Over 50 roadblocks to combat festive season carnage

Chief Reporter More than 50 roadblocks, manned by officers from multiple road safety agencies, have been set up on Zimbabwe’s major highways as part of a nationwide campaign to address…

Council turns Chivero into deadly pool

THE Harare City Council was once again in the news last week, albeit for all the wrong reasons. For the umpteenth time, the city fathers proved to be the wizards…

Bucket seats installation starts at National Sports Stadium

Zimpapers Sports Hub THE installation of bucket seats at the National Sports Stadium has started in earnest, with the grey concrete slabs slowly disappearing and a collection of colour filling…

Our unity to last an eternity

Dr Obert Moses Mpofu UNITY, peace and development. These three words are all deeply rooted in the ZANU PF way, such that they have become our official motto, for the…

Gardeners can help save endangered plants

Andrew Mangwarara EVERY plant we use for greening purposes originates from natural forests around the world. However, biodiversity, as we know it, faces many threats, such as loss of habitats,…

No shortages expected as retailers gear up for festive season

Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter RETAILERS and manufacturers have allayed fears of any shortage of basic commodities during the festive season, saying the country has adequate stocks. Traditionally, during this…

Angelina Jolie details ‘very dark’ period away from Hollywood

ANGELINA JOLIE is stepping back into the spotlight after a dark era. The Oscar winner took a break from acting for a couple of years before filming her latest movie,…

Soil health crucial for food security

Engineer Edwin Zimunga ZIMBABWE recently commemorated International Soil Day, which ran under the theme “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage”. This theme emphasises the vital role of soil health in…

Festive season travel: Step up fight against littering by bus passengers

Your Money, Your Call Cresencia Marjorie Chiremba ONE DAY, as I was driving along the Harare-Bulawayo highway, I witnessed a disheartening incident. Passengers aboard a bus owned by a well-known…

22 000 village health workers to join civil service

Bulawayo Bureau THE Ministry of Health and Child Care is set to formally employ and integrate 22 000 village health workers into the civil service, aiming to enhance the capacity…