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POLICE have launched a fresh national crackdown on all unregistered vehicles and those fitted with illegal gadgets.This comes as violent crime involving vehicles without number plates and those fitted with illegal blue lights is skyrocketing throughout the country.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that a countrywide operation is currently under way targeting vehicles moving on the…

THE government has approved the consumer protection policy which is aimed at safeguarding the rights of consumers and promoting fair trading practices in the marketplace.Speaking during the post Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, minister of Information Zhemu Soda said the policy is expected to strengthen consumer rights, improve product and service standards, and enhance…

ZIMBABWEANS stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after recent flight disruptions have been granted relief through a fine waiver.The developments follow “Operation Epic Fury,” a military escalation involving the United States and Israel that triggered retaliatory strikes from Iran.“The embassy advises Zimbabwean nationals in the UAE that were affected by the closure of the…

A CIVIL society organisation that intended to challenge the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office to 2030 in the Constitutional Court has withdrawn its petition.The dramatic abandonment of the much-debated court application followed the furore over the case and the war of words that broke out among the lawyers who were to…

THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says it has strengthened monitoring systems at all tobacco selling points to protect farmers’ interests and ensure they receive fair value for their crop.This comes as farmers have raised concern over low prices being offered at auction floors in the early days of the tobacco marketing season and…

THE government is actively working on legislation that will ban children under the age of 18 from accessing certain social media platforms as part of broader efforts to protect minors from online harm.This comes amid growing global debate over social media use by minors, with countries such as Australia, Britain, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece,…

HIGH Court judge Justice Neville Wamambo has granted incarcerated religious leader, Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa, US$1 000 bail pending his appeal at the Supreme Court.Chokurongerwa was sentenced to 20 years in prison last year by magistrate Esthere Chivasa for raping and impregnating minors.The state’s case rested heavily on Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) results which proved he fathered…

THE United Nations and partners are rolling out a US$4.5 million programme to strengthen Zimbabwe’s response to gender-based violence.The initiative, called the “Sustaining the Gains” programme, is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of Switzerland.In a statement to mark International Women’s Day 2026 yesterday, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, Edward…

LAW enforcement agents dealing with armed robbers and other violent criminals will not show mercy to such out laws going forward, irked police warned yesterday.This follows the recent distressing incidents that include the deadly shootout in Zaka, in Masvingo — during which two CID officers were killed by bandits — as well as the brazen…