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Beitbridge HIV outreach hits massive milestone

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Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has reached 72 951 people through accelerated HIV intervention programmes in Beitbridge.The milestone follows the 2023 launch of the “HIV Knows No Borders” initiative.Supported by the Netherlands government, the project brings HIV testing and sexual reproductive health services directly to one of Africa’s busiest transit corridors.During…

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Praz vows tougher procurement crackdown

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Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) is intensifying its fight against public sector corruption by weaponising artificial intelligence.Speaking at the fifth annual public procurement symposium in Bulawayo yesterday, Praz chief executive officer Clever Ruswa warned that malpractice would no longer be tolerated.He declared integrity the non-negotiable cornerstone of public trust and…

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Pretending psychosis, murderers lose their last escape

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Pretending psychosis, murderers lose their last escape WHEN former police detective Jaison Muvevi stood before the High Court in Harare, the calculated arrogance that characterised his multi-city shooting spree had completely vanished. During his murderous rampage across the Hwedza district, Muvevi had exhibited high-level tactical precision. He had shot and killed four people ))including a…

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Regulators crackdown on illegal clinics

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HAZEL MARIMBIZA MEDICAL regulators have issued a strict public alert over a spike in illegal health facilities and unlicensed prescription drug sales.In a joint security statement, the Health Professions Authority (HPA) and the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) revealed that routine inspections uncovered an alarming increase in unregistered outlets selling dangerous, regulated prescription medications.“Recent…

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Sport

Fans call for stadium reforms

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Emmanuel Marambe LOCAL football fans have called for reforms in the way local football is organised following the violence that rocked Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe on Sunday, resulting in the abandonment of the Hardrock-Dynamos premiership match.This comes as local football stakeholders, including the Zimbabwe Football Association, Premier Soccer League and the Zimbabwe Republic Police, have…

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Police name and shame 55 drug peddlers

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Masimba Makwembere THE police have named and shamed 55 drug peddlers who were convicted for selling and illegally possessing drugs across the country.In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said some of the suspects are serving different prison sentences.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) release the names of drug peddlers who were recently arraigned…

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Sanyatwe challenges Zimbabwe athletes

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Sandra Hove Minister of Sport, Anselem Sanyatwe has challenged Zimbabwe’s athletes to continue raising their performance standards following the national team’s impressive showing at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, where the country won four medals and made history on the continental stage.The athletics squad returned home from Ghana with one gold medal,…

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Business

Government slashes red tape, cut fees

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Masimba Makwembere AUTHORITIES approved a massive package of regulatory reforms to slash business costs and stimulate broad-based economic growth.In a move meant to “modernise the regulatory environment,” the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, announced on Tuesday night that Cabinet had sanctioned a “comprehensive package of regulatory reforms”.These sweeping measures were specifically “aimed at improving the…

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Life & Arts

Women in the arts share inspiring stories

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Anesu Mirisau and Ashly Moyo BEFORE the music is recorded, before the curtain rises and before children grow into adults pursuing their own dreams, there is often a mother quietly holding everything together.Today, families across the world are celebrating Mother’s Day — a special occasion dedicated to honouring the sacrifices, resilience and unconditional love of…

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Beitbridge man fined for meat smuggling

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THE police in the Midlands have arrested a 28-year-old Beitbridge man after intercepting a truck loaded with smuggled meat products at a roadblock along the Mvuma Road.The suspect, identified as Aison Muzanenhamo, was stopped in the early hours of April 27 while driving a Nissan UD truck with two passengers on board.Upon searching the vehicle,…

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