FOR decades, the rhythmic thrum of a government-issued motorbike or the rhythmic squeak of a messenger’s bicycle was the heartbeat of Harare’s central business district.The “office messenger” was a corporate staple — a man in a faded navy-blue uniform with a heavy leather satchel, carrying the lifeblood of commerce, bank statements, tender documents, and urgent…
THERE appears to be renewed interest in Zimbabwean players by South African Premier Soccer League sides.Former Dynamos skipper Emmanuel Jalai, 27, recently joined Super Diski side, Durban City in a deal that some claim is the biggest ever given to a Zimbabwean first timer across the Limpopo.Jalai, whose contract will run until 2028, with a…
MANY Zimbabweans may be surprised to learn that music legend Thomas Mapfumo is now 81 years old, while fellow musician Hosiah Chipanga is 74, both still physically active and mentally sharp.In an industry where many of their contemporaries passed on at relatively young ages, their longevity raises an intriguing question: what is their secret?.Although Thomas…
THE Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) warns that proposed mandatory custodial sentences for drug offences will worsen prison overcrowding.In a statement, the association said mandatory imprisonment for drug use, without the option of fines or non-custodial measures, was neither effective nor sustainable.“ZCLDN notes the government’s proposed introduction of mandatory custodial sentences for drug-related…
THE minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, says the government is prioritising road infrastructure as the primary engine of the country’s economic growth.Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Bulawayo last week, Muswere said massive investment in construction was currently underway to boost the national transport network.“So far, we have done more than 50 000 kilometres of…
THE Teacher Effectiveness and Equitable Access for all Children (Teach) programme has trained 72 000 teachers nationwide to bolster pedagogical quality and ensure equitable learning outcomes.The programme is funded through the United Kingdom (UK) government and implemented by the ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, with support from the Education Development Trust (EDT).Marking the International…
ZIMBABWE has officially entered a critical preparatory phase ahead of the 2026 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation, with the government and civil society embarking on a massive “Knowledge Bridging” exercise to ensure the country avoids the pitfalls of international financial blacklisting.The drive was headlined during the 15th NGO Directors Summer Retreat held in…
THE government has raised alarm over escalating human trafficking and urged citizens to verify overseas job offers via official channels.In a statement yesterday, the ministry of Home Affairs said numerous cases had been recorded involving Zimbabwean women trafficked to Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).“Human trafficking and…
PROTEAS captain Temba Bavuma has been signed on as a brand ambassador by Mukuru, in a partnership that brings together top-level sport…
In our story yesterday regarding the closure of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, we erroneously published a photograph of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Lawyers (ZHRL).We sincerely regret this oversight and offer our unreserved apologies to the ZHRL for any confusion or professional distress this mistake may have caused. – EDITOR
