A TRADITIONAL healer and his client perished during a ritual, marking a surge in tragic national drowning incidents.The sombre scene unfolded at Clydesdale Farm Dam in Gweru, where Edwin Chingandu, known as Sekuru Samaita, was conducting “Manjuzu” rituals.What was intended as a spiritual ceremony turned into a death trap as both Chingandu and his client,…
THE country’s leading independent national television station, 3Ktv, celebrated four years of successful live broadcasting yesterday by hosting a clean-up campaign at Africa Unity Square in the capital.The event, which brought together station staff and community members, highlighted the broadcaster’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community development.3Ktv station manager Abigail Mvududu commended participants for their…
THREE Bulawayo men appeared in court for allegedly assaulting a suspected thief and leaving him for dead in a bushy area.The accused, Sibusiso Ndlovu, 28, Themba Ncube, 30 and Mthokozisi Moyo, 26, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mark Dzira facing a charge of attempted murder. They all pleaded not guilty to the charge.The State alleges that…
CHINA has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and development in Zimbabwe, pledging continued cooperation in skills development, health support and…
AMERICAN rap heavyweight Rick Ross is expected in the country today ahead of the Hustle and Heritage concert at the Harare Hippodrome tomorrow.Fondly known as The Boss, Rick Ross will inject global star power into businessman Pedzai ‘‘Scott’’ Sakupwanya’s birthday bash, an event already being touted as the first quarter’s biggest showbiz draw.The celebration marks…
IT is a no-brainer that renewable energy has to be the cornerstone of Southern Africa’s energy future, driven by vast untapped potential and the need to address chronic power shortages. The truth of the matter is that Southern Africa is sitting on a “gold mine” of natural resources that goes far beyond minerals — the…
THE chairperson of the parliamentary portfolio committee on Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Farai Jere believes the National Sports Stadium will be open for use at the end of April this year.Speaking after leading the parliamentary committee on a tour of the stadium yesterday, he said they were happy with the progress of the renovations,…
THE country’s leading independent national television station, 3Ktv, will celebrate its fourth anniversary of uninterrupted and hugely successful live broadcasting tomorrow.Zweli Sibanda,…
AUTHORITIES in Bulawayo have raised alarm over widespread industrial pollution, revealing that over half of local factories are failing to comply with trade effluent discharge regulations.Speaking at the Trade Effluent and Water Recycling Indaba hosted by the Bulawayo City Council on Wednesday, water and sanitation engineer Kwanele Sibanda said city assessments showed that compliance levels…
THE minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, has warned transport operators against arbitrarily increasing commuter fares, saying those who do so are committing a criminal offence and risk arrest.The warning comes amid growing complaints from commuters across Harare and surrounding areas over sudden fare hikes despite relatively stable fuel prices.Commuter fares in suburbs such as…
