Life & Arts

Heavenly Praises, Bethseda win iJoy finals

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HARARE was awash with song, colour and celebration on Saturday night as Heavenly Praises Chorus and Bethseda Apostolic Church Seke rose above stiff competition to claim top honours at the Econet iJoy Afta Joy Choral Music Competition finals.The packed Celebration Centre pulsed with anticipation as choirs delivered soaring harmonies and tightly choreographed performances, each determined…

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Opinion & Analysis

Build toilets or bury us!

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THE streets of Harare and Bulawayo are no longer defined by their historic architecture or vibrant commerce; they are increasingly defined by the stench of human waste. In 2026, it is a staggering, shameful reality that the “Sunshine City” and the “City of Kings” have been reduced to open-air latrines.This is not just a failure…

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Sport

Bright start for big guns

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TRADITIONAL Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants kicked off their 2026 campaigns on a positive note, with Dynamos and CAPS United both securing victories, while Highlanders were forced to settle for a share of the spoils after a tightly contested derby against city rivals Bulawayo Chiefs.Dynamos, who were held to a goalless draw by ZPC Kariba…

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TIMB assures growers

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THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says it has strengthened monitoring systems at all tobacco selling points to protect farmers’ interests and ensure they receive fair value for their crop.This comes as farmers have raised concern over low prices being offered at auction floors in the early days of the tobacco marketing season and…

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News

Cut red tape for miners: Mutsvangwa

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THE government has called for a review of mining regulations to ensure small scale miners are not subjected to stringent requirements applied to large corporations.Speaking during an empowerment workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, the minister of Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa, said regulations in the mining sector should recognise the scale at which small and medium enterprises…

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Life & Arts

Dudu lights up women celebrations

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JAZZ musician Dudu Manhenga delivered a soulful performance that captivated guests at the International Women’s Day celebrations held on Sunday at the Borrowdale Racecourse in the capital.Manhenga, who in recent years has travelled the world with her music while flying the country’s flag high, ensured that guests remained on their feet throughout her entire set.She…

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1k vulnerable pregnant women get health aid

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AT LEAST 1 050 vulnerable pregnant women in Bulawayo have received support from the Results Based Financing (RBF) programme since its reintroduction in September.Run by the government in partnership with the World Bank, the RBF aims to provide free access to medical services for pregnant women, helping to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.The programme is…

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Zim moves to ban underage social media

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THE government is actively working on legislation that will ban children under the age of 18 from accessing certain social media platforms as part of broader efforts to protect minors from online harm.This comes amid growing global debate over social media use by minors, with countries such as Australia, Britain, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece,…

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Public to shape drug enforcement bill

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PARLIAMENT is embarking on nationwide public consultations to gather citizens’ views on the proposed National Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Agency bill.The main objective of the bill is to curb the abuse and proliferation of drugs in the country and to prohibit the development, importation, exportation, transportation transit, trans-shipment, transfer or use of…

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Madzibaba Ishmael wins freedom bid

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HIGH Court judge Justice Neville Wamambo has granted incarcerated religious leader, Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa, US$1 000 bail pending his appeal at the Supreme Court.Chokurongerwa was sentenced to 20 years in prison last year by magistrate Esthere Chivasa for raping and impregnating minors.The state’s case rested heavily on Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) results which proved he fathered…

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