Editorial Comment

No need to rush de-dollarisation

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RENOWNED economist Prosper Chitambara has offered a refreshingly candid assessment of the country’s economic challenges, cautioning against hasty dedollarisation. In an interview last Thursday on leading national independent commercial television, 3Ktv, popular news and current affairs programme, Vantage, Chitambara advocated for a more measured approach, focusing on reducing inflation and building confidence in the local…

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Features

‘Nearly half of Zimbabwe men unmarried’

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A RECENT survey has revealed that nearly half of Zimbabwean men aged 15-49 years have never been married. According to the 2023-2024 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), 45 percent of men in this age group remain unmarried, while 48 percent are married or in union. In contrast, 62 percent of women in the same…

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Employee ‘poisons’ co-workers

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Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 44-YEAR-OLD farmworker from Binga is being charged with two counts of attempted murder after he allegedly poisoned two colleagues during a shared meal at a Nyamandlovu farm. Robert Muleya, employed at Chechire Farm, pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned before magistrate Beverly Madzikatire and was remanded in custody to…

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New boards for Cottco, Noic

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MUTAPA Investment Fund chief executive officer John Mangudya has appointed new boards for Cottco and the National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC) with effect from April 1. The fund, formerly the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe, is a state-owned sovereign wealth fund established to manage Zimbabwe’s strategic investments and promote sustainable economic growth In…

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Man arrested for spree of armed Bulawayo robberies

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Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 23-yearold man, Learmore Sibanda, in connection with a series of armed robberies that have rocked the city since March 2025. Sibanda is believed to be part of a four-man gang that has been targeting cellphones, cash, and other valuables. Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele yesterday…

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Sport

Thrilling start to Northern Region Handball League

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BY SANDRA HOVE THE Northern Region Handball League kicked off this weekend at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) courts, delivering a festival filled with excitement and fierce competition. In the men’s category, the UZ Wildcats made an impressive start, securing a thrilling 41-35 victory over All Race Tribes. The Wildcats’ showcased impressive coordination and tactical…

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Zambezi Eagles gear up for TNL Power Week 2

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By Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER ZAMBEZI Eagles are in high spirits as they prepare for Power Week 2 of the prestigious Telkom Netball League (TNL), set to take place from June 13 to 17 in South Africa. With their sights firmly set on success, the team is determined to build on their strong performances from…

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Man jailed 15 years for attempted rape

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By Rutengo Ngara HARARE regional magistrate Letwin Rwodzi sentenced a man to 15 years in jail for attempting to rape a woman who had declined to charge his radio. Lecturer Mushangwe from Amalinda Farm attempted to rape the woman from the same compound, but the lady managed to bite his hand and escape. During mitigation,…

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Life & Arts

Anibal, Mangoma take acclaimed concert to Bulawayo

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Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw FOLLOWING the success of their “Village to Town and Back to the Village” concert in Harare, musicians Mary Anibal and Othnell Mangoma are set to stage the show in Bulawayo on June 14 at Alliance Française. The performance, which fuses traditional Zimbabwean instruments with contemporary musical elements, is part of a wider…

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Government to rescue Mimosa Mining Company

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Bryn MatongoSTAFF WRITER AUTHORITIES have pledged to financially rescue Mimosa Mining Company to overcome its operational challenges that have seen the firm downsize its staff complement. This comes after Mimosa last year embarked on cost reduction and cash conservation initiatives by rationalising more than 30 managerial and supervisory employees. It also comes as the platinum…

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