THE local hospitality sector has received a massive boost after the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (Haz) partnered with FBC Insurance who will provide insurance cover for the sector as efforts to elevate Zimbabwe as a prime tourist destination continue.Speaking at the signing of the agreement between the two parties in Harare yesterday, FBC Insurance managing…
AWARD-WINNING short film Rise continues to earn international recognition after being selected for screening at the recently concluded Joburg Film Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa.The festival which featured at least 60 curated films, including 40 fiction feature films, 18 non-fiction features and 65 short films selected from over 600 submissions across the globe saw Rise…
ALEXIS Beamish was the standout performer of the eight-member Zimbabwean triathlon team that took part in the South Africa Youth Championships held at Ebotse Golf Estate in Benoni at the weekend.Beamish won the bronze medal in the U15 Girls category.The impressive performance followed her previous success at the same event last year, where she also…
POLICE have launched a fresh national crackdown on all unregistered vehicles and those fitted with illegal gadgets.This comes as violent crime involving vehicles without number plates and those fitted with illegal blue lights is skyrocketing throughout the country.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that a countrywide operation is currently under way targeting vehicles moving on the…
TWO men caught with a satchel of stolen copper cables appeared in court facing charges of theft and vandalising critical infrastructure.Khayalethu Gumbo and Mike Ndlovu pleaded not guilty before magistrate Mark Dzira and were remanded in custody pending judgment today.“The accused were arrested on December 1 after being intercepted by a police patrol unit along…
A 40-YEAR-OLD biology teacher at Founders High School has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping a 17-year-old student.Obey Rwatiringa of Barham Green appeared before magistrate Mark Dzira and was remanded in custody until March 24 for trial.“Sometime in February 2026, the accused allegedly sent the complainant to buy a pie. After that encounter, it…
THE government has approved the consumer protection policy which is aimed at safeguarding the rights of consumers and promoting fair trading practices in the marketplace.Speaking during the post Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, minister of Information Zhemu Soda said the policy is expected to strengthen consumer rights, improve product and service standards, and enhance…
THE third leg of the Harare Volleyball Association (HVA) Beach Volleyball Series delivered an exhilarating weekend of competition at Milton Bowling Club, featuring 17 teams competing across both men’s and women’s categories.In the men’s category, two pools determined which teams advanced to the semifinals, while the women’s division featured three pools, with the top teams…
ZIMBABWEANS stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after recent flight disruptions have been granted relief through a fine waiver.The developments follow “Operation Epic Fury,” a military escalation involving the United States and Israel that triggered retaliatory strikes from Iran.“The embassy advises Zimbabwean nationals in the UAE that were affected by the closure of the…
A UNITED States safari company has lost its High Court bid to force a local operator to pay a US$418 950 debt.Justice Faith Mushure dismissed HRL Safari LLC’s claim against Forever Africa (Pvt) Ltd, ruling the company was not responsible for the loan.“HRL Safari had approached the court seeking payment of US$418 950.69 plus interest…
