Masimba Makwembere TM PICK N PAY and CABS have announced a combined donation of US$260 000 dedicated to cancer screening and treatment initiatives. The funds, raised through the 2025 “Pink October” and “Blue November” campaigns, as well as the recently concluded 2026 “Orange Month” campaign, are set to benefit children and vulnerable patients across Zimbabwe,…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored global diplomats to facilitate objective reporting and strengthen trade to ensure Zimbabwe’s shared prosperity. In his address to the heads of diplomatic missions and international organisations accredited to Zimbabwe in the capital at New Year’s reception, Mnangagwa said 2026 signalled a renewed commitment to cooperation and…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER STAKEHOLDERS fear a fresh wave of price hikes and inflation following a sharp increase in national fuel prices yesterday. The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) announced that petrol has jumped from US$1.56 to US$1.71 per litre, while diesel spiked from US$1.52 to US$1.77. Zera noted that prices would have hit US$1.90…
BULAWAYO is battling to control the growing stray dog population in the city which now poses a threat to public safety after 76 dog bite injuries were recorded in January alone.According to the District Health Information System (DHIS 2) data covering the month of January, 12 of the dogs involved were vaccinated, 23 were unvaccinated…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A HARARE man faces forgery charges after allegedly falsifying a worker’s signature to illicitly secure a Labour Court appeal against a prior arbitration award. Addington Kadhani appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo yesterday, where he was granted US$50 bail following his arrest for the daring legal deception. “The complainant,…
Masimba Makwembere THE minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora says 20 aspiring nurses have been arrested in the past five years for using forged O-Level results. He revealed these alarming statistics in the National Assembly on Wednesday, noting that the arrests occurred following rigorous credential verification. “The prevalence of fraudulent certificates over the past five years…
ARMED robbers vanished with US$78 141 and R501,820 after a brazen early morning raid on a Bulawayo financial services outlet on Wednesday. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed that investigations were ongoing following the daring heist. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case of armed robbery which occurred on March…
PREMIER Corporate Gifts (PCG) – award-winning promotional branding and gifting solutions firm based in Harare-has turned 10. The company’s managing director and…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE REPORTER THE drama series The Return of Gringo is set to premiere on popular television channel 3Ktv, offering viewers a nostalgic journey back to one of Zimbabwe’s most beloved screen characters. According to Taurai Boora, son of the late actor Lazarus “Gringo” Boora, the decision to air the production on 3Ktv…
ZIFA yesterday launched the country’s biggest football knockout tournament, the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, valued at US$25 million over the next five years.The competition was inaugurated yesterday in Harare with President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the guest of honour.High-level dignitaries in attendance included businessman Kuda Tagwirei, Betterbrands chairman Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume, and the…
