July 2026

SHAMAINE CHIRIMUJIRI ESCALATING Afrophobic attacks in neighbouring South Africa, which have triggered a mass exodus of migrants there, will have huge social, political and economic consequences for Harare, Pretoria itself and the rest of the region.So says veteran economist and businessman, Eddie Cross, who adds that although Zimbabwe is now in a much better shape…

RUTENDO NGARA MORE and more unsuspecting Zimbabweans continue to be duped into participating in the Russia-Ukraine war.In the latest incident, a somber Harare Magistrates’ Court was told on Friday how one unfortunate local had recently lost his life tragically in the deadly conflict, after being lured to Russia on the false promise of a lucrative…

Staff Writer PHILANTHROPIST and businessman, Wicknell Chivayo, wants legendary Chimurenga music maestro — Thomas Mapfumo — to bow out a millionaire.The businessman, whose philanthropy and business activities have been simultaneously expanding at a frenetic pace, has previously offered Mapfumo decent money and packages, which the icon at the time politely declined.At the weekend, while celebrating…

BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI THE government has earmarked more than US$1 million for the construction of an open prison and a halfway facility as part of efforts to decongest the country’s correctional facilities while promoting the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.The development comes as Parliament has implored authorities to increase budgetary allocations to the Zimbabwe Prisons and…