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Baz flags illegal church, herbal adverts

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THE Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (Baz) has raised concern over a surge in advertisements by churches, traditional healers, and herbalists aired without ministry of Health approval.In a statement yesterday, Baz acting chief executive officer Matthias Chakanyuka said the regulator was alarmed by the re-emergence of unauthorised health-related adverts on radio and television.“The Broadcasting Authority of…

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Church preaches against dogfights

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THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) yesterday urged all those who are against the government’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 to prioritise dialogue over protests.ZCC president, Ignatius Makumbe, told the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — that such important national issues required the building of bridges rather than confrontational activism.This comes as…

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UK horticulture buyers laud Zim produce

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VISITING horticulture buyers from different firms in the United Kingdom have lauded Zimbabwean produce, stating that it is organic, not exposed to much herbicides and pesticides, hence its high demand in the European market.The buyers were hosted at the British ambassador Peter Vowels’ residence in the capital on Monday night, with the diplomat telling the…

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Empowered women, heart of Zimbabwe

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ON MARCH 8, as the sun rises over the Savannah, Zimbabwe will join the global choir to celebrate International Women’s Day.Under the 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” we do more than simply applaud, we reflect on a journey of resilience and demand a future that is no longer negotiable.In Zimbabwe,…

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Man jailed 10 years for attempted rape

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A HARARE magistrate yesterday jailed a man for 10 years for attempted rape after he was caught in the act while guardians were away.Regis Shairai, 23, was convicted following a full trial, though he maintained that he did not commit the offence.Three years of the sentence were suspended on condition of good behaviour for the…

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Network warns of worsening food shortages

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FOOD shortages are deepening across the country as the lean season peaked last month, forcing families to skip meals to survive.In a recently released report, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) revealed that typical deficit-producing areas in the south, east, west, and far north were currently at the centre of the crisis.“As of…

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Criminals imperil tobacco industry

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THE government is concerned about the threat from illegal seed dealers and unlicensed buyers to the country’s key tobacco industry.Opening the 2026 tobacco marketing season in Harare yesterday, the minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube said these nefarious activities needed to be stopped at all costs.This comes after the first tobacco bale fetched US$4,60 per kg…

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RBZ tackles ZiG resistance

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THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is intensifying efforts to address resistance to the use of the ZiG in the Matabeleland region.This comes after Matabeleland emerged as one of the regions most reluctant to adopt ZiG following is introduction in April 2024, with many residents continuing to prefer the rand and the US dollar for…

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Parly demands action on crime

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PARLIAMENT has called for the government to invest more in strengthening crime prevention and detection mechanisms, through enhanced policing, intelligence-led investigations, and improved forensic capacity, in order to curb the surge of crime in the country.This comes as Zimbabwe is currently witnessing a surge in crimes that include murder, armed robbery and rape, raising concern…

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High Court nullifies mining claim over Zhombe

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THE High Court has cancelled a gold mining title controversially granted over communal land in Zhombe, ruling the registration was unlawful without the occupier’s consent.In a judgment delivered in Bulawayo yesterday, Justice Evangalista Kabasa nullified a certificate of registration issued to MMP Mining Syndicate for a mining block known as Bamara 135, measuring less than…

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