Rural industrialisation goes a notch up

CONSTRUCTION of Vungu Dam in Silobela, Midlands province, which is set to irrigate 1 200 hectares for three schemes, and provide potable water to a local business centre, has commenced as the Second Republic steps up rural industrialisation through massive infrastructural development projects that leave no one and no place behind.

Zim hope for change of fortunes at World Champs

AS the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe brace for the World Championships that begin on Friday, director of coaching, talent identification and development Lisimati Phakamile says they are hoping for a change of fortunes at the global meet. 

Woman in court over US$70k loot

The woman, accused of stealing US$70 000 and jewellery worth US$10 000 from her husband’s employer and four police detectives, who later allegedly stole the money after recovering it while investigating the case yesterday separately appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court.

Impressive Herentals maintain grip

HERENTALS Under-20 coach Paul Benza has saluted his charges’ endurance after they once again collected maximum points on the road to keep a tight grip at the top of the Northern Region Division One Soccer League standings. 

Mahere ‘cyber bullying’: A case of selective sisterhood

Without doubt, cyber bullying is fast becoming one of the destructive modern day vices, whose negative impact is increasingly becoming divisive in communities and the country at large.

Investors challenged to exploit Beitbridge SEZ status

BEITBRIDGE town is strategically located in a regional and international trade corridor and hence investors, both local and foreign, must tap into economic development opportunities that abound in the area, a Cabinet Minister has said.

Suspended Harare town clerk Chisango acquitted

Suspended Harare City Council town clerk Hosiah Chisango, suspended director of housing and community services Addmore Nhekairo and town planner Samuel Nyabezi have been acquitted by the Harare Magistrates Court in a case they were accused of issuing stands in Kuwadzana to a land developing company.

Chisora on his way out

Zimbabwe-born British boxer Derek Chisora admitted his boxing career is coming to a close and he wants to go out with a bang. 

ZTP leader, followers in court over demo

The leader of the Zimbabwe Transformative Party and Mirirai Jehovha Apostolic Church, Parere Kunyenzura, and 35 of his followers who allegedly staged an unsanctioned demonstration in Harare’s city centre, appeared separately in court in court yesterday.

Tighten penalties to prevent veld fires

IT’S exactly 18 days before the official fire season sets on July 31 and officially ends on October 31.