THE police have arrested two more suspects in the murder of Ruwa businessman Joseph Mutangadura following a shoot-out that left one robber dead.Mutangadura was brutally attacked by a gang of armed robbers with pistols, metal bars and claw hammers at his house at Mutangadura’s Hideout Farm on August 17 last year.In a statement, national police…
THE leader of Labour, Economists and African Democrats (Lead) party, Linda Masarira, accuses the mainstream opposition of hypocrisy for resisting constitutional reforms they once championed.This comes as Parliament officially scheduled nationwide public hearings on the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, set to run from March 30 to April 2.The Bill seeks to extend presidential…
OVER US$2 million was raised for the refurbishment of Ingutsheni Central Hospital during a fundraising event led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday.In his keynote address at the fundraising gala, Mnangagwa urged collective action to transform the country’s largest mental health institution, warning that the state of such facilities had a direct bearing on national…
TEN-YEAR-OLD Farai sits at the dinner table in a quiet Harare suburb, but he is not there. His eyes are locked onto a glowing five-inch screen, his thumb performing the rhythmic, hypnotic “infinite scroll” of TikTok.He is watching a “challenge” that encourages viewers to ingest a dangerous concoction of household chemicals.To Farai, it is entertainment;…
THE private sector must collaborate with the government to ensure the smooth implementation of the newly-launched National AI Strategy.Launched last week by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the strategy is designed to ensure that AI technologies are universally accessible and reflect the nation’s commitment to the fourth industrial revolution.Speaking at the CEO Africa Roundtable Policy Dialogue in…
When Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) director general Gift Machengete was named the second best performing public sector CEO for 2025, it marked more than a personal accolade — it underscored a year in which Zimbabwe’s telecoms regulator tightened its grip on digital transformation, expanded access and pushed inclusion deeper into underserved…
SONGBIRD Feli Nandi is setting her sights on one of the country’s biggest stages as she prepares for a historic performance at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).The 4 500-seater venue, which has previously hosted top local acts such as Winky D, Janet Manyowa and Jah Prayzah, now stands as the next big challenge for…
THE 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season has not just “started” — it has roared into life, signalling a seismic shift in the landscape of Zimbabwean football.After years of predictable patterns and financial austerity, the opening three rounds have provided a masterclass in renewal, suggesting that we are on the cusp of a…
LAWMAKERS have added their voices to growing concerns about the fact that the price of fuel in Zimbabwe is significantly higher than what motorists in other landlocked countries in the region are paying for.In this regard, legislators want the minister of Energy and Power Development, July Moyo, to explain to the nation why there is…
TWO suspected robbers died after they were shot during a shoot-out with the police in Gweru on Thursday night.Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the case yesterday.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a shoot-out incident with armed robbery suspects in Gweru, resulting in the deaths of two robbers,” said Nyathi.Meanwhile, Nyathi also confirmed the arrest of…
