THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) has rolled out targeted incentives aimed at boosting participation by new exhibitors and rural-based industries, as preparations for the 66th edition of the premier trade showcase gather pace.The incentives were announced during a visit by the minister of Industry and Commerce, Mangaliso Ndhlovu, who was briefed on the readiness…
ZIMBABWEAN mixed martial arts fighter Sylvester ‘Gladiator’ Chipfumbu added another impressive victory to his resume, defeating Brazilian tough guy Gustavo Ribeiro at the UAE Warriors 67 Championship held on Saturday at the Adnec Centre in Abu Dhabi.The three-round featherweight bout showcased Chipfumbu’s versatility and determination, cementing his status as a formidable competitor in the MMA…
THREE members of the Zimbabwe National Army who are facing robbery charges have been granted bail by the High Court after it was ruled that the State failed to meaningfully oppose their release.Iphithule Mlotshwa, Hamlet Mlotshwa and Hawulezwe Mlotshwa were arrested on allegations of robbery involving two complainants. The trio denied the allegations in their…
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson George Charamba says Zimbabwe is considering reviewing its visa arrangements with some Gulf States in order to boost investment inflows and tourism promotion.This comes as President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the 3rd session of the World Governments Summit, where Zimbabwe is engaging with key regional and…
THREE minors died after drowning in a backyard fish pond in Mberengwa, Midlands Province, in a tragic incident that occurred last Friday, police have confirmed.Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko said the tragic incident occurred around 5pm at Village Vengai under Chief Mataga, where the bodies of two six-year-olds and a five-year-old were discovered floating in…
AFRICAN church leaders under the Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) have intensified efforts to combat the growing scourge of drug and substance abuse among young people, warning that the crisis threatens the continent’s social, moral, and economic fabric.Speaking at the CCA 2026 theme launch, which calls for a culture of purity, the organisation’s president…
THE police in the Midlands shot and nabbed a recently released prisoner in connection with a spate of robberies that have been troubling several high-density suburbs in the city.The suspect, identified as Leonard Mugashi, 24, also known as Shato, and of no fixed abode, was arrested on January 29, 2026 at around 8am after he…
SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso drew a bumper crowd at Dhana Leisure Centre in Mutoko on Saturday, continuing his early 2026 tour following his opening performance at Club Manake in Ruwa the previous night.Macheso performed a catalogue of his popular songs, including Charakupa, Shedia, Mundikumbuke, Kuhwereketa and Mude Mude, prompting enthusiastic audience participation as fans sang…
THERE is absolutely no need for anyone to lose sleep over the drive by the ruling Zanu PF to extend a thus far reluctant President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in power to 2030.So reiterates the former liberation movement’s secretary for security, Lovemore Matuke, who added at the weekend that the campaign — which is on the…
TSL recorded a 24 percent increase in revenue to US$45.6 million during the year ended October 31, 2025, from US$36.8 million in the comparable period, driven by improved volumes across all business units.The diversified firm’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased by 70 percent to US$19.3 million during the year under review, while…
