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Gweru Doctor arrested for using drugs

Blessing Nduku A 49-year-old medical doctor and four other individuals were arraigned before the Gweru Magistrates’ Court on charges of possessing and using methamphetamine, commonly known as Mutoriro. Farikai Manjeya (49), along with Tafara Chigoya (28), Kudakwashe Godknows Mutata (29), and Tariro Pambwa (35), appeared in court following their arrest on November 9 at the doctors' cottages in Gweru. Police detectives received a tip-off that led them to the scene where the accused were allegedly found smoking the dangerous drug using J-pipes...

Navaya earns call-up to Warriors squad

Navaya has received his first national team call-up after being drafted into the Warriors squad ahead of two friendly matches against Algeria and Qatar. The Warriors will play Algeria on November 13 in Saudi Arabia before facing Qatar four days later. Navaya’s first inclusion into the national team comes after fans piled pressure for the league’s top goalscorer to get a chance in the Warriors’ colours. Aged 27, Navaya is currently the golden boot holder with 17 goals, two ahead of Scottland...

APRM delegation commends Midlands’ private sector driven economic progress

The Midlands Province is intensifying efforts to strengthen its economic development coordination mechanisms, with a renewed emphasis on private sector driven investments aimed at accelerating growth and improving livelihoods. This was revealed during a courtesy visit by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) delegation to the Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Owen Ncube, in Gweru on Monday. Briefing the delegation, Minister Ncube highlighted that Midlands has become the fastest-growing province in the country with its gross...

RBZ records progress in inflation fight, stability gains momentum

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) continues to make significant strides in stabilising the economy, with the latest figures showing annual inflation declining to 32 %. According to the Central Bank, the sustained drop in inflation reflects ongoing policy measures aimed at strengthening the local currency and maintaining price stability. Projections indicate that year-on-year inflation could fall further to around 20 % by year-end, underscoring the RBZ’s commitment to restoring confidence and fostering economic resilience. Year-on-year inflation for October has dropped...

Murder at Flames Bar in Mkoba 9

A 26-year-old woman died after being stabbed in the neck with a sharp object while intervening in a misunderstanding involving her friend and a male fellow beer-drinking patron.The incident occurred at Flames Cocktail Bar, Mkoba 10 Business Centre in Gweru on 08 November 2025 at about 2200 hours. The now deceased Haifa Chiyangwa was drinking beer at the cocktail bar in the company of some friends when the incident allegedly happened. After the attack, she sustained a deep cut on the...