Hazel MarimbizaIN BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES have implored tourism operators to capitalise on Air Zimbabwe’s restored Harare–London route by developing competitive travel packages to boost international visitor arrivals.Speaking during consultations on the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) 2026-2030 in Bulawayo yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Takaruza Munyanyiwa, said the resumption…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER POLICE have launched a nationwide manhunt for opposition activist Godfrey Karemba, known as Madzibaba Veshanduko, over allegations of undermining police authority.In a statement issued yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi appealed to the public for information that could lead to Karemba’s arrest.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is seeking information on the location and…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER LOW antenatal care (ANC) booking rates and rising teenage pregnancies are threatening Zimbabwe’s drive to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B.The minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora, warned of the threat amid growing concern over teenage pregnancies, with 518 cases recorded in Bubi District, Matabeleland North, while 102 girls nationwide…
WEST African nations have taken a major step toward one of the continent’s most ambitious energy projects after Economic Community of West…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE FC PLATINUM gaffer Joel ‘‘Dubai’’ Luphahla has vowed to end his former side Dynamos’ 12-match unbeaten run when the Harare giants visit Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane for a Castle lager Premier Soccer League clash today. The match gets underway at 1500hrs. Buoyed by a one-nil victory over Bulawayo Chiefs on Saturday — FC…
HAZEL MARIMBIZA NATIONAL Railways of Zimbabwe(NRZ) has partnered with Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway(BBR) to transport lithium concentrate from Gwanda to Mozambique’s Maputo Port for global export.In a statement yesterday, the NRZ said the partnership commenced with the departure of the first train carrying 1 000 tonnes of lithium concentrate from the newly-commissioned BBR West Nicholson rail…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITORZANU PF’s youth wing has implored citizens to reject planned nationwide protests against constitutional amendments and engage in dialogue with the government instead.In a statement yesterday, the party’s secretary for youth, Tino Machakaire, said the country’s development agenda could only be sustained through peaceful engagement.This comes as some opposition parties, the church and…
Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE central bank is ramping up its efforts to expand the use of the ZiG in the economy, including pushing for most government payments to be in the local currency and pressing all traders to accept it. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — a bullish…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AFTER decades of captivating audiences across the globe, Chimurenga music pioneer Thomas Mapfumo is preparing to bid farewell to the stage with a special performance in Dallas, Texas, where he will headline the Legacy Experience with Dr Thomas Mapfumo on August 29. Branded One Last Evening with a Legend, the…
THE return of Air Zimbabwe’s direct Harare-London service marks far more than the restoration of an air route. It is a powerful statement of national ambition, signalling Zimbabwe’s determination to reconnect with one of its most important international markets after years of absence. For travellers, the benefits are immediate. A direct flight significantly reduces travel…
