Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER THE battle for survival in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League will take centre stage this afternoon with all seven games to be played across the country having serious implications on who will survive relegation. With the season nearing its end, nine PSL teams find themselves locked in a tense…
ZIMBABWE and Turkey are finalising negotiations for the resumption of direct flights between Harare and Istanbul by 2026, a move expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment between the two nations. Speaking at the Turkish National Day celebrations in Harare this week, Foreign Affairs ministry permanent secretary Albert Chimbindi said discussions between civil aviation authorities…
TAPIWA CHIRUME THE Harare City Council (HCC) has voiced serious concern over the widespread illegal cutting of trees on council land, warning that culprits will face prosecution for breaching municipal and environmental regulations. In a statement yesterday, acting town clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo said the destructive practice had become prevalent in many suburbs across the…
THE government reports that the country’s tourism industry is on the rise, generating new employment opportunities through increasing investments in Victoria Falls. This follows the government’s commissioning of a state-of-the-art US$2 million helipad in Victoria Falls on Wednesday, built by Zambezi Helicopters. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the minister of Tourism and Hospitality,…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER CONVICTED businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are in hot water. This comes after the State notified the court yesterday that it had drafted an application that seeks to confiscate their properties believed to be proceeds of crime. The two men were convicted of fraud last month involving US$7 million…
ZIMBABWE’s acclaimed a cappella gospel ensemble, Firm Faith Zimbabwe, has once again demonstrated that music is a powerful force for unity and hope. The group recently launched their ninth album, Munesimba, during a sold-out concert at Sandton SDA Church in Gauteng, South Africa. The event drew gospel lovers from across the continent — including South…
POLITICAL EDITOR PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called upon the country’s ambassadors to work diligently to promote the country’s development and create opportunities for locals to secure positions in international organisations. Speaking during his meeting with ambassadors at State House yesterday, Mnangagwa said he expected them to support the government’s development efforts. “Your missions should function…
Tapiwa Chirume GWERU City Council has proposed a ZiG2,13 billion budget for 2026 that focuses on revamping critical infrastructure and enhancing service delivery, with priority given to improving water supply, upgrading sewer systems, and rehabilitating the city’s ageing road network. Presenting the budget on Thursday, finance committee deputy chairperson Fortunate Mlambo said the 2026 budget…
SANDRA HOVE THE Premier Netball League (PNL) is primed for a thrilling climax as the season finale approaches this weekend at White City Stadium in Bulawayo. PNL spokesperson Innocent Ndiya said all the league’s 16 teams will compete in a high-stakes two-day competition. “White City Stadium is about to be set ablaze and the stage…
Sandra Hove THE Mashonaland East Amateur Golf Tournament is set to make history this weekend as it takes place at Marondera Golf Club, marking the first event of its kind in the province. This Zimbabwe Golf Association (ZGA), two-day tournament is expected to attract around 50 players, including both men and women, and will feature…
