IT APPEARS there will not be much Christmas cheer again for many Zimbabweans this year, with popular opinion yesterday indicating that the majority of consumers remain under severe financial pressure. The results of vox pops that were carried out in Harare and Bulawayo by the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — showed…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE United Kingdom–based makers of Zimasa Vodka, which is crafted using masau fruit and English grain, are determined to strengthen…
AS THE bright lights of the 2025 festive season begin to twinkle across Zimbabwe, a familiar psychological tug-of-war is underway. On one side is the natural desire for celebration, especially after a year of hard work; on the other is the looming shadow of January 2026—a month notoriously dubbed “Januworry” for its unique ability to…
Takudzwa Dhambu ZIMBABWE has secured a major financial boost to combat climate-induced shocks following the approval of a grant from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Development Fund (ADF). The funding is part of a regional initiative titled “Mitigating Fragility Through the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme (ADRiFi) in Southern Africa,” a project…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUTARE-BASED disc jockey DJ Loz clinched the top prize at this year’s Carling Black Label DJ Clash, held over the weekend at The Legends Village in Mufakose, Harare. His victory came with a combined prize of US$3 500 — US$3 000 for first place and US$500 for creativity. “I am…
Takudzwa Dhambu ZIMBABWE is witnessing a major digital shift as mobile and internet subscriptions continue their upward trajectory, signaling a nation hungry for connectivity. According to the 2025 Third Quarter Sector Performance Report released by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), the country is also positioning itself at the global frontier of…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER THE day is finally here. Zimbabwe’s Warriors get their latest bid to conquer Africa underway against old rivals Egypt in Agadir tonight with history heavily stacked against the Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica-coached side. The match gets underway at 2200hrs. After suffering several setbacks in their build up to the tournament —…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER THE battle for Song of the Year 2025 is heating up in Zimbabwe’s music scene, with Jah Prayzah’s “Ruzhowa” emerging as a top contender. Some artistes are throwing their weight behind Winky D’s “Drink Up” which features Busy Signal, while others are championing hits like Hulengende’s “Fadza Madzimai”. Music promoter…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER MCM Estates, a leading local property developer, has launched a US$310 000 title sponsorship for the 2026 Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) campaign. Apart from the financial injection, MCM Estates will also sponsor the NRSL’s Annual Awards and reward the league’s outstanding performers with residential stands — a first for…
Takudzwa Dhambu POLICE have intercepted a haulage truck along the Harare–Beitbridge Road carrying 221 kilogrammes of dagga and more than 3 000 bottles of addictive cough syrup. The seizure follows sensational claims recently made by Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe, who alleged that some high-ranking Zanu PF officials were abusing their positions to peddle drugs…
