March 2026

THE government is set to introduce compulsory mini­mum standards for critical products and encour­age the adoption of AI-driven manufacturing systems to boost industrial productivity and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in local and international markets. Speaking in Victoria Falls over the weekend during Zim­babwe’s CEO Roundtable, the Minister of Industry, Mangaliso Ndhlovu, said his ministry was…

Rutendo Ngara A SUSPECTED member of a gang that allegedly raped a sex worker and robbed her of belongings worth US$300 appeared in court at the weekend. Simon Peter Fernando appeared before Harare regional magistrate Musaiona Shortgame facing robbery and rape charges and was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. It is…

ZANU PF secretary-general Jacob Mudenda has called on ruling party members to remain united and work together in advancing both party goals and national development. Speaking at a Matabeleland North provincial party meeting over the week­end, Mudenda said members should draw inspiration from the behaviour of doves. “Unity isn’t just an ideal, it’s our strength….

THE country will face serious water challenges in the coming years due to the adverse effects of climate change. So warned the Minister of Water, Anxious Masuka, yesterday while marking World Water Day. In this regard, he said the government was investing in new dams to mitigate the effects of climate change. “With climate change,…

NELSON Chamisa’s continued dominance of the country’s opposition movement is currently facing intense scrutiny.This comes as many of his followers are growing increasingly frustrated by his apparent failure to provide strategic direction to them on the government’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.It also comes as Chamisa continues to post messages on social media that many…