Cloud FusireSENIOR SPORTS WRITERCHICKEN INN coach Tonderayi Ndiraya believes his side has to show big character if they are to collect maximum points against Hardrock in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 20 encounter at the recently renovated Luveve Stadium today.The Gamecocks, who have been blowing hot and cold this season, are heading into…
Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITERTHE fourth edition of the Kubatirana/Ukubambisana Arts Festival brought together talented young performers from across the country as learners showcased their artistic abilities in a celebration of culture, creativity and heritage-based education at SOS Primary School in Waterfalls, Harare on Thursday.The annual festival, launched in 2023, attracted over a dozen schools from Harare,…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) will begin screening imported medicines at the country’s ports of entry as part of intensified efforts to prevent substandard and falsified pharmaceutical products from entering the national supply chain.Under the programme, which will be funded by the authority, MCAZ officers would be stationed at Robert…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER TEN people have died while 31 others have been injured in railway-related accidents recorded during June, raising fresh concerns over safety at level crossings and along railway lines.The latest incident occurred on Thursday evening at Nandi in Chiredzi, where a minibus was struck by a train at a level crossing, leaving five…
THERE are major differences between Simon Mutambi and Nisha Ts songs on male-female relations.Although both artists discuss love, marriage, conflict, and emotional experiences, their ideological positions, portrayal of gender roles, and attitudes towards relationships differ significantly.Nisha Ts generally challenges patriarchy and exposes the suffering endured by women in relationships, whereas Mutambi tends to normalise male…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has rallied Zimbabweans to unite, uphold peace and strengthen national cohesion as the country pushes forward with its drive towards socio-economic transformation, modernisation and industrialisation.Speaking during the burial of the late national hero, Victor Matemadanda, at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa said unity of purpose among…
Patrick MubwandarikwaSPORTS WRITER FORMER Premiership side Harare City climbed back to the summit of the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) standings after their title rivals dropped crucial points in midweek action.The Sunshine Boys returned to the top after fellow title challengers Black Rhinos, who had been in first position going into the midweek round of…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER A SOLDIER accused of forging another serviceman’s details to fraudulently process a rebate before importing a car from Japan appeared in court on Thursday.Phillip Taurai Chimukombero, who is attached to the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) rebates processing office, appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo facing fraud charges. He was granted…
SOUTHERN African countries are intensifying efforts to improve regional air connectivity and reduce the high cost of travel across the continent through the implementation of the African Union’s Open Skies initiative, a cabinet minister has said.The minister Transport and Infrastructure Development, Felix Mhona, said this on Thursday on the sidelines of the Sadc Cluster Meeting…
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE government has raised serious concern over the growing involvement of influential individuals, including politicians and traditional leaders, in illegal land transactions across Matabeleland North, warning that perpetrators will face public exposure and prosecution.Speaking during a media briefing yesterday, the minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Matabeleland North, Richard…
