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Garbage pile up vexes Glen Norah residents

Gomba said he had, meanwhile, created a dumping area in some parts of the high-density suburb as a mitigatory measure.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Aug. 17, 2023

Garbage pile up vexes Glen Norah residents

Losing CCC candidates dispute election results

The elections were marred by irregularities, among them the late delivery of ballot papers.

By Kenneth Nyangani and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Aug. 26, 2023

Losing CCC candidates dispute election results

Gokwe, Kwekwe voters rolls found in ChiTown

In a statement yesterday, the organisation said the challenges and delays left most urban voters frustrated as they waited for hours on end for the voting process to begin.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Aug. 29, 2023

Gokwe, Kwekwe voters rolls found in ChiTown

ED inauguration a non-event: CCC

Mnangagwa was declared winner by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) with a 52,6% vote but the CCC led by Nelson Chamisa rejected the August 23 and 24 poll results.

By Tafadzwa Kachiko and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Sep. 5, 2023

Serial killer stews victims flesh

Nyathi said Ndlovu was caught on September 4 along Rotten Row, Harare after he tried to attack another street kid.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Sep. 6, 2023

Mohadi bounces back

Chiwenga said he would support Mnangagwa for the nation to move forward.

By Problem Masau and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Sep. 9, 2023

Street kids live in fear of cannibal attacks... as 2 more urchins cheat death

The suspected killer, Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu (20), a fellow urchin, has since appeared in court facing five counts of murder.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Sep. 9, 2023

Street kids live in fear of cannibal attacks... as 2 more urchins cheat death

Mutare elects Zim’s second female mayor... as Makone, Coltart land Hre, Byo posts

She becomes the second female councillor to be appointed mayoress after Angeline Kasipo, who was elected ward 10 councillor and Kwekwe mayoress on an MDC Alliance ticket in 2018.

By BRENT SHAMU and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI and Nizbert Moyo Sep. 12, 2023

Mutare elects Zim’s second female mayor... as Makone, Coltart land Hre, Byo posts

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Alarm over police crackdown on CCC MPs

Police spokesperson assistant commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday said it was not true that CCC officials were being targeted for arrests on flimsy charges.

By GRACIOUS DANIEL and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI and Vanessa Gonye Sep. 17, 2023

ZimPI marks International Day of Peace

Zimbabwe and the world yesterday commemorated the United Nations International Day of Peace under the theme; Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Sep. 22, 2023

ED after my farm – Kasukuwere

Kasukuwere is currently locked in a bitter legal wrangle over ownership of the farm with a war veteran identified as Ephanos Madzimunyi who has “invaded” the property.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Oct. 2, 2023

Tuckshops running shadow economy: Nyoni

Informal traders have often been accused of fuelling the black market. Currently the US$1 is trading against $5,668 on the official market but is at $7500 on the black market.

By Donald Nyandoro and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Oct. 24, 2023

Govt targets ‘illegal’ foreign-owned tuckshops

The minister also questioned relevant officials why a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo was operating a tuckshop without proper documents.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Oct. 25, 2023

Govt targets ‘illegal’ foreign-owned tuckshops

Zim conservationist wins prestigious award

Danckwerts (57) who is based in Harare is a leader in the field of rescue and rehabilitation of African elephants and other wildlife.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Oct. 25, 2023

Zim conservationist wins prestigious award

No full fees, no Gr 7 results, schools tell parents

A primary school in Dzivaresekwa, Harare, summoned parents to a meeting over fees arrears recently.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Nov. 6, 2023

No full fees, no Gr 7 results, schools tell parents

Blood collection campaign launched

NBSZ chief executive Lucy Marova encouraged citizens to donate blood to save lives.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Nov. 14, 2023

Project strengthens climate-smart agriculture resilience

The programme, Takunda, will be implemented through the Farmer Field Business School Model with the aid of USAID and Care International.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Nov. 27, 2023

Project strengthens climate-smart agriculture resilience

Zimsec grade 7 results are out

The ministry has announced that the heads of schools will be able to collect the results from the respective ZIMSEC Regional Offices from Monday, the 4th of December 2023.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Dec. 1, 2023

All set for GBV fun run

The initiative is the brainchild of Tatenda Mbizvo, a volunteer at the For 4 Girls Focus Trust and this year's activity will specifically focus on challenges faced by living people with disability.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Dec. 7, 2023

SMEs urged to register IPs

The Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property chief registrar Willie Mushayi said the government reduced registration for SMEs fee from US$$200 to US$50 covering 10 years.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Dec. 12, 2023

Parents protest over USD fees

Educators Union of Zimbabwe secretary general Tapedza Zhou said the government should spare parents because of the economic hardships facing the country.

By Kenneth Nyangani and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Jan. 3, 2024

Zim has enough maize -Govt

Lands and Agriculture secretary Obert Jiri also applauded National Foods for promoting agricultural production, while consuming at least 51% of the maize market.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Jan. 10, 2024

Chemicals shortage crippling Harare water supplies

The government launched operation Chenesa Harare to remove waste and provide clean safe water to residents, with waste removal being set to run until tomorrow.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI and GRACIOUS DANIEL and Vanessa Gonye Jan. 11, 2024

Chemicals shortage crippling Harare water supplies

Zimsec A Level results out

He, however, said there was a 6,60% increase in candidates’ performances.

By GRACIOUS DANIEL and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Jan. 12, 2024

Police shoot two “fleeing” suspected robbers

Paul Nyathi yesterday said Pharoah Moyo Chidyanavarungu (27) and David Mkosana (30) were “shot on the legs after they fled the scene in different directions”.

By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Jan. 14, 2024