Prince Sivalo puts Ndebele cuisine on regional stage at Luju Festival

Mbulelo Mpofu [email protected] Local culinary expert Prince Sivalo Mahlangu has returned from the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival in Eswatini with renewed determination to place indigenous African…

Matabeleland South urged to unite in nurturing young talent

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau GOVERNMENT, schools, industry and communities must work together to identify and nurture young talent from an early age if Zimbabwe is to realise its Vision 2030…

Nyamandlovu man in court for allegedly raping nine-year-old niece

Getrude Manyande [email protected] A 38-year-old man from Nyamandlovu in Umguza District has appeared in court facing two counts of allegedly raping his nine-year-old niece on separate occasions. The accused, who…

Legacy projects lined up for 2027 Independence celebrations in Mwenezi

Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected] GOVERNMENT has identified a wide range of legacy projects for Mwenezi District in Masvingo Province ahead of the 47th Independence celebrations to be held at Rutenga Growth…

Government scraps cemetery entry fees, cuts levies in fresh ease of doing business reforms

Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected] THE Government has abolished cemetery entry fees and capped local authorities’ outdoor advertising charges at US$2.50 per square metre as part of a fresh package of reforms…

Cabinet cuts football match-day levies in major boost for clubs

Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected] FOOTBALL clubs across Zimbabwe are set to retain a larger share of their match-day revenue after Cabinet approved sweeping reductions in statutory levies, a move expected to…

Filabusi man (20) rapes granny (84), robs her of US$1 200

Getrude Manyande [email protected] A 20-year-old man from Fort Rixon in Insiza District has appeared in court for allegedly raping and robbing an 84 year old woman of USD$1 200. Ndumiso…

Magwaza and Ngalabezi’s sons follow in fathers’ footsteps with debut single

Mthabisi Tshuma [email protected] THE sons of Tshibilika/rhumba music legend Clement Magwaza and veteran music promoter Martin Sibanda, popularly known as Ngalabezi, have taken their first steps into the music industry…

Trial opens for armed robbers implicated in staggering US$790 000 Old Nic mine heist

Danisa Masuku [email protected] THE trial of four armed robbers who allegedly pounced on Old Nic Mine in Bulawayo and escaped with nearly US$800 000 has opened before the Bulawayo Magistrates’…

Salif Keita returns to Zimbabwe after 11 years for Ecobank Legends Night Africa

Gift Moyo [email protected] AFTER an 11-year absence from Zimbabwean stages, legendary Malian singer-songwriter Salif Keita is set to make a highly anticipated return as the headline act for the Ecobank…