ARVs, antibiotics are the latest vendors’ gold
Shamiso Yikoniko Mbare Musika, known as the country’s biggest fresh produce market, now houses “pharmacies” illegally dispensing medicines that require medical practitioners’ prescriptions. Mupedzanhamo Flea Market and some streets in…
Happy 51st birthday Amai
The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Hon Christopher C.C Mushohwe; Hon Deputy Minister Cde Thokozile Mathuthu; Permanent Secretary, Cde G. Charamba and members of staff of the Ministry,…
When contract farming becomes a debt trap
Tafadzwa Kadani and Livingstone Marufu Small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe have done a sterling job in tobacco farming, with the golden leaf contributing significantly to the country’s fiscus.
Unesco recognises ‘Garden of Eden’
A site thought by some to be the location of the Garden of Eden described in the biblical book of Genesis has been named a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Humbling yourself before The Almighty
Umari Stambuli : Holy Qur’aan Speaks IN the Holy Qur’aan, Allah Almighty describes the believers in the chapter named after them, saying, “Indeed, they who are apprehensive from fear of their…
Diamond marketer plans exit
Kuda Bwititi Chief Reporter FIRST Element, the company that has been solely marketing Zimbabwe’s diamonds since 2014, says it will leave the country next year and hand over operations to locals…
Polygamist jailed for incest
Noah Pito in Hurungwe A 58-year-old polygamist here will spend 18 months in prison for incest after he slept with his 16-year-old step-daughter “because his three wives were nursing newborns”.…
Jewish community soldiers on
Attendance of Jewish services is dwindling as young members of the community leave Zimbabwe in search of better economic prospects abroad.
Caps United’s ISO certified hot head
Makomborero Mutimukulu Sports Editor LEONARD TSIPA seems to have an apology tucked away somewhere safe, as he sounds the same each time he messes up. The veteran Caps United forward was at…
SI 64: Traders to import raw materials
Livingstone Marufu Cross-border traders could soon begin importing raw materials instead of basic, processed goods as part of a Government plan to expand manufacturing capacity. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries is…






