A MAN serving an effective 37-year prison sentence for six counts of rape and one count of kidnapping has failed in his bid to take his case to the Supreme Court after the High Court ruled that his appeal had no prospects of success.High Court judge Justice Sijabuliso Siziba dismissed an application by Gannock Jabulani,…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) has rolled out targeted incentives aimed at boosting participation by new exhibitors and rural-based industries, as preparations for the 66th edition of the premier trade showcase gather pace.The incentives were announced during a visit by the minister of Industry and Commerce, Mangaliso Ndhlovu, who was briefed on the readiness…
AMONG African countries, Zimbabwe appears to be following a familiar Nigerian path when it comes to conflicts within Collective Management Organisations (CMOs).Disputes between CMOs tend to be most pronounced in jurisdictions where more than one organisation operates within the same category or administers similar rights.In such environments, coexistence is rarely harmonious and, more often than…
ZIMBABWEAN mixed martial arts fighter Sylvester ‘Gladiator’ Chipfumbu added another impressive victory to his resume, defeating Brazilian tough guy Gustavo Ribeiro at the UAE Warriors 67 Championship held on Saturday at the Adnec Centre in Abu Dhabi.The three-round featherweight bout showcased Chipfumbu’s versatility and determination, cementing his status as a formidable competitor in the MMA…
THREE members of the Zimbabwe National Army who are facing robbery charges have been granted bail by the High Court after it was ruled that the State failed to meaningfully oppose their release.Iphithule Mlotshwa, Hamlet Mlotshwa and Hawulezwe Mlotshwa were arrested on allegations of robbery involving two complainants. The trio denied the allegations in their…
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson George Charamba says Zimbabwe is considering reviewing its visa arrangements with some Gulf States in order to boost investment inflows and tourism promotion.This comes as President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the 3rd session of the World Governments Summit, where Zimbabwe is engaging with key regional and…
AFRICAN church leaders under the Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) have intensified efforts to combat the growing scourge of drug and substance abuse among young people, warning that the crisis threatens the continent’s social, moral, and economic fabric.Speaking at the CCA 2026 theme launch, which calls for a culture of purity, the organisation’s president…
THREE minors died after drowning in a backyard fish pond in Mberengwa, Midlands Province, in a tragic incident that occurred last Friday, police have confirmed.Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko said the tragic incident occurred around 5pm at Village Vengai under Chief Mataga, where the bodies of two six-year-olds and a five-year-old were discovered floating in…
THE police in the Midlands shot and nabbed a recently released prisoner in connection with a spate of robberies that have been troubling several high-density suburbs in the city.The suspect, identified as Leonard Mugashi, 24, also known as Shato, and of no fixed abode, was arrested on January 29, 2026 at around 8am after he…
THERE is absolutely no need for anyone to lose sleep over the drive by the ruling Zanu PF to extend a thus far reluctant President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in power to 2030.So reiterates the former liberation movement’s secretary for security, Lovemore Matuke, who added at the weekend that the campaign — which is on the…
