YVONNE NCUBE A 26-year-old man has died after being buried alive when a mine shaft collapsed during illegal gold mining activities near the Insiza River in Matabeleland South Province, police have revealed. The deceased, identified as Musawamadlozi Ndhlovu of Madliwa village under Chief Sikhobokhobo in Nkayi, was working underground when the shaft gave way at…
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Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER WARRIORS midfielder Marshall Munetsi has poured cold water on claims that there is bad blood between him and national team coach Marian ‘‘Mario’’ Marinica. This follows claims that sour relations between the two led to Munetsi being omitted from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Morocco where…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AS 2026 kicked off on January 1, Harare was wrapped in a spirit of praise, song and expectation as thousands of worshippers gathered for the Anot 2026 gospel concert hosted by celebrated artist Janet Manyowa. From as early as 4pm, the Harare International Conference Centre steadily filled with voices, smiles…
ZIMBABWE is the largest grower of tobacco in Africa, and the fourth biggest grower in the world, a feat that has enabled it to generate considerable revenue from the golden leaf. This past season Zimbabwe attained a record output of 355 million kilogrammes, which translated into US$1,2 billion in export revenue. But as the permanent…
ZANU PF’s Harare province has dismissed claims that its grassroots structures in the capital are fabricated or inflated, arguing that recent audits and heavily attended meetings point to a strong and active organisation. The ruling party’s provincial structures have recently come under scrutiny, with some internal critics and opposition figures alleging that Zanu PF’s membership…
Takudzwa Dhambu CRESTA Sprayview Hotel in Victoria Falls has completed a major refurbishment of all its 65 bedrooms and suites as part of an ongoing upgrade programme aimed at enhancing guest comfort and maintaining the hotel’s competitive edge in the resort town. Cresta Hotels managing director Rutendo Badenhorst said the refurbishment was in line with…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER THE country’s developmental quests will remain elusive unless leaders at all levels of society firmly shun corruption and selfenrichment, while also embracing ethical leadership anchored on national interests. So urged Acting President Constantino Chiwenga in Harare yesterday, while he once again tore into the excesses of parasitic businesspeople in the country….
Takudzwa Dhambu THE government has urged parents, guardians and caregivers to adopt positive parenting practices that promote trust, resilience and healthy child development. This follows the circulation of a viral video showing a child being abused in Guruve, Mashonaland Central. The video, which has sparked widespread public outrage, shows a child being beaten while inside…
RUTENDO NGARA CCC faction leader Welshman Ncube has suffered a major legal blow after the High Court dismissed an application seeking to overturn a judgment that invalidated the party’s post-bearers. Judge President Mary Zimba-Dube on Tuesday threw out the application, ruling that it lacked merit and had been improperly put before the court. The dispute…
