water crisis THE Chitungwiza Municipality has flagged a serious water crisis saying its council was no longer able to pump enough water to its residents and ratepayers amid fears of potential outbreak of water-borne diseases. The dormitory town has a population of approximately half a million people but the local authority has in the absence…
Everton Mlalazi IT was a double dose of praise for Harare and Bulawayo gospel music enthusiasts as top South Africa’s gospel group, Spirit of Praise, staged two memorable shows in the country over the weekend as part of its much-awaited Spirit of Praise (SOP) Volume 10 Concert. Part of the attendance, according to concert manager…
A retired baker, Njara’s thirst for knowledge and personal growth has driven him to return to the classroom and this time, rubbing shoulders with pupils as old as his grandchildren. DEFYING conventional norms, Helex Njara, at 67, has taken the courageous step of pursuing Advanced Level studies, a feat typically associated with younger students. A…
Monkey Pox -Mpox ZIMBABWE has recorded two cases of the viral Mpox virus with the government yesterday announcing that both cases are in isolation at home and that people should not panic as the “situation was under control”. The announcement was made by Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora yesterday comes two months after…
Masaraure, who was being represented by Doug Coltart, appeared before Harare resident magistrate Dennis Mangosi . THE State yesterday withdrew the murder charges against the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) leader Obert Masaraure and secretary-general Robert Chere before plea after the trial failed to kick off for nearly eight years. Masaraure, who was…
Amnesty International said recorded executions tripled and death sentences increased by 66% from 298 t0 494. ZIMBABWE is one of the three countries leading in the abolishment of the death penalty in Sub-Saharan African countries. In a Press statement to mark the World Day Against Death Penalty on Thursday, Amnesty International said there has been…
Source: @PresidencyZA He passed away at a Johannesburg hospital on Saturday night, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 65 years old. “We have lost a leader and compatriot, who has served our nation as an activist, economic policy innovator and champion of labour rights,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said. Mboweni served as South Africa’s Minister…
Masanga highlighted the crucial role journalists play in promoting transparency and accountability in SDG implementation and also to raise awareness among the public. PUBLIC Service ministry secretary Simon Masanga has urged journalists to enhance their reporting capabilities by embracing data journalism skills, to effectively report on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Masanga highlighted the crucial role…
The festival began with the fill-up Masvingo Music Concert at Caravan Park Masvingo yesterday headlined by Freeman, Trevor Dongo, Chillspot Family, Nisha Ts, DJ Nospa (Byo) and local supporting artistes on rotation. NESTLED in the heart of Zimbabwe, the historic ancient city of Masvingo hosts a spectacular annual event that draws music lovers from far…
Hiya was also charged for bringing the game of football, Zifa and match officials into disrepute for which he was handed a five-match ban. ASSISTANT referee in the Herentals/ Dynamos Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match on May 12, Kudzanai Hiya, has been handed a five-year ban and fined 100 000 Swiss francs (US$116 650)…
