Editorial Comment

Rural renaissance best way to go

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THE government’s strategic pivot towards rural indus­trialisation, as outlined in the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and the overarching Vision 2030, is arguably the most critical and potentially transformative economic blueprint since independence. We carried a piece on rural industrialisation in yester­day’s edition of this newspaper that highlighted a timely and necessary shift in focus:…

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News

Late judge’s burial today

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THE late Supreme Court Judge, Justice Feliciah Chatu­kuta, who passed away on Saturday at 63, will be laid to rest today at Glenforest Cemetery in Harare. In a statement yesterday, the Judiciary Service Com­mission (JSC) said there would be a church service at the late judge’s residence this morning. “On Tuesday 25 November 2025, a…

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‘Remain loyal & disciplined’ . . . ED urges military as Gen Matatu becomes ZDF commander

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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored the country’s armed forces to remain disciplined, professional and loyal in the interest of the military and Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa said this at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday, as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), General Emmanuel Matatu, formally assumed leadership of the armed forces from General…

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Gang faces nine counts of robbery

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RUTENDO NGARA A SEVEN-MEMBER gang suspected of robbing gullible commuters using a Honda Fit appeared in court yesterday, facing nine robbery counts. The gang was allegedly robbing pas­sengers and throwing them out of a moving vehicle after accomplishing their mission. Denis Manyonga, Tawanda Macheka, Kenneth Pick, Leslie Mudenda, Kudzanai Tirivavi, Noreen Mandevane and Nya­sha Gweshe…

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Business

Private sector challenged to invest

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THE government has called on private players to invest in village business units (VBUs), a transformative approach to rural development. Speaking at a Jairos Jiri Vocational Training Centre event in Umguza district yesterday, the Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS) rural development director, Leonard Munamati, said VBUs were key in improving livelihoods. “To support…

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Life & Arts

Mkhaya to fly Zim flag high in German

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SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER CELEBRATED vocalist Vusa Mkhaya is set to perform at the German Africa Award ceremony to be held at the Allianz Forum in Berlin tomorrow. Mkhaya is billed to deliver a specially curated per formance as a duo, accompanied by acclaimed Austrian pianist Roland Guggenbichler, presenting a powerful blend of Zimbabwean vocal excellence…

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Sport

CAPS Utd sack Bakala…as De Jongh heads for Bosso exit

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Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER CAPS United have sacked their coach Ian Bakala and his entire backroom staff just a day after the conclusion of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. Bakala, who was appointed in May to replace Lloyd Chitembwe, who was elevated to the technical director was relieved of his duties yesterday together…

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Commission probes bottled water firms

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THE Consumer Pro­tection Commission (CPC) is investigat­ing bottled-water manufacturers to ensure strict compliance with safety stand­ards amid a surge of bogus companies. This comes as the country continues to witness a surge in bogus companies bottling and distributing water without proper certification. It also comes as the CPC says it has prosecuted close to 2…

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Life & Arts

Hove Huru nails it

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Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER ZIMDANCEHALL lovers in Harare were treated to a night of pure magic as Tawanda Shara, popularly known as Hove Huru, lit up the Mabelreign Country Club with an unforgettable performance over the weekend. The event, which drew a full house of excited fans, saw Hove Huru sharing the stage with…

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Sport

Mwaruwari lauds Chahwanda Stadium

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Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER FORMER Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari has lauded Kwekwe’s Chahwanda Stadium, whose construction is now at an advanced stage, as a top facility that will not only raise the Midlands city’s profile, but also potentially help increase the country’s comple­ment of Caf/Fifa approved stadia. Currently, Kwekwe does not have a…

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