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 Brighton Muronzereyi CHIEF WRITER THE Health Professions Authority (HPA) has so far shut down 49 illegal drug and substance abuse rehabili­tation facilities this year, amid an escalating nationwide crackdown. The closed facilities failed to adhere to established medical protocols and operated outside legal systems. “The authority has noted that there are illegal health institutions, including…

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERAUTHORITIES have launched an emergency relief operation for families affected by devastating hailstorms in Masvingo, where thousands of homes, schools, health facilities and businesses were damaged last week.The storms, which were declared a state of national disaster, affected an estimated 17 000 houses, damaged 8 500 rooftops, and disrupted electricity supplies, water, and…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITERPRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zanu PF members to promote intra-party democracy and ensure that resolutions adopted at the on-going party’s 23rd national people’s conference translate into economic growth and improved living standards for Zimbabweans.The conference is being held at Chinhoyi University of Technology in Mashonaland West Province until October 17. Addressing the…

POLITICAL EDITOR PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the recall of the deputy president of the National Council of Chiefs, Chief Fortune Charumbira, and two other traditional leaders over allegations of undermining his authority.The recalls follow a recommendation by the Masvingo Provincial Chiefs Assembly, which called for the removal of Chief Charumbira, Chief Nhema (Rangarirai Bwawanda)…

 Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE newly appointed minister of Economic Develop­ment and Investment Promotion, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, has vowed to woo critically-needed capital into the local economy. Speaking in Harare yesterday, following his swearing-in ceremony by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House, Tagwirei expressed confi­dence in steering his new portfolio. “I would like to thank His…

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERCHITUNGWIZA Municipality has issued a seven-day ultimatum for removing abandoned vehicles and scrap metal from public spaces before forcible impoundment and public auctions.The move targets abandoned and broken-down vehicles cluttering guarded car parks, shopping centres, bus termini and open spaces, with authorities warning that the wrecks were not only turning public areas into…

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Africa must adopt artificial intelligence, robotics, and emerging technologies to prepare for shifting global employment demands and foster competitive industries.Officially opening Africa Skills Week 2026 in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa said African countries must move away from education focused on theoretical knowledge and prioritise practical skills that translate into…