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Parliament backs IMF reform agenda

Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic governance and supporting ongoing macroeconomic reforms under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Monitored Programme

By Brent Shamu 18h ago

Ex-police inspector loses High Court bid for reinstatement

High Court judge Justice Jacob Manzunzu ruled that a party can either seek a declaratur or review as one cannot institute proceedings for both at the same time.

By Desmond Chingarande May. 20, 2026

Ex-police inspector loses High Court bid for reinstatement

Secret ballot push as MPs face pressure over ED term extension

In formal submissions to Parliament on CAB 3 earlier this week, Mwonzora argued that a secret ballot is the only way to safeguard the democratic integrity of the legislative process.

By Brent Shamu May. 20, 2026

Secret ballot push as MPs face pressure over ED term extension

Mubaiwa loses High Court bid for permanent stay in VP case

He ruled that he found no merit in the preliminary point raised by Mubaiwa and dismissed her submissions.

By Desmond Chingarande May. 19, 2026

Mubaiwa loses High Court bid for permanent stay in VP case

Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal

“For some reason, certain regulatory bodies that should be pro-investment become the very bottlenecks of investment,” Mafume said, in a pointed critique.

By Freeman Makopa May. 2, 2026

Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal

Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis

In a statement, HRT said the ongoing crisis was severely disrupting daily life, with women, children and the elderly hardest hit.

By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 28, 2026

Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis

Court battle erupts over CAB3 hearings

ZIMBABWE’S courts are increasingly becoming the main battleground over the controversial Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill (CAB3), as politicians, activists and citizens mount legal challenges

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 20, 2026

Industry owes Harare ZiG4bn as Mafume pleads for payments

Mafume warned that failure to clear the arrears would derail the city’s plans to deliver sustainable services and rehabilitate infrastructure under its 2026 budget.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 16, 2026