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The long-awaited return of football action to Zimbabwe’s iconic National Sports Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture announcing an Operational Test Match scheduled for May 31 as part of efforts to assess the facility’s readiness for full reopening. In a statement, the ministry […]
A tragic accident has struck the Catholic community after a kombi carrying members of the Victoria Falls Catholic Charismatic Renewal group reportedly plunged into the Deka River in the early hours of this morning while returning from an all-night prayer gathering at St John’s Makwa Mission. Sources at the scene said at least 10 bodies […]
The 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) enters Matchday 14 this weekend, with a packed schedule of potentially decisive encounters set to unfold across the country as teams battle for crucial points. One of the headline fixtures will see high-flying newcomers Hardrock FC host traditional giants Dynamos FC at Chahwanda Stadium on Sunday in […]
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has issued a stern warning to individuals and organisations involved in the unauthorised use of its intellectual property, saying offenders risk facing legal action as the association moves to protect the integrity of its brand. In a statement, ZIFA said it had noted a growing increase in the illegal use […]
In a significant move aimed at strengthening citizen engagement and enhancing access to parliamentary processes, the Parliament of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of 210 Parliamentary Constituency Information Centres (PCICs) across the country. The agreement, signed at the New Parliament Building […]
Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to remain on a positive growth path despite increasing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions that continue to weigh heavily on international markets, Cabinet has heard. Presenting the First Quarter 2026 Economic Developments and Outlook, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, said global instability — particularly […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabweans to safeguard and pass on the country’s rich cultural heritage to future generations, describing culture as a cornerstone of national identity and social cohesion. Speaking during National Culture Month commemorations in Bulawayo yesterday, President Mnangagwa said the celebrations provide an important platform for citizens to honour and celebrate […]
The Government of Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the country’s correctional system into a humane, rehabilitation-focused institution that upholds human dignity and aligns with international standards, including the Nelson Mandela Rules. Addressing the 55th Session of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights in The Gambia recently, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified a nationwide crackdown on the public carrying of knives, machetes and other dangerous weapons as authorities move to contain rising incidents of violent crime and strengthen public safety across Zimbabwe. In a statement, police said the campaign — operating under the theme “No to Knives in Pockets / […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa following a deadly Ebola outbreak in the eastern region of the country that has reportedly claimed more than 130 lives, forcing authorities to prioritise health and safety ahead of the global football showpiece. As concerns over the outbreak intensify, the […]
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