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Drugs crackdown nets 3k peddlers

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AUTHORITIES have apprehended over 3 000 drug peddlers as part of intensified efforts to curb the scourge of substance abuse.Addressing a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Defence, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, said the government needed more resources from the Treasury to deploy the latest technology to detect drug smuggling into the country.“The inter-ministerial committee…

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Macheso gears up for April SA tour

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SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso has lined up his first South Africa tour of the year, with performances scheduled for next month.The tour will see Macheso and his Orchestra Mberikwazvo outfit take to the stage in several cities, including Durban and Cape Town.“We last performed in South Africa in October last year and we are glad…

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ZNFPC flags teen pregnancy surge

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THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) has raised concern over high teenage pregnancy rates in Mashonaland Central Province.Estimating prevalence at between 31 and 37 percent, the ZNFPC noted the trend is significantly contributing to increased cases of child marriages.Giving oral evidence before the Senate thematic committee on HIV and Aids on Monday, ZNFPC chief…

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‘Prophet’ faces attempted rape allegations

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A GLEN View, Harare, ‘prophet’ is in trouble after allegedly attempting to rape a congregant during a ‘cleansing’ ceremony.Osward Kadatoma, who faces attempted rape charges, was granted US$100 bail by Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa yesterday.He will be back in court on April 10 for a possible trial date allocation.The State alleges that on an…

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Cunning 30-year-old faces multiple fraud charges

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A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly deceiving service providers through various scams.Vusumuzi Mpala, 30, was not asked to plead when he appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mark Dzira.He was remanded in custody to March 27 pending a bail hearing.Mpala is accused of targeting unsuspecting individuals by offering them lucrative contracts,…

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Speed up Mines and Minerals Bill — ZMF

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ZIMBABWE Miners Federation (ZMF) president Henrietta Rushwaya has urged the government to expedite the passing of the Mines and Minerals Bill.The 2025 Bill aims to modernise mining laws and replace the outdated 1961 Act.Speaking at a Women’s University of Africa public lecture on women in the mining sector yesterday, Rushwaya said despite improvements in participation,…

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China reaffirms Zimbabwe food security support

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CHINA remains committed to supporting Zimbabwe’s food security through advanced agricultural technologies and emergency aid to address climate-induced shortages.Speaking yesterday during the handover of 5 000 metric tonnes of rice in Harare, marking the final batch of emergency food assistance provided following the 2024 El Niño-induced drought, Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding said the…

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Trio killed in Gwanda mine blaze

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THREE people died at a Gwanda mine after their cabin caught fire under unclear circumstances late Thursday night.According to national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the victims were burnt beyond recognition.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirms a fire incident which occurred on March 19, 2026 at around 2200 hours at Lone Mine 50 Compound, Makwe, Gwanda,…

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‘Era of wanton splurging over’

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THE government is ramping up its drive to engender accountability, transparency and financial responsibility at the country’s troubled State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).So says the chief executive of the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), John Mangudya, who added yesterday that they were working hard to ensure that the reputation of poor performance and governance at parastatals would soon…

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