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BRANDON JOSPHAT OPPOSITION bigwig and convenor of the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF), Tendai Biti, wants Sadc to intervene in the country’s disagreements over the government’s planned law changes.In this regard, Biti warned yesterday the proposed constitutional amendments were “a regional time bomb” that allegedly threatened the stability of South Africa, Botswana and Zambia.This comes as…

YVONNE NCUBE THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has intensified efforts to restore its operational capacity after securing multiple funding facilities and strategic partnerships aimed at rehabilitating locomotives, wagons and rail infrastructure.Speaking during a presentation to Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee in Bulawayo on Thursday, NRZ deputy chief executive officer Ainah Dube-Kaguru said the parastatal had…

MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE THE country faces a possible El Niño during the 2026/2027 rainy season after recent updates from global climate forecasting centres indicated a high probability that the weather phenomenon will develop during the upcoming season.The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) yesterday confirmed the development, noting that while early indicators were important, the situation remained uncertain…

THE POLICE have warned public service vehicle (PSV) operators and transporters against overloading and reckless driving, saying offenders will be arrested.This comes as the government and other key stakeholders are at their wits’ end over the country’s spiralling road carnage and the growing impunity of reckless drivers on the roads.The police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi,…

Tapiwa Chirume THE government and other key stakeholders are at their wits’ end over the country’s spiraling road carnage and the growing impunity of reckless drivers on the roads.This is despite the concerted efforts by authorities, including the police and the Ministry of Transport, to mitigate the untenable situation and to introduce stricter traffic regulations.But…

Hazel Marimbizain CHINATHE government says it is seeking to enhance partnerships with China to boost investments into the country, which have already surpassed US$10 billion.Speaking during a media seminar in China on Thursday, the minister of Information, Zhemu Soda, said collaborations were key in developing Zimbabwe.“China remains Zimbabwe’s source of foreign direct investment, with commitments…

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…

Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE proposed new broad alliance of opposition parties and pro-democracy groups is almost finalised, amid expectations that the coalition will be unveiled soon. So confirms opposition stalwart, Tendai Biti, who adds that the alliance will include student movements and church groupings as the front gears to push back against the government’s…

Masimba Makwembere THE President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, is expected in Zimbabwe this weekend for a two-day State visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Philisiwe Chi­dawanyika confirmed the visit yesterday, saying it reflects the growing relations between the two nations. “The ministry of Foreign…