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The Gwanda Magistrates’ Court has handed down stiff sentences to two individuals convicted on charges related to dangerous drugs. In the first case, 27-year-old Obvious Ngwenya from Bulawayo was sentenced to 10 years in prison for unlawfully dealing in dangerous drugs. Ngwenya was intercepted at a roadblock along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road while attempting to transport […]
The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training is proudly participating in the 2025 National Disability Expo, currently taking place from the 25th to the 27th of June in the iconic city of Victoria Falls. This year’s expo is being held under the powerful theme: “Accelerating Disability Inclusion Now: A Collective Responsibility,” a call […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a statement in response to allegations of theft of rations by senior officers. The allegations were published in a local daily newspaper, with the story titled “ZRP Bosses Steal Rations: Juniors.” The ZRP says that Commissioner-General of Police is unaware of the allegations and is seeking to verify […]
A 39-year-old woman from Eswatini, Precious Luphoko, has been convicted by the Gwanda Magistrates’ Court for unlawfully entering and remaining in Zimbabwe without valid documentation. Luphoko was smuggled into the country through the Beitbridge border post by her boyfriend, believed to be a truck driver, who later abandoned her at the Collen Bawn bus terminus. […]
The government is formulating a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy to regulate the use of emerging technologies, with a strong focus on transparency, data privacy, and workforce upskilling. Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, noted that the government has already enacted the Cyber and Data Protection Act and is […]
Zimbabwe’s Online Border Management System (OBMS) is now fully operational, streamlining visa applications and immigration clearance through a digital platform. Launched in January by the Department of Immigration, the system modernises border processes by allowing travellers to apply for visas online and pass through electronic gates (e-gates) with minimal delays. The OBMS is currently active […]
The 30th Regional Adjudication Committee meeting of the SADC Media Awards officially commenced in Harare yesterday, with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana, officiating the ceremony. The meeting brought together adjudicators from all SADC member states, who participated virtually. In his opening remarks, Mr. Mangwana underscored the vital […]
The Nkayi Business Expo, held recently at Nkayi Business Centre, brought together entrepreneurs, government officials, and development partners to champion small business growth under the theme “Empowering SMEs for a Sustainable Future: Compliance, Innovation, and Integrity.” Giving his keynote address renowned businessman Mr Bothwel Mushanduri urged SMEs to formalise operations, embrace innovation, and uphold ethical […]
In a landmark transition for global sport, outgoing International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach officially handed over leadership to Kirsty Coventry, former Zimbabwean Sports Minister, during a ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland. Bach, who led the IOC for 12 years, expressed deep gratitude to IOC members, athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Federations, sponsors, and […]
A drug smuggling operation at Gwanda Prisons has landed two inmates and an external supplier in serious trouble, following a bust that uncovered dagga and illicit alcohol being trafficked into the correctional facility. The suspects, Tiisetso Ngulube (56) and Hloniphani Mkwananzi (42), both serving inmates, and Etsang Mdlongwa (30), believed to be their supplier, are […]
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