Tech milestoneZim unveils first locally manufactured laptop

Ivan Zhakata ZIMBABWE has recorded a major milestone in its technological advancement following the launch of the country’s first locally manufactured laptop, the Avantis Parote 1030i, by indigenous firm Avantis…

Man jailed for selling stepfather’s car engine

Dalyn Chigwizura A Bulawayo man (23) has been sentenced to nine months in prison after stealing and selling his stepfather’s car engine head. Joshua Ncube of Pumula South appeared before…

Woman ordered to pay back US$4 270 in bogus money club case

Dalyn Chigwizura  [email protected] A 36-year-old Bulawayo woman has been sentenced to perform 350 hours of community service and to restitute US$4 270 after defrauding a complainant while pretending to run…

Debating the Constitution: Facts vs narrative

TREVOR NCUBE’S recent open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa has drawn attention for its polished language, but its arguments raise a number of questions. While the writing is clear and…

Bulawayo juveniles arrested over car theft, linked to pirate taxi operations

Raymond Jaravaza [email protected] TWO juveniles aged 14 and 15 have been arrested in Bulawayo in separate incidents for allegedly stealing vehicles from car parks in Entumbane and Emakhandeni suburbs using…

Nyozani villagers reap restored grazing lands benefits

Judith Phiri  [email protected] FOR years, livestock deaths during drought seasons were a painful reality for villagers in Nyozani, Ward 18 in Insiza District, but the community’s commitment to protecting grazing…

Powering hope in the fight against rising silicosis cases

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke recently in Kwekwe WORKING in small-scale mines around Kwekwe for years, 52-year-old Mr Moses Ndaba dismissed the persistent coughing, exhaustion and breathlessness that slowly tightened around his chest.…

‘Education can’t be stopped by age’Says 72-year-old PhD graduate

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu [email protected] AT the age of 72, Dr Gilbert Dube from Gwanda District has proven that age is nothing but just a number after graduating from University of Fort…

CBC learners develop ‘Smart Walking Stick’ for the visually impaired

Peter Matika [email protected] A GROUP of innovative Upper Sixth pupils from Bulawayo’s Christian Brothers College (CBC) has developed an automated smart walking stick designed to improve mobility, safety and independence…

Zim’s relay revolution continues in Accra

Ellina Mhlanga THE Africa Senior Athletics Championships are currently underway in Accra, Ghana, and for Zimbabwe, the objective is clear — to improve on their medal tally from the previous…