South Africa’s highest court has ruled that husbands can take the surname of their wives, overturning a law that barred them from…
The Irish state broadcaster RTÉ has said it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest “if the participation of…
BY TAPIWA CHIRUME THE Masvingo City Council has rolled out the Impilo Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, a groundbreaking shift from paper-based processes to a fully digital platform for healthcare delivery. Central to the initiative is the introduction of a secure Health ID, a biometric-based digital identification system aimed at improving patient safety, confidentiality, and…
A STAGGERING 66 of Zimbabwe’s 92 local authorities failed to submit their 2024 financial statements for audit, a new report by the Auditor-General reveals. This widespread non-compliance exposes deep-rooted mismanagement and a widening transparency crisis in local government. In her latest report for the year ending December 31, 2024, acting Auditor-General Rheah Kujinga said this…
THE Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has urged individuals and businesses to use formal banking channels rather than stashing large sums of money at home or business premises to avert armed robberies. DPC, an independent statutory body established under the DPC Act to administer Zimbabwe’s Deposit Protection Scheme, said police reports show a worrying trend of…
THE government’s introduction of presumptive taxes on public transport operators, while framed as a necessary measure to boost state revenues, places an unbearable strain on the long-suffering citizens and the small businesses that keep the country moving. This move is a textbook example of a government looking for a quick fiscal fix without considering the…
Ashley Moyo and Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ORGANISERS of the annual Castle Lager National Braai Festival have lined up 10 provincial events to mark the festival’s 10th anniversary celebrations. The event is organised by Delta Beverages through its brand Castle Lager and the main event is scheduled for October 18 at Glamis Arena in Harare….
Emmanuel MarambeCHIEF SPORTS WRITER FOOTBALL stakeholders are calling for Warriors coach Michael Nees to be relieved of his duties following a string of disappointing results in recent months. Nees, who has been in charge of the Warriors since July last year, has overseen just two wins in 12 games. Both wins came against fellow Southern…
By Brighton Muronzereyi and Blessings Mashaya HARD-PRESSED Zimbabweans, as well as the national economy, will soon feel the positive effects of the government’s move to lower some of its onerous fees in the transport and agriculture sectors. This comes after Finance minister Mthuli Ncube confirmed yesterday that authorities were now undertaking comprehensive reforms to improve…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER BODYBUILDERS are in for rich pickings at this year’s edition of the Harare Classic bodybuilding competition after organisers raised the stakes with the winner now set to pocket US$3 000. Last year’s winner won US$2 000. At least 50 top bodybuilders from across the country and continent are expected to…

