Editorial Comment: Safety rules exist to save passenger lives

TWO serious accidents this month have seen large numbers of people killed: the ferry disaster on Lake Kariba that claimed 97 lives and the head-on collision involving a kombi near…

‘I slept for three days after a drug binge and they thought I was dead’

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] WHAT started as a kind gesture from a friend during one of the darkest periods of his life nearly ended in tragedy for Charlton Vusa Moyo. After…

Unplugged’s new boss passes first big test . . . stellar performances and sold-out concert

Tafadzwa Zimoyo-Zimpapers Entertainment Editor It was supposed to be King Kandoro’s litmus test. Instead, by the time the last note faded at First Capital Bank Sports Club, the comedian-turned-entertainment boss…

US$4m bank heist suspect freed after 10 months

Danisa Masuku-Bulawayo Bureau ONE of the suspects accused of taking part in the US$4 million Ecobank Bulawayo heist has been released from remand after spending 10 months in custody without…

Govt committed to creating investor-friendly environment

Victor Maphosa-Mashonaland East Bureau THE Government remains committed to creating a business environment that supports investment, innovation and sustainable economic development in pursuit of Vision 2030, Minister of State for…

Big Mark rules Alex Classics

Tendai Chara-Zimpapers Sports Hub MARK “Big Mark” Vassilatos beat a regional field to win the Alex Classics Senior Men’s Body-building title at 7 Arts Theatre in Harare on Saturday. Vassilatos…

Derby week is here

Fungai Muderere-Zimpapers Sports Hub DERBY week gets underway at Rufaro on Wednesday afternoon when Castle Lager Premier Soccer League leaders Scottland face four-time champions FC Platinum. Scottland lead second-placed Hardrock…

Crime rates increase marginally

Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter THE Zimbabwe Republic Police recorded 428 634 offences between January and March 2026, representing a marginal increase of 0.4 percent from the 426 946 offences recorded during…

Horns, goats, aliens and AI: Has Winky D gone too far

Zimpapers Entertainment Hub Goats, aliens, Artificial Intelligence and controversial symbolism leave fans asking whether Zimdancehall singer Winky D has finally crossed the line. There comes a point when “artistic freedom”…