STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe donated US$10 000 to the Friends of the Environment 500 Million Tree Walkathon, championing a greener future. The US$10 000 contribution is part of the Standard Bank Group’s corporate social investment (CSI) strategy premised on providing lasting solutions to the communities in which it operates. Stanbic Bank head, brand and marketing, Tariro…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER WARRIORS gaffer Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica sprung a few surprises as he named his 28-man Afcon squad with teenage star Tadiwa Chakuchichi and South Africa-based striker Junior Zindoga the surprise call-ups. As expected, the injured duo of vice-captain Marshall Munetsi and wing-back Jordan Zemura missed out, as did forwards Walter Musona,…
Tapiwa Chirume PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned that Zimbabwe risks losing its best innovators and talent if skills retention systems are not urgently strengthened. Speaking at the 2025 Presidential Innovation Fair and Awards Ceremony in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa declared that retaining talent was now a national priority for development. “Let us, across all sectors, also…
GLOBETROTTING musical outfit Mokooba is set to host its end-of-year concert tonight at The Grub Restaurant and Pub in Eastlea, in the capital. Mokoomba has just wrapped up an epic European tour, where they left fans mesmerised. This year, the group has staged numerous concerts in Mutare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls and Harare. Mokoomba burst onto…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A HARARE woman is in court after allegedly importing goods through the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport using fraudulent diplomatic tax rebates under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) name. Charity Tatenda Mangwiro yesterday appeared before regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, facing fraud charges, and was granted US$300 bail. According to…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE LOCAL fan groups have organised a National Day of Prayer for the Warriors who will be competing at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco. The National Day of Prayer, which will be graced by a number of local church leaders and gospel artists, will be held at the City…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER RISING Afro-fusion songbird Rutendo Jackie collaborated with pupils from Hillcrest Preparatory School on the nostalgic hymn titled ‘Mwari Muri Zuva Redu.’ Produced by the multi-talented instrumentalist-cum-singer Cornelius Muponda, popularly known as 3DKeys, the hymn will be part of Jackie’s upcoming album titled Zindoga a project the singer says will be…
Almot Maqolo THE government is calling for increased private bank investment into agriculture, the nation’s economic backbone, while scaling up finance schemes to mitigate lending risks. Speaking at the launch of the 2025-2026 summer agricultural season in Harare yesterday, Agriculture deputy minister Vangelis Haritatos said there was a critical need to improve capital access for…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso who was nurtured by departed sungura legend Nicholas “Senior Lecturer” Zakaria has cancelled his weekend gigs in his honour. He was billed to perform at Phil-Jen Country Lodges in Chivhu together with his two sons— Esau and Tatenda. “We have decided to cancel…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES have put mushikashika cartels and all illegal transport operators on notice, vowing “no sacred cows” in the law enforcement blitz. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed that the law enforcement would intensify efforts to permanently wipe out mushikashika operations, ensuring smooth traffic flow and public safety, especially during the…
