Zambia’s power utility ZESCO faces US$5 million penalty for exceeding hydropower water allocation at Kariba Dam
Business Reporter Zambia’s power utility, ZESCO Limited, could incur a penalty of about US$5 million for severely exceeding its hydropower generation water allocation at the Kariba Dam by the end…
Landmines or goldmines? Zimbabwe and Africa’s investment future
Nixon Chekenya ZIMBABWE’S economic story has often been told in extremes. To some outsiders, the country, and indeed Africa at large, is viewed as a landmine of risks: political uncertainty,…
Seven-time BAA winner Madlela Skhobokhobo withdraws to uplift emerging creatives
Langalakhe Mabena Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Multi-talented artiste Madlela Sikhobokhobo has withdrawn his nomination for Outstanding Online Content Creator at the 8th edition of the Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAAs),…
Miss Universe voting scandal: Thailand FB page slammed over misleading campaign
Melissa Mpofu,Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub A post on Facebook (FB) by the Miss Universe Thailand page on Sunday urging people to vote for 10 contestants to attend “a special…
DIDN’T GET AWAY WITH IT: Man jailed 15 years for attempted rape
B-Metro Reporter A MAN from Lionsden has learnt that even an attempt to commit rape is a serious crime after being jailed for 15 years by the Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court.…
PROTECT OUR CHILDREN! Serial paedophile jailed for abusing minors
B-Metro Reporter A 49-YEAR-OLD man from Chirumhanzu will spend the next 20 years behind bars after the Gweru Regional Magistrates’ Court convicted him of rape and aggravated indecent assault involving…
EVIL! Another dad jailed 40 years for raping stepdaughter
B-Metro Reporter A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to 40 years imprisonment for repeatedly raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter, leaving her pregnant. The man, from Chinhoyi cannot be named to protect…
Govt scraps 11 licence requirements to boost Ease of Doing Business
Nqobile Bhebhe,Zimpapers Business Hub The Government has scrapped eleven licence requirements and consolidated fragmented local authority permits into a single, unitary licence as part of broader reforms to enhance the…
Popular Emakhandeni trader in marital crisis after photo circulation
Sunday News Reporter A marriage involving a well-known Emakhandeni clothes dealer, Mr Mqondisi Dube, is reportedly under strain following the circulation of pictures allegedly showing him in a compromising situation…











