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‘Partnership drives rail revival’

Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR AUTHORITIES are stepping up efforts to revive Zimbabwe’s rail network, as the govern­ment seeks to ease pressure on roads and unlock economic growth through the refurbishment of 100 wagons and three locomotives un­der a US$2,8 million partnership. Speaking during commissioning of locomotives and wagons refur­bished under a public-private partner­ship between National…

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Traditional practitioner jailed for manslaughter

Tapiwa Chirume THE High Court sitting at Gweru has sentenced Chipiwa Majasi, 43, of Village 3, Kugutakurima under Chief Mposi in Mberengwa, to 10 years’ imprisonment for culpable homicide after a traditional tongue-incision procedure she performed on a one-year-six-month-old child resulted in the child’s death. Two years of the sentence were, however, suspended on the…

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Zanu PF conference to focus on business

Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR ZANU PF says its annual conference in Chinhoyi next month will place greater emphasis on business and economic issues, with the ruling party seeking increased engagement with the private sector. Addressing a press conference in Harare yester­day, Zanu PF secretary for information Christopher Mutsvangwa said the conference would adopt a different…

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Life & Arts

Munhumutapa awards to honour Zim patriots

LIFESTYLE WRITER THE unveiling of the Mbuya Nehanda statue in Harare’s central business district in 2021, which inspired a wave of local awards, has now given rise to a fresh accolade named after the historic Munhumutapa empire. The Munhumutapa Exhibition and Awards, organised by All National Excellence Enterprise in conjunction with other awards companies, are…

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Bruised but unbowed

Ashley Moyo and Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS LIKE a soldier on a mission, Zimdancehall chanter Ndunge Yut pressed on despite the circumstances, performing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Munhumutapa Day Music Gala after being involved in a road accident on Tuesday.Arriving at the Mvurwi event, meant to celebrate Mnangagwa’s 84th birthday, with his head…

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VP woos China to boost mining

Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR VICE President Constantino Chiwenga is visiting China on a crucial trade and investment mission, targeting strategic partnerships to advance domestic mineral beneficiation and industrial development.So said presidential spokesperson George Charamba yesterday, who also trashed social media rumours that alleged that the visit was linked to power struggles within Zanu PF.“Why is Vice…

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Answer call against social ills

THE future of any nation rests precariously—yet powerfully—on the shoulders of its youth.In the country, this truth takes on profound urgency as the nation marches resolutely toward its Vision 2030 aspirations.Speaking on Tuesday in Mvurwi during celebrations marking his 84th birthday and Munhumutapa Day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa issued a timely, uncompromising challenge to the younger…

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Socialite Kelsea further remanded

Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER SOCIALITE Kelsea Tafirenyika was yesterday remanded out of custody to October 30 when she appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, pending the finalisation of investigations into charges of drug-related offences and money laundering.Tafirenyika, who was represented by lawyer Tiriwamambo Kangai, was recently granted US$5 000 bail by High Court judge Justice…

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