TEN-YEAR-OLD Farai sits at the dinner table in a quiet Harare suburb, but he is not there. His eyes are locked onto a glowing five-inch screen, his thumb performing the rhythmic, hypnotic “infinite scroll” of TikTok.He is watching a “challenge” that encourages viewers to ingest a dangerous concoction of household chemicals.To Farai, it is entertainment;…
When Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) director general Gift Machengete was named the second best performing public sector CEO for 2025, it marked more than a personal accolade — it underscored a year in which Zimbabwe’s telecoms regulator tightened its grip on digital transformation, expanded access and pushed inclusion deeper into underserved…
TWO suspected robbers died after they were shot during a shoot-out with the police in Gweru on Thursday night.Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the case yesterday.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a shoot-out incident with armed robbery suspects in Gweru, resulting in the deaths of two robbers,” said Nyathi.Meanwhile, Nyathi also confirmed the arrest of…
A HARARE man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a financial institution of US$91 500 in a sophisticated loan scam.CID spokesperson Rachel Muteveri said the suspect, 39-year-old Lionel Tanaka Zvarivadza, had entered into an agreement with a financial service provider to issue loans to employees of a private security company.“Circumstances are that the suspect entered…
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) have expressed concern over the marginalisation of communities in Zimbabwe’s growing critical minerals sector, warning that local people are being sidelined while profits take centre stage.Speaking on the sidelines of a dialogue on critical minerals yesterday, ZCC general-secretary Wilfred Dimingu said the church was increasingly worried about the social…
SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, says public consultations on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 will proceed as scheduled, despite challenges caused by heavy rains that have rendered some areas inaccessible due to damaged bridges.This comes as the consultations are set to start on 30 March with heavy rains continuing washing-away some…
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) says the proposed policy to restrict children from accessing social media must be comprehensive and carefully balanced to protect minors while safeguarding their constitutional rights.This comes as the government says it is actively working on legislation that could ban children under the age of 18 from accessing certain social…
LEADING fish producer, Lake Harvest Aquaculture, says the government’s decision to remove the 15.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on fish and fish products is set to enhance affordability, boost local production and strengthen the country’s aquaculture sector.This comes as Cabinet approved the review of licences, permits, levies and fees in agricultural sub-sectors, including crops,…
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) says there is a need for programmes specifically targeting men and boys to promote gender equality and positive masculinity as a key part of ending gender-based violence (GBV).The call follows the launch recently of the Stop the Bus Campaign, a joint effort between ZGC and stakeholders, including the ministry of…
THE Chinese Embassy has called on Chinese businesses to heighten their risk awareness and strictly adhere to local laws and regulations, emphasising the importance of responsible operations and full compliance with the country’s laws.This comes as the country’s recent suspension of exports of raw minerals and lithium concentrates, alongside the introduction of new regulations governing…
