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Suspected drug dealer denied bail

RUTENDO NGARA A SUSPECTED female drug dealer was yesterday denied bail after she was found in possession of 44 kilogrammes of dagga worth US$4 400. Appearing before Mbare magistrate Artwell Sanyatwe, Evelyn Matate was charged with unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. Prosecutor Francisca Mukumbiri told the court that on August 7, 2025, police received a…

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ZTA expo embraces new identity

Thabiso Mutirwara THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has officially rebranded and relocated its flagship international exposition, signalling a profound strategic shift from a centralised event to a national celebration of provincial diversity. The event, formerly known simply as Sanganai/Hlanganani, will now be called Sanganai/Hlanga­nani/Kumbanai for its 18th edition, to be held in Mutare, Manicaland Province….

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Cimas readies for annual cycling event

Tinashe Nekati CIMAS Health Group has announced that the third edition of its flagship cycling event, Pedal to W3llness, will take place on September 27 at Borrowdale Office Park in Harare. Organised through Cimas’ iGo wellness division, the event is aimed at promoting cardiovascular fitness and healthier lifestyles. Speaking at a press briefing in Harare…

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Land owner laments eviction

RUTENDO NGARA THE seller of a ZW$29 million Spitzkop property yesterday told a Harare court that he was unfairly evicted despite the buyers failing to settle the full purchase price. Testifying before regional magistrate Francis Mapfumo, Charle Zinto said he sold the property to Tendai Jemwa and Thomas Masango under an agreement that ownership would…

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Manager in ZiG190m fraud

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A FUND manager at Cornerstone Asset Management, Challenge Dondo, yesterday appeared in court facing charges of defrauding his employer of ZiG190 million. Dondo was granted US$200 bail by Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. According to the State, between April and December 2023, Dondo processed loan applications from Swiss Worx (Pvt) Ltd…

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IDBZ targets trade finance-based bond issuances

Tariro Tumbukayi THE Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) plans to explore trade-finance based bond issuances in the second half of 2025, as part of efforts to address funding constraints in ongoing projects. The development financial institution said it will align the instruments with investor risk-return preferences. IDZB chief executive Zondo Sakala said this…

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Business

NMBZ accelerates AI integration

NMB Zimbabwe Holdings (NMBZ) is making significant strides in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, enhance customer interactions and improve product offerings while guarding against rising cyber threats. AI is changing banking trends across the world and is already being widely embraced in Zimbabwe. The diversified financial institution has been actively integrating AI-driven solutions…

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