Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER MANY are in awe of a lion, which has an undisputed place in the animal kingdom as the king of the jungle. There are very few people who disagree with this. It is very rare, therefore, to hear stories of poachers targeting this species in their illegal activities — despite…
Tapiwa Chirume PLUMTREE Town Council is seeking government approval to secure a US$340 000 loan to upgrade essential machinery for local road, sewer, and water projects. In a public notice issued yesterday, town secretary Thembalami Nyoni said the proposed loan would enable council to acquire an excavator and a low-bed truck comprising a horse and…
China Railway No. 9 Engineering Group (Zimbabwe) is positioning its operations beyond the traditional role of an infrastructure contractor, seeking to link…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER FAVOURITES CAPS United, Scottland and Hardrock were kept apart in the quarter-final draw of the country’s biggest knockout tournament, the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup yesterday, with the latter two set for a semi-final showdown in the event they both progress from their last 8 clashes against Bulawayo Chiefs and Herentas College respectively….
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER FAVOURITES CAPS United, Scottland and Hardrock were kept apart in the quarter-final draw of the country’s biggest knockout tournament, the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup yesterday, with the latter two set for a semi-final showdown in the event they both progress from their last 8 clashes against Bulawayo Chiefs and Herentas College respectively….
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER THE tragic deaths of prominent academic, technology expert and member of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), Martin Muduva, and his wife, Lyliosa Chirara, yesterday have cast a harsh spotlight on Zimbabwe’s deteriorating domestic violence epidemic.The suspected murder-suicide shocker at the couple’s Dzivarasekwa home in Harare is the latest in a wave…
Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERMUSICIANS from across generations and genres are set to converge at the third edition of the Simon Chimbetu Music Festival in Chegutu later this month.According to his son, Sulumani Chimbetu, the decision to feature artistes from different musical backgrounds was inspired by his father’s ability to unite people through music.“The idea was…
THE country stands at a critical fork in its developmental road.Recent data and international assessments offer a bitter-sweet reality, while high-level economic indicators show historic progress, the everyday living standards of ordinary citizens remain largely unmoored from these national triumphs.The World Bank’s latest report fires a clear warning shot across the bows of policy planners…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo DISMANTLING rigid African border controls remains essential to boosting regional tourism, extending visitor stays, and maximising travel revenues, a minister has said.Speaking at the inaugural Tourism CEOs’ Roundtable held on the sidelines of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe Tourism Expo on Tuesday in Masvingo, the deputy minister of Tourism and Hospitality, Tongai Mnangagwa, said African…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is continuing to expand its tax net, and is now also focusing on leased homes, vehicles and farms under its fortified and nationwide compliance drive.This comes as authorities are increasingly adopting a more aggressive and comprehensive approach to boost Treasury’s coffers and to curb tax evasion.In this…
