Unemployment rate goes up

Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency ZIMBABWE’S national unemployment rate has slightly moved by 1,3% to 890 161 compared to 850 326 recorded in the first quarter as the country’s economic downturn shows no signs of abating, latest Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat) figures reveal. Zimbabwe is facing yet another economic crisis as seen in company closures,…

Read More

‘ED can’t be forced to outlaw abduction, torture’

President Emmerson Mnangagwa A HIGH Court bid to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa to sign into law a charter outlawing the abduction and torture of government critics and activists has been dismissed, with the court saying it cannot compel him to do so. Human rights lawyer Obey Shava had cited Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister…

Read More

Chicken Inn, Ngezi share spoils

Chicken Inn players, fans and technical staff hoist their head coach Joey Antipas CHICKEN INN . .  . . . . . . . . (1)1 NGEZI PLATINUM.  . . . . . . (1)1 A DRAW was perhaps a fair result as Chicken Inn and Ngezi Platinum could not be separated after 90 minutes…

Read More

BCC honours icon Pathisa Nyathi

BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has said the local authority will honour the late historian, poet, writer and cultural activist Pathisa Nyathi by naming a street after him. Speaking yesterday during his funeral service held at the Bulawayo Amphitheater, Coltart said Nyathi left an indelible mark on Zimbabwe’s cultural identity. “Lets us…

Read More

Disney channel moves to a new home

Disney Channel THE internationally popular Disney Channel will from Monday move to a new home, channel 315 on the DStv platform. MultiChoice Zimbabwe corporate affairs and public relations head Charity Njanji said the move to channel 315 would not affect any of the content, which is so popular with young DStv viewers. “There is no…

Read More

Scott reveals stadium plans

Pedzisai “Scott” Sakupwanya NORTHERN Region Division One Soccer League side Scottland owner Pedzisai “Scott” Sakupwanya has revealed plans to build a 15 000-seater stadium in Mabvuku for use by his team and the community. Scottland are on the brink of claiming the sole ticket to the Premier Soccer League from their division and only need…

Read More

Serial armed robber nabbed, appears in court

Harare Magistrates Court A 42-YEAR-OLD man has appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court facing seven counts of armed robbery and one of unlawful possession of firearms. The suspect, Spencer Mapfumo, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who remanded him in custody to tomorrow. The State alleged that sometime in October this year, Mapfumo and his…

Read More

All hail Simba Bhora

SIMBA Bhora ARENEL MOVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(0) 0 SIMBA BHORA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) 1 SIMBA Bhora are the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions after their win over…

Read More

Beitbridge hosts Digitalise Expo

ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera BEITBRIDGE recently hosted the Digitalise Zimbabwe Expo with the Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICT) ministry saying this highlights strides made towards e-governance. ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera, emphasised government’s commitment to leveraging on digital technology to improve efficiency across various sectors. “This expo provides a platform to showcase the…

Read More