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The Rwandan government has introduced new measures to limit the size of funeral gatherings in response to an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus. As of September 30, 2024, 27 cases have been confirmed, including nine deaths. The Ministry of Health first identified the virus on September 27, following the emergence of 10 cases in […]
The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has expressed urgent concerns about the nation’s worsening water crisis, which has been intensified by an El Niño-induced drought. In a recent statement, WCoZ called on the government and local authorities to implement immediate measures, criticizing the delay in activating contingency plans as the crisis unfolded. The organization highlighted […]
The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Honourable Monica Mutsvangwa, has commended the government’s efforts to empower women across various sectors. Speaking at the Ministry’s strategic planning review workshop in Bulawayo, Minister Mutsvangwa highlighted the significant strides made from community to national levels in providing women with platforms to fully express […]
Zimbabwe’s under-20 men’s national team is set to face off against Zambia in the semi-finals of the COSAFA U-20 AFCON qualifiers tomorrow at 15:00 hours. The Young Warriors have enjoyed an unbeaten run in Group A, securing two victories against Mozambique and Eswatini, alongside a draw with Botswana. Their impressive form sets the stage for […]
The government has begun distributing grain to local chiefs under the Zunde raMambo/Isiphala Senkosi food program, aimed at providing relief to vulnerable families. In Matebeleland North, District Administrator Matilda Mlotshwa explained that chiefs have played a crucial role in distributing the food to their respective wards, with headmen overseeing its allocation to villagers. Distribution is […]
Melusi Ngwenya, a 26-year-old man from Mbedzi, Beitbridge, is set to face trial on October 7th, 2024, for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. Ngwenya was arrested on September 27th, 2024, during a police operation targeting illegal cross-border activities at Dulibadzimu Bus Terminus. Authorities discovered 4 cobs of dagga, weighing approximately 9.8 kilograms and valued at […]
Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have their trial set for today on fraud charges at the High Court. They will appear before Justice Pisirayi Kwenda. The two have failed to obtain bail after applying twice and being denied both times as they are considered a flight risk. The pair were arrested in July for fraud […]
The Commander in chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, yesterday promoted two Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Brigadier Generals to the ranks of Major General on retirement. The promoted Generals are General Exsebios Vusa Tshuma and General Stanley Mangena. The promotions come after the Zimbabwe Defense Forces Act chapter (11.02) section 20, and […]
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has reported a significant improvement in power generation over the past few days, resulting in fewer power cuts for Zimbabweans. Hwange Power Station has consistently generated 1094 megawatts (MW) since September 28th. Meanwhile, Kariba Power Station has maintained a steady output of 215 MW during the same period. Additionally, Independent […]
The Castle Lager Premiership matchday 28 concluded yesterday with a number of thrilling fixtures, being played across the local league. Chicken Inn FC secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Bulawayo Chiefs, thanks to goals from Joseph Thulani and Malvin Whata. Thulani opened the scoring in the first half, and Whata doubled Chicken Inn’s lead in […]