A man who abducted a 12-year-old girl from Zimbabwe, smuggled her across the border into SA and repeatedly raped and sexually exploited her while presenting her as his wife has been handed two life sentences.The Worcester regional court sentenced David Chauke to life imprisonment for trafficking in persons and another life term for rape after…
Patrick MubwandarikwaSPORTS WRITER ALLAN Wilson High were crowned champions of the inaugural Betterbrands NASH Under-20 Challenge Cup after edging Rusununguko High 3-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time in the final at Prince Edward High School yesterday.The victory saw Allan Wilson walk away with US$10 000 prize money after a tense final…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER CHINA has offered to make affordable Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions available to Zimbabwe and other African countries, potentially opening…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has raised concern over revenue leakages in the mining sector, saying weaknesses in monitoring mineral production and trade is preventing the country from fully benefiting from its mineral wealth.Speaking during a mining indaba organised by the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), in partnership with the…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT has introduced sweeping reforms to formalise vending in Harare, featuring 100 serviced trading sites, a new Vendors Council, and strict enforcement against illegal central business district (CBD) trading.The measures are part of a broader strategy to address informal vending and associated activities in the CBD while providing lawful trading alternatives for…
SENIOR STAFF WRITER FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has hailed the establishment of Kadoma private nurses’ training institution, saying the facility will expand training opportunities and strengthen the country’s healthcare system.The Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa School of Nursing in Kadoma, which was named in honour of the First Lady, was officially opened by Mnangagwa on Monday.Mnangagwa said…
Kudzanai GeredeSTAFF WRITER ZIMBABWE’S best performing companies are set to be honoured at this year’s highly-anticipated Top Companies Survey (TCS) Awards to…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR AUTHORITIES say Zimbabwe is moving closer to using nuclear power to generate electricity after partnering with a South Korean…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER HARARE City Council is targeting to increase water production from the current 300 megalitres to 450 megalitres a day after commissioning the Darwendale pump at Morton Jaffray and acquiring four additional pumps worth US$2 million.The project, which was implemented in partnership with Helcraw Water, comes as Harare’s water infrastructure, much of which…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo THE National Competitiveness Commission (NCC) says the country’s competitiveness drive must move beyond policy discussions and translate into tangible benefits for ordinary traders, farmers and small businesses.Speaking during a competitiveness summit here yesterday, the NCC chairperson, Patience Chimuka, said competitiveness should not remain an issue confined to government policy documents and business…
