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Layla Kolbe has opened up about the powerful connection she shares with Rachel Kolisi after an inspiring gathering. The pair recently reunited at an event organised by Rachel through her Falling Forward campaign. The meeting offered Layla an opportunity to reflect on the strength and impact of women standing together. Sharing pictures from the event Source
The Poligamist star Wonder Ndlovu has taken a major step in his love life. The actor recently married traditionally through lobola negotiations. Wonder shared beautiful pictures from the special occasion on Instagram. The images captured an important milestone surrounded by family and loved ones. The traditional ceremony followed the customary process of bringing two families Source
Willow Smith Sparks Zimbabwean Excitement After Adding Thomas Mapfumo Classic To Her Music Picks Zimbabweans have been left buzzing after American singer Willow Smith revealed that Thomas Mapfumo’s music has caught her attention. The Grammy-nominated musician recently shared some of her latest musical discoveries with Pigeons & Planes. Among her selections was Mapfumo’s classic track Source
Bulawayo Gang Hunts Down Man After He Refuses To Reveal His Name A 46-year-old man was left seriously injured after a group of eight men attacked him in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo. The gang reportedly turned violent after the man refused to disclose his name during a confrontation at a local tuck-shop. The incident happened on Source
Bus Driver Faces Terrifying Christmas Pass Moment After Alleged Brake Failure A bus crashed along Christmas Pass in Mutare after the driver allegedly lost his brakes while travelling downhill, with an eyewitness describing the terrifying moments before the accident in an interview with Diamond FM. The accident was reported by Diamond FM on Thursday, 20 Source
Harare Water Shutdown Back On: Entire City To Go Dry For 3 Days Harare’s planned water shutdown is back on after last weekend’s scheduled disruption was postponed, with the entire city now facing 3 days of affected water supplies from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23, 2026. The City of Harare confirmed on Thursday, Source
Ngundu Black Spot Turns Deadly A Day After Churches Gathered There Five people are feared dead following a head-on collision at a black spot in Ngundu along the Ngundu-Tanganda Highway on Thursday night, 20 August 2026, just a day after churches held cleansing prayers in the area. Several other people reportedly suffered broken limbs in Source
Zimbabwe Parliament Considers Five O-Level Passes For Professional Driving Licences Five O-Level passes, including English and Mathematics, could become required to obtain a professional driver’s licence in Zimbabwe if a petition currently before Parliament progresses. The proposal was brought before Parliament on Thursday, 20 August 2026, and has been referred to the Portfolio Committee on Source
Nelson Chamisa has broken his silence on the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) constitution saga. Chamisa responded after journalist Hopewell Chin’ono raised several questions about the opposition movement. The former CCC leader accused Chin’ono of spreading false narratives about his leadership. He also rejected claims that CCC operated as a personality-driven political project. Chamisa rejects…
Siya Kolisi’s sister gave fans a glimpse into her birthday style, but her outfit was not the main attraction. Instead, her playful moment with the Springboks captain quickly became the highlight. She appeared in a stylish skirt from Mr Price, paired with Adidas shoes. Her look was completed with freshly styled hair, done by the Source
Parents In Mutare Urged To Act Fast As Respiratory Infections Rise Mutare health authorities have issued a warning after the city recorded a rise in acute respiratory infections and flu-like illnesses, with children under five recording a particularly sharp increase in cases. The warning was issued on 18 August 2026 as the Mutare City Health Source
Kudakwashe Tagwirei Gets New Parliamentary Role As Mnangagwa Names 10 Senators Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been appointed as one of 10 additional senators by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in a move that brings the prominent businessman and ZANU PF Central Committee member into Zimbabwe’s upper house. Parliament announced the appointments on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. Tagwirei was Source
Zupco Drivers Hold On To Buses As Salary Crisis Stretches Beyond 24 Months Drivers at the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) who have reportedly gone more than 24 months without receiving salaries are holding on to buses assigned to them, according to information published by the Masvingo Mirror on 17 August 2026. The drivers are Source
Wicknell Chivayo In-Laws’ US$74,000 Raid Ends With 950 Years For 18 Robbers Eighteen armed robbers have been sentenced to a combined 950 years in prison following the US$74,000 raid at Wicknell Chivayo’s in-laws’ farm in Marondera, which happened just days after his lobola ceremony. The gang attacked Alpha Omega Farm shortly after 1 am on Source
Government has launched a formal investigation into the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster on Lake Kariba. The RIDA-operated ferry capsized on 11 August 2026, leaving more than 90 people dead. Meanwhile, authorities continue searching the lake for survivors, victims and other evidence. Cabinet received an update during this week’s post-Cabinet media briefing. Preliminary findings suggest the Source
Kidney failure can transform everyday life into a constant battle against illness and uncertainty. For 21-year-old Tadiwa Mugeyi, salvation came from an unexpected source within his own family. His 19-year-old sister, Shyline Tanaka Mugeyi, volunteered to donate one of her kidneys. The siblings then travelled to India for the complex, life-changing procedure. Doctors successfully completed Source
Hwange holds a remarkable piece of history inside the ageing walls of the Old Wankie Hotel. Built around 1904, the property is believed to be the first hotel in modern-day Hwange. It once served travellers using the historic Bulawayo–Victoria Falls railway line. Over the years, countless passengers passed through its doors. However, one visitor gave Source
The ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup reaches another exciting stage this Wednesday. Officials will conduct the Round of 16 draw after several major upsets. Highlanders and Dynamos suffered early exits during a dramatic Round of 32. Highlanders fell to Black Rock after a penalty shootout. Meanwhile, Hwange eliminated Dynamos to produce another major surprise. Those results Source
Marvelous Nakamba has broken his silence after completing his move to Greek Super League club Panetolikos. The Zimbabwe international joined the Greek outfit permanently after departing Sheffield United. He has signed a contract that keeps him at Panetolikos until June 2027. Now, Nakamba is embracing the fresh challenge and preparing for life in unfamiliar surroundings. Source
Malawi coach Kalisto Pasuwa has stepped up his player monitoring after watching Hardrock FC face Bulawayo Chiefs. The Zimbabwean coach attended the Chibuku Super Cup clash at Chahwanda Stadium. His visit also brought attention to Malawi striker MacDonald Lameck. Lameck recently joined Hardrock after leaving Malawian champions Silver Strikers. He remains part of the Flames Source
