THE upcoming “Battle of the Zambezi” series is not merely a routine start to the international season; it represents a crucial pillar in Zimbabwe’s long-term strategic preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. For a nation making its highly-anticipated return to rugby’s grandest stage after more than three decades, the margin for error is razor-thin….
UPCOMING Zimbabwean artist Juliet Chirenje announces her arrival with a poignant six-track album titled, Children Need Love. At the heart of the project is the title track, a deeply moving piece that speaks to the realities many children face in an era where broken homes are increasingly common. In Children Need Love, Chirenje delivers a…
CHINHOYI Municipality is seeking to privatise its waste management system as it moves to adopt sustainable, long-term solutions to persistent refuse collection challenges. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Chinhoyi mayor Owen Charuza said while recent government interventions had provided temporary relief, the council was now pushing for structured partnerships with private players to modernise…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has received an application from Tariro yeVana Power (Private) Limited to construct and own a 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant at Arcadia Farm in Bindura, Mashonaland Central Province.In a notice issued yesterday, Zera said the company was seeking a licence to construct, own, operate and sell electricity to private…
AT LEAST 15 wellness experts are set to converge at the forthcoming two-day Wellness Indaba scheduled for Cresta Lodge Harare in Msasa, Harare, as workplace wellness comes into sharp focus amid growing concerns over stress, burnout and declining staff morale. The event, set for May 6 to 7, will feature speakers including Boniface Ng’ang’a from…
GOSPEL artiste Cleo Arie is set to unveil her debut album Purpose today at The Venue Avondale, in the capital. Speaking ahead of the launch, Arie reflected on a life-altering moment that became the catalyst for the project. In 2018, she survived a near-fatal car accident — an experience she describes as a turning point….
FIVE Bulawayo men have been arrested following a night of terror in which they allegedly kidnapped, drugged and gang-raped a 13-year-old girl.According to Bulawayo police yesterday, the young victim was ambushed in broad daylight by five men — Nkosana Ngwenya, 35, of New Lobengula; Derick Gama, 34, Brian Ncube, 26,, and George Ndebele, 20, all…
LEADING telecommunications and technology company Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has once again won the award for the overall best stand at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), the country’s supreme exhibit award.The award — a second consecutive win for Econet — underscored the company’s consistency in delivering a world-class exhibition aligned with strong consumer and business…
UNYIELDING authorities have warned anew that they are ready to deal decisively, and harshly, with anyone who organises or participates in unsanctioned demonstrations in the country. In this regard, and to ensure that any planned gatherings in urban areas align with official guidelines — while also striving to combat rising armed robberies in urban areas…
THE European Union (EU) has pledged US$30 million to strengthen Zimbabwe’s horticulture value chains, boosting productivity, export competitiveness, and sustainable growth. Speaking to the media on the side-lines of the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) yesterday, the EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Katrin Hagemann, said the bloc would support access to longer-term finance for productive…
