FROM the moment she first threaded a needle at school, Elizaberth Mutanda knew her dream was already taking shape.While her classmates revised for exams, she filled her notebooks with sketches — flowing gowns, tailored blazers that celebrated every curve.Many remembered her as the girl who could transform a simple piece of fabric into something unforgettable.But…
WITH such deeply rooted hostility spanning decades, friendliness is never a factor whenever Highlanders take on Dynamos.The Bosso-DeMbare game is not just any match. When the two teams clash in the Jairos Jiri Cup at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon, emotion, tension and historical weight will be in abundance as the two giants of Zimbabwean football…
THE fundamental law of any nation belongs to its people, not its politicians.As Parliament moves to gazette the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill of 2026, Zimbabwe stands at a historic crossroads that demands more than mere parliamentary procedure; it requires a genuine national consensus.The proposed changes are seismic. By moving to extend presidential and parliamentary…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping yesterday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Lourenco, rotating African Union (AU) chairperson and Angolan president, and Mahmoud…
COWDRAY Park suburb bore the brunt of a powerful storm that recently hit Bulawayo, leaving various residents devastated after roofs were blown away, windows were shattered, and some walls collapsed under pressure from floodwaters.The storm, consisting of heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, swept through several suburbs of Bulawayo on Thursday, leaving a trail of…
THE government says youth empowerment is a central pillar of national development and economic transformation as the country moves toward attaining an upper-middle-income society by 2030.Speaking at the Iconic Africa Summit and Honours 2026 in Harare on Friday, the minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, said Zimbabwe’s development ambitions depend on an empowered and productive young…
LIQUEFIED petroleum gas (LPG) consumption has grown at an average of about 21,1 percent a year over the past decade, according to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera).This growth reflects a structural shift rather than a marginal increase in household and commercial energy demand. Government efforts to promote LPG since 2013 have significantly driven adoption.Between…
SOME victories in sport have the power to shape destinies. Like Zimbabwe’s upset of Australia in the T20 World Cup on Friday.It is undoubtedly Zimbabwe’s sweetest moment since the nation’s reintegration into international cricket after the late former president Robert Mugabe’s authoritarian government nipped a promising era and forced the majority of cricketers to leave…
ZIMBABWE is being battered by Tropical Cyclone Gezani’s reach, which is drying out western regions and worsening weather-related fatalities.This has prompted the Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe (MSD) to closely monitor the cyclone, which is not expected to make landfall locally, but is already influencing weather patterns and contributing to dry conditions in several regions.“The…
THE rainy season brings both relief and anxiety for many farmers, particularly those in livestock production.While the rains promise improved pastures and water availability, they also present challenges that can affect animal health and productivity.Our Senior Staff Writer, Rutendo Ngara, sat down with the permanent secretary in the ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and…
