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St Martins demolitions saga in new twist

The demolitions are part of a broader wave of evictions currently sweeping Harare, with St Martins being the latest affected area.
By Kenneth Nyangani 4h ago

Zim hip-hop takes centre stage at Shoko Festival

Rapper Voltz JT will headline the show, joined by Mugaratia, Luigi Badgena, DJ Madeherbelieve, Hooksmith, Supermuno, Million Million, Easy Ice, and songstress Xiba.
By Sindiso Dube 4h ago

Harare’s land scandal: Punishing homeowners while the kingpins walk free

But there is a question that cannot be bulldozed away: how did ordinary citizens acquire this land in the first place?

No to churches and musical shows at NSS

Only the National Sports Stadium remains, and we need to safeguard it jealously.
By Michael Kariati 4h ago

Harare -Chivhu highway crash kills 27

Only two survivors, including the haulage truck driver, remain hospitalised in a critical condition
By Staff Reporter Aug. 29, 2026

Harare's e-hailing crackdown tests the rule of law

In attempting to enforce the law, are municipal police themselves acting outside it?
By Samuel Chuma Aug. 23, 2026

St Martins demolitions: There must be consequences, compensation and heads must roll

If a municipal employee can legitimately acquire land from his or her employer, pay for it and proceed to develop it, what exactly is the explanation for the subsequent bulldozers?
By Johannes Marisa Aug. 23, 2026

Demolitions craze divides Harare council

Sources indicated that several structures in the St Martins residential area and other suburbs were slated for demolition beginning tomorrow, escalating tensions between council factions.
By Kenneth Nyangani Aug. 23, 2026

Harare man denies kidnapping former workmate

Simbarashe Emmanuel Martin Rondozai is facing one count of kidnapping as defined under Section 93 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 20, 2026