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ZIMBABWE has partnered with the Russian Embassy in coming up with a national cyber-security training programme aimed at equipping 10 000 youths with critical digital security skills. The initiative, which seeks to bolster data protection, ethical hacking, and the prevention of cyber-attacks, is part of Zimbabwe’s broader digital transformation agenda. Speaking at the programme launch…

TAPIWA CHIRUMEStaff Writer IN a move aimed at improving safety and aligning with modern building standards, the Chegutu Town Council has banned the use of thatch grass as a walling material. The directive, which came into effect on August 8, follows increasing concerns over fire risks and widespread non-compliance with national building regulations. In a…

YVONNE NCUBEIn Bulawayo THE soon-to-be-completed Gwanda Magistrates and High Court complex is poised to become more than just a centre of justice, but also a cultural, administrative, and technological hub. This was revealed during a tour of the site on Friday by Chief Justice Luke Malaba, who described the state-of-the-art complex as one of the…

THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has strongly criticised the government’s decision to ban night street vending, saying authorities must prioritise jobs creation. The ban, announced by Local Government minister Daniel Garwe during a meeting with Harare City councillors last week, immediately outlaws mabhero (second-hand clothes), as well as all forms of informal trade…

YVONNE NCUBE In Bulawayo FOUR detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) have appeared in court facing charges of criminal abuse of duty and theft. This follows reports that they allegedly extorted a combined total of US$17 900 from two Bulawayo residents in separate incidents. The accused, Wellington Masuna, Kuziwa Dennis Zambuko, Fakazi Swati, and…

THE Harare City Council (HCC) has vowed to challenge a directive from the ministry of Local Government and Public Works ordering it to hand over control of Robert Mugabe Square, a prime piece of real estate that hosts the city’s civic centre. This comes as council officials argue the land was not only strategically located…

THE government has unveiled plans to support Ingutsheni Central Hospital in establishing a modern drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre as part of efforts to tackle Zimbabwe’s growing drug crisis. This comes amid concerns that the escalating drug epidemic is contributing to increased crime, violence, and long-term mental health challenges, particularly among youth. The proposed…

MORE than half of Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s lettable unit shops in the Central Business District (CBD) are operating without valid licences, resulting in significant revenue losses for the local authority. According to minutes from a full council meeting held yesterday, only 34 percent of the 1 323 lettable unit shops inspected were found to…

THE City of Masvingo has decommissioned one of its cemeteries for adult burials, the Lawn Cemetery, as it can no longer accommodate new burials due to space constraints. The decision marks the end of an era for the historic cemetery, which served as a final resting place for thousands of residents. “Notice is hereby given…

Staff writer in Bulawayo TM Pick n Pay Zimbabwe, in partnership with CABS and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ), has resumed its nationwide cervical and breast cancer screening outreach campaign. Launched successfully in May this year, the renewed phase of the programme is targeting to screen at least 800 women, especially in communities with…