Coventry talks up friendship, joy in sport

INTERNATIONAL Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry has encouraged participants to cherish friendship, celebrate diversity and enjoy the moment as she delivered a video message at the opening ceremony of The World Games 2025 in Chengdu on Friday, welcoming nearly 4 000 athletes from around the globe.

POINT BLANK: Assets worth US$58m forfeited to the State since January

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has expanded its asset recovery operations from Harare to several provinces as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against economic crime. Our Reporter NYORE MADZIANIKE spoke to Prosecutor-General JUSTICE LOYCE MATANDA-MOYO about the rollout of the initiative.

YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS UP! . . . British duo to rot in Chikurubi after trying to smuggle 67kg mbanje through airport

WHEN two British citizens — Tihaise Darlin Elisha (19) and Taylor Tamara Simone (21) — boarded an Ethiopian Airways Flight ET 873 to Harare, they probably thought they were flying into a jungle that had a makeshift wooden pole barricade as a port of entry.

Families relocated for Kunzvi Dam settle into modern homes

SEVEN families from Matete village in Murewa district have been successfully moved to newly built homes, clearing the way for the completion of Kunzvi Dam, a key water body that is expected to address water shortages in Harare and support economic activities in Mashonaland East province.

Fields of freedom: Record harvests bloom where heroes once bled

ZIMBABWEANS across the world will celebrate Heroes Day tomorrow at a time when farmers, through their sheer industry, sweat and dedication, are writing a beautiful new story from the fields where freedom fighters once bled.

A national planning commission could spur Vision 2030

Zimbabwe’s post-independence journey has been marked by trials, triumphs and turning points, but few moments have carried the transformative promise of Vision 2030 as championed by His Excellency, President Mnangagwa.

Prof Mubako: Governance conscience, key morals for national development

MYLONAS AND TUDOR (2021: 17) argue that states are self-conscious entities in the process of nation-building.

Germany halts military exports to Israel

Germany has suspended all military exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza after Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City, an escalation in the 22-month war.

Celebrating Heroes, Defence Forces days through gender equality lens

AS Zimbabwe commemorates Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day this week, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) joins all citizens in honouring the gallant sons and daughters of the soil whose…

Why record-keeping is key to farming

Word From The Market Tina Nleya LAST WEEK, we emphasised the importance of market-led farming, encouraging farmers to grow what the market demands. This week, we continue that conversation by…

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