New Zimbabwe
March 2026
Rights lawyer Coltart assaulted, phone stolen as chaos rocks Harare Constitution Amendment Bill public hearings — NewZimbabwe.com
Venue chaos, arrest fears, mar day one of Constitutional Amendment Bill public hearings — ERC — NewZimbabwe.com
Public hearings on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill began nationwide Monday and are scheduled to run up to Thursday, in line with Parliament’s constitutional obligation to gather citizens’ views on proposed changes
Furthermore, the absence of a standardized, transparent criteria for selecting speakers from the floor created a risk of perceived partiality,
Reports were received regarding the restricted clearance of certain public meetings under the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MOPA),
In Bulawayo, the ERC noted that the City Hall venue was significantly undersized relative to the number of attendees,
ZANU PF rallies its base for Constitutional Amendment Bill as opposition flounders — NewZimbabwe.com
It is our sovereign right as citizens of the country to amend the constitution. It is actually against the law not to amend the constitution. I support this amendment not because of this one but because there was a previous one that came and gave us more youth in parliament through the youth quota... If that one worked, it means this one is going to excel. There is the vision of the president that is being implemented, taking this economy into upper middle income by 2030,
How Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya are coping with fuel fears over Iran war — NewZimbabwe.com
Countries across Africa have taken measures such as diluting petrol and restricting electricity consumption to cope with the fuel crisis triggered by the US and Israel’s war in Iran
The new longer routes are going to put increasing pressure on many of the offshore port areas in southern Africa — Walvis Bay, Cape Town, Durban, Maputo, Dar es Salaam,
South Africa’s fuel supply remains stable in the immediate term, and there is no basis for panic buying,
Ships will potentially be looking to stop there and resupply themselves, pick up new food supplies or new crew,
Due to the ongoing Iran-US conflict… Jedco must proactively manage its available energy reserves… we are prioritising a strategic rationing of power,
If transport costs go back to where they were, I can survive,
Zimbabwean arrested with over US$11,000 tik in N1 truck bust in Western Cape — NewZimbabwe.com
In an unrelated matter, a 28-year-old man was arrested by members of the Public Order Policing (POP) in Manenberg
Members of Public Order Police searched a premises in Johanna Court, Manenberg and arrested a 28-year-old male when they found 69 small packets containing crystal meth, 12 mandrax tablets, and 25 half mandrax tablets in possession of the suspect. He is due to make a court appearance in Athlone today,
The members conducted an intelligence-driven operation, and the truck was stopped near Meirings Park on the N1 Highway. The members searched the truck and found 1,045 kilograms of methamphetamine (tik) hidden in a plastic container in the truck. A 36-year-old Zimbabwean national was arrested for the possession of drugs. The estimated street value of the drugs is R209,000,
We were ignored — opposition leaders cry foul after being sidelined at Constitution Amendment Bill public hearings — NewZimbabwe.com
I was denied the opportunity to speak and contribute at the Constitutional Bill hearing in Nketa by the openly biased chairperson... People bused in from Matobo and Umguza were selectively given the opportunity to speak, yet many of them appeared unsure of what to say and simply repeated rehearsed slogans. We pushed back and expressed our total rejection of the bill,
The Chair of the meeting studiously ignored both Judith Todd and me. I was there on time, sat in the front row, put my hand up every time a call was made for people to contribute, and stood up with my hand raised when it was clear the Chair was studiously ignoring me... The meeting was brought to an abrupt end at about 11.30 and as a result both Judith Todd and I were denied the right to contribute and give our views,
Composer Lebo M changes tune amid legal showdown with Learnmore Jonasi — NewZimbabwe.com
GRAMMY award-winning composer Lebo M is changing the tune in his legal battle with Zimbabwean comedian, Learnmore Jonasi
At this time, no formal agreement has been concluded. However, the tone of engagement marks a notable pivot one that reinforces Lebo M’s reputation not only as a global creative force but as a custodian of African cultural heritage who leads with principle, not impulse,
In a decisive and statesmanlike move that underscores his commitment to cultural integrity and constructive dialogue,... Acting on Lebo M’s direct instruction, his team has reached out to Learnmore to explore the possibility of a structured settlement-signalling a shift from contention to conversation,
Lebo M has confirmed that he has instructed his team to initiate a second outreach to Learnmore while he is currently on tour, in a renewed effort to find common ground and bring the matter to a constructive and amicable resolution,
CAF general secretary resigns amid AFCON final fallout — NewZimbabwe.com
THE general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on the continent
Now that I have been able to dispel the suspicions that some people have gone to great lengths to cast on me, I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint, leaving the CAF more prosperous than ever... I sincerely thank the CAF’s President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, my teams, and all those who, directly or indirectly, have enabled CAF and organised African football to make real and remarkable progress. Let us hope that the progress made will last and be sustained,
Intersex community raises concern over new IOC athletes eligibility policy — NewZimbabwe.com
THE intersex community across Africa has raised concern over the newly-introduced athlete eligibility policy by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
The policy introduces sex-based requirements for participation in women’s sports, which may exclude intersex athletes and place their dignity, privacy, and bodily autonomy at risk. Intersex people are part of the natural diversity of humanity, and policies that subject their bodies to heightened scrutiny reinforce stigma and discrimination rather than fairness,
Intersex athletes deserve the same opportunity to compete with dignity, without unnecessary medical or gender scrutiny. Sports must be a space of inclusion and equality—not exclusion and stigma,
Police heighten vigilance ahead of Easter, Independence holidays — NewZimbabwe.com
South Africa ramps up border security with traceable passport stamps — NewZimbabwe.com
The authority will also strengthen collaboration with neighbouring counterparts to ensure a coordinated response on both sides of the border,
During this phase, operational teams will integrate lessons learned into standard operating procedures and encourage feedback from travellers and traders to refine our service delivery mandate,
Based on historical trends, peak travel volumes for the departure leg are expected on Thursday, 2 April, while the peak for arrivals is expected on Easter Monday, April 6,
Any individual attempting to enter or exit the Republic illegally, or to facilitate such activities, will face immediate arrest and prosecution in line with the Immigration Act.”
New passport stamps with advanced security features were introduced on August 1, 2025. All travellers are expected to present themselves at designated ports of entry and not use vulnerable border segments,
Notwithstanding these facts, the BMA remains resolute to ensure heightened deployments and intensified border operations at the 71 ports of entry, key transit corridors, and vulnerable segments along the borderline,
Immigration requirements remain strict. All travellers must present a valid machine-readable passport with at least two blank pages,
Given the existing BMA resource constraints, this phase has focused on integrated stakeholder engagements to identify partnerships that would assist in augmenting our resources,
To tackle cross-border social protection challenges, particularly safeguarding minors and vulnerable travellers including those without proper documentation and victims of trafficking, we partnered with the Department of Social Development to deploy social workers to various ports of entry,
Zimbabweans in the diaspora march against CAB3 and repressive politics back home — NewZimbabwe.com
Gloves and swords are drawn on both fronts,
The regime has raised questions about the logistics of the demonstration, including who funded hotel accommodation, food supplies and transport for participants,
Zanu PF Mashonaland West leadership psyches supporters ahead of CAB3 public hearings this week — NewZimbabwe.com
We have reached all those inaccessible areas in the province. The proposed bill has been received well during the inter-district meetings held last Sunday and as the leadership, we are grateful to our supporters who have taken heed of our calls to support the bill... All questions asked by supporters were responded well and this showed our people have understood what the bill means and why it is important to them, as well as what is expected of them,
Zanu PF bans church services to pave way for rally to promote Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 — NewZimbabwe.com
This is a clear case of political intolerance and abuse of power,
Coach Marian Marinica to engage Munetsi for possible return to national soccer team — NewZimbabwe.com
Warriors face Botswana in Four Nations tournament opener — NewZimbabwe.com
Learnmore Jonasi launches GoFundMe to help with $27 million 'Lion King' lawsuit — NewZimbabwe.com
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi has launched a GoFundMe to help him cover legal costs relating to a lawsuit filed against him by composer Lebo M
But the moment he called me a self-hating negro, that’s when everything changed for me,
My name is Learnmore Jonasi, and I am reaching out during one of the most difficult moments in my life,
No solution, no school — Teachers threaten job action over poor salaries — NewZimbabwe.com
If the minister fails to address the fuel crisis, we will be forced to join Zimbabweans who will be walking to work in a unified, silent protest against the fuel price extortion and tax on our mobility on the 31st of March... No solution, no school. Teachers will not report for duty next term if our demands are not met before then,
The Ministry has wilfully ignored the devaluation of labour. A teacher’s salary should not be a ‘survival ration.’ We demand a minimum wage of US$1,260 to ensure the survival of our families and restore the dignity of the profession,
ZWG annual inflation rises to 4,4% as Middle East tension drive costs — NewZimbabwe.com
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate rose slightly to 4.4% in March 2026, driven largely by global fuel price increases linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East
The ZWG year-on-year inflation rate (annual percentage change) for the month of March 2026, as measured by the all-items ZWG Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 4.4%, gaining 0.6 percentage points on the February 2026 rate of 3.8%,
Nurses declare three-day nationwide strike over poor salaries, working conditions — NewZimbabwe.com
Of grave concern is that this basic salary forms the basis upon which retirement package are calculated, effectively condemning nurses to retire into poverty after years of dedicated service,
Should there be a positive response to the demands, the nurses will consider canceling off the job action,
ZCTU backs nurses’ strike, urges govt to urgently address grievances — NewZimbabwe.com
We urge the nurses to be steadfast in their demands. The fight for the safety and dignity that nurses and their patients must be unrelenting until sanity is restored in the public health sector,
It is embarrassing that the nurses have downed tools on the heels of remarks by the Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Deputy Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, that the lowest-paid civil servants now earns above the Poverty Datum Line and that government salaries have become competitive,
South Africa excluded from G7 summit due to boycott threats from US — NewZimbabwe.com
We have not asked the French to exclude South Africa from the G7 Summit,
This will have no impact on the strength and close nature of our bilateral relationship with France,
We are told that the Americans threatened to boycott the G7 if South Africa was invited,
Notwithstanding all of these developments, South Africa remains committed to engage constructively with the US,
Eleven nurses arrested, fined over protest at Marondera Hospital — NewZimbabwe.com
ZINA swiftly intervened yesterday after 11 nurses were arrested at Marondera Provincial Hospital for allegedly attempting to stage a demonstration over poor working conditions and salaries,
This incident underscores rising tensions within the health sector, as nurses continue to push for better working conditions, fair treatment, and meaningful engagement with authorities,
Following the intervention, the Association dispatched its lawyer, who successfully secured their release,
The nurses, who had gathered on 25 March 2026 to discuss their concerns, were surrounded by police and detained at Marondera Police Station,
15 Zimbabweans killed in Russia-Ukraine war after being duped into foreign military recruitment — NewZimbabwe.com
The recruitment process often begins on social media platforms, where “ghost” agencies advertise attractive remuneration packages designed to exploit economic vulnerabilities
It is a sophisticated scheme of deception, exploitation, and human trafficking that has already resulted in the loss of Zimbabwean lives,
The government is actively engaged in the diplomatic and logistical processes required to repatriate the remains of the fifteen fallen Zimbabweans. We are working through established international channels to ensure that these citizens are brought back home and laid to rest with dignity despite the tragic circumstances of their departure,
The security cluster has been instructed to intensify efforts to identify and dismantle the criminal networks behind these trafficking syndicates. Those who are trading with the lives of our citizens for profit will face the full wrath of the law. We will treat these acts as the grave crimes they are: human trafficking and the facilitation of foreign military service, which are illegal under Zimbabwean law,
Teachers promise to join striking nurses, demand wage and allowance increase — NewZimbabwe.com
The prevailing economic conditions have rendered civil servants increasingly incapacitated, undermining their ability to effectively discharge their professional duties,