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HARARE – A top United States diplomat for Africa has voiced optimism over economic reforms by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government, which remains under sanctions dating from Robert Mugabe’s 37-year reign. Tibor Nagy, the assistant secretary of State for African affairs, said Zimbabwe’s level of education and infrastructure meant it stood to enjoy “dramatic economic progress”…

HARARE – Controversial preacher Talent Chiwenga — known for his uncanny prophecies about the country’s political situation — now fears for his life after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga issued a stern warning against him for attacking the national leadership. [Adz] [GoogleAd]      

HARARE – The tsetse fly — an insect that transmits trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness — could soon die out in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley due to rising temperatures, a study said on Tuesday. The study based on 27 years of data from the country’s northern Mana Pools National Park suggests that temperature increases over the last…

HARARE – The State has withdrawn charges before plea against an Epworth self-styled prophet who was accused of causing the death of a church member during a baptism ceremony in Domboshawa. Masimba Chirayi of New Johanne Masowe eChishanu apostolic sect was facing culpable homicide charges for allegedly causing the death of Wendy Masuka. The State,…

HARARE – Technocrats in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Cabinet are seen failing to deliver on their mandates due to constant interference from Zanu PF politicians, analysts say. Last month, Mnangagwa appointed a lean, 20-member Cabinet which was well-received by his friends and foes alike. A few technocrats made their way into his Cabinet, among them Finance…

HARARE – A Budiriro man appeared in court for scalding his elder sister with boiling water after accusing her of disrespecting him. Anymore Mazikana allegedly poured boiling water over Martha Mazikana’s chest before attempting to attack her with a knife in the presence of her husband. Mazikana appeared before Harare magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa charged with…

HARARE – Government has dismissed calls for the establishment of a transitional authority as wishful thinking, a view that apparently is also being shared by former liberation war fighters. On Tuesday, MDC leader Nelson Chamisa proposed a transitional government as a panacea to the economic meltdown the country is currently grappling with. He also accused…

HARARE – A 49-year old Harare man has been dragged to court by his ex-wife for failing to pay maintenance which has accumulated to over $125 000. When Shupikai Vito divorced Engeline Vito in 2008, the High Court ordered him to pay 50 percent of school fees per term for his two minor children. However,…

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s drive towards criminalising child marriages has been lauded as a major step towards improving women’s reproductive health and economic empowerment, a UN agency has said. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative Esther Muia speaking during the launch of the State of the World Population Report(SWOP) said this would keep girls in…