Month: February 2025
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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is well-prepared to handle cross-border disease outbreaks, drawing from past lessons. Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, revealed this during a Post-Cabinet Briefing on Tuesday. He noted that the region has responded swiftly to outbreaks this year and is witnessing an increase in diseases […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has issued a warning to the public to exercise caution when engaging in transactions, following an incident in Bulawayo where a man was duped of over £17,000 in a car purchase scam. According to the ZRP Provincial Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, the victim was deceived into paying for vehicles that […]
A 42-year-old man, Gary Bell, has appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Court for unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs, including cocaine and ecstasy, following his arrest at Smoke House Bar in Burnside during a police operation. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), detectives from the CID Drugs and Narcotics unit in Bulawayo conducted a surveillance […]
The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) has revealed that human behavior has a huge impact on road safety and that most road accidents are caused by human error. Motorists are encouraged to observe road safety rules for a smooth flow of traffic and to limit road accidents. TSCZ’s media and corporate communications officer, Lucy […]
The Bulawayo Regional Court has sentenced two men to a combined 19 years in prison for robbing a businesswoman of ZAR 137,000 in May 2023. Silence Kwangwa (30) and Douglas Ruzana (32) were found guilty of attacking Noleen Mathuthu in Old Luveve after she closed her shop in Makokoba. According to the National Prosecuting Authority […]
The SADC Cluster Meeting of Senior Officials began in Zimbabwe on Monday, bringing together regional experts to discuss strategies for boosting economic growth and trade across Southern Africa. The meeting focuses on key sectors such as transport, ICT, information sharing, and meteorology, with the goal of strengthening regional integration and cooperation. Dr. Beullah Chirume, the […]
At the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Zimbabwe’s Attorney-General, Mrs. Virginia Mabhiza, called for the universal abolition of the death penalty, emphasizing the need for judicial systems to prioritize the protection of the right to life. Her remarks comes during the opening days of the session, which runs […]
A 42-year-old woman from Magedleni Village in Gwanda, Debra Nyathi, has been sentenced to 210 hours of community service for unlawful possession of contraband. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), Nyathi was intercepted on 12 February 2025 by the National Anti-Smuggling Unit while traveling on a bus from South Africa along the […]
Pan-African Parliament President, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, officially opened the session of the 6th Parliament’s Permanent Committees, emphasizing the need for justice-driven policies to address historical and structural inequalities across Africa. Charumbira highlighted that this year’s session aligns with the African Union’s 2025 theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” He […]
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies, Postal and Courier Services has applauded the Girls in STEM Trust for the role they have played in promoting digital skills among students and youths in the country following the official launch of World Robot Olympiad Zimbabwe 2025 which was held at Girls College yesterday. The launch event, […]