DYNAMOS coach Genesis ‘‘Kaka’’ Mangombe is radiating confidence ahead of Sunday’s clash against perennial rivals Highlanders in the Jairos Jiri Cup at Barbourfields Stadium.Though the fixture is supposed to be a mere pre-season curtain-raiser, the weight of the rivalry ensures there is no such thing as a “friendly” when the country’s two biggest clubs collide.The…
THOUSANDS of music lovers thronged the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds recently as 25 choirs from Matabeleland South, Matabeleland North and Bulawayo competed in the Econet iJoy Afta Joy Choral Music Competition.The event turned the venue into a lively celebration of choral music, culture and community, with choirs delivering polished vocal performances, dynamic choreography…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s opening of the 2026 Cabinet calendar on Monday was not a ribbon-cutting ceremony, it was a demolition job on the culture of entitlement.By “reading the riot act” to his ministers, the president voiced the simmering frustration of a nation tired of bureaucratic sludge and ministerial vanity projects.The message was scathing and overdue:…
THE United Kingdom’s University of Lancashire wants to attract more students from Southern Africa, while also strengthening its partnerships with the region.Speaking…
POLICE in the Midlands Province have raised alarm over a sharp increase in drowning incidents and rain-related emergencies that have claimed at least 37 lives since the beginning of the 2025/2026 rainy season.Officer commanding police Midlands Province, Commissioner Patson Nyabadza, said the loss of life is deeply troubling and called on the public to exercise…
ZIMBABWE and Zambia are set to synchronise strategies aimed at intensifying the fight against fish poaching along the Zambezi River.Addressing the media in Harare yesterday following a courtesy call by the Zambian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Wilson Tembo, the minister of Wildlife, Evelyn Ndlovu, said the two countries face a severe risk of poaching.“That’s the major…
ZIMBABWE has recorded a landmark shift in its economic landscape, significantly narrowing its trade deficit to US$404 million in 2025.This represents a massive improvement from the annual average deficit of over US$1,6 billion seen between 2021 and 2024, marking the first major turnaround in five years.According to the 2025 Import and Export Trade Analysis Report…
GATEWAY High School played host to an exhilarating annual table tennis invitational tournament which saw nine schools competing in team and individual events.The tournament featured junior and senior categories for boys and girls. In the team events, Gateway High School’s girls’ team clinched the gold medal with Winwood College’s ‘A’ team finishing with a silver,…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa last night reassigned three cabinet ministers to new portfolios, effective immediately.In the latest restructuring, Jenfan Muswere has been moved from the ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services to the ministry of Skills Audit and Development.He succeeds Paul Mavima, who has been reassigned to lead the ministry of National Housing and Social…
THE United States (US) is showing growing confidence in Zimbabwe’s mining sector, with American businesses preparing to increase investment in the country.The move comes as Harare steps up efforts to strengthen relations with the US and Western nations, signalling a new era of economic engagement and opportunities for the local mining industry.Speaking yesterday during the…
