THE government is actively working on legislation that will ban children under the age of 18 from accessing certain social media platforms as part of broader efforts to protect minors from online harm.This comes amid growing global debate over social media use by minors, with countries such as Australia, Britain, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece,…
AT LEAST 1 050 vulnerable pregnant women in Bulawayo have received support from the Results Based Financing (RBF) programme since its reintroduction in September.Run by the government in partnership with the World Bank, the RBF aims to provide free access to medical services for pregnant women, helping to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.The programme is…
HIGH Court judge Justice Neville Wamambo has granted incarcerated religious leader, Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa, US$1 000 bail pending his appeal at the Supreme Court.Chokurongerwa was sentenced to 20 years in prison last year by magistrate Esthere Chivasa for raping and impregnating minors.The state’s case rested heavily on Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) results which proved he fathered…
PARLIAMENT is embarking on nationwide public consultations to gather citizens’ views on the proposed National Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Agency bill.The main objective of the bill is to curb the abuse and proliferation of drugs in the country and to prohibit the development, importation, exportation, transportation transit, trans-shipment, transfer or use of…
Zimbabwe’s tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation as it heads into 2026, positioning itself as one of the continent’s most dynamic and fastest‑growing travel destinations.The nation’s rise has been driven by a combination of strong visitor numbers, strategic marketing initiatives and meaningful policy reforms by the Zimbabwean government and tourism authorities. Official data shows…
THE United Nations and partners are rolling out a US$4.5 million programme to strengthen Zimbabwe’s response to gender-based violence.The initiative, called the “Sustaining the Gains” programme, is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of Switzerland.In a statement to mark International Women’s Day 2026 yesterday, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, Edward…
LAWYER, politician and Internet celebrity of sorts, Fadzayi Mahere, is in a sticky situation after the High Court authorised the seizure of her movable and immovable property to recover more than US$33 000 that she owes following a judgment that went against her.The writ of execution, that was signed off by Chief Justice Luke Malaba…
An inventor’s request to have an order for the seizure of devices he claimed were manufactured using his designs was denied by the High Court.Justice Samuel Deme ruled that William Gwata, the inventor, failed to prove that the engineering drawings for a sadza cooking machine were his original work.Gwata had approached the court seeking confirmation…
THE High Court has ruled that a payment plan issued by Cottco to the workers’ union can be used as evidence in a US$432 000 claim.Justice Regis Dembure said a letter written by the company acknowledging liability was enforceable and admissible because it clearly acknowledged the company’s indebtedness.The Cotton Marketing Workers’ Union of Zimbabwe issued…
The Iranian warship Iris Dena was given permission by India to dock three days before it was torpedoed by a US submarine,…
