Emmanuel Marambe ALL is set for the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) board elections which will be held at Rainbow Towers in the capital today. Several key positions are up for grabs, including president, two vice presidents, treasurer, seven board members and five disciplinary committee members. Incumbent Thabani Gonye is seeking another term as ZOC president,…
BY TENDAI KAMHUNGIRA THE rhythmic pounding of drums echoed through the dusty streets of Epworth as people paid their last respects to popular comedian, Marabha, who was laid to rest last week at Zinyengere Cemetery. Women danced to the deep, ancestral pulse of the beat, while towering, masked nyau dancers marched with theatrical pomp through…
THE resurgence of cholera in Zimbabwe is a stark reminder of the country’s failure to prioritise the health and well-being of its citizens. The recent outbreak, which has claimed lives and infected dozens, is a direct result of the government’s inability to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to its people. This is unacceptable, especially…
AS the world bade farewell to Pope Francis’s remarkable papacy, we reflect on the profound impact he has had on the Catholic Church and the world. With compassion, humility, and unwavering commitment to serving the marginalised, he has inspired a renewed sense of hope and faith in countless individuals. Having had the privilege of meeting…
A TOP Harare ophthalmologist, Solomon Guramatunhu, was allegedly swindled US$500 000 by his employee who then used the proceeds to acquire both immovable and movable properties. Lloyd Chiyangwa appeared before magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing money laundering charges on Friday. He was remanded in custody to Monday for bail application. Last year, he also appeared in…
THE United Nations (UN) has called on the country to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its disaster management strategies to prevent and mitigate disasters. Speaking during a dialogue on disaster risk management, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Edward Kallon said collaborative efforts were also crucial in mitigating climate change. “There is a need for collaborative…
THABISO MUTIRWARAStaff Writer UNICEF will enhance public investments in social sectors, focusing on child-centred policies aimed at improving the lives of children across the country. In its annual report released last week, Unicef said it would push for increased budgetary allocations to social protection programmes and promoting resource efficiency. Unicef emphasised the importance of strategic…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe made history on Friday by being the first company to sweep four top awards at the Zimbabwe International Trade…
TAKUDZWA DHAMBUStaff Writer BILATERAL relations between Harare and London are continuing to improve, amid a heightened focus on trade and investment, British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pete Vowles, has said. Speaking on Thursday night on leading independent national television station 3Ktv’s highly-regarded current affairs programme, Vantage, Vowles said both Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom were “doing…
BRANDON JOSPHATChief Writer AUTHORITIES have come up with initiatives to ease power outages, including mobilisation of over US$16,8 billion in investments and increasing the installed generation capacity from the current 2 962 megawatts (MW) to 10 938MW. This comes after the government said power cuts that have escalated over the past few weeks were due…
