Varun Beverages’ new promo eyes volumes growth

Varun Beverages VARUN Beverages Zimbabwe is eyeing a growth in volumes after partnering Econet Wireless in a summer promotion. The beverages maker, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Varun Beverage Limited which is the  second biggest and best franchise of PepsiCo Holdings, partnered Econet to launch a Peel and Win promotion. When consumers buy Varun Beverages’ 2-litre…

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Grassroots Soccer kicking mental health issues out of the way

Grassroots Soccer AS the world commemorates World Mental Health Day today, Grassroots Soccer (GRS) is leveraging the power of soccer to educate and empower young people through its innovative MindSKILLZ programme. The MindSKILLZ programme combines soccer-based activities with interactive discussions and mentorship through community role models and caring mentors, known as SKILLZ Coaches. Developed in…

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Upgrade informal market structures, govt urged

City of Harare spokesperson Stanley Gama GOVERNMENT and local authorities across the country have been petitioned to upgrade informal market structures to ensure that vendors are protected from potential losses arising from fire outbreaks that have become a common occurrence at the old buildings and structures. This follows a fire outbreak at Mbare Musika, which…

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Warriors draw Eswatini in Chan qualifiers

Warriors coach Michael Nees THE Warriors will begin their 2025 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers with a first round clash against Eswatini following a draw conducted at the Caf headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, yesterday. The Chan competition is designed exclusively for footballers playing in their domestic leagues. Should the Warriors eliminate Eswatini, as is expected,…

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We’re liquid to rehabilitate roads: Zinara

Zimbabwe National Road Administration THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has expressed its commitment to rehabilitating and constructing the country’s roads saying it had mobilised enough funds for the projects. Speaking during the official opening of the Solomon Mujuru Drive, formerly Kirkman Road, in Harare this week, Zinara board chairperson George Manyaya called on motorists…

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Woolworths launches Denim Drop-Off programme

Image supplied As part of Woolworths’ ongoing commitment to sustainability, the initiative will see donated denim collected at designated clothing bins located at Woolworths fashion shop till points in 20 stores nationally. These items will be handed over to Taking Care of Business’ (TCB) Remake programme, where they will be transformed into newly designed products….

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18 years for killing 94-year-old granny

Court hammer A 27-year-old man from Shurugwi, Midlands province, has been slapped with an 18-year jail term for killing his 94-year-old grandmother accusing her of bewitching other family members. In a statement on Wednesday, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPAZ) said Takudzwa Mugariri of Maroza village went to the deceased’s home on February 3, alleging she had cast a spell…

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