Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO THE Victoria Falls City Council has entered into a US$1,6 million agreement with Integrated Construction Projects (ICP), a civil engineering firm, to service BB5 and the Railway Loop stands. The local authority has taken on the responsibility of servicing the stands to enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal, particularly since BB5 is…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE ZIMBABWE-BORN Dutch athlete Rachel Klamer and Greece’s Panagiotis Batadis were the toast of the 2025 Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup at Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga yesterday, winning gold in the women’s and men’s elite races, respectively. Klamer, whose middle name is Shamiso, finished well clear of second-placed Minori Ikeno from Japan, with Marit…
BY CLOUD FUSIRE IT was the same old script for Dynamos in front of goal as they played out another goalless draw against Herentals at Rufaro Stadium yesterday. After opening their 2025 league campaign with a home goalless draw against ZPC Kariba, many thought that the Loyd Chigove-coached DeMbare would be more lethal in front…
BY CLOUD FUSIRE DOMINICAN Convent High School in Harare is currently hosting a two-day provincial schools chess championship featuring 21 schools. The competition, which kicked off yesterday and will conclude today, includes top players from schools such as the host Dominican Convent, ZRP High, Girls High, Domboramwari,Mufakose High, Zengeza 1 high, High Achievers, Highfield High…
THE recent motion by parliamentarians to legalise abortion has sparked a heated debate in the country. The lawmakers argue that legalising abortion will reduce pregnancy termination and associated fatalities. This call is a step in the right direction, as it acknowledges the reality of abortion in the country and seeks to address the issue in…
TANGANDA Tea Company (Tanganda) says it is strategically diversifying its market channels while preserving strong ties with traditional customers to foster growth amid subdued demand and wholesale and retail market challenges. Like any other company operating in the current environment, this is part of Tanganda’s approach to adapting to market dynamics and driving growth. “Further…
BUHERA, in Manicaland Province, is no stranger to frequent droughts. Often, only additional aid from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) gets…
BY TAPIWA CHIRUME FIRST Capital Bank (FCB), in partnership with CancerServe Trust Zimbabwe, made a generous donation of cancer medication to the Gynaecology Department at Parirentyatwa hospital on Friday. The donation, valued at US$5 000, included crucial drugs for treating cervical and breast cancer and is expected to benefit up to 120 patients, depending on…
BY BLESSINGS MASHAYA AND BRANDON JOSPHAT THERE is a fresh push to unite warring opposition leaders in a bid to build a vibrant alternative to the ruling Zanu PF ahead of the 2028 national elections. This comes after High Court judge, Justice Happias Zhou, ruled last week that the once formidable MDC party’s 2022 congress…
BY BRANDON JOSPHAT GOVERNMENT intends to introduce engineering schools and innovation hubs from Early Childhood Development (ECD) to Advanced Level to create entrepreneurs and reduce the digital gap. Responding to enquiries on the state of schools in the country from MPs during a question-and-answer session in the Senate last week, minister of Education Torerai Moyo…
