ILLEGAL gold mining in and around the second city is making life even more difficult for metro officials to improve their provision of clean water to residents.So says mayor David Coltart, who has warned anew that ongoing illegal gold mining along the Umzingwane River and its tributaries is wreaking havoc on the city’s water security.“I…
CHEVRONS T20 captain Sikandar Raza, the first Zimbabwean to play in the SA20, is the third highest wicket-taker in South Africa’s premier T20 competition. The Paarl Royals all-rounder, who has picked up 15 wickets in 10 matches this season at an economy of 7.36, has only been eclipsed by Ottneil Baartman (20 wickets) and Anrich…
DANCEHALL star Nutty O is set to launch his forthcoming album in the United Kingdom this year, following a trail blazed by urban grooves veteran Ex-Q, who staged his own album launch in the UK last year.The move reflects a growing trend among Zimbabwean artists to target international markets, particularly the UK, which boasts a…
DOZENS of disgruntled musicians held a caucus meeting in Harare yesterday, calling for a “total overhaul” of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura), a move the organisation’s secretariat has dismissed.The meeting, held at the Zimbabwe College of Music, was led by three former Zimura board members — Dereck Mpofu, Joseph Garakara and Gift Amuli —…
A BORROWDALE, Harare, man who allegedly duped three people of more than US$100 000 on different occasions appeared in court on Friday.Smart Chamunorwa Chandafira Chireru, who is facing two counts of fraud and one count of theft of trust property, was remanded in custody to today for bail consideration.In the first count, it is alleged…
THE police have warned companies and individuals against posting cash movement details on social media platforms after armed robbers pounced on a service station in Macheke, Mashonaland East Province, stealing more than US$12 000.National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the robbery incident at a service station in Macheke, where suspects made off with…
VISUAL artist Option Nyahunzvi is set to stage his first solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare, titled Zvatiri.The exhibition, which will kick off on February 12, explores how the values and practices of earlier generations have shaped unhu—a moral code centred on good behaviour—and how these traditions continue to serve as…
A 22-YEAR-OLD man from Kingsdale suburb in Bulawayo has escaped an effective jail term after being convicted of assaulting a police officer with a beer bottle at a local bar.Mduduzi Sibanda appeared before Bulawayo Magistrate Casmila Madzikatire last week where he was found guilty of assault following an incident that occurred on August 30, 2025,…
THE Zvishavane Magistrates Court has sentenced a 22-year-old former Sabi Gold Mine employee to an effective 22 months in prison after convicting him of stealing gold carbons valued at nearly US$25 000 from the mine.Esau Charumbira of Musvuugwa Village, under Chief Chivi, was handed a 30-month jail term, with eight months suspended on condition of…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has issued a stern warning to motorists regarding the late reporting of suspected contaminated fuel, a trend the regulator says is shielding unscrupulous service providers from accountability.According to the authority, investigations into fuel quality were being severely hampered by complaints that arrived weeks after the alleged incident. By the…
