Mnangagwa opens parliament with packed legislative agenda

President Mnangagwa opened the Fourth Session of the Tenth Parliament with bills covering health, agriculture, transport and justice.

Mnangagwa tables health, agriculture, transport, justice bills

President Mnangagwa opened the Fourth Session of the 10th Parliament with a SONA address and a legislative agenda.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa unveiled a packed legislative agenda covering finance, agriculture, health, transport and justice as he officially opened the Fourth Session of the Tenth Parliament. He stated a commitment to uplift ordinary citizens through economic growth, job creation, and targeted empowerment programmes. Civic groups urged him to convert economic gains into tangible relief for citizens. The agenda carries the weight of those immediate expectations.

High Court battle opens over Kariba ferries

Two Kariba residents sued the government for adequate, safe, and reliable ferries after the Mbuya Nehanda disaster.

Two Kariba residents approached the High Court seeking an order to compel the government to provide adequate, safe and reliable ferries on Lake Kariba. The case follows the capsizing of the Mbuya Nehanda ferry. Families of 97 people who drowned are still waiting for answers. The court action comes weeks after the disaster, as Kariba and Binga residents challenge the worsening ferry crisis. The legal route now intersects with unresolved grief and public safety demands.

Reserve Bank reduces policy rate to 27.5%

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe cut its Bank policy rate from 30% to 27.5% immediately.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe reduced its Bank policy rate from 30% to 27.5%, with immediate effect. The central bank framed the reduction as a cautious monetary-easing move to align borrowing costs with inflation trends. The new rate remains high despite the cut. The Reserve Bank signalled that it will hold firm on tight policy settings to anchor inflation. The question is how borrowers respond to this measured signal.

Government compensates ex-farmers with US$508 million in bonds

Over 600 former commercial farmers received compensation under a Treasury bond programme.

The Zimbabwean Government issued US$508 million in Treasury bonds to compensate former commercial farmers. More than 600 former commercial farmers have received payments as the state works to settle obligations arising from the land reform programme. The compensation drive forms part of the country's broader effort to normalise relations around land tenure. The bonds represent a tangible step in addressing long-standing legal and financial claims. Whether recipients accept the instrument remains an open question.

NSSA raises pension payouts by 30% from October

Pensioners will receive higher monthly payments starting 1 October 2026, with the baseline rising from US$70 to US$90.

The National Social Security Authority confirmed new monthly pension payments for October 2026. The baseline pension rises from US$70 to US$90, an increase of nearly 30%. The adjustment applies to beneficiaries under NSSA's mandatory social protection schemes. The new payouts take effect on 1 October 2026, providing a higher monthly floor for pensioners.

One fan dies in stadium stampede

A stampede at the National Sports Stadium during the Zimbabwe-DRC match on 28 September killed one person.

One person died after a stampede erupted at the National Sports Stadium during the Zimbabwe-Democratic Republic of Congo football match on Monday, 28 September 2026. Police are investigating what happened at Gate 2. The match was a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Zimbabwe hosted the DRC side on Monday evening when the incident occurred. The stadium's entry infrastructure now faces fresh scrutiny.

Permanent secretary directs water cuts to government departments

Local government permanent secretary Tafadzwa Muguti told councils to disconnect unpaid government accounts.

Local Government and Public Works permanent secretary Tafadzwa Muguti directed local authorities to disconnect water supplies to government departments that fail to pay their bills. The directive targets unpaid council accounts held by government agencies. The order pushes councils to act against departments that do not settle their dues. The pressure is on councils to implement the directive.

MSD warns of thunderstorms and strong winds from Tuesday

The Meteorological Services Department warned of heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and strong winds from 29 September.

The Meteorological Services Department warned of thunderstorms, strong winds and localised heavy downpours across Zimbabwe from Tuesday, 29 September. Rainfall may exceed 30mm in some areas. The weather system is set to affect parts of the country as the week progresses. The MSD issued the alert ahead of a period of wet and stormy weather.

South Africa and Zimbabwe discuss $500 million dam

The two countries are discussing a dam project to supply water to an industrial hub near their border.

South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing a $500 million dam project to supply water to an industrial hub near their border. The project is part of deepening water ties between the two neighbours. The dam will supply water to the industrial zone on the border. Discussions are underway between the two governments as they explore the financing and development path. The project remains at a talks stage.

Harare traffic cameras log four million offences

Harare's AI-powered camera system captured more than four million traffic offences; authorities are contacting motorists.

Harare's AI-powered traffic camera system has captured more than four million traffic offences. Authorities are now beginning to contact motorists over the recorded violations. The system is generating a large volume of enforcement actions for the city. Drivers now face a wave of notifications from cameras.

The Jeere 2026-09-30  ·  stories

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