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A massive sigh of relief for parents! Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Hon. T. Moyo has extended the ZIMSEC November 2026 exam registration deadline from 27 March to 22 May. The move follows urgent pleas from families struggling to meet the original cut-off. Centres with collected fees are urged to bank them immediately. iharare.com/minister-exten…

ZRP Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba has issued a stern warning ahead of the Easter and Independence holidays, placing all provinces on high alert. Drug peddlers, unlicensed shebeen operators, and motorists using "mushikashika" or plateless vehicles are in the crosshairs. Mutamba declared that police will intensify roadblocks and take decisive action against criminal syndicates targeting law enforcement. iharare.com/zrp-boss-annou…

Fifteen Zimbabweans have been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with 66 still trapped, the government confirmed today. Minister Zhemu Soda vowed to dismantle the criminal networks behind the trafficking syndicate. This comes as African nations grapple with the fallout of citizens lured into the war under false promises of civilian jobs. iharare.com/15-zimbabweans…

ZESA says prepaid electricity tokens are now available online after most third-party vending platforms were restored following a nationwide system malfunction that began on 22 March 2026. Customers can now buy tokens through banks, mobile platforms and POS systems as technical teams finalise restoring remaining platforms. iharare.com/prepaid-electr…

Zimbabwe’s National Assembly has approved stricter penalties for examination-related offences, significantly increasing the consequences for those found guilty of cheating or leaking exam materials. iharare.com/zimsec-exam-ch…

Top lawyers are rallying against Zimbabwe’s new directive capping O-Level students to 9 subjects and A-Level students to 3 subjects, calling it “arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable.” Advocates say the policy disproportionately impacts gifted students and have called for judicial review proceedings. “Young lawyers, take this pro bono publico,” one advocate urged. iharare.com/lawyers-call-f…

The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has issued a stark warning to its nationals following Harare's sudden ban on raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports. The Embassy advised investors to conduct "comprehensive and in-depth assessment" of risks to "avoid losses resulting from government policy changes." iharare.com/chinese-embass…

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe will spend three more weeks behind bars after plea negotiations between the State and the defence failed, with the magistrate warning that the latest postponement could be the last. The matter, involving Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze, has now been postponed to 17 April 2026 for further investigations after prosecutors indicated they were not satisfied with what the defence had offered. iharare.com/chatunga-mugab…

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a sweeping directive ordering officers across the country to delete all social media content in which they appear in uniform without official approval. The order, described as urgent, was communicated through an internal radio signal sent to stations nationwide on Monday. iharare.com/zrp-orders-imm…

Commuters in Gweru are getting a break as the Government has brought back Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) buses on key intercity routes. The move comes after private operators increased fares, with passengers now paying as much as US$1 per trip, double the previous rate. Zupco tickets, by contrast, cost US$0.50, offering significant savings for everyday travellers. iharare.com/zupco-buses-re…

Zimbabweans who rely on Beitbridge now face tougher conditions. South Africa plans to tighten security at its busiest land crossing. Authorities will rebuild infrastructure and deploy new technologies. They will also introduce amphibious vehicles to patrol the Limpopo River. iharare.com/tough-times-fo…

Government says it will increase ethanol blending from E5 to E20 to contain fuel prices, while also reviewing fuel taxes and levies. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says the move could reduce fuel prices by up to US$0.19 (approx. R3.51), while Government also works to ensure adequate fuel supply over the next three months. iharare.com/govt-to-raise-…

Cimas Medical Aid is under investigation after authorities launched a probe into allegations that the medical aid society may be limiting patient choice and favouring its own pharmacies. The Competition and Tariff Commission says no wrongdoing has yet been proven and has invited public submissions within 14 days. iharare.com/cimas-medical-…

Zimbabwe is preparing to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum by 2027. Speaking at a recent policy roundtable in Victoria Falls, Information, Communication Technology Minister Tatenda Mavetera said the government is working closely with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to incorporate AI into the learning system. iharare.com/zimbabwe-to-in…

Wicknell Chivayo has announced the donation of 10 ambulances and 200 000 litres of diesel to support Zimbabwe’s provincial hospitals. The vehicles are expected to be deployed across the country’s 10 provinces under Vision 2030. iharare.com/wicknell-chiva…

Top lawyers are calling for a legal challenge after Government limited students to 9 O-Level and 3 A-Level subjects. Legal experts say the directive may be arbitrary and unfair to gifted learners, while Government says the move promotes focused learning. iharare.com/lawyers-call-f…

Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban is drawing international attention. The Chinese Embassy has warned its nationals to exercise caution after Zimbabwe suspended exports of raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect. Chinese firms have invested over US$1.4 billion (R26.6 billion) in Zimbabwe’s lithium sector. iharare.com/chinese-embass…

ZCTU calls on government to remove fuel taxes as petrol hits US$2.17 per litre and kombi fares double across Harare routes. The labour federation warns of potential unrest if prices continue to rise. iharare.com/remove-irratio…

Govt cracks down on “over-achievers” as ZIMSEC subjects are capped at 9 for O-Level and 3 for A-Level. Schools ordered to refund excess exam fees. New rules take effect ahead of the November 2026 exams. iharare.com/no-more-over-a…

Presidential spokesperson George Charamba confirms urgent consultations are underway on a potential fuel tax cut after prices rose to US$2.10 per litre, sparking public pleas for relief. iharare.com/charamba-confi…