THE Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (Baz) is currently seeking applications for community radio broadcasting licences. In a notice published in the latest Government Gazette by acting chief executive officer, Matthias Chakanyuka, September 30 2025 was set as the deadline for applications. “It is hereby notified that, in terms of section 10 of the Broadcasting Services…
THE Master of the High Court has opened the late national hero Ambassador John Mvundura’s estate for inspection before September 1 this year. Mvundura died in January this year at St Anne’s Hospital, Harare, after battling liver cancer and was buried at the National Heroes Acre. “In the estate of Ambassador, the late John Shumba…
TAPIWA CHIRUME Staff Writer LOCAL Government minister Daniel Garwe has ordered investigations into Chiredzi Town Council’s operations following allegations of lavish spending by council officials amid salary arrears and poor service delivery. Responding to a question from Chiredzi Central Member of Parliament Ropafadzo Makumire on why the council was failing to pay its employees despite…
TAKUDZWA DHAMBUStaff WRITER RESIDENTS have condemned the destruction of the wetland in Tafara near Mabvuku Cemetery (Gosden Area), Harare, due to the allocation of stands and the subsequent construction of houses. In a statement yesterday, Combined Harare Residents Association chairperson David Pasipanodya called upon the City of Harare to halt such developments given the fragility…
POLICE are investigating a break-in that occurred at St Mathius Tsonzo High School girls’ hostels in Manicaland Province, where a thief stole seven laptops. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday said the incident took place last Tuesday and urged anyone with information that could assist in identifying and apprehending the suspect to come forward….
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) says it has budgeted ZiG 15 million for the two council by-elections set for today in Ward 14 Chinhoyi Municipality and Ward 6 Epworth Local Board. The posts became vacant following the conviction of the councillors for fraud and corruption. Addressing the media yesterday in Harare, Rodney Kiwa, Zec deputy…
AT JUST 25, young female Felicity Guta is already shaping Zimbabwe’s future not through politics or protest, but through purpose. A bold advocate for youth rights and gender equality, Guta has launched HerVoice Africa, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to giving the African girl child a platform to rise, speak and lead. Officially launched in the…
TAKUDZWA DHAMBU THE Jcob Mafume led City of Harare is calling for land developers to register in existing dysfunctional settlements where land was allocated under the housing pay schemes model. This comes as the local authority recently demolished several properties in Ridgeview, Belvedere, accusing owners of building illegally. “The City of Harare hereby invites interested…
FOUR men were each sentenced to 30 years imprisonment after Mutoko magistrate Caroline Matanga convicted them of stealing armored cables. In a statement yesterday, Criminal Investigations Department (CID) spokesperson Rachel Muteweri said the quartet conspired to steal copper windings from two transformers in Mutoko. They damaged the transformers before stealing 6 meters of armored cables….
TAKUDZWA DHAMBU POLICE have arrested five suspects in connection with the vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure in Harare, which led to the recovery of 86 kilograms of cables. This comes as vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure in Zimbabwe is a serious issue causing significant losses and service disruptions. This vandalism impacts network reliability,…
