THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has urged communities in parts of the Lowveld to immediately stop consuming fish from the Runde and Mutirikwi rivers following fears of contamination after a stillage pond collapsed at Triangle in Chiredzi. The chemical-holding pond — with a capacity of 16 mega litres — failed last week, releasing waste into…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SCORES of music fans were turned away from Jah Prayzah’s Shutdown Concert at the 4 500-seater Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on Saturday night. The event was completely sold out, leaving many disappointed. Some had travelled long distances only to discover that no tickets remained, with several fans visibly distressed…
THE recent launch of a new financial investigations curriculum by Zimbabwean authorities, in collaboration with the European Union and SecFin Africa, is a commendable and necessary step in the fight against money laundering (ML) and corruption. As Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) director Oliver Chipesere noted, the goal is clear, to capacitate law enforcement to “adequately…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORT WRITER WITH 21 days to go before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals set to be held in Morocco, new Zimbabwe Warriors gaffer Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica gets a chance to take a closer look at the options at his disposal during a five-day cap that begins today. Last week, Marinica,…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO THE police have raised alarm over a surge in counterfeit crop seeds circulating, warning that the illicit trade seriously threatens farmers this season. Speaking to journalists in Bulawayo on Tuesday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the problem has intensified in major towns and cities, where organised syndicates are preying on…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER GOVERNMENT contractors and suppliers who are owed about US$1,6 billion by the State will have to wait a while longer for their outstanding funds. This comes after cash-strapped authorities put together a five-year Expenditure Arrears Clearance Strategy last week, following the presentation of the 2026 National Budget, to manage the cash…
Takudzwa Dhambu A LOCAL private school, Pathway Group of Schools, has pledged to work hand in hand with the government in advancing…
LIFESTYLE EDITOR AN Apostolic sect has called for the creation of an independent Ministry of Religion, separate from the Ministry of Sport,…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER FORMER deputy minister of Agriculture Douglas Karoro’s application for discharge was thrown out by Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. Karoro is jointly charged with Mugove Chidamba, Lovejoy Ngowe, Jeremmy Phiri, and Dean Dzimunya, facing US$27 000 fraud charges involving presidential inputs, specifically fertiliser. Karoro was represented by Admire Rubaya and…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A LOCAL gas company, Nickel Gas and Energy, is in trouble after allegedly importing almost four million kilogrammes of gas without the approval of the central bank. The company is facing charges of contravening exchange control regulations and money laundering. Ellen Prominency Chikomo, who was representing the company, was granted…
