THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has begun preparations for the Culture Month celebrations which will run throughout the month of May. Themed “Promoting Cultural Diversity, Unity and Peace”, the event — an extension of World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21) which was set aside by Unesco in the…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will run from April 25 to 29 amid huge expectations that it will connect the country to the international community after many years of isolation. What is elating is that the European Union (EU), a political and economic bloc of 27 countries, would for the first time participate at…
HUNDREDS of farmers from Beitbridge, Nkayi, Gwanda, Mutoko and Chiredzi recently converged in Chief Neshava’s area in Buhera to learn about climate-proof production systems under the Livestock Production Systems in Zimbabwe (LIPS-Zim). LIPS-Zim, which is funded by the European Union and implemented by a consortium of development institutions, academia and the government of Zimbabwe, aims…
Vaping has become a popular method of consuming cannabis, and THC cartridges are a significant part of this trend. These cartridges contain…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa POLICE have trained at least 7 000 junior officers on how to handle cases of politicallyrelated crimes ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, police officer commanding Harare province, assistant commissioner Taonei Nyazema said the law enforcement agents were told to be non-partisan during the training. “In a…
By Yvonne Ncube GOVERNMENT is reported to have injected $500 million under its drug and substance abuse mitigation fund for the construction of patient psycho-social support centres across the country for people recovering from drug misuse. This was confirmed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday at the “Creating a young people-led economy by 2030 through fighting…
By Brandon Josphat POLICE commissioner-general Godwin Matanga has challenged senior police officers to come up with new crime fighting strategies as the country is witnessing a new wave in vice, especially robberies, murders and rape. This comes after the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstats) says Bulawayo Province, followed by Harare recorded the highest crime rates…
By Emmanuel Marambe WHEN CAPS United began their recruitment process ahead of this year’s Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign, they made their focus clear — reinforcing the defence was a priority. It was an interesting way to go about beefing up the squad given that historically, Makepekepe have been known as an attack-minded side….
By Ashley Moyo THE Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation ministry has increased the registration and renewal fees paid by artistes and arts entities to the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz). Under the new fee structure, arts groups now pay an initial registration fee of US$50 and annual renewal fees amounting to US$50 while individual…
SOUTH African songstress Makhadzi’s maiden show in Mutare on Friday degenerated into chaos with fans pelting the musician after turning out for the show late and without a backing band. She had to be whisked away with rowdy fans throwing cans and missiles to register their unhappiness with the fact that the songbird had performed…
