A GROWING environmental crisis in Matabeleland South is raising alarm over the safety of Bulawayo’s water supplies, as pollution linked to gold mining spreads through the Umzingwane catchment area —the city’s primary water source.Authorities say pollution of rivers and dams, largely blamed on illegal mining and the misuse of cyanide by some operators, was threatening…
SEVEN people were remanded in custody yesterday for allegedly planning to demonstrate against Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 in support of the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC.Clifton Zumba, Shingirai Chitauro, John Simon, Tonderai Makuyana, Decent Zaina, Jane Makovere and Austin Name appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo facing allegations of incitement to commit public violence.They were…
ZIMBABWE’S cultural heritage sector is undergoing a dramatic turnaround, with the government declaring the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) a key driver of national identity, education and economic development following a period of instability.Addressing the NMMZ annual general meeting in Harare yesterday, the minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Kazembe Kazembe, said…
Masimba Makwembere and Brighton Muronzereyi THE proliferation of drug cartel influences among the youth in the region poses an existential threat to all affected countries, necessitating a decisive and coordinated dismantling of these criminal syndicates to avert a total disaster. So warns the president of Botswana, Duma Gideon Boko, who adds that the escalating drugs…
CHIEF WRITER THE HALO Trust says it is now leveraging advanced technology to accelerate the clearance of landmines in the country to improve safety for de-miners and restore land for productive use. The deadly landmines were laid in Zimbabwe in the 1970s by the former white minority government to deter young freedom fighters from crossing…
THE United Kingdom has joined forces with the government in the fight against gender-based violence and other crimes targeted at women and girls in the country. In this regard, the UK has announced the launch of a US$675 000 Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) fund aimed at stimulating domestic resource mobilisation to build sustainable…
THE country’s higher and technical learning institutions are emerging as key drivers of innovation, showcasing practical solutions that enhance industrial competitiveness and strengthen sectoral linkages at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). From mining and agriculture to manufacturing and energy, institutions are aligning research, training, and innovation with industry needs, positioning themselves as critical…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE senior men rugby captain, Hilton Mudariki says the Sables are ready for the double-header against Zambia that marks the crucial kick-off for the national team’s season. Dubbed Battle of the Zambezi, the series will kick off on April 25 at Harare Sports Club before concluding at Hartsfield Ground in Bulawayo…
Tapiwa Chirume THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has called on the government to introduce fuel subsidies and further reduce fuel taxes to cushion farmers from rising input costs threatening the agricultural sector. The call follows multiple fuel price increases implemented by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) between February and April 2026, which have pushed…
CHIEF WRITER POLICE have warned motorists and illegal taxi drivers (mushika-shika) operators against name-dropping in a bid to evade arrest for traffic offences. Speaking to the media in Harare yesterday, Officer Commanding Harare Province, Maxwell Chikunguru, said illegal pirate taxi drivers (mushika-shika) must refrain from name-dropping when arrested, warning that such conduct undermines law enforcement….
