Oil prices could be headed for their biggest weekly increase in six years as hopes of conflict de-escalating in the Middle East begin to fade and markets brace for longer-lasting volatility.The price of Brent crude oil was rising yesterday to surpass 88 US dollars a barrel, its highest price since April 2024.This means it has…
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers, in partnership with Proma Events Africa, has launched an 81-day National Consumer and Product Integrity Roadshow programme aimed at combating counterfeit and illicit trade, while strengthening consumer confidence in the country’s marketplace.The initiative was unveiled in Harare with government officials, law enforcement authorities, financial institutions and industry leaders in attendance.Speaking…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to remain focused on national development and avoid complacency, warning against the temptation of believing the country has already achieved its goals.Speaking during the burial of the late national hero Jonathan Hungwe at the National Heroes’ Acre yesterday, Mnangagwa said continued unity and hard work were necessary for the…
WHILE the 24th National Arts Merit Awards celebrated many outstanding artists, I am happy about the recognition of musician Nisha Ts, whose music boldly confronts the realities faced by women in society.I really enjoyed the 24th National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) more than the previous editions.I am not going to dwell on everything that excited…
THE City of Victoria Falls has raised concern over escalating cases of human-wildlife conflict, warning that the safety of residents is increasingly under threat as encounters with wild animals continue to rise.Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting convened to address the growing problem, Victoria Falls mayor Prince Thuso Moyo said the city had brought together…
FOUR men have been arrested in Bikita in connection with stock theft after police recovered four cattle valued at US$2 000 during an overnight operation in Manicaland province.The suspects — Solomon Mamunga, 29, of Runesu Village under Chief Mukanganwa in Bikita, Tinashe Mangweyana, 31, of Musaka Village under Chief Mazungunye, Emmanuel Chivige, 27, of Chanyawu…
TWO men have been arrested in connection with a string of violent robberies in Gokwe and are now facing 20 counts of robbery after residents helped police track down one of the suspects.The suspects, Andrew Aunde of Masuka Village under Chief Masuka and Tinashe Muzenda of Mashove Village under Chief Njelele, had been terrorising residents…
Ashley Moyo and Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS THE WEEKEND is here again that time when many people unwind and recharge by attending live shows. Artistes have lined up performances across the country, promising a packed entertainment schedule that caters for every taste, from reggae, Zimdancehall and Afro-fusion to Dendera, among others. Tonight, Club Oasis in…
Tapiwa Chirume NEDBANK Zimbabwe has partnered the City of Harare (HCC) to refurbish and equip the Edith Opperman Maternity Clinic in Mbare, in a move aimed at strengthening maternal and child healthcare services in the capital. Under the partnership, Nedbank has procured medical equipment worth about US$92 000, including neonatal incubators, delivery beds, baby resuscitators,…
THE Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 has, predictably, ignited a firestorm of debate across the country’s political landscape. On one end, the government defends the Bill as a “modernisation” of our governance architecture, citing the need for policy continuity and alignment with regional standards. On the other, opposition voices and civil society groups view the…
