President hails First Lady’s academic pursuits

PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA says he is charmed by First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s commitment to elevate herself academically after the mother of the nation graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Midlands State University (MSU) recently.

Williams reprimanded

Zimbabwe senior men cricket player, Sean Williams, has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second one day international against Pakistan at the Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday. Williams was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match.”

Midlands junior chess champs on

CHEZIYA Gokwe High will host the inaugural FIDE-rated Midlands Junior Chess tournament this weekend.

Coventry in IOC draw lots

THE International Olympic Committee (IOC) Ethics Commission arranged a drawing of lots to determine the order in which the seven candidates, who include Zimbabwe’s Minister of Sport Kirsty Coventry, vying for the IOC presidency will present their programmes to the IOC members.

Benza revels in debut PSL season

AFTER handing Herentals its best finish in the Premier League in his debut season as head coach, Paul Benza has described 2024 as a learning curve and is eager to do better in the coming season.

Machope grateful to Simba Bhora family

THINGS are moving a bit too fast for Simba Bhora forward Tymon Machope who yesterday expressed disbelief after he was voted for the first time among the 11 finalists for the prestigious Soccer Star of the Year award.

Home-grown solutions key to socio-economic challenges

As Zimbabwe navigates its economic challenges, it is essential to explore innovative solutions that leverage our unique cultural heritage and indigenous practices.

Communication key to Vision 2030

COMMUNICATION and advocacy are important for the attainment of the Government’s Vision 2030, Permanent Secretary for Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Solomon Mhlanga has said.

Zim weighs in on US$300bn climate ‘deal’

THE pledge by richer countries to triple climate-finance to US$300 billion a year by 2035 made at the Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, “does not mean anything at all”, Acting Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate and Wildlife Mr Washington Zhakata, has said.

Trip to Europe in search of new industries

A PARTY of Rhodesian businessmen is expected to leave the Federation for Europe in March in a bid to persuade industrialists to set up factories in the Rhodesias.

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