One body remains unclaimed at Kariba Hospital two weeks after Kariba ferry disaster

A hospital source said the deceased is believed to be a girl aged between 17 and 19.
By Obert Siamilandu 2h ago
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Kariba disaster exposes safety gaps

The disaster has raised questions over whether warnings about bad weather were ignored and whether regulatory checks were properly conducted.
By Obert Siamilandu Aug. 17, 2026

St Martins residents camp at HCC offices after demolitions

St Martins Residents Association chairman Dave Jenje told NewsDay that some affected families were already camping at the council offices, with more expected to join them.
By Kenneth Nyangani Aug. 17, 2026

St Martins demolitions put the cart before the horse

The demolitions expose a troubling contradiction in Harare's housing crisis: authorities are quick to destroy homes but far slower to prevent illegal building on disputed land in the first place.
By Newsday Aug. 17, 2026

Editorial Comment: Harare’s cruel cycle of calculated destruction

This latest campaign reveals a predatory culture within the local authority.
By The Standard Aug. 16, 2026
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Zanu-PF bigwig linked to ‘cruel’ Harare demolitions

In a ruling issued in September 2025, High Court judge Justice Happius Zhou ordered the City of Harare to stop any demolitions.
By Kenneth Nyangani Aug. 16, 2026

Bulawayo Arts Awards confirm return for ninth edition

While specific dates and venue details remain under wraps, a teaser posted on the awards' official Facebook page gave an affirmative nod to the ceremony's return:
By Sindiso Dube Aug. 16, 2026

Nurses threaten to down tools

INA president Enock Dongo, who is also Health Apex Team leader in the Health Bipartite Negotiating Forum, said the lack of movement was no longer acceptable.
By Sharon Sibindi Aug. 16, 2026

US-based Iranian artist finds resonance at DACI’s All Afrika Village

All Afrika Village is an ongoing project and a place in metamorphosis.
By Nyadzombe Nyampenza Aug. 16, 2026