US$155 000 mayoral car raises residents’ ire
Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] THE cash-strapped Gweru City Council (GCC) has ignited outrage among residents and ratepayers by purchasing a US$155 000 mayoral posh car, a Land Cruiser Prado. The expenditure…
Broadcasting Services Bill sparks debate
Farirai Machivenyika, Harare Bureau THE Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill sparked significant debate in the National Assembly before its passage in the House on Tuesday, particularly regarding its provision requiring motorists to…
GCC still uses condemned accounting system
Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] GWERU City Council (GCC) is still using the Promun accounting system despite a damning report from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which criticised it as inadequate for…
Platinum vs diamonds in superiority clash
Fungai Muderere, [email protected] A POTENTIALLY exciting Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) miners clash between FC Platinum and Manica Diamonds is billed for Zvishavane’s Mandava Stadium tomorrow. The match will…
Presidential fisheries programme spreads to Insiza
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] THE Presidential Community Fisheries Scheme has spread to Insiza District where 10 000 Tilapia fingerlings have been deposited to boost fish production at the recently rehabilitated Wanezi Dam.…
Tragedy strikes in Shurugwi, Four die in mining pit accident
Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] TRAGEDY struck outside Shurugwi Town on Sunday evening when four people, including a heavily pregnant woman and three other relatives, lost their lives after the vehicle they…
Zanu-PF expels Geza
Joseph Madzimure, Harare Bureau THE Zanu-PF Politburo has expelled Central Committee member Blessed Geza from the party with immediate effect, the ruling party’s Secretary for Legal Affairs, Cde Patrick Chinamasa, has…
BCC supports half-marathon return
Innocent Kurira, [email protected] THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it fully supports the return of the iconic Bulawayo Half-Marathon. Set to take place on April 19, 2025, the much-awaited event…
Nama organisers respond to fashion oversight . . . share plans for dedicated fashion category
Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] Organisers of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) are exploring the introduction of a fashion category following criticism from the fashion community. The move comes after renowned…
Gweru business couple received prestigious international business award
Patrick Chitumba [email protected] RIVER Valley Properties, led by renowned Gweru-based couple, Mncedisi Dube and Smelly Dube, has added another feather to its cap after receiving a prestigious international business award…









