Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO MATABELELAND North authorities are intensifying efforts to combat veld fires following a significant increase in land lost to wildfires, with authorities warning that the trend threatens tourism, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods.This comes after more than 80 000 hectares were destroyed by veld fires in 2025, up from 47 000 hectares recorded the…
Brighton Muronzereyi PARLIAMENT has published the long-awaited Whistleblowers and Witness Protection Bill, alongside the Deposit Protection Corporation Amendment Bill. The key Whistleblowers and Witness Protection Bill aims to provide legal protection for individuals who expose corruption, criminal activities and other forms of misconduct — as well as witnesses involved in sensitive investigations and court proceedings….
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERHARARE Polytechnic lecturer Desmond Dick Rutsito is in trouble for allegedly duping a home seeker of US$23 000.Rutsito is jointly charged with Mandla Taenda Nkomo and they are facing fraud charges.The two on Saturday appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Artwel Sanyatwe, who remanded them in custody to today for a bail application.It…
Masimba Makwembere THE Chitungwiza City Council has ordered residents involved in illegal developments and occupations to immediately stop construction activities and vacate the affected land.In a notice issued on May 24, 2026, Chitungwiza City Council said enforcement orders have been served on individuals accused of carrying out illegal developments in various parts of the town.“Whereas…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has confirmed the recovery of human remains believed to belong to a man who was fatally attacked by a crocodile at Mpopoma Dam earlier this month.In a public notice issued yesterday, ZimParks said the remains were discovered during the dissection of a crocodile suspected…
Angela MtombeniSUNGURA musician Sugar Sugar is set to launch new album Kusvika Ati Eke on May 30 this Saturday at Zebra Village in Mbare in Harare.The nine-track album, inspired by the realities people face in their everyday lives, is expected to revive his waning musical fortunes.“This album is about the day-to-day social lifestyle of people….
Shamaine Chirimujiri AUTHORITIES say they are raising over US$200 million to launch Zimbabwe’s own communications satellite, a move aimed at expanding digital access.This comes after many rural areas continue to lack reliable, affordable internet access, limiting the use of digital platforms and services.Speaking at the International Telecommunications Union Regional Development Forum for Africa in Victoria…
RUTENDO NGARA A SUSPECTED drug dealer who was allegedly found in possession of Bronclear, codeine, and other hard drugs appeared in court on Saturday.Alphonse Vengai Kumbirai Mushanawani of Madokero appeared before Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa facing allegations of contravening the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act.He was remanded in custody to today for a…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A 19-YEAR-OLD man from Zhombe in Midlands province has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after fatally stabbing a man at a local nightclub.Tinotenda Gwanzura, of Bhoki Village, was convicted in connection with the death of Tafadzwa Moyo, 31, who was stabbed outside Chibs Nightclub at Zhombe East business centre on…
RUTENDO NGARA THE High Court has dismissed an application by a Bubi family seeking to nullify a 2010 offer letter issued to a relative over a 120-hectare plot in Hambakahle, Matabeleland North, ruling that the applicants failed to prove the land allocation was fraudulent.Justice Evangelista Kabasa recently dismissed the declaratory application brought by Lillian Mahlangu,…
