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Govt intensifies fight against non-communicable diseases

Tapiwa ChirumeAUTHORITIES have approved a new Nutrition Financing Strategy that will channel revenue from sugar-sweetened beverage and fast-food taxes into nutrition and non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention programmes.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Information, Zhemu Soda, said the country had made significant gains in reducing hunger over the past two decades,…

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Crocodiles emerge as country’s deadliest predators

 Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER CROCODILE attacks have become Zimbabwe’s deadliest form of human-wildlife conflict, ac­counting for 173 deaths over the past decade. The shocking statistic was revealed by the Zim­babwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) as authorities move to strengthen measures aimed at reducing the growing number of fatal encounters between communities and wildlife….

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Six jailed for armed school robbery

Tapiwa ChirumeSIX men have each been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a violent robbery at a Harare school.The convicted robbers are Batsirai Chinangani, 34, Samson Tinashe Makamelo, 21, Partially Makamelo, 27, Tinotenda Munemo, 27, Weston Muriravanhu, 32, Washington Chikava, 45, and Abraham Tafali, 29.Criminal Investigation Department (CID) spokesperson Rachel Muteweri yesterday said the…

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Zimbabwe formally applies to join Brics

 Brighton Muronzereyi ZIMBABWE has formally applied to join the Brics New Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to diversify its funding. The move marks a significant step in strengthening international economic cooperation and securing long-term funding for key programmes. Speaking in Harare on Monday at approval of 38 entities to operate at the…

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Car dealer arrested over massive fraud

TAPIWA CHIRUME A HARARE car dealer has been arrested for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting buyers of more than US$177 000.Caution Madiro Chikonamombe, 31, of Hatfield, allegedly duped several victims by claiming he could facilitate the importation of motor vehicles before failing to deliver the vehicles or refund the money.The arrest comes amid what police describe as…

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Vendor loses heavy damages claim

RUTENDO NGARA THE High Court has dismissed a US$10 720 damages claim filed by a Harare vendor who accused City of Harare municipal police of brutally assaulting him during an operation to remove informal traders from the central business district in 2018.Justice Maxwell Takuva recently ruled that Joseph Hondo failed to prove, on a balance…

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Zim ready to host three major international dressage events

Sandra HoveSPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE will host three major international dressage competitions on July 25, at the High Performance Equestrian Centre (HIPEC) at Borrowdale Country Club in Harare, bringing together top riders from across Africa and giving local competitors a chance to compete at the highest level.The competitions include the FEI Dressage World Challenge, the 7…

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Jere cries foul over ‘errant’ Magalane

Cloud Fusire CAPS United presi­dent Farai Jere came short of accusing goalkeeper Wallace Magalane of throwing matches during a press conference at which the Harare giants announced the acquisition of veteran Warriors goalminder Washington Arubi to boost their ranks. This comes at a time when Makepekepe are on a poor run of form which has…

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