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16 perish in bloody Heroes holiday

The accident occurred as the truck was descending a steep slope at the same time trying to negotiate a sharp curve.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Aug. 15, 2024

Mugodhi church wrangle: High Court drops bombshell

According to a judgment dated August 14 in possession of NewsDay Weekender, Munodawafa is the legitimate leader of MAFC.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Aug. 17, 2024

Mugodhi church wrangle: High Court drops bombshell

Harare councillors interfering in land allocation, commission told

The commission also heard that individual councillors, mainly from the opposition parties, were dictating who should get land, yet it should be the preserve of the full council.

By GRACIOUS DANIEL and LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Aug. 21, 2024

Harare councillors interfering in land allocation, commission told

Sex enhancing drug overdose fatal: Expert

Marisa also revealed that there might be health-related complications as a result of taking an overdose of sex enhancers including severe headaches and blurred vision.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and CHANTAY RUSWA Aug. 27, 2024

Sex enhancing drug overdose fatal: Expert

Hre, Chi-Town face acute water shortages as dams decommissioned

Harare’s total water demand has increased to 1 200ML when areas such as Caledonia and southern parts along the Harare-Masvingo Highway are connected.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and CHANTAY RUSWA Aug. 29, 2024

Hre, Chi-Town face acute water shortages as dams decommissioned

More dark days ahead…as Kariba faces shutdown

This has left the country in a situation whereby it could soon be forced to turn off it power generation turbines at Kariba Hydroelectric Power Station.

By CHANTAY RUSWA and LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Sep. 3, 2024

More dark days ahead…as Kariba faces shutdown

Funding constraints hamper malaria battle: Mombeshora

The disease accounts for about 40% of outpatient attendances in the moderate to high transmission districts, especially during the peak transmission period.

By CHANTAY RUSWA and LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Sep. 6, 2024

Funding constraints hamper malaria battle: Mombeshora

Stanbic donates sterilising machines to 4 hospitals

According to Nyanhongo, the autoclave at Sally Mugabe Hospital will be used in the paediatric wing, closely tied to their maternal healthcare.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Sep. 13, 2024

Stanbic donates sterilising machines to 4 hospitals

Honeymoon over as BAZ bans ‘prophets’ from TV, radio

Some were promising quick riches. There have been reports of patients dying after being told to stop taking modern medicine by self-styled prophets and traditional healers.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Sep. 13, 2024

Honeymoon over as BAZ bans ‘prophets’ from TV, radio

Gold mobilisation national taskforce dispatched to shore up deliveries

Speaking at the second gold mobilisation send-off workshop held in Harare yesterday, Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando said global demand for gold was on the increase.

By CHANTAY RUSWA and LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Sep. 17, 2024

Gold mobilisation national taskforce dispatched to shore up deliveries

Take advantage of AfDB funded projects, diaspora urged

The virtual meetings are scheduled for tomorrow and Sunday.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and RUVIMBO MUKUBWA Sep. 20, 2024

Take advantage of AfDB funded projects, diaspora urged

Mbare flats ambitious facelift project

The initiative, spearheaded by local youths, includes room renovations, plumbing repairs and the addition of much-needed facilities such as a community computer lab.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and TAKUDZWANASHE MANGONGERA Sep. 27, 2024

ED mourns Justice Nare

In a statement yesterday, Mnangagwa said the late retired judge left an indelible mark on Zimbabwe’s legal and education landscapes.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and RUVIMBO MUKUBWA Oct. 1, 2024

Harare pool party death, police launch investigation

According to a police X post, the deceased Wayne Kudakwashe Gamble had attended a party with former schoolmates on Sunday.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 1, 2024

Harare pool party death, police launch investigation

Mnangagwa’s Sona headache

The move wiped off salaries and profit margins for businesses, triggering memories of the 2008 economic crisis that led to the scrapping of the local currency.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and TAKUDZWANASHE MANGONGERA Oct. 2, 2024

20% of Zim rural areas in water crisis: Unicef

The agency has appealed for US$34 million for the rehabilitation of water points to ensure people in need access safe water.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and CHANTAY RUSWA Oct. 4, 2024

20% of Zim rural areas in water crisis: Unicef

7 killed in Wedza kombi crash, victims named

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the 5km peg along the Wedza-Mutiweshiri Road.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 3, 2024

7 killed in Wedza kombi crash, victims named

ED’s Sona ‘uninspiring’

The ZiG was devalued last Friday, triggering widespread price hikes of basic goods and services, with some service providers rejecting the local currency to avoid losses.

By TAKUDZWA MUNEMO and CHANTAY RUSWA and LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 4, 2024

Education sector collapse jolts ministry

The Primary and Secondary Education ministry said the survey, held on October 1 and 2, sought to identify challenges and improve school governance.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 4, 2024

Education sector collapse jolts ministry

Zanu PF reads riot act to errant DCC leaders

He warned the DCC leaders to desist from reactionary conduct saying going forward, the party will take severe disciplinary measures against those found on the wrong side.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and CHANTAY RUSWA Oct. 5, 2024

Zanu PF reads riot act to errant DCC leaders

Govt decentralises teachers’ recruitment

The demands, made during the same commemorations, come amid rising prices of basic commodities which have left employees on the brink.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 8, 2024

Govt decentralises teachers’ recruitment

Zimbabwe leads calls for anti-death penalty

Amnesty International said recorded executions tripled and death sentences increased by 66% from 298 t0 494.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 12, 2024

Zimbabwe leads calls for anti-death penalty

Irvines gifts Jairos Jiri with early Christmas

Armstrong said more than 90% of broilers they process come from local contract farmers, which is a testament to the community and shared growth.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 16, 2024

Irvines gifts Jairos Jiri with early Christmas

‘Water projects deserve more in 2025 budget’

The residents leaders met on October 1 and 2 in Bulawayo for an annual summit, whose theme was anchored on climate change and building resilience.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 17, 2024

‘Water projects deserve more in 2025 budget’

Zim vehicle registration declines

It is reported that at national level, 55 136 candidates undertook the certificate of competency test during the second quarter of the year, with 50,4% succeeding.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 22, 2024

Zim to participate at top minerals summit

Zimbabwe is tapping into its copper resources through key initiatives like the newly commissioned copper processing facility at Mhangura Mine.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA Oct. 25, 2024

Zim to participate at top minerals summit

1 billion bricks by 2050: Sharpe

Sharpe said the private developer plans to develop world-class, vertically intergrated, premium lifestyle communities in Zimbabwe utilising technology to control and manage amenities.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and RUVIMBO MUKUBWA Nov. 1, 2024

Apologise, ED tells Britain

Zimbabwe has on several occasions begged London to repatriate remains of its fallen heroes, with some of them reportedly being on display in museums.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and CHANTAY RUSWA Nov. 5, 2024

Harare’s water supply under threat

Digital Earth Africa’s Kenneth Mubea emphasised the study’s significance: “Manda’s findings have weighty relevance in protecting Lake Chivero’s habitat and Harare’s water supply.

By LAWRENCE MAPHOSA and CHANTAY RUSWA Nov. 6, 2024