ZIMBABWEANS woke up yesterday to a grim, yet sadly predictable, reality at the service station.In the span of just two weeks, the price of petrol has leaped from US$1.77 to US$2.17, while diesel followed a similar trajectory to US$2.02.This is not merely a fluctuation; it is an economic earthquake. As the conflict in the Middle…
THE government’s planned constitutional amendments will strip citizens of their sovereign rights, the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) said yesterday.This comes as Parliament will conduct nationwide public hearings on the proposed law changes from March 30 to April 2.“We are deeply concerned that the amendments proposed in the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill…
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) says the proposed policy to restrict children from accessing social media must be comprehensive and carefully balanced to protect minors while safeguarding their constitutional rights.This comes as the government says it is actively working on legislation that could ban children under the age of 18 from accessing certain social…
THE battle for the Zifa Eastern Region Soccer League division one title will kick off tomorrow with 10 matches spread across the country.Eastern Region Soccer League chairperson, Wisdom Simba said all was now in place for the 2026 campaign to kick off.“We are putting the finishing touches on the registration process for both players and…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said the ongoing infrastructure development across the country is clear evidence of growing investor confidence in his administration whose policies seek to foster economic stability and attract both local and foreign investment.Speaking in Harare during the launch of the Geo-Pomona Waste Management state-of-the-art restaurant, Sprout, Mnangagwa said the infrastructure development aligned…
LEADING fish producer, Lake Harvest Aquaculture, says the government’s decision to remove the 15.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on fish and fish products is set to enhance affordability, boost local production and strengthen the country’s aquaculture sector.This comes as Cabinet approved the review of licences, permits, levies and fees in agricultural sub-sectors, including crops,…
THE Northern Region Handball League (NRHL) will begin their 2026 campaign this weekend with a two-day o1pen season tournament at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) courts.The tournament, featuring senior and Under‑20 men’s and women’s sides, will likely begin with group stages before moving into knock‑out rounds.Harare Metropolitan Province Handball Association secretary general said the under‑20…
THE United States (US) says it remains committed to strengthening its bilateral relations with Zimbabwe through increased engagement, dialogue, and cooperation in key sectors.This comes as the US yesterday launched its “Freedom 250” programme in Zimbabwe.The initiative is a year-long programme that seeks to deepen engagement between the US and Zimbabwe through activities including business…
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) says there is a need for programmes specifically targeting men and boys to promote gender equality and positive masculinity as a key part of ending gender-based violence (GBV).The call follows the launch recently of the Stop the Bus Campaign, a joint effort between ZGC and stakeholders, including the ministry of…
A BULAWAYO man who fatally assaulted a fellow villager with a log has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after the High Court found his defence to be a fabrication.This emerged in a criminal trial before Justice Ngoni Nduna at the High Court, where Lizwe Sibanda stood accused of murdering Vusimuzi Sibanda on October…
