Takudzwa Dhambu POLICE have intercepted a haulage truck along the Harare–Beitbridge Road carrying 221 kilogrammes of dagga and more than 3 000 bottles of addictive cough syrup. The seizure follows sensational claims recently made by Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe, who alleged that some high-ranking Zanu PF officials were abusing their positions to peddle drugs…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE legitimacy of the participation of the Mashonaland West Provincial Association has been thrown into legal contention following a formal objection from its provincial representative at the Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (BUZ) Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM). The election, meant to usher in new leadership for the organization, saw two presidents,…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) has bolstered the nation’s road safety net by deploying 10 dedicated ambulances and activating a 24-hour emergency call centre to provide rapid medical assistance during the festive season. The initiative, described as a “Public Good Christmas Gift to the nation,” was announced during the launch of the…
POLITICAL EDITOR THE government says salary adjustments for civil servants will be guided by the outcome of next year’s job evaluation exercise, but has ruled out any changes to existing tax bands. Speaking in the National Assembly last week, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said the evaluation is intended to ensure fairness and consistency across the…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO AN ACTING traditional chief in Binga has appeared before the Binga Magistrates Court facing charges of engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor. Amos Mudenda, 45, of Malambwa Village under Chief Sinampande, appeared before magistrate Nyengeterai Bushu. Mudenda was remanded in custody to tomorrow for the continuation of the matter. The…
AUTHORITIES have announced that foreign nationals operating in business sectors reserved for locals will be required to dispose of at least 75 percent of their shareholding to Zimbabwean citizens within the next three years. This comes as the government approved a review of levies, licenses, and permits across 12 sectors of the economy. The ministry…
Takudzwa Dhambu AUTHORITIES have officially identified the 17 individuals who perished in a series of horrific road traffic accidents that occurred across the country’s highways on December 17. According to a police briefing released at the weekend, the victims — who died in separate incidents in Nyamapanda, Ruwa, and Nyabira — have all been formally…
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has called on the mining sector to move away from exporting raw minerals and focus on local value addition and beneficiation. Speaking at the official opening of the 28th Mine Entra Conference in Bulawayo in October, Chiwenga emphasised that leveraging on technology and building local industries is key for the empowerment…
THE announcement by Transport minister Felix Mhona on Thursday that consultations for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Bill will wrap up in January 2026 is, on the surface, a welcome development. But for the thousands of Zimbabweans who navigate our increasingly treacherous road networks, the question remains: why has it taken this long? As we…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE Chief Sports Writer ZIMBABWE’s Warriors begin their latest Afcon campaign against familiar foes Egypt in Agadir tomorrow amid expectations of an improved showing from the Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica-coached side who are bidding for a first ever appearance in the knockout stages. The Warriors are in Group B which also includes regional rivals South…
