Zambia Suspends Vote Counting Nationwide After Violence Reports

Zambia’s electoral commission has suspended the counting of votes and announcement of election results nationwide after reports of violence targeting election officials and the theft of marked ballot papers. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) announced…

ZWRCN Urges Women to Take Part in 2027 Budget Consultations

The Zimbabwe Women’s Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN) has urged women across the country to actively participate in the forthcoming 2027 national and local authority budget consultations. The organisation said women’s involvement was essential in shaping…

Police Arrest Suspect Linked to US$1.2m in Alleged Armed Robberies

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with three-armed robbery cases in Harare and Kwekwe, involving cash and valuables worth more than US$1.2 million. Police national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said…

ZGC Launches 90-Day Campaign to Tackle Intimate Partner Violence

The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has launched a 90-day national campaign aimed at preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) amid concern over reported cases of domestic disputes escalating into serious injuries and deaths. The campaign, which runs…

Zimbabwe to Host Pan-African Women’s Business Dialogue

Zimbabwe is set to host the inaugural HERFRICAA Cross-Country Conversation on 10 October, bringing together women from across Africa for a virtual dialogue aimed at strengthening connections, sharing experiences and creating opportunities for collaboration. The event…

Chivayo Accorded Provincial Hero Status

Late businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has been accorded Provincial Hero status following his contribution to Zanu PF and various churches and charitable causes in the country. Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, Tino…