Brook visit opens doors for Zimbabwean youth

Gibson Mhaka, [email protected] THE successful visit by retired British boxing champion Kell Brook has opened new opportunities for Zimbabwean youths and positioned the country as an emerging destination for international…

Inaugural industrialisation indaba moved to Harare

Business Writer THE inaugural Zimbabwe Industrialisation Conference and Expo (ZICE) 2026 will now be held in Harare after being rescheduled from its originally planned venue at the Zimbabwe International Trade…

Bishop beats woman to death ‘to cast out demons’, jailed 10 years

Danisa Masuku, [email protected] A BISHOP who tied a naked woman and her husband with chains before severely striking them with a leather whip, leading to the woman’s death, has been…

Imports to industry…Fertiliser self-sufficiency is the target

Rutendo Nyeve and Theseus Shambare  ZIMBABWE is accelerating plans to localise fertiliser production in response to the ongoing global supply bottlenecks triggered by geo-political tensions while also pushing for a…

AIDS Levy lifeline for 8 900 in Cowdray Park

Robin Muchetu, [email protected] The Government’s National AIDS Trust Fund (AIDS Levy) is proving to be a critical lifeline for communities in Bulawayo, with thousands of residents in Cowdray Park accessing…

From cattle trails to TikTok sales: Smartphones transform livestock trade in rural Zimbabwe

Theseus Mauruki Shambare, [email protected] THE pain surged through Mr Michael Kashesha’s ankle the moment he slipped and fell while herding cattle. The 59-year-old tried to stand, but his leg could…

FIU spotlights Zim progress in rooting out financial crimes

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro  As the world observes International Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Day today, Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit is drawing attention to the silent but critical war being waged against financial…

15 matches, 31 points Hardrock hold nerve at the top

Fungai Muderere, [email protected] THE Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) title race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years, with Hardrock, Scottland FC and…

Boost for women-led burial societies in Bulawayo

Peter Matika, [email protected] FOR many families, the loss of a loved one brings not only grief and emotional pain, but also the daunting burden of meeting funeral costs. In communities…

COMMENT: Substitute imports, build local industry

Toothpicks, cotton buds, chewing gum, eyebrows, eyelashes, wigs, tissue paper and other “nothings” amount to something when one considers their hefty weighting on the country’s import bill. Zimbabwe spends more…

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