Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER WARRIORS stalwarts Marvelous Nakamba and Godknows Murwira say they are ready for the impending Afcon challenge in Morocco, where Zimbabwe will be seeking to make history by securing a first ever qualification for the knockout rounds of Africa’s premier football competition. Nakamba, who is embarking on his first major tournament…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER GLOBETROTTING musical outfit Mokoomba is set to perform at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) fan zone in Agadir, Morocco, on Saturday. The award-winning group, celebrated for its infectious fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds, promises an electrifying performance that is expected to captivate football fans from across the continent….
AS THE 2025 Cabinet calendar ended on Tuesday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s upbeat assessment of the economy offers a narrative of “resounding success” and “remarkable resilience”. On paper, the figures are indeed firmed: the GDP is growing, the ZiG has seen periods of relative stability, and infrastructure projects are reshaping the landscape. Yet, for the man…
THE Ministry of Information’s director of International Communications Services, Richard Mahomva, has been appointed as NetOne’s new head of public relations, bringing with him years of experience in strategic communication and public affairs. The appointment was confirmed by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Nick Mangwana, in a post on his X account yesterday. “Richard Mahomva is…
Tapiwa Chirume TREASURY’S directive for the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to “seize any vessel or assets used in trafficking contraband goods” is…
Blessings Mashaya POLITICAL EDITOR PARLIAMENT passed Finance minister Mthuli Ncube’s much-debated 2026 National Budget early yesterday morning with minor changes. This means that hard-pressed consumers and businesses will have to contend with many of the government’s contentious new fiscal measures which will come into effect in January next year. However, and in a move that…
POLITICAL EDITOR ZIMBABWEANS planning to travel to the United States (US) face tougher entry requirements after President Donald Trump moved to widen America’s travel ban, adding new visa restrictions on several countries. On Tuesday, Trump extended a full travel ban to citizens of seven additional countries, including Syria, while imposing partial entry restrictions on a…
ZANU PF welcomes members harbouring presidential ambitions as long as they follow the party’s formal internal procedures. Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said leadership ambitions must be expressed through formal processes to safeguard unity and stability. “Everyone who enters politics naturally aspires to rise and to lead. That is precisely why,…
NATIONAL Assembly deputy speaker Tsitsi Gezi has dismissed witchcraft fears following the discovery of clay pots at the Parliament entrance on Tuesday. Addressing the House the same day, Gezi said preliminary assessments indicated that the incident was the work of an individual believed to be mentally challenged and posed no threat to the safety of…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE government has ramped up its emergency preparedness for the 2025–2026 rainfall season, activating disaster risk management structures nationwide following forecasts of normal to above-normal precipitation. The Department of Civil Protection (DCP) confirmed that the minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, had triggered disaster committees at every level—from village and ward structures to…
