THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s announcement that the country will transition to an exclusive use of the local currency, ZiG, by 2030 is a step in the right direction. De-dollarisation is a necessary process for the country to regain control over its monetary and fiscal policies, which is crucial for the nation’ s development….
THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has partnered with the government in intensifying its support to the country’s climate resilience efforts by equipping key stakeholders with advanced skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Speaking during a training workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, FAO representative in Zimbabwe and sub-regional coordinator for Southern Africa, Patrice…
THE Mutare City Council has embarked on a major crackdown on illegal vending as the eastern border town prepares to host the prestigious Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo from September 10 to 12. The blitz, which targets night and street vending, comes as authorities seek to project a clean and orderly image of the city ahead…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER THE country is in desperate need of sincere and unconditional national dialogue to help end the nation’s long-standing political and economic challenges. So says former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, who adds that Zimbabwe will not move forward without its people engaging in sincere and inclusive dialogue. Speaking…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER SIMBA Bhora coach Joel Luphahla is confident that newly-signed defender Munashe Chakuchichi will play a critical role in his team’s bid to retain the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title. The Shamva-based side, who are top of the log table with 54 points from 27 games, two ahead of second…
SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC stars Dudu Manhenga, Josh Meck and Rute Mbangwa will be part of the line-up scheduled to perform at two gigs that have been organised by the Zimbabwe Jazz Festival in Bulawayo and Harare this month. Organised by the Zimbabwe Jazz Community Trust, the festival will kick off at Alliance Française de…
CHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES have established a commission which comprises five members to assess if Epworth Local Board is ready to be bestowed a town council status. This comes after the Epworth Local Board in January 2022, formally applied to the ministry of Local Government. The application follows decades of growth in Epworth, an area adjacent…
Tapiwa Chirume A FAMILY in Mutare is mourning the tragic death of their nearly two-year-old son, who drowned last week after falling headfirst into a 20-litre water bucket at their homestead in Toopera Village, under Chief Zimunya. Manicaland acting provincial police spokesperson, Wiseman Chinyoka, confirmed the tragic incident. “Circumstances are that Brin Nyazire was playing…
BRENDAN Taylor, Zimbabwe’s veteran wicketkeeper-batter, is back in their T20I squad, more than three years after he last played in the format….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER A CHILDREN’S book series in chiShona and isiNdebele designed for children aged up to seven has been launched by an organisation called Ndoto Kids. The founder and creative director of Ndoto Kids, Batsirai Freddy said the series titled Nyaya dze Vana Children’s Heritage features colourful, culturally rich stories rooted in local contexts,…
