Life & Arts

Unstoppable march of human condition

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Book review by Nyashadzashe ChikumbuTitle: Inside Harare Alcatraz and OtherShort StoriesAuthor: Andrew ChatoraPublisher: Kharis PublishingPages: 188Published: 2024 ZIMBABWE as a literary country isn’t particularly famed for its short stories, or its short story writers, its poets, yes, its novelists, yes, its essayists, of course—but rarely and far between are its short story writers. The short…

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Editorial Comment

Law to protect girl child critical

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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s assent to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Bill is a significant step towards protecting children from sexual exploitation and child marriages. The new law imposes severe penalties on convicted paedophiles, including imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine not exceeding level 12. This legislation is crucial in addressing the…

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Opinion & Analysis

A turning point on government-media relations

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THIS year alone, I have handled two issues of concern in the National Media: one to do with AMH on Zimbabwe-Zambia relations, and another to do with the Modus Media Group in respect of a mishap in the group’s marketing arm. The first was an editorial problem, the second a production error. Both related to…

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Business

Miners go green to offset power cuts

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ZIMBABWE’s once-reliable hydropower supply from the Kariba Dam is facing increasing strain due to the effects of climate change. An El Niño-induced drought has contributed to lower water levels in the Kariba reservoir, while outdated equipment at Hwange frequently breaks down, reducing the country’s overall electricity production capacity. The southern African country ― with an…

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News

Nust student found dead at students’ complex

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A MALE student at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) was found dead in his room at the new student complex, with the body in an advanced state of decomposition. The student’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family. Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident. “We are aware of…

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ZimParks in 20-year partnership with Defend

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ZIMBABWE Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has signed a 20-year partnership with Defend, a wildlife rescue organisation, to elevate Chizarira National Park to a beacon of biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism destination. Speaking during the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) ceremony in Chizarira National Park on Friday, the ZimParks director general Fulton…

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Top Stories

Civil servants reject government salary offer

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BY BRANDON JOSPHAT CIVIL servants have rejected an offer which was tabled by the government during their salary negotiations last week saying they need an improved envelope. This comes after sources who attended last Thursday’s National Joint Negotiation Council meeting revealed to the Daily News that the government had offered a US$30 salary that will,…

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Sport

Zim karatekas eye ICO World Champs

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EIGHT local junior athletes are set to be part of the Zimbabwe Kobudo national team that is set to compete in the prestigious International Combat Organisation (ICO) World martial arts tournament in Frankfurt, Germany from October 11-13. Zimbabwe has been has been invited to participate in the high level tournament and plans are afoot to…

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‘Entrepreneurship shaping country’s economy’

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BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA THE country’s entrepreneurs are at the heart of development that is being experienced in the country and should, therefore, be encouraged to do more, deputy Finance minister, Kudakwashe Mnangagwa says. Speaking during an Innovation Value Creation Challenge held by Old Mutual in Harare last Friday where a number of entrepreneurs were awarded…

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