Gold Rush in Zimbabwe (July 2026)
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A large gold-bearing rock was found in Bondolfi, Masvingo, in early July.
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By July 9, videos of the discovery went viral, with claims of a 10-tonne rock.
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A gold rush started on July 13, with crowds digging. Local chiefs are telling miners to get legal permits.
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As of July 17, activity continues, and officials are pushing for formal mining operations.
Other Top News
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Ryan Tivafukidze, a 16-year-old student, died on July 3 after collapsing at school. His family says they were not told he was sick and only learned of his death nearly a day later.
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Zimbabwe gave Starlink internet kits to clinics but didn’t pay for the subscriptions, so they sit unused.
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A man from Chipinge was charged with damaging property on July 4.
Africa & Business
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South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear plant had three contamination events in early July due to power loss during maintenance.
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Amazon launched Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) in South Africa to provide satellite internet.
Local Scandal
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A 20-year-old woman accuses a churchmate, Tariro Takawira, of promising her a cruise ship job, then forcing her into sex and secretly recording it to ruin her relationship.
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Takawira denies the claims, says he treated her like a daughter, and insists she owes him money for services he provided.
