EDITORIAL COMMENT – Pari revival: Beacon of hope for Zim’s healthcare renaissance

ONCE revered as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe’s medical system has faced profound challenges over decades of economic hardship.

Simba Bhora charge into African Safari

JOEL LUPAHLA is enjoying a rapid rise as a coach, a contrast to his modest playing career that, while memorable, never turned him into an extraordinary superstar.

South Africa, US hold ‘constructive’ trade talks

South African trade officials have held talks with their US counterparts in Washington, reports said on Friday as Africa’s largest economy looks to repair strained relations and negotiate the lifting of heavy tariffs imposed by the US.

‘Manhanga matete’ hitmaker dreams big . . . Viral song recorded in Epworth backyard studio . . . Artiste opens up on family background

Trust Khosa Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub HE only has three recorded jiti songs, yet he is now a household name. Paddington Chiwashira’s first attempt at recording — captured in…

Indaba charts course for Zim’s economic growth

Business Reporter Bulawayo last week became the nexus of national economic thought, as the Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (ZEDCON) 2025 brought together a diverse array of stakeholders to deliberate on…

US hikes skilled foreign workers visa fee to US$100k

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will ensure a US$100 000 fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme for skilled foreign workers.

Instead of serving community, rogue councillor to serve jail term for bribery

THE duty of a councillor is to be at the beck and call of the community, addressing their every need, including pushing for better roads, clinics and schools.

Summer cropping preps kick off

THE distribution of seed, fertiliser and other agricultural inputs under the climate-proofed Presidential Inputs Programme has begun ahead of the 2025/2026 summer cropping season, with more than three million rural households set to benefit from the scheme.

Liverpool maintain perfect start

Liverpool stretched their perfect Premier League start to maintain their stranglehold of the Merseyside derby with a 2-1 win over Everton and open up a six-point lead at the top of the table.

Makorova’s sweet victory from the land of sugar

THE south-eastern Lowveld is often described by its heat and endless sugar fields.