Tapiwa Chirume INCENSED by a sickening wave of grim predictions, Youth minister Tino Machakaire has publicly dared self-styled prophets to reveal the exact date of his death. The Zanu PF youth league boss issued the unusual challenge at the weekend, following a flood of “prophecies” claiming that he would be the next high-profile figure to…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa at RUFARO STADIUM SCOTTLAND FC………….…..0 BULAWAYO CHIEFS………….0 SCOTTLAND held their nerve to beat Bulawayo Chiefs 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time here yesterday to book their place in the Munhumutapa Cup semi-finals. The dramatic shootout victory, secured after goalkeeper Matthew Tafiremutsa saved Malvern Hativagone’s spot kick in sudden death…
Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo A BULAWAYO High Court judge has denied bail to a convicted drug trafficker, ruling the State has a watertight case. Lakin Lee Robinson, of West Somerton, appeared before Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Mpokiseng Dube last week seeking bail while challenging her conviction. The State, represented by Kudakwashe Jaravaza, opposed the…
TM Pick n Pay has launched its annual Pick Pink Campaign to expand cancer screening and patient support services across Zimbabwe. Partnering with CABS, the nationwide initiative aims to drive early detection and mobilise critical health funding. Since screenings began in March, 7 153 women countrywide have received free breast and cervical cancer screenings, with…
Tapiwa Chirume TOBACCO growers face stringent new compliance rules for the 2026/27 season to curb child labour, protect forests, and improve worker safety. The drive is aimed at ensuring that the industry’s record production is supported by responsible practices throughout the tobacco value chain. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) said the new framework…
Tapiwa Chirume TWO ruthless armed robbers linked to a string of violent homestead raids across Lower Gweru, Midlands Province, have been arrested by police. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said Shephered Gundani and Edson Sithole were arrested in connection with robberies that occurred on September 23 at Insukamini Farm in Lower Gweru. “The suspects,…
CAPS UNITED……………………(2)2 FC HUNTERS…………………….(0)2 (Hunters win 3-1 on penalties) A SPIRITED comeback by FC Hunters saw them secure victory from the jaws of defeat after edging CAPS United 3-1 on penalties in a dramatic Munhumutapa Challenge Cup quarter-final here yesterday. The shootout victory completed a remarkable turnaround for FC Hunters, who had been staring elimination…
ASHLEY MOYO &ANESU MIRISAWU THEY say, “Man plans, but God decides.” And sometimes, life has a way of reminding us just how fragile even the most carefully laid plans can be. A wedding is usually a celebration months in the making — invitations are sent out, outfits are carefully chosen, venues are decorated, menus…
BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI Chief Writer GOVERNMENT has challenged young Zimbabweans to move beyond demanding financial support and come up with practical proposals that can help them build sustainable businesses, create jobs and contribute to the national fiscus.Addressing the youth inclusive budget consultative conference at Parliament in Mt Hampden on Friday, the minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire,…
AUTHORITIES have amended the annual budget process, setting new deadlines for ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to submit their budget inputs and requiring the national budget to be presented to Parliament by the third Thursday of November.The development comes as Parliament is set to begin a five-day nationwide public consultation exercise on the 2027 National…
