Month: January 2025
Page: 14
Following the tragic incident on Tuesday afternoon at a plot in Glengarry, Bulawayo, where an 8-month-old baby was fatally run over by a reversing Isuzu DMax vehicle, Zimbabwe Republic Police have confirmed the details. The baby, who was left unattended by her mother while she harvested tomatoes at the plot, was sleeping near the vehicle […]
As the new school term begins, the Consumer Protection Commission is urging parents and guardians to stay informed about their rights and to report any questionable practices during the back-to-school period. The Commission highlights that consumers are entitled to protection from restrictive practices that limit their freedom to choose where to purchase school uniforms and […]
Zimbabwe is on high alert as cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) continue to rise in Asia. The Ministry of Health and Childcare has issued an alert to all border posts and airports in Zimbabwe to intensify screenings and tests for the virus. This follows reports of over 1,500 children under the age of 14 testing […]
The Chinotimba Old People’s Home has become a beacon of hope and resilience due to its innovative sponsored projects and community involvement. At the forefront of this success is the home’s thriving garden, which not only feeds the elderly residents but also generates income through vegetable sales. “We are proud of our gardening project, which […]
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee is proceeding with the executive committee elections, set for January 25, despite several disqualified candidates appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the High Court of Zimbabwe. Walter Magaya and Temba Mliswa have filed High Court applications, while Benjani Mwaruwari and Gift Banda have taken their cases to […]
Ghana officially inaugurated President John Dramani Mahama yesterday at Black Star Square in Accra. Mahama, who previously served as President from 2012 to 2017, is returning for a second term. In his inaugural address, President Mahama emphasized that his government would prioritize innovation and inclusivity for all Ghanaian citizens. Alongside President Mahama, Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang […]
The South African music industry is in mourning following the death of legendary singer Winnie Khumalo, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 51. According to her family, Khumalo died at her home after a brief illness. A revered figure in the entertainment world, Khumalo was also the mother of popular singer Rethabile […]
The government has unveiled a comprehensive livestock recovery and resilience strategy aimed at addressing the persistent challenges of drought and livestock disease, particularly in Matebeleland. Chief Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS), Leonard Munamati, revealed that the initiative prioritizes climate-smart breeding techniques to develop drought-tolerant livestock breeds. Munamati noted […]
The Nkomwa Foundation Trust (NFT), a leading disability-led organization, has called on persons with albinism to take advantage of its ongoing sunscreen lotion resupply program. In an interview, NFT Advocacy Officer Norman Mudadisi urged individuals with albinism and their parents to come forward to collect the essential lotions. He also encouraged those living in outlying […]
Highlanders Football Club will conduct its internal elections on 2 February 2025 at the Highlanders Sports Club. According to a notice from the club, aspiring candidates are required to collect nomination forms directly from the club and pay a refundable fee of US $200. The fee will only be reimbursed if a candidate secures more […]