Torn between two worlds: Children with homes choose streets

Limited access to education, healthcare, and social services leaves them exposed to exploitation and risk. AMONG the throngs of pedestrians in Harare’s bustling Julius Nyerere Way, 18-year-old Ayisha*, eight months pregnant, holds out a trembling hand, pleading for scraps. Her story is of inherited hardships, born on the same streets where her mother once begged….

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Citro makes a splash with relaunch event

The relaunch is aimed to introduce the reformulated Citro, showcasing its enhanced taste, improved quality, and commitment to consumer satisfaction. LEADING dairy processor Dendairy has successfully relaunched its popular beverage, Citro, with a vibrant and engaging event. The relaunch is aimed to introduce the reformulated Citro, showcasing its enhanced taste, improved quality, and commitment to…

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Chinese investor duped of US$70K

According to court papers, sometime in June 2024, the complainant came to Zimbabwe from China looking for investment opportunities in the health sector. A DIRECTOR at Titan Dreams Developers, Hazel Mutiti, yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing a charge of defrauding a Chinese investor of US$70 000. Mutiti was remanded in custody to…

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Spotlight on 2030 as Zanu PF conference kicks off

Mnangagwa’s supporters have launched a spirited push for a term extension with observers indicating that the agenda would be tested at the conference. Zanu PF’s annual conference roars into life in Bulawayo today with focus on the controversial push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s supporters to endorse a resolution extending his  term of office. Mnangagwa’s supporters…

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Headmaster cheats exam students

Tafadzwa Chikohora (31) was remanded in custody to October 25 for bail application. A HEADMASTER appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing charges of duping final-year examination students. Tafadzwa Chikohora (31) was remanded in custody to October 25 for bail application. The complainant is Ivyluck College, represented by its director Lucky Sibanda. The College offers…

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Eat n’ Lick spreads wings, launches Machipisa food court

Eat n’ Lick managing director Tsitsi Musabayana said the company seeks to innovate and diversify its business to meet market needs. FAST-RISING local fast-food chain, Eat n’ Lick, has opened its 20th branch at the popular Machipisa Shopping Centre in Highfield, Harare, marking a significant milestone in its expansion drive. According to the outlet’s management,…

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Children’s ARV treatment coverage worries govt

Speaking during a two-day workshop on HIV research held under the theme, Accelerating 95-95-95 HIV targets among children, Health and Child Care ministry’s national paediatric HIV care and treatment co-ordinator Angela Mushavi said children account for only 4% of all individuals living with HIV, yet they face a staggering 15% mortality rate from Aids-related illnesses….

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Fresh fears as PVO Bill sails through Senate

The Bill requires President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s signature to become law. THE controversial Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill sailed through Senate last week amid fears by critics that government would use it to target non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The Bill requires President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s signature to become law. Critics have condemned the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment…

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Factionalism dominates Zanu PF central committee meeting

The central committee meeting was held ahead of the annual people’s conference to be officially opened by President Emmerson Mnangagwa today. ZANU PF spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, says factionalism, which is tearing the party apart in the midst of its annual conference, dominated the party’s central committee meeting on Wednesday. The central committee meeting was held…

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EcoCash introduces EcoPay bulk payments platform …

ECOCASH, Zimbabwe’s leading financial technology platform, has launched EcoPay ECOCASH, Zimbabwe’s leading financial technology platform, has launched EcoPay, a pioneering online payment system designed to transform bulk payments for organisations. The innovative platform enables companies, NGOs, and government departments to make instant payments to over 100 000 beneficiaries all at once, eliminating cumbersome manual processes….

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