THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has urged congregations to help drug users access professional treatment rather than relying solely on awareness campaigns and prayer. Speaking during a Bulawayo provincial drug and substance abuse workshop yesterday, ZCC representative Bhekinkosi Sibanda said churches were uniquely positioned to identify people struggling with drug and substance abuse because…
A STRING of corruption cases involving several councillors has severely undermined public confidence in Bulawayo City Council, mayor David Coltart has admitted. Coltart yesterday said the recent arrest of four councillors—including deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu—over alleged extortion had heightened concerns about misconduct within the local authority. “Both the general public and residents’ associations have indicated…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER ROMANIAN tactician Aristica Cioaba says Dynamos cannot afford to end the season empty-handed and will be going all out to claim their fourth successive Chibuku Super Cup. This comes as Dynamos have already been eliminated from the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, while their league title hopes hang in the balance as…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ZIMDANCEHALL star Nutty O will be launching his latest project in the UK, at The Hangar this Sunday, following in the footsteps of urban grooves veteran EX-Q, who took his album launch to the UK last year. The launch will feature performances from EX-Q, Atenda Chinx, Freeman…
IN AN era where criminal enterprises operate with unprecedented sophistication, the news that the police have acquired state-of-the-art forensic technology is a major victory for public safety and the rule of law. The deployment of Video Spectral Comparator (VSC) equipment — popularly known as Questioned Document Examination technology — to the Forensic Science Directorate and…
Omega UkamaSTAFF WRITER STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe recorded a 26 percent increase in profit after tax to ZiG858.4 million for the six months to June 30, 2026, supported by higher lending income and lower operating costs.Profit after tax rose from ZiG682,2 million in the comparative period, while net interest income increased 33 percent to ZiG1,1 billion.“Foreign…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER THE bail ruling for socialite Kelsea Tafirenyika, 22, who is accused of US$9 million money laundering, has been set for September 1.She is also facing an additional charge of contravening the National Registration Act after she was allegedly found in possession of a national identity document belonging to Getrude Badza bearing…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR ZIMBABWE has proven its capacity to maintain vital national unity, peace and a stable leadership that fosters development, Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has said.Addressing the media in Harare yesterday, Mutsvangwa also underscored that the ruling party’s politburo had “complete confidence” in the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.“In our meeting yesterday (Wednesday)…
CARL NIEHAUS RACISM does not end because black people have fought it long enough. It does not end because the black oppressed have organised, resisted, sacrificed and died for centuries.Racism ends only when those who created it, sustained it and continue to benefit from it decide that it must stop. That decision belongs to white…
CLOUD FUSIRE RECENTLY-APPOINTED FC Platinum coach, Thabo Senong, says his side will not underestimate Southern Region Division One side Blackrock when the two sides face off in the lucrative Munhumutapa Challenge Cup round of 16 at Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane tomorrow. South African gaffer Senong, who recently got his work permit, says his side had…

