FOLLOWING the strong market impact of hit Makakurumidza Kundiseka, Trymore Bande has reunited with fellow gospel musicians Nobert Mukombe, and Samson Mukombe for another potentially explosive release. The collaboration builds on a string of successful joint projects, including Ngatigare Tichinamata and Nemabvi Tinokunda, which have cemented their working relationship and appeal among gospel music audiences….
THE recent breakthrough in negotiations between the government and the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) marks a critical, albeit cautious, turning point in the country’s labour relations. While the signed agreement on salary adjustments does not meet the full breadth of the workers’ initial demands, the primary achievement lies in the preservation…
THE People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has signed up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), becoming the first local bank to be a signatory of the global framework.The PRB was established by the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) in 2019 to align the banking sector with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
THE government has warned that Zimbabwe’s winter wheat crop is under serious threat due to a critical fertiliser shortage, driven by disruptions in global supply chains linked to ongoing Middle East conflict. Permanent Secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said the situation posed a major risk to agricultural productivity and food security. He…
THERE is a real risk of the erosion of democratic governance in the country and severe weakening of citizens participation in elections if the proposed constitutional amendments by authorities are effected as they are. Speaking in Harare yesterday, the chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), Jessie Majome, also said some of the proposals…
THE Chegutu Municipality is set to roll out a prepaid water metering system as part of efforts to improve revenue collection and reduce water losses.Mayor Rydes Machekera said the initiative would also strengthen service delivery and address long-standing challenges affecting the town’s ageing water infrastructure.“Since we assumed office in 2023, we have managed to refurbish…
GREETINGS! I trust I find you well. In this first newsletter of 2026, I and my team, express profound gratitude for the…
THE country’s second city is finalising its preparations for the 2026 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which will get under way in two weeks time. In this regard, the Bulawayo City Council has acquired new equipment to boost the metro’s capacity to repair roads and to maintain key infrastructure. Speaking at a meeting of councillors…
THE government has urged the private sector to scale up financial literacy programmes to equip young women with practical skills needed to participate meaningfully in the economy. The call follows a financial literacy initiative that has benefited more than 4 000 girls over the past five years and is run by Girls in STEM Trust…
CONSTRUCTION of the Mabvuku Interchange, located along the Harare-Mutare Highway, a key route for regional trade through the strategic Beira Corridor, is nearing completion, and is set to transform traffic flow along the busy road. Just like the Trabablas Interchange along the Harare-Beitbridge highway, the Mabvuku Interchange would offer long-awaited relief to motorists and improve…
