SOUTH AFRICA: Eight-year prison deal struck as Cat Matlala admits police tender fraud

Self-confessed fraudster Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has agreed to testify against his co-accused — among them senior police officers — in exchange for a lighter sentence. This after pleading guilty to…

Music icon Leonard Zhakata celebrates 58th birthday

Langalakhe Mabena [email protected] Music legend Leonard Karikoga Zhakata is celebrating his 58th birthday today. The celebrated singer-songwriter, who recently thrilled fans in Bulawayo during the Legends Night Concert hosted by…

Mawamba Bunjira returns with AI-enhanced gospel remix

Yeukai Karengezeka Zimpapers Entertainment Hub Gospel musician, content creator and digital entrepreneur Mawamba Bunjira has made a comeback to the music scene with a refreshed version of his popular single…

Zimbabwe courts Asian funds to power infrastructure

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Zimbabwe is pursuing membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an international development finance institution (DFI), to unlock cheaper long-term capital for infrastructure, industrialisation and private sector…

TICOZ Enterprise seeks SEZ status

Judith Phiri [email protected] Bulawayo-based clothing manufacturing company, TICOZ Enterprise is seeking a special economic zones (SEZ) status which offers substantial tax breaks, duty-free importing and streamlined regulations to stimulate investment,…

SADC must control its own data and information infrastructure: Minister Soda

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] SADC member states should work together to develop regional information and communication infrastructure that guarantees digital sovereignty, enhances disaster preparedness and harnesses the transformative potential of artificial…

WATCH: Devolution funding propels development projects in Matabeleland North

Prosper Ndlovu [email protected] MORE than 40 clinics have been built and commissioned in Matabeleland North Province since the inception of devolution funding under the Second Republic, a milestone that underscores…

Zimbabwe backs open skies policy to unlock trade and tourism

Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected] SOUTHERN African Development Community (SADC) member states are intensifying efforts to improve regional connectivity through the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the…

Minister Ndudzo in Tete province for Mozambique’s independence celebrations

Victor Maphosa in TETE, Mozambique MASHONALAND East Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Advocate Itayi Ndudzo is in Tete Province, Mozambique, where he is joining the people of that country to…

WATCH: SADC urged to accelerate regional integration through transport, ICTs and aviation reforms

Gibson Mhaka [email protected] SADC member states must accelerate the development of efficient transport systems, modern digital infrastructure and resilient communication networks to deepen regional integration and unlock economic growth opportunities…