ED to commission 17 new modern rural schools next week

Nqobile Tshili, [email protected]  PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will commission 17 new rural schools equipped with modern facilities next week. Three of these schools are in Matabeleland region, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to ensure…

Obert Dube: Pan-African voice of resilience, cultural pride

Leonard Ncube, [email protected] VICTORIA Falls-based praise poet Obert Dube rose to unexpected fame with his poem Africa, composed for Africa Day in 2020. The work resonated deeply across the continent,…

Bulawayo’s Jairos Jiri Centre gets colourful makeover for Africa Day

Sipepisiwe Moyo, [email protected] AS Zimbabwe joins the continent-wide celebration of Africa Day, the Jairos Jiri Craft Centre in Bulawayo marked the occasion in a unique way by unveiling newly painted…

Red cards and red faces: Zifa and bad refereeing

Innocent Kurira, [email protected] LOCAL referees have come under heavy scrutiny due to allegations of match manipulation, creating a system of self-preservation that undermines both clubs and the game itself. This…

Beyond the rainbow: Madzibaba garments unveil spiritual symbolism

Amos Mpofu, [email protected]  ADHERENTS of the Apostolic faith have illuminated the meaning behind the vibrant garments exhibited at their places of worship, dismissing the misconceptions that surround their symbolism.  Johane Masowe…

The rise of the machines: Jobs likely to be replaced by AI

Jacqueline Ntaka  ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It’s rapidly infiltrating our daily lives, from the way we shop and navigate traffic to how we…

Fun facts…Bulawayo’s shocking secret — electric street light before London

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] WELCOME to our inaugural edition of “Fun Facts of Life,” where we’ll embark on a journey to explore surprising trivia and fascinating phenomena. Today, we set our…

Deadly clash erupts at Bulawayo mine as rival panners vie for gold

Raymond Jaravaza, [email protected]  TWO people were killed and several others seriously injured in a violent clash between rival illegal gold miners in Bulawayo on Wednesday.  The fight erupted at Willsgrove East…

Brick by brick, steel by steel: Zimbabwe-China collaboration builds industrial giant

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected]  ZIMBABWE and China have joined forces to create one of Africa’s biggest steelworks with construction of the US$1,5 billion Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) Manhize plant in…

NDS1 in action: Bulawayo woman’s success story highlights growth in leather industry

Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected]  The love for art has seen a 22-year-old Bulawayo woman, Nomazulu Mguni, venturing into shoe designing. Her talent has attracted the attention of players in the leather industry…