Editorial Comment

Liberalisation of exchange rate critical

THE move to grant businesses greater flexibility in setting prices for goods and services has brought significant relief to both consumers and major retailers. As reported by this publication yesterday, the move, which involved repealing the law that obliged firms to price their goods at official exchange rates, has eliminated distortions in the pricing of…

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Business

Power guaranteed for winter wheat farming

ZESA has assured winter wheat farmers of reliable power supplies during this year’s planting season. The assurance was made during a recent meeting of the Goromonzi Commercial Farmers’ Association members ahead of the 2025 winter wheat farming season. Zesa’s commercial engineer Samson Masimba pledged full support to farmers during the season, urging them to pay…

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News

Govt to construct 200 classrooms

AUTHORITIES are set to construct 200 additional classroom blocks across the country before the end of the year. This initiative aims to address the shortage of 2 800 schools and reduce the distance learners have to travel to access education. Speaking at the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) schools competitions in Harare yesterday,…

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Sport

Herentals beat Triangle

Cloud Fusire at Rufaro Stadium Herentals……………………………….(1)2 Triangle…………………………………(0)1 HERENTALS bounced back from their midweek defeat to Scottland with a deserved 2-0 home win against Triangle United here yesterday. A goal apiece from Blessing Phiri and Clemence Gobvu were enough for the students to collect maximum points against Triangle United. The Students took the lead in the…

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Siblings disown nephew over inheritance

TWO elderly persons from Lobengula in Bulawayo have appeared before the courts facing fraud charges after disowning their brother’s son to prevent him from getting his inheritance. Francis Nyamadzawo, 72, and Getrude Nyamadzawo, 67, appeared before magistrate Shepard Mjanja before pleading not guilty and were remanded out of custody to May 15. The State allegations…

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HPA sounds alarm on rogue rehab centres

THE Health Professions Authority (HPA) has issued a stern warning about the proliferation of illegal medical rehabilitation centres operating without proper registration. These unregistered facilities pose a significant risk to vulnerable individuals seeking treatment for various health conditions. HPA secretary Clotilda Chimbwanda yesterday said the authority has noted with concern that numerous facilities were operating…

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Two in court for allegedly raping ‘celebrity’

TWO SUSPECTED rapists, who allegedly raped a Harare socialite, were yesterday remanded in custody by regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie will return to court tomorrow for their bail ruling. Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi told the court that on April 9, 2025, Dube contacted the complainant for a business meeting, but failed…

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Judge slams state over M31 prot

HIGH Court judge Justice Easter Muremba has blasted the State over its management of the case involving 95 protesters arrested on March 31 for participating in an illegal protest demanding President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s resignation. The protest was organized by expelled Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Geza. During a bail appeal hearing, Justice Muremba criticised…

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Land developer dupes home seekers out of US$160 000

A LAND developer, Demetria Zirenga, director of Enhanced Mortgaging Private Limited, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court facing allegations of defrauding 34 people in a land scam in Chiedza Park, Harare. Zirenga was granted US$100 bail and remanded to May 29. The State alleges that in 2018, Enhanced Mortgaging advertised stands on 200 hectares of…

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