Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER SENATORS have ordered the government to immediately eliminate the systemic root causes driving vulnerable citizens onto city streets.Presenting a motion in the Senate on Tuesday, Mashonaland Central Senator Mary-Grace Gwature called for urgent state interventions, including comprehensive rehabilitation programmes and stronger legal protections for homeless people.She noted that the rising number of…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITERSTANBIC Bank Zimbabwe has mobilised US$800 million to finance and transform the country’s vital agricultural value chain.The leading financial services institution remained deeply committed to playing a pivotal role in fostering the growth, productivity, and long-term sustainability of the sector.Over the years, the Standard Bank Group subsidiary has made significant strides in delivering…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER THE Constitutional Court (ConCourt) struck off the roll two cases yesterday that sought to stop the government from proceeding with the country’s planned law changes.The separate applications that were challenging Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3), and which were struck off the court’s schedule on technicalities, were brought before the apex…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER URBAN Grooves pioneers are set to reunite on one stage for The Big 5 concert at Jubilee Gardens in Mutare on June27, as renewed efforts to revive one of the country’s most influential music movements gather momentum. The line-up will feature Rockford “Roki” Josphats, Pauline Gundidza, Dino Mudondo, Madiz and Tererai Mugwadi,…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s recent decision to slash its policy interest rate from 35 percent to 30 percent is, on paper, a commendable milestone. According to central bank governor John Mushayavanhu, this shift signals a profound structural realignment following an impressive drop in inflation from a staggering 95.8 percent in July 2025 to a…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR CHAIRPERSON of the parliamentary committee on Public Accounts Caston Matewu says he remains resolute in his opposition to the Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3), despite the risk of losing his committee chairmanship or being recalled from Parliament.This comes after pandemonium broke out in the National Assembly on Tuesday during a heated…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER THE latest instalment of the Battle of Zimbabwe is on at Barbourfields Stadium this weekend, with both Highlanders and Dynamos seeking to consolidate their push for places among the title contenders. Having played to a two-all draw in the reverse fixture at Rufaro Stadium early in the season, both giants…
LIFESTYLE EDITOR LEADING hospitality group Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has brought warmth and comfort to scores of underprivileged children at Manhinga Village Children’s Home in Nyanga after donating blankets to the institution as winter temperatures continue to plunge across the Eastern Highlands. The donation gesture — expected to benefit more than 75 children housed at…
SHARMAINE CHIRIMUJIRI THE People’s Own Savings Bank has sealed a strategic alliance with AFC Insurance to provide integrated financial services across Zimbabwe.Both institutions are subsidiaries of the Mutapa Investment Fund.This intra-group collaboration creates a one-stop shop for customers by embedding comprehensive insurance packages directly into POSB’s vast retail portfolio.The alliance would focus heavily on underserved…
Sandra Hove ZIMBABWE’S campaign to regain its place in Davis Cup Africa Group III got off to a dream start after a commanding 3-0 victory over Mozambique on the opening day of the Davis Cup Africa Group IV tournament at Nairobi Club in Kenya yesterday.Playing on clay courts, Zimbabwe’s experienced duo of Ronan Mtisi and…
