ZIMBABWE has been ranked number three on a key African index for budget transparency and fiscal openness after South Africa (SA), and…
AS Zimbabweans gather across the country tomorrow to commemorate Heroes Day under the solemn theme “Lest We Forget,” the national conscience demands an honest reckoning. Forty-six years after the dawn of Independence, the poignant words of our theme must serve as more than a rhetorical echo at shrine ceremonies. Thousands of young and old Zimbabweans…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER THE Zifa Munhumutapa Challenge Cup Round of 32 gets underway across the country today, with Dynamos coach Aristica Cioaba declaring that the time has come for his rejuvenated side to showcase their attacking brand of football as they begin their quest for silverware against Hwange FC at Colliery Stadium this afternoon….
Shamaine Chirimujiri and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS THE country is facing a rising wave in passion crimes, prompting police, religious groups and traditional leaders to demand urgent action by all key stakeholders to stop the needless violence. This comes as reported cases of fatal domestic disputes and intimate partner violence have become ever more frequent,…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE EDITOR FOR Barbara Mabuyaye, the widow of the late Smoko musician Fanuel “System” Tazvida, the fire that ripped through her Chitungwiza home on Thursday afternoon destroyed far more than a house. It scorched the last tangible link to her late husband, reducing a place filled with cherished memories to charred walls and…
ZIMBABWEAN football once again finds itself under pressure to restore its standing on the continental stage as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Scottland embark on their Caf Champions League campaign. For the reigning Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions, progressing beyond the preliminary rounds is no longer merely an ambition; it has become a…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITERMOTORISTS committing traffic offences in Harare central business district (CBD) face immediate prosecution as newly-installed surveillance cameras have gone fully operational, the government has announced.Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, the minister of Home Affairs, Kazembe Kazembe, said most major intersections in Harare’s CBD were now equipped with cameras as part of the…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO CHURCHES operating in secluded areas in the second city are coming under serious scrutiny . This comes as local authorities are linking some of their activities to rising HIV infections in the metro’s western suburbs. The concerns follow recent reports by the National Aids Council that have identified Pumula and Magwegwe…
Ashey Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER GOSPEL musician Hilton Chimedza is enjoying a breakthrough moment with his latest single, Takatenderana, which has gained significant traction across social media platforms and among church communities. The song, which was created for the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) Youths’ 35th Anniversary Celebrations scheduled for August 13 to 16 at…
GUIDE MARAMBANYIKA IN EVERY corner of our world, there are quiet helpers whose vital contributions often go unnoticed, yet without whom a huge gap would be felt.These individuals dedicate themselves quietly, out of the spotlight, handling duties most of us would rather not think about. Among these often-forgotten people are those who prepare final resting…

