Tapiwa Chirume THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has called on the government to introduce fuel subsidies and further reduce fuel taxes to cushion farmers from rising input costs threatening the agricultural sector. The call follows multiple fuel price increases implemented by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) between February and April 2026, which have pushed…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S junior men’s handball teams are entering the final stretch of preparations ahead of the highly anticipated International Handball Federation (IHF) Trophy Zone 6 Tournament set to run from April 28 to May 2 in Lusaka, Zambia. The tournament, which features Under-18 and Under-20 sides, will see Zimbabwe compete against hosts…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance (PHD) founder Walter Magaya’s application for referral to the Constitutional Court in a matter where he is accused of rape was yesterday postponed to May 15. Magaya is arguing that his right to a fair trial is being violated. Harare regional magistrate Francis Mapfumo postponed the…
CHIEF WRITER POLICE have warned motorists and illegal taxi drivers (mushika-shika) operators against name-dropping in a bid to evade arrest for traffic offences. Speaking to the media in Harare yesterday, Officer Commanding Harare Province, Maxwell Chikunguru, said illegal pirate taxi drivers (mushika-shika) must refrain from name-dropping when arrested, warning that such conduct undermines law enforcement….
ZIMBABWE is advocating for a global shift toward peace-based diplomacy and economic cooperation to build competitive, interconnected industries. Speaking at a diplomats’ forum yesterday during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon Murwira, emphasised that the nation’s foreign policy was firmly anchored in constitutional principles rather than abstract concepts….
HIGHLANDERS secured their first league win since August last year, coming back from a goal down to humble city rivals Chicken Inn 3-1 at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday.On a day when the Bosso forwards finally came to the party, it was the fancied Gamecocks who became coach Benjani Mwaruwari’s first victims as the Bulawayo giants’ coach…
STEADFAST fiscal discipline and unwavering policy predictability are prerequisites for attracting investment and for unlocking rapid economic transformation in the country, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said.Speaking at a business conference here, during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Chiwenga added yesterday that the government also remained seized with further building confidence in the…
ZIMBABWEAN smallholder farmers will lead a new Artificial Intelligence revolution aimed at embedding digital tools into rural agricultural systems.The renewed push emerged at a Digital Villages Initiative event held yesterday on the sidelines of the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), where stakeholders emphasised that the real impact of AI would be measured by its…
CHIBUKU Neshamwari, the country’s leading traditional dance festival, has returned for its 2026 edition, with provincial competitions kicking off on May 9 at Manor Hotel in Bulawayo. Held in partnership with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and the Zimbabwe National Traditional Dancers Association (ZNTDA), this year’s festival aims to bring communities together through…
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has begun the process of filling top positions in the organisation as part of its massive restructuring exercise.This follows last year’s retrenchment of several directors and senior managers.It also follows the recent appointment of communication and public relations strategist George Manyaya as ZTA substantive chief executive officer.In an advertisement this…
