CHOICE Kanyongo-Gilbert might be thousands of kilometres away from her childhood home after relocating to the United States —but her rural area, Mutoko, means everything and remains close to her heart. Just like many before her, Choice left the country exactly 24 years ago in search of better opportunities soon after completing her high school…
ZIMBABWEANS are yearning for a new life and wishing for better to come this year. Their dream and hope is that our politicians will come to the party and deliver the nation from the continued political conundrum that has halted the country’s economic growth. The country has been in a state of paralysis for a…
A HARARE man on holiday with his family fell into a gorge at the Victoria Falls, on New Year’s Day. A rescue team by 5pm had not located him. Zimbabwe national parks (ZimParks) spokesperson Tinashe Farawo told TimesLIVE that the tourist fell into the gorge around 2.30pm. “There was an incident this afternoon when a…
By Lloyd Matare HAULAGE trucks using undesignated routes and venturing into residential areas without prior clearance will be fined US$2 000, the Daily News on Sunday reports. In the latest Government Gazette, the government said transit traffic whether loaded or unloaded shall not be allowed to pass through the city centre and residential areas. “All…
AFTER overseeing a relatively successful three-year tenure at the country’s oldest club, Highlanders, club chairperson Kenneth Mhlope feels he still has unfinished business and wants a fresh mandate when the club meet to choose a new executive next month. Mhlope’s initial term will come to end on February 7 when elections for a new Bosso…
By Tariro Sajeni THE Church hopes to play a leading role in nation building and peace this year as the country continues to battle political polarisation, a subdued economy and a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Daily News on Sunday reports. For the better part of 2020, the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC)…
THE Limpopo department of health has identified 18 cases of fake negative Covid-19 test results being produced at the Beitbridge border post by people attempting to enter SA. Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba told TimesLIVE that there were syndicates illegally selling negative Covid-19 results to those wanting to enter the country. “Anyone entering or leaving…
By Aaron Nhau FORMER Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs captain Neil Tovey has described ex-Warriors skipper Willard Katsande as a fitting Amakhosi legend. Tovey, a Chiefs legend in his own right after playing for the Soweto giants from January 1991 until he retired in 1999, said Katsande’s great career at Naturena merits legendary status. He…
CHINA’S health authorities have approved a Covid vaccine from state-owned Sinopharm for general use on the population, the government has announced. At a press conference in Beijing a state taskforce announced the vaccine had exceeded World Health Organization standards and would help establish effective immunity in China. Health officials said vulnerable groups would be prioritised ahead of…
Bitcoin has passed $30,000 (£22,000) in value for the first time, continuing a recent sharp rise. The virtual cryptocurrency hit $30,823.30 at 13:13 GMT on Saturday, just weeks after soaring above $20,000 for the first time. In the past year Bitcoin has almost quadrupled in value thanks to interest from large investors looking for…
