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Builders embrace smart urban design

ZIMBABWE’S construction sector fully backs the government’s push for smart infrastructure and modern building bylaws. Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) president Tinashe Manzungu at the weekend said the sector fully embraces the government’s push towards smart infrastructure. This comes as the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS 1) has made construction a key priority under the…

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2030 unstoppable – Garwe

POLITICAL EDITOR ZANU PF Mashonaland East provincial chairperson, Daniel Garwe, has de­scribed the move to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term as “unstoppable,” while also ridiculing opponents and calling them “lost souls”. Garwe, who is also the minister of Local Govern­ment, addressed Zanu PF members in his province recently, stating that the party’s conference last month…

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Seven perish in mine collapse

Thabiso Mutirwara SEVEN artisanal miners died in a Silobela, Midlands Province, shaft collapse following heavy rains, police confirmed. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the sad incident. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a mine accident which occurred on 05/11/25 at Auriga 47 Mine, Base Mineral Block, Nzwanan­zwi Village, Silobela. “Seven artisanal miners were trapped…

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Epworth to repossess illegal stands

Tapiwa Chirume EPWORTH Local Board has issued a 30-day ultimatum to Glenwood Park property owners facing stand repossession for non-development and non-payment. In a notice, the council’s town secretary, Wilton Mhanda, said the board listed 197 residential stands that it intends to repossess, citing long-standing issues of non-payment of rates and non-development. “Notice is hereby…

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Life & Arts

Marimba fest lives up to expectations

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER THE Marimba for Little Ones Preschool Festival, held on Friday at Casino Marino, Longcheng Plaza in Harare, drew hundreds of excited children from across the country. The event, featured both marimba and traditional dance competitions, and was graced by the presence of popular musician Andy Muridzo. “We brought together children…

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Sport

Hardrock FC revel in PSL promotion

Emmanuel Marambe NEWLY-CROWNED Central Region Soccer League champions Hardrock FC, are relishing the prospect of com­peting in the Premier Soccer League. The Kwekwe-based side beat MSU FC 2-0 at Baghdad Stadium on Saturday with first half goals from Benedict Sithole and veteran striker Donald Ngoma, an outcome that took their points tally to an unassailable…

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Chinhoyi targets debtors in blitz

TAPIWA CHIRUME CHINHOYI Municipality is gearing up to launch an aggressive debt collection blitz, targeting residents, institutions, schools, and corporates that owe the local authority for rates, service charges, rentals, and estates. The council’s acting town clerk, Simon Marara, announced yesterday that the recovery operation would be accompanied by legal action and the possible blacklisting…

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Cousin rapist gets prison time

Tapiwa Chirume A 25-YEAR-OLD Mberengwa man has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for rap­ing his nine-year-old cousin, shocking the community. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), the offence occurred on October 17 2025, at the victim’s grandmother’s homestead in Chief Bvute area. “On the evening of 17 October 2025, the…

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It’s not raining but pouring for in tight corner Magaya

THABISO MUTIRWARA MORE dark clouds are hanging over the head of the leader of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, Walter Magaya. This comes after it emerged at the weekend that the prominent preacher may be facing more damaging allegations of rape. In this light, police have opened dedicated communica­tion channels for possible victims…

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Editorial Comment

Unified front against obesity critical

THE Friday launch of a national association by health profes­sionals to combat obesity and its related chronic diseases is not just commendable, it is an urgent necessity. This is a crisis that demands immediate and sustained na­tional attention. The conversation needs to move past mere anecdotal evi­dence to face the stark statistics that show how…

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