South African politician Malema given five-year prison sentence in firearm case

Malema's lawyers ​applied for leave to appeal the magistrate's ​decision within minutes of it being read out in ‌a ⁠court in KuGompo City, formerly East London.
By Reuters 4h ago

Pulitzer Prize-winner to headline Almasi’s 2026 series

Almasi Collaborative Arts will stage a reading of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat this Friday at the Friendship Bench Hub, as part of its 2026 season lineup.
By Valentine Maya 4h ago

The last Zimbabwe bird flies home: Chapungu returns after 140-year exile

The Soapstone Bird is the country's preeminent national emblem, featuring prominently on both the national flag and the coat of arms. 
By Valentine Maya 8h ago

State withdraws charges against Singapore businessman in US$1, 5 million fraud

The State has withdrawn fraud, money laundering and gold possession charges against Singaporean national Mark Yong Khong Yong, citing lack of evidence.

Nyaminyami urged to coexist with reintroduced wild dogs

Communities in Nyaminyami, bordering Matusadona National Park, have been urged to protect African wild dogs following their return in February 2026 after decades of local extinction.
By Obert Siamilandu 8h ago

New book tackles labour disputes

The publication draws on the Labour Act, subsidiary legislation, case law and institutional practices, combining legal theory with real-world insights.

Strait of Hormuz: Law, power and the peril of global instability

The Strait of Hormuz qualifies as a “strait used for international navigation” under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
By John Laisani 12h ago

Zimbabwe’s new public service model risks institutionalising mediocrity

Under the emerging framework, a beginning teacher and a highly qualified teacher may remain in the same grade unless one leaves the role entirely.

Russia-Ukraine war: Recruiters target Zimbos with new tactics

Investigations by NewsDay revealed that recruiters are now using scholarships and education cover.
By Nqobani Ndlovu 12h ago