Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER HIP-HOP musician Mukudzei Chitsama, popularly known as Holy Ten, has appeared in court accused of raping a 14-year-old girl without protection.Chitsama was granted US$500 bail by Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa.He was ordered to surrender his passport, report once every week to Hatfield Police Station, and reside at his given address…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THE Victoria Falls Rainforest has reopened following a temporary closure caused by two elephants entering the protected site, with authorities declaring the area safe.The iconic tourist attraction was closed for about two and a half hours on Tuesday as Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) rangers monitored the elephants’ movements and safely…
Yvonne NcubeIN BULAWAYO TWO Bulawayo men have appeared in court accused of stealing multiple Honda Fit vehicles, stripping them of valuable components, and setting the shells alight.Anisto Nkanyiso Nyoni, 32, and Africa Dedani Ncube, 33, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing five counts of motor vehicle theft.The two were remanded in custody until…
Mishma ChakanyukaSTAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT has called for stronger dairy sector collaboration to boost domestic milk consumption by making dairy products significantly more affordable and accessible.The high cost of dairy products in Zimbabwe is being driven by elevated production, feed and utility expenses, forcing local processors to maintain high retail prices to remain viable.Speaking at the…
Hazel MarimbizaIN BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES have implored tourism operators to capitalise on Air Zimbabwe’s restored Harare–London route by developing competitive travel packages to boost international visitor arrivals.Speaking during consultations on the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) 2026-2030 in Bulawayo yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Takaruza Munyanyiwa, said the resumption…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER POLICE have launched a nationwide manhunt for opposition activist Godfrey Karemba, known as Madzibaba Veshanduko, over allegations of undermining police authority.In a statement issued yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi appealed to the public for information that could lead to Karemba’s arrest.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is seeking information on the location and…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER LOW antenatal care (ANC) booking rates and rising teenage pregnancies are threatening Zimbabwe’s drive to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B.The minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora, warned of the threat amid growing concern over teenage pregnancies, with 518 cases recorded in Bubi District, Matabeleland North, while 102 girls nationwide…
WEST African nations have taken a major step toward one of the continent’s most ambitious energy projects after Economic Community of West…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE FC PLATINUM gaffer Joel ‘‘Dubai’’ Luphahla has vowed to end his former side Dynamos’ 12-match unbeaten run when the Harare giants visit Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane for a Castle lager Premier Soccer League clash today. The match gets underway at 1500hrs. Buoyed by a one-nil victory over Bulawayo Chiefs on Saturday — FC…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITORZANU PF’s youth wing has implored citizens to reject planned nationwide protests against constitutional amendments and engage in dialogue with the government instead.In a statement yesterday, the party’s secretary for youth, Tino Machakaire, said the country’s development agenda could only be sustained through peaceful engagement.This comes as some opposition parties, the church and…
