AS THE month of love approaches and January draws to a close, local artistes are gearing up to end the month in style.Gigs have been lined up nationwide, with some performances kicking off the month of love this Sunday, promising exciting live shows and unforgettable moments for music lovers. Macheso dates RuwaSUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso,…
FOR decades, the streets of Harare, Bulawayo, and our burgeoning growth points have told a story of legislative paralysis. As Bulawayo mayor David Coltart and acting Harare mayor Prince Matebuka this week said, our urban centres are drowning in a “culture of littering” that education alone cannot scrub away.The message from local authorities is clear,…
A PRISON warden at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison is in custody for allegedly running a drug racket, selling dagga to the very inmates he was meant to guard.Tawanda Prosper Javen appeared before Harare magistrate Vakayi Chikwekwe charged with unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. He was remanded in custody to Monday for a full bail application.Prosecutor…
FOLLOWING weeks of relentless heavy rains, the country is now in the throes of a heatwave.In this regard, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warned yesterday that many parts of the country would experience persistent extreme temperatures over the next week.On their part, health experts also warned that these conditions posed serious risks of heatstroke, dehydration,…
PREMIERSHIP side Herentals are determined to maintain their status as one of Harare’s best topflight sides.Last season, Herentals finished seventh on the log table with 48 points,nine above Dynamos and five ahead of CAPS United. In the 2024 league campaign, Herentals were the best team in the capital after finishing fifth on the log table…
THE Bible Society of Zimbabwe will launch the Ndebele Braille Bible today, bringing scripture access to more than 100 000 visually impaired people in Bulawayo and Matabeleland.The launch at United Methodist Church, 33 Jason Moyo Avenue, represents a significant milestone in religious inclusivity for Zimbabwe’s disabled community.Nyasha Mafuba, chief executive of the Bible Society of…
A KOMBI driver rammed into pedestrians on Wednesday night in Bulawayo’s central business district, killing two people and injuring 12 others.Police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said the fatal accident occurred after a Toyota Hiace kombi carrying 18 passengers veered off the road.“A 28-year-old male adult from Emakhandeni was driving a Toyota Hiace kombi due west along…
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in the country for a week-long mission to engage Harare in a Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP) aimed at resolving Zimbabwe’s long-standing external debt arrears.The mission comes at a time when Zimbabwe’s total public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) debt stood at about US$23.4 billion by late 2025, with external liabilities accounting…
THE Harare Under-20 Rugby League begins its first week of action this weekend at Old Georgians, showcasing an impressive 30 teams, including 24 boys’ teams and six girls’ teams.Harare Province Rugby chair Ambrose Tinotenda Sakala said the upcoming year will mark a significant growth in participation, with the number of teams almost doubling from last…
MUTARE City Council has commissioned a feasibility study on solid waste management, including recycling, as it moves to address persistent refuse collection challenges and develop a sustainable long-term solution for the city.Addressing the media recently, town clerk Blessing Chafesuka said the feasibility study would guide the council on whether to privatise waste management or not.“Council…
