THE sleek, candy-scented gadgets appearing in the pockets of Zimbabwean learners are not toys, despite their toy-like appearance.They are a “stealth scourge” currently spreading through our schools, as confirmed by the secretary general of the Zimbabwe National Union of School Heads (Zinush), Munyaradzi Majoni, in an interview with this publication on Wednesday.For years, our nation…
BULAWAYO giants Highlanders have reportedly offered the post of head coach to former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari.This comes after Bosso had initially appointed former South Africa under-20 and Lesotho national team coach Thabo Senong who is back in his home country, apparently waiting for a work permit.Senong’s appointment, however, came about despite the fact that…
THE country is considering using nuclear energy as a sustainable solution to Zimbabwe’s perennial power shortages.Speaking at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon Murwira, said this was being contemplated as the country’s heavy reliance on hydropower had been badly affected by climate change.This comes as the…
ALLEGED Guruve serial killer Anymore Zvitsva now faces 25 murder charges as police uncover more evidence linking him to new victims.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed that ongoing forensic investigations yielded fresh evidence.When he appeared before a Harare magistrate early this week, Zvitsa was facing 19 murder charges.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police can confirm that…
A BULAWAYO man was arrested for allegedly stealing US$10 300 from his mother to gamble on online betting games.The province’s police spokesperson, Nomalanga Msebele, confirmed that McMillan Zimunhu was taken into custody following investigations into the theft of the money, which his mother had been saving for a building project.“During the period ranging from 2013…
THE country’s tobacco exports surged in the first half of the marketing season, earning US$232.7 million as global demand remained firm.In a statement yesterday, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) said that the surge demonstrated the global market’s strong capacity to absorb increased volumes of Zimbabwean tobacco.“As of 16 January 2026, Zimbabwe had exported…
CHINA has pledged to support Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 to advance the country’s industrialisation and economic growth agenda.Addressing the media after touring Dinson Iron and Steel Company’s processing plant yesterday in the Midlands Province, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding said his country was going to support the country’s industrialisation drive anchored in the…
A HARARE security guard appeared in court yesterday for allegedly stealing phones, tablets, and laptops worth over US$11 000.Tatenda Sadowera, who was employed by Safeguard Security and deployed at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) at the time of the alleged offence, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo.He was granted bail of US$100.Prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe told the…
THE Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CZC), a grouping of more than 40 non governmental organisations, has dissolved its structure, citing sustained donor funding fatigue and other factors.In a statement released yesterday after its annual general meeting, the outgoing CZC spokesperson Marvellous Khumalo said a combination of factors, which included severe funding constraints, have had a…
NGONI Mwazha, the son of the late apostolic sect leader Paul Mhazha, allegedly breached a court order barring him from holding church meetings in Eastview, Harare.Ngoni, who is jointly charged with 16 others, allegedly went to the Africa Apostolic Church shrines in Eastview Phases 2, 3, and 12 and disturbed ongoing church proceedings by beginning…

