Traditional leaders revive rain-making ceremony in Zhombe

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] SCORES of villagers converged at Chief Gwesela’s homestead in Zhombe, Midlands Province, at the weekend for the annual rain-making ceremony, a traditional ritual held to invoke rains…

National measles-rubella vaccination blitz begins. . .US$1.9million to support the exercise

Trust Freddy, Harare Bureau GOVERNMENT has launched a full measles-rubella vaccination programme targeting all young children nationwide and committed US$1,9 million to support the exercise. Health and Child Care Minister,…

ZSE Q2 2025 market turnover grows 45percent

Nelson Gahadza, Senior Business Reporter The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)’s turnover for the second quarter to June 30, 2025, grew by 45 percent to US$52,08 million from US$35,80 million in…

Rising drug abuse among youth

Arron Nyamayaro In a troubling trend, a total of 5,738 individuals have been arrested in Harare for drug and substance abuse from January to September this year, according to a…

COMMENT: Zimbabwe must fully exploit its mineral wealth

BULAWAYO is the centre of attraction once again this week as it hosts two major exhibitions. The Mining, Engineering and Transport (Mine Entra) and the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment…

Zifa set polls roadmap for lower leagues

Lovemore Dube, Zimpapers Sports Hub WITH elections for the Zifa national executive, Premier Soccer League, and Women’s League now complete, the national football association has turned its attention to the…

Mzoe 7 to use one-man show to promote emerging talent

Mthabisi Tshuma, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub IN Bulawayo and beyond, Mzoe 7 has carved out a name for himself as a versatile musician, dancer, MC and choreographer. With just…

Chiragwi’s slip, his lesson, and the humanity behind it

Howard Musonza, Head Zimpapers Sports Hub FOOTBALL is a theatre of emotion. It stretches tempers, tests composure, and sometimes exposes even the calmest of characters. For Takesure Chiragwi, one of…

Judge raises alarm over deadly artisanal mining violence

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] A High Court judge has sounded the alarm over a disturbing rise in killings and violent crimes linked to illegal mining, warning that the lawlessness gripping gold-rich…

Investors cash in big on Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins

Tedious Ncube, Correspondent IN July 2022, Zimbabwe launched an investment instrument that quickly drew the attention of both local and international investors; the Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coin. Named after Victoria Falls,…