A campaign focusing on the detention of 22-year-old Takudzwa Ngadziore, who has been held for 30 days in a remand prison, is gaining momentum in Zimbabwe, putting pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government to release the student. Ngadziore, president of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), was arrested and jailed …

Police have picked up a traditional healer for questioning over the missing head of the seven-year-old Murehwa boy, Tapiwa Makore, suspected to have been murdered for ritual purposes. Body parts taken in a ritual murder which occurred at Makore Village under Chief Mangwende, would have to be processed in particular …

A lone gunman who held 10 people including his 10-year-old niece hostage in Beitbridge, was yesterday shot dead movie-style following a 14 hour stand-off with police.John Sithole, the gunman, believed to be between 22 and 25 years old, is suspected to hail from Chipinge. He was also known as Kedha. …

The creation of illegal urban settlements by land barons is now a thing of the past, with the Second Republic spearheading the construction of modern houses in line with Vision 2030 as pronounced by President Mnangagwa, Vice President Kembo Mohadi said yesterday. Speaking during belated World Habitat Day commemorations held …

South Africa will embark on a major public works and job-creation drive in response to the coronavirus crisis, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday, unveiling a plan to return Africa’s most industrialised economy to growth. Under pressure after data showed the largest-ever gross domestic product (GDP) contraction in the second …

A US software tycoon has been charged over the biggest alleged tax evasion scheme in American history. Robert Brockman, chief executive of Reynolds and Reynolds, is alleged to have hidden $2bn (£1.5bn) in income from tax authorities over two decades, using a network of offshore companies. He was also charged …

Queen Elizabeth carried out her first major engagement since a coronavirus lockdown in March, visiting the Porton Down military research facility on Thursday which was involved in dealing with a 2018 Novichok nerve agent attack. The 94-year-old monarch, who spent Britain’s national lockdown at her Windsor Castle home, has carried …

Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire could benefit by being rested by his club, says ex-Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand. Maguire, 27, was sent off for England against Denmark on Wednesday as his struggles continued following his arrest in Greece during pre-season. His side’s next game is at Newcastle United on …

Juventus are plotting a “world-record £360m move” for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe – and they could send Cristiano Ronaldo the other way. The pair shared the pitch in Portugal’s Nations League clash with France last weekend, recognised as two of the best players in the world. Ronaldo served as an …

Zimbabwe Cricket acting managing director, Givemore Makoni, has hailed the kit deal signed with Ihsan International ahead of the Chevrons’ limited overs tour to Pakistan. The sponsorship package, worth US$30 000, will see the Pakistan-based sports goods manufacturer supplying playing, training and travel gear to Zimbabwe’s touring players and members …