THE country’s public health system is facing renewed pressure due to a surge in communicable diseases, with malaria, diarrhoea, and respiratory infections…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS IT IS important that Zanu PF followers tell President Emmerson Mnangagwa the truth about what is happening in the country and in the party to help him to move the nation forward. So said plain-spoken Zanu PF politburo member, Tino Machakaire — who is also the country’s Youth…
A TEENAGER, who allegedly struck a woman with an axe and raped her in Granville Cemetery, Harare, after he found her with nothing worth taking, appeared in court last week. Emmanuel Farasi, appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa at the Harare Magistrates Courts and was charged with attempted murder and rape. He was advised to apply…
RENOWNED economist Prosper Chitambara has offered a refreshingly candid assessment of the country’s economic challenges, cautioning against hasty dedollarisation. In an interview last Thursday on leading national independent commercial television, 3Ktv, popular news and current affairs programme, Vantage, Chitambara advocated for a more measured approach, focusing on reducing inflation and building confidence in the local…
A RECENT survey has revealed that nearly half of Zimbabwean men aged 15-49 years have never been married. According to the 2023-2024 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), 45 percent of men in this age group remain unmarried, while 48 percent are married or in union. In contrast, 62 percent of women in the same…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 44-YEAR-OLD farmworker from Binga is being charged with two counts of attempted murder after he allegedly poisoned two colleagues during a shared meal at a Nyamandlovu farm. Robert Muleya, employed at Chechire Farm, pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned before magistrate Beverly Madzikatire and was remanded in custody to…
MUTAPA Investment Fund chief executive officer John Mangudya has appointed new boards for Cottco and the National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC) with effect from April 1. The fund, formerly the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe, is a state-owned sovereign wealth fund established to manage Zimbabwe’s strategic investments and promote sustainable economic growth In…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 23-yearold man, Learmore Sibanda, in connection with a series of armed robberies that have rocked the city since March 2025. Sibanda is believed to be part of a four-man gang that has been targeting cellphones, cash, and other valuables. Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele yesterday…
BY SANDRA HOVE THE Northern Region Handball League kicked off this weekend at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) courts, delivering a festival filled with excitement and fierce competition. In the men’s category, the UZ Wildcats made an impressive start, securing a thrilling 41-35 victory over All Race Tribes. The Wildcats’ showcased impressive coordination and tactical…
By Rutengo Ngara HARARE regional magistrate Letwin Rwodzi sentenced a man to 15 years in jail for attempting to rape a woman who had declined to charge his radio. Lecturer Mushangwe from Amalinda Farm attempted to rape the woman from the same compound, but the lady managed to bite his hand and escape. During mitigation,…

