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A horrific accident on the Harare-Mutare highway in Zimbabwe has left four people dead and several others injured. The incident, which occurred near the 32-kilometer peg close to Mutangadura on Thursday afternoon, involved a head-on collision between two buses and a haulage truck.

After months of waiting, Zimbabwean wheat farmers have finally received their outstanding payments from the Grain Marketing Board. While this brings relief, it highlights ongoing challenges in the country’s efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat production.

Zimbabwe’s dream of a revamped National Sports Stadium faces a setback. Deputy Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Emily Jesaya, announced a delay in the ambitious refurbishment project. The project’s completion, initially planned for 2024, is now pushed back due to a lack of promised funding from the Treasury. The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sport also raised concerns about the slow progress during their visit to the stadium.

Zimbabwean prosecutor Pardon Dziva, who convicted Henrietta Rushwaya for gold smuggling, has been convicted of bribery himself. Dziva demanded a US$20,000 bribe from Rushwaya in exchange for a lighter sentence. He was arrested in a sting operation set up by Zimbabwe’s Anti-Corruption Unit.

Road accidents in Zimbabwe result in $400 million annual losses, prompting government plans for stricter enforcement and improved road safety measures.

Baboons in Kariba are causing chaos due to an El Niño-induced drought, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict. Learn how locals are coping

Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health reassures citizens that a recent rise in flu-like illnesses is not a COVID-19 resurgence. The surge is likely due to seasonal colds, but health officials urge caution and recommend public health measures to stay healthy during winter.

Dozens of medical professionals and executives in Zimbabwe have been arrested on corruption charges related to the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS). The arrests are part of a wider effort by Zimbabwean authorities to crack down on corruption.

Zimbabwean teachers’ union leader Obert Masaraure is found guilty of obstruction of justice for a social media post. The verdict sparks debate over free speech and teacher rights in the country. The international community is monitoring the situation closely.

A Zimbabwean labor court threw out a case filed by a fired intelligence officer against his employer, the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), citing a lack of jurisdiction. The court ruled it cannot hear disputes involving members of disciplined forces due to a specific exclusion in the country’s labor law.