Sport

Convent hosts chess championships

BY CLOUD FUSIRE DOMINICAN Convent High School in Harare is currently hosting a two-day provincial schools chess championship featuring 21 schools. The competition, which kicked off yesterday and will conclude today, includes top players from schools such as the host Dominican Convent, ZRP High, Girls High, Domboramwari,Mufakose High, Zengeza 1 high, High Achievers, Highfield High…

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Editorial Comment

Is abortion a human rights issue?

THE recent motion by parliamentarians to legalise abortion has sparked a heated debate in the country. The lawmakers argue that legalising abortion will reduce pregnancy termination and associated fatalities. This call is a step in the right direction, as it acknowledges the reality of abortion in the country and seeks to address the issue in…

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Business

Tanganda diversifies market channels

TANGANDA Tea Company (Tanganda) says it is strategically diversifying its market channels while preserving strong ties with traditional customers to foster growth amid subdued demand and wholesale and retail market challenges. Like any other company operating in the current environment, this is part of Tanganda’s approach to adapting to market dynamics and driving growth. “Further…

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News

FCB, CancerServe Trust give hope to cancer patients

BY TAPIWA CHIRUME FIRST Capital Bank (FCB), in partnership with CancerServe Trust Zimbabwe, made a generous donation of cancer medication to the Gynaecology Department at Parirentyatwa hospital on Friday. The donation, valued at US$5 000, included crucial drugs for treating cervical and breast cancer and is expected to benefit up to 120 patients, depending on…

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‘MDC court ruling demands that opposition leaders unite’

BY BLESSINGS MASHAYA AND BRANDON JOSPHAT THERE is a fresh push to unite warring opposition leaders in a bid to build a vibrant alternative to the ruling Zanu PF ahead of the 2028 national elections. This comes after High Court judge, Justice Happias Zhou, ruled last week that the once formidable MDC party’s 2022 congress…

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Engineering lessons for ECD on cards

BY BRANDON JOSPHAT GOVERNMENT intends to introduce engineering schools and innovation hubs from Early Childhood Development (ECD) to Advanced Level to create entrepreneurs and reduce the digital gap. Responding to enquiries on the state of schools in the country from MPs during a question-and-answer session in the Senate last week, minister of Education Torerai Moyo…

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Blueberry production rises

STELLA MADZIVANYIKA THE country’s blueberry production saw a significant surge in 2024, resulting in a corresponding increase in exports compared to previous years. In 2024, the country exported a total of 8 000 metric tonnes of blueberries, harvested from 600 hectares, compared to 6 500 metric tonnes harvested from 570 hectares in 2023. In an…

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We have PWDs at heart: Government

BRANDON JOSPHAT AUTHORITIES have pledged their commitment to improving the livelihoods and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by promoting inclusivity, equality, and creating empowerment opportunities for them to thrive. Speaking during belated commemorations for the International Day for Persons with Disabilities in Kadoma on Friday, the deputy minister of Social Welfare, Mercy Dinha, said…

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