IN the dim light of a cramped “surgery” in Mbare, Harare, the air is thick with the smell of antiseptic and fear. There, far from the polished mahogany of Parliament or the hallowed aisles of the Cathedral, the reality of Zimbabwe’s reproductive health crisis is written in blood. A 15-year-old girl, her school uniform replaced…
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents’ Association (Bupra) has urged city authorities to act against illegal sand poaching, warning that abandoned pits, which fill with water during the rainy season, are claiming the lives of children.This follows the drowning of two 11-year-old girls in Pumula North, who were swimming in a water-filled sand pit alongside friends. In…
MOST African governments provide substantial financial support to their national football teams, viewing them as vital tools for national unity and international branding.This funding typically covers player bonuses, training camps, and tournament expenses. Beyond regular budgets, governments often reward players with significant cash, vehicles, or property — particularly during major international campaigns.Senegal, for instance, provides…
IT IS now almost certain that Parliament will sanction the government’s proposed broad constitutional amendments, after the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) gave the green light to the just about done move.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — CCC chief whip, Charles Moyo, confirmed yesterday that the main opposition party…
CAPS United will take on Malawian football giants Silver Strikers at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe tomorrow.Silver Strikers are regarded as the second most successful club in Malawian football history, having won nine league titles, eight fewer than Nyasa Big Bullets’ 17.CAPS United chief executive officer Morton Dodzo confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that the…
EVERGREEN musician Jah Prayzah has dominated the nominees list for the 24th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), securing five nominations ahead of the ceremony set for February 28 at the Harare International Conference Centre.Born Mukudzeyi Mukombe, Jah Prayzah is in contention for Outstanding Music Video, Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Song, Outstanding Album…
THE Avenues Clinic in Harare has invested US$4 million in infrastructure refurbishment and modern medical equipment as part of an ongoing upgrade aimed at improving patient care and clinical outcomes.Speaking to the media after touring the newly-completed Phase 3 maternity ward yesterday, Avenues Clinic chief financial officer Peddy Chigunduru said the institution was purposefully directing…
ELECTRICITY output at Hwange Thermal Power Station’s oldest units, one to six, is projected to more than double following a comprehensive rehabilitation programme.Generation is expected to exceed 700 megawatts upon completion. Currently, the six units produce roughly 300 megawatts, significantly lower than their installed capacity.Hwange Power Station maintenance manager Tonderai Machiwana yesterday explained that operational…
THE Zimbabwe Netball Association (Zina) recently conducted Under-20 trials at Harare Girls High School which attracted over 100 players from across the country.The director of coaching at Zina said the trials were part of an ongoing process to identify and nurture promising athletes who will represent Zimbabwe in upcoming international competitions, including the Region Five…
POLICE in the Midlands Province have arrested four suspects linked to a suspected stock theft syndicate and recovered 12 cattle, seven of which have since been positively identified by their owners.Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed that the suspects were arrested at Village Mathambekha under Chief Sogwala in Lower Gweru following a tip-off.“We have busted…
