Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat THE ruling Zanu PF remains open to engaging in dialogue with all key stakeholders in the country on its plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in office to 2030. So reiterates the former liberation movement’s director for information, Farai Marapira, who adds that ex-opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, and members…
THE government has called on the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) to construct new toll gates and upgrade existing toll plazas as part of efforts to improve revenue collection, ease congestion, and enhance road infrastructure. Speaking in Norton on Thursday during the commissioning of the expanded Norton Toll Plaza, Transport minister Felix Mhona said it…
Takudzwa Dhambu AT LEAST 17 people perished in three separate horrific road accidents as the festive season travel rush began on a bloody note. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that all three fatal incidents occurred on December 17, 2025. The deadliest crash took place between 11.30am and 12 noon at the 185-kilometre peg…
THE National Aids Council (Nac) has raised concerns over low health-seeking behaviour among men, stating that this trend continues to undermine efforts to reduce HIV infections and other health complications in Bulawayo. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — on the sidelines of a men’s engagement programme, Nac provincial programmes…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO men have appeared before the courts facing charges of unlawfully detaining a man and demanding money from him. Morris Mpala, 50, and Mandla Nyathi, 34, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing charges of unlawful detention and extortion. They pleaded not guilty to the charges and were remanded out…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER ZESA is confident that the country will largely enjoy stable electricity supply during the festive season due in the main to improved local power generation. At the same time, authorities are gravely concerned about the rising vandalism of the country’s electricity infrastructure nationwide, which could negatively impact power supply if this…
HOME AFFAIRS minister Kazembe Kazembe has sensationally claimed that some top Zanu PF officials are taking advantage of their positions to peddle drugs in the country. This comes after over 32 030 offenders were arrested and referred to the courts for prosecution, facing stiff penalties of up to 15 years imprisonment this year alone as…
Brighton Muronzereyi CHINA has reaffirmed its commitment to Zimbabwe’s recently launched National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2), pledging ongoing support for the country’s economic growth. Speaking in Harare at a signing ceremony for irrigation upgrades yesterday, Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding said China aimed to unlock productivity among smallholder farmers while accelerating modernisation. “Looking ahead, we…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER CONVICTED rapist Ishmael Chokurongerwa, also known as Madzibaba Ishmael, will know his fate on December 23 after the court yesterday deferred sentencing to allow for submissions in aggravation and mitigation. Chokurongerwa was convicted of raping and impregnating a minor who was a congregant at his apostolic church, where he held…
Tapiwa Chirume TRANSPORT minister Felix Mhona says consultations for the Road Accident Fund Bill will conclude in January 2026, boosting road safety. Launching a festive season awareness campaign in Goromonzi on Wednesday, Mhona stated the fund would provide timely medical care and financial relief to crash victims. “To date, the draft bill is in place,…
