Takudzwa Dhambu SENIOR STAFF WRITER PEOPLE outside Zanu PF should not be misled into believing that robust debates inside the ruling party mean that there are ugly wars in the former liberation movement, the party’s director for information, Farai Marapira, has said. Speaking last night on leading independent national television station 3Ktv’s popular current affairs…
THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has partnered with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) in a technical skills exchange programme for mining department students aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable mining practices across the country. Speaking during the launch of the programme on Wednesday in the capital, Jica resident representative Shigeki Furuta said the initiative seeks…
Vasco Chaya ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR THOUSANDS of worshippers recently gathered in the Harare Gardens for Call to Worship Global’s 17th Anniversary Night of Worship. The event, themed “Worship His Majesty,” featured performances by South African gospel star Ntokozo Mbambo and Zimbabwe’s own Janet Manyowa. Mbambo delivered soul-stirring renditions of gospel anthems, including Jehovah Is Your Name,…
CHIEF WRITER CIVIL servants will receive a special presidential bonus of US$150, in addition to their regular 13th cheque, as part of efforts to improve government workers’ remuneration and welfare. In a statement yesterday, Public Service minister Edgar Moyo said the special package would be paid in two equal instalments of US$75 each, to be…
IN A major boost to sanitation and environmental health, Shurugwi Town Council has completed the Trunk Sewer Line Project worth US$2,05 million, funded entirely from its own coffers. The infrastructure development project is expected to drastically improve hygiene standards, reduce sewer blockages, and minimise effluent discharge into the environment, directly benefiting wards 5, 10, 11,…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER THE two-day Pfumbi Nyau Dance Festival will kick off on November 1 at Makuluwani Gardens in the capital under the theme ‘Celebrating cultural diversity through dance for sustainability.’ Now in its 15th year, the festival will bring together over 30 groups from across the country to showcase their unique cultural…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER ZIMBABWE is continuing to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in crucial discussions which could lead to Harare securing another Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP.) with the key global financial institution and specialised agency of the United Nations. In this regard, an IMF mission is expected to visit Harare at the end…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER HARARE regional magistrate Esthere Chivasa yesterday did not deliver judgment in the alleged rape cases of self-proclaimed apostolic sect prophet Ishamael Chokurongerwa, but ordered the summoning of three more State witnesses to testify. Chokurongerwa is facing allegations of raping three minors over the years and was expected to hear his…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE Academy head coach Elton Chigumbura praised his team for putting up a committed performance against the visiting Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Despite his charges losing the three-match T20 series 2-1, Chigumbura noted some progress. “I thought it was a very good experience, playing against a strong team like MCC presented…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE TITLE-CHASERS N’ombeyawora and Agama FC are in for stern tests tomorrow in the pick of the Northern Region Soccer League’s (NRSL) match day 34 fixtures. Log leaders N’ombeyawora, who have 76 points, host third-placed Golden Eagles at The Heart Stadium, while second-placed Agama (75 points) visit fourth-placed Black Rhinos at Commando Barracks. Both…
