Masimba Makwembere THE government says it has set up an appeals committee to address anomalies that may have arisen during the recently-concluded job evaluation exercise in the public service.Speaking during a post-cabinet briefing yesterday in Harare, the acting minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, said the job evaluation appeals committee would be activated to address grading…
Brandon Josphat and Brighton Muronzereyi THE country’s public schools are facing a perfect storm of profound low teacher morale and worsening family hardships — casting a dark pall over the start of the second school term today. At the same time, and although authorities have somewhat softened their directive on Cambridge examinations, the revised educational…
THE government’s recent decision to walk back on the proposed ban of Cambridge examinations in private schools is a commendable act of responsive governance. By listening to the concerns of parents, educators, and the broader public, the ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has demonstrated a rare and vital flexibility. This reversal is not a…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER THE Harare derby – in which CAPS United emerged 2–1 winners over sworn enemies Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday- truly lived up to its legendary status as the most attended fixture in the country. According to Premier Soccer League (PSL) communications and media liaison officer Kudzai Bare, “more than…
POLITICAL EDITOR PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe’s gold reserves held at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) have risen to 4.48 tonnes, strengthening the country’s efforts to underpin monetary sovereignty through the ZiG currency. The development comes as the ZiG, introduced by the RBZ in 2024, continues to be backed by gold and other precious…
RUTENDO NGARA THE High Court has dismissed an application by Vungu Rural District Council seeking to rescind a default judgment that registered an arbitral award of more than US$250 000 in salary arrears and benefits in favour of workers represented by the Zimbabwe Rural District Councils Workers’ Union. Justice Vivian Ndlovu ruled that the council…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER WARRIORS midfield talisman Marshall Munetsi has earned a return to the national team fold after being named in Zimbabwe’s squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament set for the end of this month in the United Kingdom. Munetsi’s inclusion marks a major boost for the Warriors after the influential midfielder missed…
Masimba Makwembere THE government says it is set to construct nine interchanges in Harare at an estimated cost of US$250 million, with work on the first project at the intersection of Harare Drive and Airport Road already underway. Speaking during a tour of the ongoing works at the Harare DriveAirport Road intersection yesterday, ministry of…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team will be hoping for a fresh start when they take on Pakistan Women in the opening Twenty20 International at the National Bank Stadium today. The Lady Chevrons, who were comprehensively defeated by Pakistan in all three matches of their bilateral One Day International (ODI) series…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER EZIMNYAMA Arts Ensemble scooped first prize at the Bulawayo provincial Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival (CNTDF) held over the weekend at Manor Hotel, thanks to their top notch Tsutsube dance performance, and walked away with US$2 500. Mthwakazi Kandaba Arts took second prize after showcasing Setapa dance much to the…

