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Tapiwa Chirume CHURCHES in Harare may soon start paying for baptism ceremonies at public facilities, under a proposed new set of swimming pool tariffs. Under the local authority’s draft schedule of 2026 tariffs, religious baptism sessions of up to two hours will cost US$100 for groups of up to 50 people, and US$200 for gatherings…

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE late former President Rob­ert Mugabe’s son, Robert Junior, was yesterday fined US$300 for the illegal possession of dan­gerous drugs after being found with dagga worth US$30. Harare provincial mag­istrate Lisa Mutendereki considered Mugabe’s plea that he is a single father of two and that a custodial sentence would leave…

Takudzwa Dhambu POLICE have launched investigations into the alleged recent abduction of two Chinhoyi University students. The two students, who are members of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), were allegedly abducted during their Students Representative Council (SRC) election campaigns at Mzimba Shopping Centre in Chinhoyi. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed that investigations…

Takudzwa Dhambu PREACHER and leader of the Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance Ministries, Walter Magaya, allegedly sired a child with one of his rape victims, the National Prosecuting Authority charged yesterday. This comes after the self-proclaimed prophet — who is facing five counts of rape and 78 counts of fraud — was granted US$3 000 bail…

KUDZANAI GEREDE Companies & Markets Editor ZIMBABWE’s best-performing businesses will be crowned in Harare tomorrow morning at the prestigious Top Companies Survey (TCS) Awards. The annual gongs are organised by The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for indus­try and commerce — in close partnership with leading financial services…

Tapiwa Chirume INFORMATION minister Jenfan Muswere says artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are the future of Zimbabwe’s media sector and local content creation. Speaking at the annual media stake­holders conference in Harare yester­day, Muswere said the government was prioritising the integration of AI and emerging technologies into the media industry under the newly launched…

Thabiso Mutirwara NIGERIAN billionaire Aliko Dangote and the government yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for an investment valued at approximately US$1 billion to boost Zimbabwe’s cement, power, and fertiliser sectors. Addressing the media at State House in Harare after meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday, Dangote confirmed the agreement, which covers various strategic industries….

Tapiwa Chirume A 53-YEAR-OLD Kariba Heights woman walking to church with her child was tragically trampled to death by an elephant on Sunday. The tragic event comes amid growing concerns over human-wildlife conflicts in the resort town and across the country. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) spokesperson, Tamirirashe Mudzingwa, yesterday confirmed the…

Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER IT IS now all systems go for the introduction of new and higher ZiG denominations, as authori­ties also work to enhance both the supply and quality of notes of the local currency in the economy. So says Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, who adds that the upcoming 2026 National Budget will seek…