POLITICAL EDITOR THE government says salary adjustments for civil servants will be guided by the outcome of next year’s job evaluation exercise, but has ruled out any changes to existing tax bands. Speaking in the National Assembly last week, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said the evaluation is intended to ensure fairness and consistency across the…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) has bolstered the nation’s road safety net by deploying 10 dedicated ambulances and activating a 24-hour emergency call centre to provide rapid medical assistance during the festive season. The initiative, described as a “Public Good Christmas Gift to the nation,” was announced during the launch of the…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE legitimacy of the participation of the Mashonaland West Provincial Association has been thrown into legal contention following a formal objection from its provincial representative at the Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (BUZ) Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM). The election, meant to usher in new leadership for the organization, saw two presidents,…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO AN ACTING traditional chief in Binga has appeared before the Binga Magistrates Court facing charges of engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor. Amos Mudenda, 45, of Malambwa Village under Chief Sinampande, appeared before magistrate Nyengeterai Bushu. Mudenda was remanded in custody to tomorrow for the continuation of the matter. The…
Takudzwa Dhambu AUTHORITIES have officially identified the 17 individuals who perished in a series of horrific road traffic accidents that occurred across the country’s highways on December 17. According to a police briefing released at the weekend, the victims — who died in separate incidents in Nyamapanda, Ruwa, and Nyabira — have all been formally…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER IN A kaleidoscope of brown, purple, lime green, royal blue and hot pink, Doek and Slay has cemented its status as the country’s most dynamic ladies-only event, leaving awe and excitement in its wake. What began as a modest, impromptu bonfire in Borrowdale, Harare, has blossomed into a fully fledged phenomenon, spreading…
THE announcement by Transport minister Felix Mhona on Thursday that consultations for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Bill will wrap up in January 2026 is, on the surface, a welcome development. But for the thousands of Zimbabweans who navigate our increasingly treacherous road networks, the question remains: why has it taken this long? As we…
Brandon Josphat & Brighton Muronzereyi WITH January often considered the longest and most financially challenging month of the year by many Zimbabweans, experts have called for wise spending by ordinary consumers over the festive season. At the same time, the experts have also warned citizens to beware falling victim to con artists and cyber scams…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE Chief Sports Writer ZIMBABWE’s Warriors begin their latest Afcon campaign against familiar foes Egypt in Agadir tomorrow amid expectations of an improved showing from the Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica-coached side who are bidding for a first ever appearance in the knockout stages. The Warriors are in Group B which also includes regional rivals South…
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has called on the mining sector to move away from exporting raw minerals and focus on local value addition and beneficiation. Speaking at the official opening of the 28th Mine Entra Conference in Bulawayo in October, Chiwenga emphasised that leveraging on technology and building local industries is key for the empowerment…
