GOSPEL musician Eleana Makombe is set to launch her new album She is Grateful on Saturday at Zimbali Valley, Greendale, in the capital.The release coincides with International Women’s Month celebrations, and Makombe said the project represents more than a musical milestone.“I am very excited about the launch of my new album She is Grateful. This…
RELENTLESS rainfall over the last few days exposed poor drainage systems and infrastructural weaknesses at most stadiums that host top-flight league games.The Dynamos game against TelOne at Ascot Stadium in Gweru had to be postponed from Saturday to Sunday after the match commissioner had deemed the pitch unfit to host the match due to waterlogging.Despite…
HARARE was awash with song, colour and celebration on Saturday night as Heavenly Praises Chorus and Bethseda Apostolic Church Seke rose above stiff competition to claim top honours at the Econet iJoy Afta Joy Choral Music Competition finals.The packed Celebration Centre pulsed with anticipation as choirs delivered soaring harmonies and tightly choreographed performances, each determined…
A CIVIL society organisation that intended to challenge the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office to 2030 in the Constitutional Court has withdrawn its petition.The dramatic abandonment of the much-debated court application followed the furore over the case and the war of words that broke out among the lawyers who were to…
THE streets of Harare and Bulawayo are no longer defined by their historic architecture or vibrant commerce; they are increasingly defined by the stench of human waste. In 2026, it is a staggering, shameful reality that the “Sunshine City” and the “City of Kings” have been reduced to open-air latrines.This is not just a failure…
THE government has warned contractors working on public road projects that they will be forced to redo substandard work at their own cost.Authorities are intensifying oversight of infrastructure projects across the country to ensure value for money.Speaking during the recommissioning of Lorraine Drive in Harare yesterday, the minister of Transport, Felix Mhona, said the government…
TRADITIONAL Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants kicked off their 2026 campaigns on a positive note, with Dynamos and CAPS United both securing victories, while Highlanders were forced to settle for a share of the spoils after a tightly contested derby against city rivals Bulawayo Chiefs.Dynamos, who were held to a goalless draw by ZPC Kariba…
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says it has strengthened monitoring systems at all tobacco selling points to protect farmers’ interests and ensure they receive fair value for their crop.This comes as farmers have raised concern over low prices being offered at auction floors in the early days of the tobacco marketing season and…
JAZZ musician Dudu Manhenga delivered a soulful performance that captivated guests at the International Women’s Day celebrations held on Sunday at the Borrowdale Racecourse in the capital.Manhenga, who in recent years has travelled the world with her music while flying the country’s flag high, ensured that guests remained on their feet throughout her entire set.She…
THE government has called for a review of mining regulations to ensure small scale miners are not subjected to stringent requirements applied to large corporations.Speaking during an empowerment workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, the minister of Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa, said regulations in the mining sector should recognise the scale at which small and medium enterprises…
