Ex-Malawi leader visits Hwange

FORMER Malawi president Joyce Banda is in Zimbabwe to preside over a groundbreaking ceremony for a community project targeting hundreds of villagers in Hwange’s Msuna area along the Zambezi River.

Moms pampered with gifts this Mothers’ Day

People from all walks of life yesterday celebrated Mothers’ Day in different ways, with some mothers being pampered with gifts and taken out for a special lunch or dinner, while others were showered with presents.

Police arrest 10 000 motorists in blitz

At least 10 400 motorists have so far been arrested in the ongoing police operation named “Respect other Road Users”, which is targeting those who continue flouting traffic rules and regulations.

Two die in stampede at Castle Tankard

TWO people died on Saturday night in a stampede at the Borrowdale Race Course in Harare during the Castle Tankard musical show.

Editorial Comment: Converting golf courses to stands must be blocked

THE sudden efforts to convert the Sherwood and Warren Hills community gold courses into housing stands by a group on Harare City Council is the latest example of destroying recreational space without considering the costs to future generations and without consulting the people who will be affected.

RioZim courts new suitors for Sengwa

RioZim Limited says it has put in place new financing options to attract potential investors into its 2 800 megawatt Sengwa coal power project following the withdrawal of China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) earlier this year.

DeMbare in self-inflicted pain

CAMEROONIAN forward Albert Eonde was the Fall Guy yesterday when Harare giants Dynamos threw away a good chance to extend their lead at the top of the Castle Lager Premiership football table after conceding a last minute equaliser against minnows Bulawayo City at the National Sports Stadium.

Forests overlooked in industrialisation drive: Scientist

Wise use of forests could contribute substantially to the country’s push to end poverty and drive industrialisation — a major vehicle to grow the country into a middle-income economy by 2030, a renowned agricultural economist says.

Murowa diamond output falls 28pc

Diamond output at Murowa, an associate of RioZim Ltd, registered a 28 percent decline to 414 000 carats in the year to December 31, 2021.

Bosso survive Chiefs scare

TWO well-taken free-kicks by defensive midfielder Adrian Silla, including a last-minute strike saved Highlanders an embarrassing defeat, as they staged a late comeback to share the spoils with Bulawayo Chiefs in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields yesterday.