MOTORISTS have been hit by steep fuel price hikes, as surging global oil prices continue to wreak economic havoc around the world.This comes as fuel prices surged past the US$2 mark yesterday, with authorities citing supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East.Diesel has risen from US$1,77 to US$2,05 a litre,…
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo has been slapped with an effective 20-year prison term after being convicted of raping his 12-year-old step-sister over a five-month period at their home in Emakhandeni.The accused, whose identity has been withheld to protect the victim, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Dambudzo Malunga.He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was…
THREE of Zimbabwe’s top triathletes — Zander Botha, Matthew Hildebrand and Andie Kuipers — will take part in the Africa Triathlon Premier Cup and Junior Cup on Saturday in Swakopmund — Namibia’s premier coastal resort.Zimbabwe’s triathlon sensation Botha will take part in the Africa Triathlon Premier Cup and Junior Cup just a week after winning…
ZIMBABWE is ramping up its diplomatic push for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ahead of elections set for June 3.This comes after the government said it has secured backing from more than 130 countries for its push to win a non-permanent seat.In that regard, the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon…
A 42-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man has been hauled before the courts after being found in possession of ivory, in violation of Zimbabwe’s strict wildlife protection laws.Bongani Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira for allegedly contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act, which prohibits the possession, sale, or trade of ivory without a permit.He pleaded not…
CHRISTINE Makwena and Roy Mwadzura have all but guaranteed themselves places in the team that will represent Zimbabwe at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad scheduled for Uzbekistan later this year after winning the Zimbabwe National Chess Championships.One of the Zimbabwe Chess Federation’s (ZCF) premier tournaments, the Zimbabwe National Chess Championships pits the country’s best 20…
HEALTH authorities at Mpilo Central Hospital are anticipating a major improvement in cancer treatment services following the installation of new high and low-energy radiotherapy machines funded through the Sugar Tax.The development comes as the government begins decommissioning aging cancer treatment equipment that has been in use for years, making way for modern technology expected to…
DAYS of seeing mainstream media companies choking under regulatory taxes and other bottlenecks, will soon be a thing of the past as…
THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) says the continued heavy rains being experienced across the country have pushed the death toll to 134, with 15 000 households affected since the start of the 2025/2026 rainy season in October.This comes after 16 gold panners were marooned in Zvishavane District’s Muchingwe River on Sunday, while the Zimbabwe National…
THE trial of multiple murder suspect Jason Muvevi opened yesterday in the High Court before Justice Gibson Mandaza, with the accused claiming he was under the influence of goblins at the time of the alleged offences.Muvevi, who is facing four counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder, pleaded not guilty to all charges.Represented…
