LIFESTYLE WRITER EMPOWERING women means empowering entire communities — a principle that the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) continues to put into action in Binga. Through a range of income-generating projects, the leading humanitarian organisation has been supporting groups — mostly made up of women — to build sustainable livelihoods in one of Zimbabwe’s driest…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER A HOST of the country’s swimmers will battle for honours in the Zimbabwe Masters Swimming Championships which take place at Harare International School today. According to organisers, the competition, which is open to swimmers aged 25 and older, will feature local swimmers drawn from Harare, Bulawayo and the Midlands province, while…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER CHINA has dismissed persistent claims that it is pushing Zimbabwe into a “debt trap” through its investments and financial cooperation, stating that the narrative is a politically motivated distortion aimed at undermining the country’s sovereign right to choose its development partners. Speaking at the 2024-25 National Journalism and Media Awards (NJAMAS)…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A MAN from Magaba Village in the Dolo area, Midlands Province, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for raping a 10-year-old girl in a misguided attempt to “cure” himself of HIV. According to court papers, the complainant tested positive to HIV after being raped. The convict, whose name is…
SANDRA HOVE THE High Performance Equestrian Centre (HIPEC) will be a hive of activity today as it hosts the Pink Ribbons and Perfect Circles event, the first monthly ranked dressage show of the season aimed to raise breast cancer awareness. “This is our monthly ranked dressage show and the first of the new season. ‘We…
Tapiwa Chirume THE City of Harare has issued a seven-day ultimatum to residents and operators of guarded overnight car parks to remove broken-down vehicles, car shells, and scrap materials from shopping centres, open spaces, or streets outside residences. Acting town clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo yesterday said keeping such vehicles was illegal and contributed to urban…
LIFESTYLE WRITER ECOBANK Zimbabwe has launched an inspiring Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative titled Vault of Voices. This is a four-month Pan-African choir competition that celebrates diversity, unity, and inclusion through the power of choral music. “The initiative will bring together choirs and singing groups from disadvantaged communities across Zimbabwe, providing a platform to uplift,…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE Northern Region Handball League (NRHL) enters a critical phase at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) courts with week 14 matches taking place. With championship aspirations hanging in the balance, teams are gearing up for a day of intense competition that will shape the final log standings. “Most teams’ participation in…
US forces have struck a second vessel alleged to be carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean, amid an escalating US campaign against…
An NBA player and coach are among dozens of people arrested as part of a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting…
