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New pact unites govt, business and labour

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT, business, and labour have forged a historic five-year pact to tackle the country’s pressing economic and social challenges.This comes as Cabinet has approved the National Social Contract for 2026–2030, which seeks to strengthen cooperation, dialogue, and accountability among government, employers, and workers.Addressing a post-cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister…

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Rapist jailed 15 years

Tapiwa Chirume A 34-YEAR-OLD man from Mapondo Farm in Raffingora has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old Grade Six pupil after allegedly luring her from Chitungwiza.The Chinhoyi Regional Court convicted the man following the incident, with the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) yesterday stating that the case highlights the…

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NRZ drives rail capacity revival

Hazel Marimbiza THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is intensifying efforts to restore its freight capacity through strategic equipment overhauls.This comes as the rail operator has already commissioned three refurbished locomotives and 100 wagons as part of efforts to rebuild its operational capacity after years of underinvestment.The equipment was refurbished at the NRZ’s Bulawayo Mechanical…

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Sport

Leopards spoil Warriors’ party

Cloud Fusire at NATIONAL SPORTS STADIUM ZIMBABWE………………..(0) 1 DR CONGO…………………(2) 2 MARSHALL Mu­netsi’s stoppage time strike proved too little too late as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) spoiled the Warri­ors’ homecoming party with a 2-1 victory in a 2027 Afcon qualifier here yesterday. Much was expected of the War­riors on a day when Zimbabwe’s…

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Domestic violence crisis rattles Parly

Mugove TafirenyikaASSISTANT EDITOR A SURGE in deadly domestic disputes has rattled Parliament, with lawmakers demanding greater investment in prevention and Speaker Jacob Mudenda urging families to revive traditional mechanisms for resolving conflicts.Raising a point of national interest in the National Assembly last week, Manicaland Women’s Quota MP, Getrude Mutandi, said the country could no longer…

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No congress until’30: Zanu PF VIPs

Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR ZANU PF structures are escalating their push to ensure that President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains the party’s and the country’s leader beyond 2030.In this regard, the party’s powerful provincial leaders are actively lobbying the rest of the former liberation movement in a determined bid to ensure that this happens, citing Constitutional Amendment Act…

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Life & Arts

Zimbabwe musicians set for Dubai

Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERATENDA Chinx, daughter of the late music veteran Dick “Cde Chinx” Chingaira, who released her debut professional single in 2024, is set to embark on her maiden trip to Dubai to headline the Easy Drink Harmony concert on October 2.Joining her on stage, Mzoe7, who has more than a decade of experience…

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Opinion & Analysis

Bridge economic gains, daily lives

AS President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) and jointly opens the fourth session of the 10th Parliament today, Zimbabwe stands at a critical crossroads.The national conversation has rightly shifted from mere economic survival to the quality and inclusivity of our growth.Stakeholders across the board—from labour unions to business leaders—are united…

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Mitambo fest closes on high note

Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE seventh edition of the Mitambo International Theatre Festival closed on a high note, with healthy audiences and warmly received performances.Staged at Reps Theatre from September 22 to Saturday, the festival paired theatre with live music, offering a varied programme that kept the venue busy throughout the week.Performances were the main…

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