TAPIWA CHIRUME THE death toll from the Lake Kariba ferry horror — the worst maritime disaster in the country’s history — has now climbed to 68, after search teams recovered 22 more bodies yesterday. The commander of the Zimbabwe National Army’s boat regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Muchechesi, confirmed the developments, adding that search and rescue…
POLITICAL EDITOR LARGER-THAN-LIFE businessman and philanthropist, Wicknell Chivayo, should continue giving, and he would be blessed more. So says President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has lauded the flamboyant businessman for his philanthropy and support to both the Church and individuals. Speaking at the Johane Masowe Chishanu Church national spiritual conference in Highfield Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa commended…
BRANDON JOSPHAT Political Editor GOVERNMENT has slammed the door on debt collectors engaged by its contractors and suppliers to recover debts, issuing a chilling warning against middlemen. The minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, yesterday said the Treasury was cracking down on the emerging practice of businesses hiring third-party consultancy firms to extract payments for goods…
POLITICAL EDITOR EIGHTEEN people were killed and 51 injured in 145 road traffic accidents recorded during the 2026 Heroes and Defence Forces holidays, with police reporting a significant decline in crashes compared to the same period last year. Of the 145 accidents recorded this year, 13 were fatal whilst 132 were non-fatal. In comparison, 24…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERA NOSTALGIC musical journey awaits Harare next month as veteran rhumba musician Yondo Sister joins an impressive line-up of African music legends for the Ecobank Legends Night Africa concert.The 68-year-old Congolese diva will share the stage with Malian music star Salif Keita and a host of local musicians, including Intotal Band, Alick…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER CHIEF Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza has urged Judicial Service Commission (JSC) members to be courageous and independent, warning them never to sugar-coat their advice.Speaking in Harare yesterday during an orientation programme for newly sworn-in commissioners, Gwaunza said the commissioners must serve the interests of the justice system and the public rather than…
THERE is a unique, agonising humiliation in being forced to play the role of host in someone else’s house. For years, Zimbabwean football fans have been fed a steady diet of grand promises, reassuring press statements, and optimistic timelines regarding the refurbishment of our sporting infrastructure. Yet, as another continental football season beckons, the bitter…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR ZIMBABWE is deeply committed to its bilateral relations with South Africa, and will always choose diplomatic engagement over adversarial rhetoric even when challenges arise between the two countries.So says the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon Murwira, who added that this was the reason why Harare did not respond in the manner that…
Patrick MubwandarikwaSPORTS WRITER DYNAMOS coach Aristica Cioaba says his side’s clash against TelOne in the Chibuku Super Cup at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday presents the Harare giants with an opportunity to put their recent shock defeat to Hwange in the Munhumutapa Cup behind them.DeMbare suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Hwange in the Munhumutapa Cup…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo ZIMBABWE is scaling up public-private partnerships (PPPs) to fast-track essential infrastructure development and improve municipal service delivery, a government minister has announced.Speaking at the commissioning of the extended Bulilima Rural District Council offices yesterday, the deputy minister of Local Government and Public Works, Albert Mavhunga, said PPPs were providing an avenue for…
