Mampfumo

Mnangagwa Daughter-In-Law Denied Bail In US$9 Million Money-Laundering Case

Harare regional magistrate Francis Mapfumo has denied bail to Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, citing concerns that her financial resources could enable her to abscond.

By Tafadzwa Shumba

Wicknell Chivayo Reportedly Killed In Zimbabwe Helicopter Crash

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo is reported to have died in a helicopter crash near Marondera, with government confirming that there were no survivors.

By Chiedza Mampfumo

Wicknell ChivayoX

Opinion

Analysis| Mnangagwa Uses Expanded Powers As Court Challenge Targets Presidential Senate Appointments

Zimbabwe’s constitutional changes are already being tested as Emmerson Mnangagwa appoints judges while the Constitutional Court considers a challenge to his new Senate powers.

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Latest News

MSU Student Accused Of Hacking CABS And Stealing US$1.1 Million

A final-year computer science student at Midlands State University has appeared in a Harare court accused of hacking CABS systems and facilitating fraudulent tr...

By Chiedza Mampfumo

MSU Student Accused Of Hacking CABS And Stealing US$1.1 Million

Sabelo Malunga

Fourteen Children Among 28 Killed In Chivhu Road Crash

Fourteen children were among 28 people killed in a road crash along Zimbabwe’s Harare-Masvingo Road last week, police said on Tuesday as they released the names...

By Chiedza Mampfumo

Politics

Government Gives Illegal Vendors Until 9 September To Vacate Harare Streets

The Zimbabwean government has given illegal vendors operating in undesignated areas across Harare until 9 September to vacate the sites, ahead of a nationwide c...

By Chiedza Mampfumo

Daniel Garwe

Treasury Faces Questions Over US$27.3 Million Cancer Equipment Spending

Zimbabwe’s Treasury is facing calls for greater disclosure of a US$27.3 million healthcare procurement funded through the country’s sugar-content tax after an o...

By Chiedza Mampfumo

93 ZEC Employees Set For Transfer To Civil Registry Department

Ninety-three ZEC employees involved in voter registration are set to move to the Civil Registry Department as Zimbabwe implements the transfer of electoral functions.

By Chiedza Mampfumo

Mnangagwa Confers Degrees As Vice-President’s Wife Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga Joins 7,888 MSU Graduates

President Emmerson Mnangagwa conferred degrees on 7,888 graduands at Midlands State University (MSU) on Thursday, including Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga’...

By Chiedza Mampfumo

ZANU PF Says 2028 Election Could Have Exposed Zimbabwe To Political Threats

ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa says Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3 was needed to protect Zimbabwe from potential threats during the 2028 transition.

By Chiedza Mampfumo

Government Gazette Error Raises Questions Over Zimbabwe Constitutional Court Appointment

An error in Zimbabwe’s Government Gazette has left uncertainty over the identity of a judge listed for elevation to the Constitutional Court.

By Chiedza Mampfumo

Roundup

Roundup features top stories from other publications to show what is trending in different categories across the country and beyond. The stories are not part of The Johannesburg Times publication.

By Ntuthuko GumedeSurgeZirc SA

SAPS Ends Shadrack Sibiya’s Employment In ‘Dishonourable Discharge’

By Authur BentleyRevzgadget

Study Reveals How Many New Cars Share Drivers’ Personal Data With Third Parties

By John ChaukeThe Times Post

SAPS Regards Shadrack Sibiya’s Resignation As ‘Dishonourable Discharge’

By Ontlametse MotsamaiThe Johannesburg Times Botswana

Bank Gaborone Marks 20 Years In Botswana As It Sets Sights On Next Phase Of Growth

By Andile NgubaniThe Johannesburg Times

Sibiya Bail Hearing Raises Questions About Sexual Assault Victims And Courtroom Scrutiny

Entertainment

Fungisai Zvakavapano Raises Concerns Over Alleged Imitation Of Her Artistry

Gospel musician Fungisai Zvakavapano Mashavave has publicly criticised what she describes as the unauthorised imitation of her music, appearance and artistic id...

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Fungisai Zvakavapano Raises Concerns Over Alleged Imitation Of Her Artistry

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Wicknell Chivayo Delivers Brand-New Cars To Makandiwas After Making Promise

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says he has fulfilled a commitment to United Family International Church leaders Emmanuel and Ruth Makandiwa by delivering brand-new cars to the couple.

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Games

93 ZEC Employees Set For Transfer To Civil Registry Department

Ninety-three ZEC employees involved in voter registration are set to move to the Civil Registry Department as Zimbabwe implements the transfer of electoral functions.

By Chiedza Mampfumo · 8/28/2026