Mugove Tafirenyika ASSISTANT EDITOR THE government’s recent decision to impose levies on some key agricultural products will drive up food prices, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis for ordinary citizens, business has warned. In a letter this week to the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, the business leaders said the levies would spur…
THE asphalt of Zimbabwe’s highways has become a permanent altar of sacrifice. Day after day, the nation wakes up to the grisly news of twisted metal and shattered lives. On Wednesday, it was the horror at Bomba in Gokwe where 10 souls were extinguished. We are no longer just travelling; we are gambling with our…
THE government is finalising a Child Online Protection Policy aimed at shielding minors from harmful social media content while promoting digital literacy and empowering parents to guide safe internet use. The proposed policy seeks to restrict children’s access to potentially harmful commercial social media platforms and protect them from cyberbullying, online grooming, exploitation and exposure…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS AFTER a successful competition held on May 16 in Mash Central and Masvingo province, Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival (CNTDF) provincial competition resumes tomorrow in Matabeleland South and Mashonaland East. In Mat. South, the competition will be held at Collen Bawn Beerhall in Gwanda while in Mash. East at least 10 groups will…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER DYNAMOS will be aiming to bring Ngezi Platinum Stars’ impressive unbeaten run to an end when the two sides clash in what promises to be a thrilling Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Rufaro Stadium tomorrow. The Glamour Boys head into tomorrow’s fixture, a rare Saturday home match, lifted by…
Tapiwa Chirume MARONDERA Municipality has raised the alarm over violent assaults on municipal police officers by residents, warning that perpetrators will face prosecution as authorities intensify the enforcement of local regulations. In a statement yesterday, the council expressed deep concern over “distressing incidents” in which enforcement officials were attacked while carrying out their lawful duties….
Masimba Makwembere IT IS the responsibility of all Zimbabweans to fight the country’s worsening drug and substance abuse scourge. So says the minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, who has recently been at the receiving end of wild social media claims that he is among the criminals who are peddling dope in the country — prompting…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has issued a stern warning to defaulting music users, stating that individuals and businesses owing the organisation licensing fees face severe legal consequences if they continue to exploit artists’ work without payment. The warning comes as Alexio Gwenzi, Zimura’s board chair, revealed that the…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SUNGURA lovers in Chiredzi will be in for a treat tomorrow as sungura maestro Alick Macheso headlines Hippo Valley Estates Limited’s 70th anniversary celebrations at Chishamiso Stadium in Chiredzi. The musical showcase forms part of a series of activities lined up to commemorate the company’s milestone anniversary celebrations running under…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE High Court has condemned three men to life imprisonment for killing a woman to harvest blood for a US$2 500 ritual intended to bolster a business enterprise. Justice Gibson Mandaza convicted Victor Mazhambe, Absey Bizek Kahuruva, and Barnabas Murenza of murder with actual intent. According to court papers, on…
