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Addressing a gathering commemorating the life and works of Dr. Joshua Nkomo at White City Stadium recently, Vice President Kembo Mohadi delivered a passionate plea for joint efforts to tackle drug abuse and protect children’s future. Vice president Mohadi emphasized that Zimbabwe’s children are the future of the nation and stressed the importance of safeguarding […]
The government has taken steps to ensure food safety in the country. The Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora announced that the government has set up a Food Advisory Board in addition to implementing other measures and statutory instruments. The 16-member board, established under the Food and Food Standards Act, will play […]
Preparations for the 44th SADC Summit in Harare are in full swing, as 95% of the 200 kilometers of roads earmarked for construction and rehabilitation now complete. The road network has been transformed to ensure a seamless travel experience for attendees, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International […]
An accounting assistant at the Hwange Magistrates’ Court, Tafadzwa Chakavanda (31), has been jailed for theft of trust property. Chakavanda was convicted and sentenced to 24 months in prison for failing to deposit $339 USD, instead using the money for personal gain. The incident occurred on June 7, 2024, when Chakavanda was tasked with depositing […]
The government’s rural development programme has achieved commendable milestones, establishing over 1000 thriving rural business units and sinking almost 3000 boreholes to provide clean water to rural communities. The programme encompasses rural industrialization, rural development, village business units, and borehole sinking projects. So far, 44 chiefs and 21 schools have benefited from the programme, with […]
Zimbabwe international Munashe Garan’anga has joined Danish giants FC Copenhagen from Belgian side, KV Mechelen. The warriors center back completed a US$4 million transfer move to the Danish giants, that sees Copenhagen beat English Premier League club Leicester City to Garan’anga’s signature. The Prince Edward Academy graduate only joined KV Mechelen from Moldovan FC Sheriff […]
The national statistics agency ZIMSTAT has reported a concerning rise in mortality rates among the elderly, aged 55 and over. The agency’s analysis found that non-communicable diseases are the main drivers behind this trend. ZIMSTAT has warned it could worsen over the next 20 years without intervention. Accurate mortality data is crucial for population projections. […]
Six accomplices, Rosemary Musonza (26), Pamela Musonza (35), Dadirai Taruvinga (24), Talent Matare (45), Isaiah Chakabva (36), Luke Chinyowa (20) were arraigned before the Beitbridge Magistrates’ Court facing murder charges. The court heard that on the 15th of June 2024, at about 3am, the now-deceased allegedly trespassed on the residence of accused persons 1, 2, […]
The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are working together to secure seed cotton produced from inputs disbursed under the Presidential Input Scheme (PIS). In a joint statement, COTTCO and ZRP requested farmers who benefitted from this program to deliver their produce to Cotto and shun side marketing. This season, […]
Vice President General (Rtd) Dr. Constantino Chiwenga arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, yesterday to attend the Third Dushanbe Water Action Decade Conference (June 10-13). The conference, co-hosted by Tajikistan and the UN, brings together global leaders and water experts to address sustainable water management. Leading the Zimbabwean delegation, VP Constantino Chiwenga stressed the importance of water […]
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