THE horrific retrieval of three bodies from a mud-filled sewer trench in Budiriro, Harare, this past weekend is not just a “terrible tragedy”. It is a damning, catastrophic manifestation of corporate manslaughter and systemic negligence by the Harare City Council. Two men and a woman are dead because municipal workers opened a massive grave in…
Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Freeman will celebrate his 38th birthday on June 27 with a three-hour non-stop performance at Jongwe Corner in Harare, in what is expected to be one of the longest solo concerts of his career. The concert comes amid a growing trend of extended live performances on the local music…
Masimba Makwembere THE government says it has cleared all outstanding United States dollar payments owed to farmers for crops delivered to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) and efforts are underway to settle the remaining ZiG balances.Speaking during the post-cabinet briefing yesterday in Harare, the minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Soda Zhemu, said crop…
Masimba Makwembere POLICE are investigating the tragic deaths of two brothers in Lupane following a violent dispute over a funeral parlour pamphlet.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the double homicide, stating that comprehensive investigations into the deaths were actively underway.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating murder cases which occurred in Nyamandlovu, Lupane, on…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa DYNAMOS take on FC Hunters in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Rufaro Stadium today, with head coach Genesis Mangombe admitting that his side is facing a tricky opponent which is on a high after a confidence-boosting 3-1 victory over Bulawayo Chiefs in their last match.The Glamour Boys head into today’s…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER ROAD House Cinema is set to reopen at Sam Levy’s Village in Harare on Friday, marking its return to one of Harare’s premier lifestyle destinations and ushering in a new era of cinematic entertainment. Located in Borrowdale, the revamped facility promises an enhanced movie-going experience, combining modern screening technology with…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER TREASURY has collected US$50 million from the sugar tax to upgrade national cancer treatment facilities and infrastructure.The minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, confirmed on Monday that US$30 million had already been deployed under the first phase of the healthcare capitalisation programme, which targeted the procurement of specialised radiotherapy equipment for major referral…
Masimba Makwembere THE government has called on African nations to align policies and pool resources to safeguard continental sovereignty.The call follows continental commemorations marking Africa Day.Speaking during the belated 63rd Africa Day celebrations held in Harare on Monday, the minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira, argued that Africa’s future depends on developing…
Emmanuel Marambe RETURNEES Jumbo Giants, who are now under the tutelage of seasoned coach Arthur Tutani say they want to become a force to reckon with in the MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) following the arrival of new owners Cuttabove.The change in club ownership comes at a time when Jumbo Giants are in…
Tapiwa Chirume AUTHORITIES in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique are intensifying efforts to create seamless borders and improve the regional movement of goods.This commitment emerged during the Zimbabwe-Malawi-Mozambique Trilateral Joint Route Management Group and Joint Committee meeting held in Harare yesterday.Officials from the three countries pledged to harmonise cross-border regulations and decisively address persistent logistical bottlenecks…
