Government begins formalising the informal sector
Nokuthaba Brita Ncube, [email protected] THE Government has launched a programme to register all informal sector traders, creating a database to facilitate their compliance with the country’s laws and ensure they receive…
UBH baby swap investigation: Findings to be made public
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] investigation into the distressing case of the baby swap at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) is still underway, with the Government promising full transparency and publication of its…
Empowering youths . . . President calls for full support
Zvamaida Murwira, Harare BureauPRESIDENT Mnangagwa has directed Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to ensure that entrepreneurship initiatives spearheaded by youths are fully supported so they form part of mainstream businesses…
Why the billionaire class is kissing Donald Trump’s proverbial ring
Donald Earl Collins, Correspondent DESPITE all beliefs to the contrary, the billionaires who have been seen in President Donald Trump’s orbit since he won the presidency for a second time last…
60 MEN RAPE ONE TEENAGE GIRL
DEHLI. — Five years ago, a 13-year-old girl, the daughter of poor wage labourers from one of India’s most marginalised communities, was allegedly sexually abused by one of her neighbours…
New police base for crime hotspot
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] new police base has opened in the Phakama area of Gwanda, a known crime hotspot, thanks to a collaborative effort between local legislator Honourable Fisani Moyo, the…
COMMENT: Schools must implement what they lobbied for regarding school-based projects
For all its positives, the continuous assessment learning activities (Calas), was an immense challenge to learners, educators and pupils. Kids had to do multiple standardised projects and researches, sometimes all…
EDITORIAL: AS HORRIBLE AS IT CAN EVER GET
LAST week we reported a case of a 69-year-old man who raped his neighbour’s teenage daughter and infected her with an STI. Kingston Berejena was arrested on Tuesday. The incident…
US$2k ZETDC pylon vandalism: Scrap metal firm in court
Lesley Chikudo, [email protected] Bulawayo scrap metal company has been taken to court for allegedly vandalising Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) pylons worth US$2 013. Panellink Manufacturing Private Limited,…
PRAY FOR ME, SAYS POPE FRANCIS
VATICAN. — Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for him, as he continues to receive treatment in hospital for double pneumonia. The pontiff was unable to deliver the traditional…











