THE Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), will appoint investigators to probe corrupt activities and abuse of power in local authorities. The Urban Councils Act and the Rural District Councils Act empower the ministry to oversee the operations of the country’s 92 rural and urban councils….
ZIMBABWE’S Chevrons will be seeking a series-levelling win over Sri Lanka when they meet in the second and final ODI at Harare Sports Club today. After a narrow loss to the visitors — Zimbabwe managed 291/8 in response to Sri Lanka’s 298/6 – in the first ODI on Friday where the Sean Williams-captained Chevrons were…
TAPIWA CHIRUME THE municipality of Redcliff says rangers from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) are patrolling the area as part of an urgent initiative to address the growing human-wildlife conflict, particularly with baboons. This move comes in response to increasing reports of baboons entering residential areas, causing disturbances and, in some cases,…
WHERE in the world can you come face to face with a full grown rhino and feel completely safe? The answer is…
IN THE last 12 months, Zimbabwean athletes have achieved massive success in international events. The biggest achievement in individual sports occurred at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where the sprint duo of Tadiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba advanced to the final of the men’s 200m race. This was a historic moment for Zimbabwe, as they were…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IT’S been billed as the match of the season. Harare giants Dynamos today face off against the latest threat to their status as the capital’s big boys, Scottland, at Rufaro Stadium in a must-win match for either side, albeit for different reasons. Second-placed Scottland, who are on a sevenmatch winning…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED actress Caroline Nyaka Chana has just completed her three-year stunts performers’ course at the prestigious British Action Academy (BAA) in Europe. The academy is renowned for providing stunt performers to Hollywood and other major film platforms. “I aim to improve the Zimbabwe film industry with every course I take. I…
By Tapiwa Chirume SOUTH Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended Zimbabwe for its land reforms, saying this has energised the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the official opening of this year’s Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare yesterday, Ramaphosa said the agrarian reforms did not only address historical land injustices, but were also spurring food…
By Sandra Hove ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) has announced a formidable 14-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025, set to take place in Namibia from tomorrow, August 31 to September 6. Led by veteran batter Chipo MugeriTiripano, the Lady Chevrons are poised to make a strong impression in Group A,…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER UPCOMING gospel singer Precious Kanyongo is gaining attention on social media with her debut single Mufungo Wakanaka, produced by Decco Beats. The track, which blends traditional African sounds with modern electronic beats, has been praised for its uplifting message and Kanyongo’s powerful vocals. “I am thrilled to share my music with…
