SEVERAL athletes who are hoping to be selected to represent Zimbabwe at regional and international levels will take part in the track and field championship being hosted by the Bulawayo Athletics Board (BAB) at White City Stadium today.National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) president Tendai Tagara said the weekend event is an important preparatory competition…
A SERIOUS shortage of male condoms in public health clinics here could derail the country’s fight against HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).So warns the Bulawayo City Council, which adds that the prophylactics are critical for the sexual health of the metro’s residents, as they provide dual protection by preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing…
THE curtains fall tonight on the critically acclaimed solo theatrical production Muchazondida at Theatre in the Park in Harare.The production directed by Eunice Tava, which opened yesterday, has already left audiences with a lasting impression through its poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by visually impaired individuals in Zimbabwe.The one-woman play stars Edith Masango, whose…
FORMER Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Geza died yesterday in South Africa.In a statement, the Geza family confirmed his death and urged people to ignore fraudsters who may want to gain from his death.“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our hero Blessed Runesu Geza, popularly known as Bombshell.“He left…
SUNGURA musician Simon Mutambi is currently riding high on the music charts, confidently referring to himself as “the man of the moment.”To a certain extent, that claim is justified.His music largely explores the complexities of love and relationships, resonating with many listeners.However, in his song Tariro, Mutambi goes a step further assuming the role of…
ZIMBABWE and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on a 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), a move signalling a critical turning point for the nation’s fractured relationship with global finance.The deal, announced yesterday following 10 days of intensive negotiations in the capital, aims to cement recent economic gains while paving the way…
MIGHTY Warriors coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda believes her team has sufficient depth and quality to compete at the upcoming 2026 Cosafa Women’s Championship set to kick off mid this month in Polokwane, South Africa.The tournament, which will be hosted by South Africa for the eighth straight year, will run from February 18 to March 1, 2026.Speaking…
A LOCAL youth has been jailed for his role in a violent Christmas night robbery in Montgomery, Umguza, which left a victim stabbed and empty-handed.Respect Ncube, 22, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube facing charges of robbery and assault.Despite pleading not guilty, he was convicted after a full trial and sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment.The…
THE Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is scaling up the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered predictive models to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen climate resilience, and improve food security in Zimbabwe.FAO agricultural livelihoods assessment specialist Dowsen Sango yesterday said AI was accelerating the transformation of agrifood systems.“In Zimbabwe, FAO is intensifying its…
GATEWAY High School will host its annual Table Tennis Invitational tournament today that will feature nine schools.The teacher-in-charge of table tennis at Gateway, Joshua Kawaza is confident that the event will elevate the profile of the sport among students and foster a spirit of competition within the school community.“We are expecting a fierce level of…
