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A 23-year-old Beitbridge resident, Gerald Gumbodete, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for violently stealing two phones during a violent robbery in November 2024. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Gumbodete stabbed Avant Mugweva five times with an okapi knife before stealing his two cellphones. Police recovered the stolen phones along with […]
Presidential and Devolution Permanent Secretary Tafadzwa Muguti has announced intensified government efforts to tackle smuggling, including deploying drones at border posts. Speaking during a tour of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) warehouse in Bulawayo on Thursday, Muguti highlighted the smuggling challenges the country is facing and emphasized that the government is taking stringent measures to […]
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has commended the media for respectfully honouring the legacies of national heroes Ambassador John Shumba Mvundura, Retired Major General Solomon Siziba, and Chakazha Chimutengwende. Speaking at their triple burial at the National Heroes Acre yesterday, Acting President Chiwenga expressed gratitude for the media’s role in portraying the heroes in a dignified […]
The Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has raised alarms over the potential impact of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the country’s HIV/AIDS funding. Minister Ncube emphasized that Zimbabwe receives over $200 million annually from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), […]
The National AIDS Council (NAC) in Bulawayo, in partnership with the Million Memory Project Zimbabwe (MMPZ), has raised concerns over the low uptake of HIV/AIDS services among young people and adolescents. These services are crucial for knowing their HIV statuses and adhering to prescribed treatments. Speaking in an interview, NAC Provincial Programs Officer Douglas Moyo […]
Zimbabwe is showcasing its tourism potential at the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) 2025, running from January 22 to 26 in Madrid, Spain. The country’s participation, spearheaded by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, aims to position Zimbabwe as a top destination in the Spanish-speaking and European markets. The Zimbabwean delegation includes […]
Premier Soccer League (PSL) Chairman Farai Jere and his deputy Lifa Ncube have stepped down from their positions after their contracts expired on 31 December. A statement from the league, expressed gratitude for Jere and Ncube’s unwavering dedication and exceptional leadership during their tenure. To ensure smooth operations during the transition, the Board of Governors […]
Today, the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, in partnership with the British Council, officially launched the Action Plan for the Anti-Piracy Strategy aimed at safeguarding Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). The launch, held under the theme ‘Unlocking the Value of IP for Creative and Cultural Activities,’ marks a pivotal step towards addressing piracy […]
As schools reopened this January, parents in Victoria Falls are breathing a sigh of relief after digging deep to pay school fees for their children. Many admitted to splurging on the December festive holidays, but still managed to prioritise their children’s education. According to Nozithelo Mguni, a parent of three primary school children, “It wasn’t […]
The High Court of Zimbabwe is expected to deliver its judgment today, in the matter of Yadah Stars Football Club President Walter Magaya’s application for reinstatement as a candidate in the forthcoming Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential elections scheduled to take place this Saturday. Magaya was disqualified from contesting the polls for failure to meet […]
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