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Brighton Muronzereyi and Blessings Mashaya ZANU PF will take stern action against its officials who allegedly embezzled thousands of United States dollars which were meant for the empower­ment of the ruling party’s grassroots supporters. This was confirmed yesterday by both the party’s national political commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, and director for information, Farai Marapira — who…

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER AS THE curtain falls on 2025, the halls of Zimbabwe’s courts — from the imposing Constitutional Court in Ha­rare to the newly-decentralised circuit courts in the most remote districts — echo with the weight of a historic year. In January, Chief Justice Luke Malaba opened the legal year with a…

THE government has an­nounced that the nation’s agricultural sector is on a path toward unprec­edented growth, with its valua­tion projected to skyrocket from US$10,3 billion to US$50,8 billion by 2030. This surge is being driven by climate-smart farming techniques, in­creased mechanisation, and the rapid expansion of irrigation systems. Speaking at a national thanksgiv­ing and dedication…

ACTING President Kembo Mohadi has called on Zimbabweans to remain united as the country transitions into the next phase of national development. He stated that the nation’s progress is anchored in divine providence, sound leadership, and collective effort. Addressing a national thanksgiving and dedication service yesterday, Mohadi said Zimbabwe’s achievements must be matched by responsible…

Takudzwa Dhambu THREE men accused of stealing copper cables in Masvingo have landed in deeper trouble after al­legedly attempting to bribe police officers during their arrest. The police yesterday reported that the suspects were apprehend­ed on December 26 following a tip-off that led officers to a house in Westview, Masvingo. There, the men were allegedly…

BRANDON JOSPHAT Chief Writer AUTHORITIES are con­fident they will soon bring to an end the reign of terror in Guruve, in Mashonaland Central, by a sus­pected serial killer who has been committing gruesome murders targeting women and young girls. So bad is the situation there that many petrified locals have abandoned their homes in Bho­sha…

HEALTH authorities here are gravely concerned about the ris­ing incidents of pregnant women delaying to test for HIV. The delays, coupled with missing early antenatal care (ANC), have contributed to an increase in mother-to-child trans­mission risks. Speaking at a recent media engagement, provincial pro­gramme officer at the National Aids Council (NAC), Douglas Moyo, emphasised that…

TAKUDZWA DHAMBU FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has acknowl­edged that Treasury has been withholding pay­roll-deducted loan repayments from banks and microfinance institutions for the past four months. In a press statement at the weekend, the minister clarified that the delays in remitting deductions pro­cessed via the Salary Service Bureau (SSB) were not a result of fiscal…

THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Author­ity (Zera) has received an application from a private company, Kanona Power Zim­babwe (Private) Limited, for an electricity retail supply licence. This strategic move could open the electricity market to private sector participation and enhance power supply options for consumers nationwide. In a formal notice yesterday, Zera confirmed that the company…

TAKUDZWA DHAMBU THE skyline of Zimbabwe is changing, and so is the rhythm of its economy. From the sprawling industrial complexes in the Mid­lands to the lush, berry-laden fields of Mashonaland East, the footprints of a deepened bilater­al partnership are unmistakable. As 2025 draws to a close, the relationship between Ha­rare and Beijing has evolved…