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Duo nabbed over US$89k drug haul

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Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYOTWO men accused of possessing illegal cough syrup worth more than US$89 000 appeared before the court in Bulawayo facing charges of dealing in dangerous drugs.Lungani Ndlovu, 44, of Emganwini suburb in Bulawayo, and Hebert Kazembe, 40, of Waterfalls in Harare, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Sibonginkosi Mkandla. The pair pleaded not guilty…

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Life & Arts

Sibanda’s ‘Rina Manyanga’ launch draws Zimbabwe’s literary luminaries

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 Nelson Mutongi AST week on Friday, the serene environs of Solomon Guramatun­hu’s residence in Bor­rowdale were transformed into a vibrant sanctuary of letters, as writers, critics, artists, and cultural enthusiasts gathered to witness the launch of “Rina Manyanga,” the debut Shona novel by Jerina Sibanda. The event was not merely a book launch, it was…

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ED unveils revitalised Pari medical hub

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Shamaine ChirimujiriPRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa officially commissioned Adlam House yesterday, the newly refurbished student nurse residence at Parirenyatwa hospital.The facility now features a 120kW solar system, eight new boreholes, 30 000-litre-water storage tanks, and an enhanced capacity to house 338 nurses.It was refurbished by Prevail Internation Group under Phase 1 of the Presidential Hospital Renovation Programme.Speaking…

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Debt crisis cripples Bindura

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Tapiwa ChirumeBINDURA Municipality is struggling under a ZiG368 million debt burden, a situation that has negatively affected revenue collection and service delivery.The council’s acting finance director, Johane Chanayiwa, confirmed the development while presenting the municipality’s 2026 first-quarter budget performance report on Wednesday.He noted that the local authority was facing low billing efficiency amid declining revenue…

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Life & Arts

Charumbira launches music career with debut singles

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Anesu Mirisawu UPCOMING gospel musician Temptations Charumbira has officially launched his profes­sional music career, releasing two debut singles— Neniwo and Ndinokudai Mwari. Charumbira, who grew up in Tsunga in Beatrice and attended St Michael’s Mission School in Mhondoro before completing his A-Level studies at Marlbor­ough High School in Harare, said his journey into music was…

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Zimura board members reinstated

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Ashley MoyoZIMBABWE Music Rights Association (Zimura) has welcomed the High Court decision reinstating three of its board members following a legal challenge against their dismissal by the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi.In a provisional order granted on May 6, the High Court reinstated Alexio Gwenzi, First Batani, and Evelyn Moyo to…

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Sport

Coach Mangombe rallies DeMbare ...as high-stakes Harare derby draws closer

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Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER DYNAMOS head coach Genesis Mangombe has rallied his troops ahead of Sunday’s ex­plosive Harare Derby showdown against arch-rivals CAPS United at Rufaro Stadium, declaring that DeMbare are fully focused on bouncing back to winning ways despite the outside noise. Coming off their first defeat of the season, a 2-1 setback to…

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Life & Arts

Chibuku Neshamwari kicks off

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ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ONE of the country’s leading traditional dance festivals, the Chibuku Neshamwari, returns for its 2026 edition tomorrow, with provincial competitions set to begin 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 is set to…

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Editorial Comment

Pharmaceutical sector plan needs action, not lip service

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THE sorry situation at the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) of Zimbabwe bodes ill for the country’s health delivery system, in particular the pro­curement of essential drugs needed by public hospitals. According to NatPharm managing director Newman Madzikwa the situation has become dire largely be­cause of deep-seated financial challenges which have been worsened by the government’s…

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