Business

Tobacco auctions close as volumes surge

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Tapiwa Chirume ZIMBABWE’S 2026 auction tobacco sales will officially end on Friday, with mop-up trading scheduled for early August while contract deliver­ies remain ongoing. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) confirmed the dates, reassuring farmers with leftover crop that avenues remained open to offload their yield. “All auction floors will officially close on Friday,…

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Sport

CAPS United’s slump continues … as Hardrock consolidates second position

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Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER CAPS United suffered a second consecutive loss yesterday after falling to a shock 1-0 defeat to relegation-threatened TelOne in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match played at Ascot Stadium. Makepekepe’s loss came just three days after they fell to another 1-0 defeat to struggling FC Hunters, dealing their vaunted title…

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Robbers burn woman to death in cabin

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CHIEF WRITER A 56-YEAR-OLD woman was burnt to death in Esigo­dini after unknown robbers locked her inside a cabin and set it alight. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the attack occurred on July 23 and claimed the life of Tracy Simela. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case of murder and attempted murder…

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News

Man jailed 20 years for rape

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Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 43-YEAR-OLD Tsholotsho man has been jailed for an ef­fective 20 years after being convicted of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old school­girl. Bruce Moyo appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga last Friday facing four counts of rape. He pleaded not guilty, but was convicted after a full trial. The court sentenced…

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Features

Dream 2030: Zim’s bold strategy for football glory

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ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi says the newly launched Dream 2030 strategy will transform national football.Speaking to Group Editor-In-Chief Guthrie Munyuki on his widely followed news and current affairs programme, Vantage, on leading national independent commercial television station, 3Ktv, last Thursday, Magwizi noted that despite decades of raw talent, Zimbabwe has consistently missed global qualification. Dream…

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Sport

Mensah brace sinks Platinum

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CLOUD FUSIRE MWOS ………………………. (0) 2 FC Platinum ……………………. 0 IN-FORM Ghanaian forward Wilson Mensah scored a second-half brace to help MWOS beat FC Platinum in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Week 25 fixture here yesterday. MWOS, who were coming off a two-all draw away to Sim­ba Bhora, proved too good for Platinum in…

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Opinion & Analysis

Ncube spot on staying the course

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AS THE minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, prepares to present the Mid-Term Budget Review on Thursday, his unequivocal commitment to staying the course deserves commended support.In an economic landscape historically plagued by policy volatility, the minister’s decision to maintain fiscal discipline, protect vulnerable populations, and enforce policy predictability represents a…

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Business

POSB remits record dividend to Mutapa

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KUDZANAI GEREDE G THE People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has remitted a record US$5,14 million dividend payout to its shareholder, the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), following a strong financial performance during the year ended December 31, 2025.During the year under review, the state-owned lender raked in US$54,15 million in revenue driven by strong customer acquisition…

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News

Police warn over fatal night crashes

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BRIGHTON MURONZEREY POLICE have urged motorists to avoid night driving following a concerning rise in fatal highway accidents caused by poor visibility and stray livestock.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said most of the fatal crashes were occurring on highways where poor visibility and reduced observation at night increased the risk of accidents.“The Zimbabwe Republic…

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