BY RUTENDO NGARA A ZIMBABWE Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) finance clerk appeared in court on Friday on allegations of defrauding the examinations board of US$27 000. Tavirai Tafireyi appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo facing fraud charges and he was granted US$200 bail and remanded to July 2 pending the finalisation of investigations. The…
BY YVONNE NCUBE TWO men, who were caught red-handed with a satchel full of stolen copper cables, have appeared in court facing charges of theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure. Khumbulani Gumbo, 35, and Nicholas Moyo, 32, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Joseph Mabeza last week. They pleaded not guilty to the charges and were remanded…
THE Sadc is set to make significant strides in unlocking financing for infrastructure projects, following meetings of regional Finance ministers in Victoria Falls this week. The long-awaited Sadc Regional Development Fund is expected to be a key focus area, with the aim of spurring economic growth and integration across member states. According to the Sadc…
THE Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (Zela) has called on the government and relevant stakeholders to implement long term solutions to curb plastic pollution. In a statement on Friday to commemorate World Environment Day 2025, Zela called for measures by authorities to address all facets of the plastic crisis. “Plastic pollution exacerbates the triple planetary crisis,…
TAKUDZWA DHAMBU THE Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) has unveiled the country’s top 200 brands together with the inaugural Teen Superbrand awards to recognise brands that resonate with the teenage market. The Top 200 Brands initiative aims to identify and celebrate the most successful and influential brands in the country. It also recognises brands that…
GOVERNMENT has embedded the school feeding programme into the national education and health strategies to position child nutrition as a pillar for future economic and social growth. The programme guarantees at least one hot meal a day for every school-going child. Authorities say it is not just about feeding the learners, but transforming the classroom…
A FORM three student died on the spot on Friday while her colleague sustained fractured legs after they were hit by a Toyota Hiace vehicle that veered off the road along Luveve Road. This was confirmed by Bulawayo police spokesperson, Nomalanga Msebele, who said the kombi driver lost control of the vehicle and hit the…
IN A move to enhance financial convenience and expand international payments capabilities for Zimbabweans, CABS has expanded its outward foreign payment services. The bank now supports payments in 11 international currencies following the addition of five new currencies to its basket. The newly added currencies: Australian Dollar (AUD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Japanese Yen (JPY), Swiss…
AUTHORITIES have announced the commencement of rehabilitation works on the 435km Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, a key national route that has been in disrepair for years. Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs minister Richard Moyo yesterday confirmed that contractors have been deployed and work was underway. “We have now deployed contractors on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road and work…
WOMEN and Law in Southern Africa (Wlsa) has called on the government and relevant stakeholders to provide enhanced protection and support to child marriage survivors by strengthening legal, institutional and policy frameworks. This comes as statistics show that an estimated 34 percent of girls get married before the age of 18 in the country with…
