Yvonne Ncube In Bulawayo A BULAWAYO woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of unlawfully cultivating dagga at her home. The accused, Nomsa Moyo, of Pumula South, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Matthew Mutiro charged with contravening the Dangerous Drugs Act after police discovered a small dagga plantation in her backyard….
THE news that Sweden will close its embassy in Harare and phase out bilateral development cooperation is a profound disappointment and, frankly, a staggering betrayal of the ideals Stockholm has championed for decades. For Zimbabwe, a nation still finding its footing on the long and often painful path to full democracy, the withdrawal of a…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER BARELY a fortnight after Jah Prayzah fans filled the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) to capacity, gospel music devotees proved they can draw comparable numbers, turning out in their thousands for this year’s edition of the Grateful Experience at the weekend. Although the 4 500-seater venue did not reach full…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S Warriors resume preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations today with coach Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica continuing to run the rule over his options for the tournament. A number of the Warriors’ big names such as Marvelous Nakamba and Teenage Hadebe are expected to be part of this week’s…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER SABLES captain Hilton Mudariki admits they have been handed a tough challenge at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after being drawn alongside England, Wales and Tonga in Pool F of the tournament, but says they are relishing the prospect of squaring off against some of the world’s best teams. Zimbabwe’s Sables,…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE myriad challenges that the government continues to grapple with as it fights to improve the lives of poor Zimbabweans points to the fact that authorities need to do more to turbocharge the country’s economy. So says economist and chief executive of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), Christopher Mugaga, who adds…
POLITICAL EDITOR ZIMBABWE is working hard to curb illicit financial flows to strengthen tax systems and improve ordinary citizens’ lives. Speaking at the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes in New Delhi, India, over the weekend, Finance deputy minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa confirmed that Zimbabwe had implemented measures to curb illicit…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER FOLLOWING the success of “A Night with Feli Nandi Volume 7” in August at 7 Arts Theatre, afro-soul singer Feli Nandi is set to stage the next edition of her show at a bigger venue — Andy Millar Hall, Harare Showgrounds — on December 19. The performance comes a day…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 70-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man has appeared in court for allegedly indecently assaulting three young female neighbours. Amendo Nyathi from New Lobengula suburb appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mark Dzira on Friday and pleaded not guilty to all charges and was remanded in custody until December 12 for the continuation of the matter….
Tapiwa Chirume THE police have launched a manhunt for a Masvingo man who allegedly murdered another reveller following a dispute over beer sharing at a business centre in Nyajena communal lands. Masvingo police spokesperson Kudakwashe Dhewa yesterday confirmed the incident, identifying the suspect as Maxwell Marumbwa of Manyise Village under Chief Nyajena. The deceased has…
