WITH globalization, the world has become a massive, singular unit—and no amount of restrictions can stop human interaction. It is inexcusable that…
PETROLEUM firm, Maropafadzo Energy, says it has embarked on an expansion drive as it targets to open two more service stations before year-end. Maropafadzo Energy chief executive Gutai LisaMarie Maropafadzo yesterday said the company was focused on strengthening its core business at the same time creating employment. “We currently have five service stations across the…
By Brandon Josphat THE United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) says the government must ensure food assistance distribution from the international community is not politicised. This comes after the UN Special Rapporteur Alena Douhan submitted her observation to the UNHRC after her visit to Zimbabwe from 18 to 28 October 2021 to observe the negative…
AN EX-ARMY captain who was nabbed on allegations of trying to influence illegal entry of 31 AK 47 rifles into the country from South Africa has been denied bail with the court saying his release is a threat to national security. Leonard Matambo is alleged to have written a letter to a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority…
By Tanyaradzwa Marabada THE country’s premier motion picture event — Zimbabwe International Film festival (Ziff ) — will roll into action from tomorrow until Saturday in Harare across several venues. First held in 1998 to showcase the best films from Zimbabwe and abroad, this year’s edition of the festival will feature 60 films selected from…
By Professor Norman Nyazema ON SEPTEMBER 1, it was reported that a Marondera man was jailed for five years for unlawful possession of about 597kg of cannabis which is commonly known in Southern Africa as dagga, a misnomer. The amount found in his possession surely means there is a serious market somewhere. In fact, it…
“CONSISTENT with the collective aspirations and determination of the people of Zimbabwe to achieve an Empowered and Prosperous Upper Middle-Income Society by 2030, the Second Republic launched Vision 2030 to chart a new transformative and inclusive development agenda. “It is the pursuit of this vision which will deliver broad based transformation, new wealth creation and…
THE Zimbabwean government has been acknowledged by the United States (US) Fiscal Transparency Report as one of the governments that made significant efforts towards meeting minimum fiscal transparency requirements. The annual Fiscal Transparency Report evaluates data on fiscal transparency collected in 141 countries that are eligible to receive US foreign assistance. It is prepared by…
CITIZENS Coalition for Change members Joana Mamombe, and Cecilia Chimbiri, accused of faking their abduction, have some explaining to do, chief magistrate Faith Mushure has ruled. The two had applied for discharge at the close of the case, stating the State had failed to establish a case against them even after leading evidence from 10…
By Dionne Kanyowa BUSINESSMAN Wicknell Chivayo says he is still keen to implement the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC)’s 100 megawatts Gwanda solar project granted to his company or the power utility must pay him US$25 million for withdrawing it. This is despite the fact that Chivayo is facing fraud charges for allegedly failing to execute…
