VETERAN gospel musician Pax Gomo is pressing ahead with his environmental advocacy with the launch of a four-track EP titled United We Can Save Wetlands.The project was launched on Friday at Longcheng Plaza in the capital.“We believe music is a powerful tool to educate, mobilise and inspire communities. United we can fight climate change,” Gomo…
THE 19th edition of the prestigious Bonaqua Africa triathlon, set for Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga on March 14, is expected to feature competitors from 14 countries.Athletes who have already confirmed their participation are from countries that include Germany, Austria, Canada, Japan, China and Israel, as well as African nations such as South Africa, Morocco and…
A 19-YEAR-OLD woman was allegedly raped in Glen View 7, Harare, after responding to a fake online job offer.This comes as fraudulent recruitment advertisements are currently widespread in Zimbabwe, with scammers targeting job seekers through Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and fake websites, often demanding upfront fees for non-existent positions.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said the…
THE Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) has warned that men in power — across politics and the church — must not dictate the health choices of women and girls as Parliament debates the Medical Services Amendment Bill (MSB).Yesterday, Walpe described the MSB as a progressive step toward improving reproductive health access.“Walpe asserts…
A 23-YEAR-OLD model and student leader at Zimbabwe Open University (Zou) has been named an honouree at the Iconic Africa Summit and Honours held recently, recognising her contribution to student governance and community engagement.Joyline Madombwe, the National Students’ Representative Council (SRC) president and a member of the university council, says the recognition reflected collective effort…
THE former minister of Tourism, Walter Mzembi, is set to explain why he allegedly illegally donated four public area viewing screens without government authority before justice Benjamin Chikowero on March 3 after his application for discharge was dismissed.This comes after Mzembi had applied for discharge at the close of the State case in which he…
COMPANIES must treat tax compliance as a strategic tool that supports sustainable business performance and broader economic development, The Financial Gazette general manager sales and marketing, has said ahead of the publication’s Annual Tax Review Breakfast Meeting on Friday.Chirikuutsi said the Harare event to be held under the theme “Tax Compliance as a Catalyst: Fuelling…
THE government has set aside US$4,5 million as a contingency fund to combat water-borne diseases as the rainy season intensifies, amid growing concerns over potential outbreaks.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora, said stocks for crucial medicines were now running out.“The content of the fund that we have…
A 44-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man, who was initially charged with attempted murder, has been fined US$200 after the court convicted him of the lesser offence of assault.Mpilwenhle Dlamini appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Sibonginkosi Mnkandla facing an attempted murder charge arising from an altercation with another man. However, he was convicted of assault after pleading guilty…
A SUSPECTED bogus metallurgist who allegedly masqueraded as a senior government official in the ministry of Mines has appeared in court facing fraud charges.Romeo Aaron Mathonsi of Mufakose suburb in Harare allegedly impersonated a chief metallurgist in the ministry of Mines and duped unsuspecting clients of more than US$22 000.Mathonsi appeared before Harare provincial magistrate…
