Brandon Josphat and Brighton Muronzereyi THE country’s public schools are facing a perfect storm of profound low teacher morale and worsening family hardships — casting a dark pall over the start of the second school term today. At the same time, and although authorities have somewhat softened their directive on Cambridge examinations, the revised educational…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER THE Harare derby – in which CAPS United emerged 2–1 winners over sworn enemies Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday- truly lived up to its legendary status as the most attended fixture in the country. According to Premier Soccer League (PSL) communications and media liaison officer Kudzai Bare, “more than…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER WARRIORS midfield talisman Marshall Munetsi has earned a return to the national team fold after being named in Zimbabwe’s squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament set for the end of this month in the United Kingdom. Munetsi’s inclusion marks a major boost for the Warriors after the influential midfielder missed…
Masimba Makwembere THE government says it is set to construct nine interchanges in Harare at an estimated cost of US$250 million, with work on the first project at the intersection of Harare Drive and Airport Road already underway. Speaking during a tour of the ongoing works at the Harare DriveAirport Road intersection yesterday, ministry of…
RUTENDO NGARA THE High Court has dismissed an application by Vungu Rural District Council seeking to rescind a default judgment that registered an arbitral award of more than US$250 000 in salary arrears and benefits in favour of workers represented by the Zimbabwe Rural District Councils Workers’ Union. Justice Vivian Ndlovu ruled that the council…
POLITICAL EDITOR PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed former Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander General (Retired) Philip Valerio Sibanda to the Zanu PF politburo. The appointment comes after Mnangagwa in 2023 initially named Sibanda — who was then still serving as ZDF commander — as an ex officio member of the ruling party’s highest decision-making body…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE Chinhoyi High Court has sentenced a Mhondoro-Ngezi man to 25 years in prison for fatally striking his wife with a shovel over allegations of infidelity. Ellias Tasiyana, a miner, was convicted by Justice Cathrine Bachi-Mzawazi after the court rejected his claims that he had accidentally killed the woman while…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team will be hoping for a fresh start when they take on Pakistan Women in the opening Twenty20 International at the National Bank Stadium today. The Lady Chevrons, who were comprehensively defeated by Pakistan in all three matches of their bilateral One Day International (ODI) series…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER EZIMNYAMA Arts Ensemble scooped first prize at the Bulawayo provincial Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival (CNTDF) held over the weekend at Manor Hotel, thanks to their top notch Tsutsube dance performance, and walked away with US$2 500. Mthwakazi Kandaba Arts took second prize after showcasing Setapa dance much to the…
CHIEF WRITER POLICE have launched a manhunt for three suspected drug lords believed to be behind the distribution and trafficking of dangerous substances. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi has appealed to members of the public for information that may lead to the location and arrest of the suspects. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is seeking information…
