President delivers last batch of vehicles for youths
Zvamaida Murwira, [email protected] PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday fulfilled his commitment to distribute equipment for young people under the US$2 million Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme Revolving Fund, aimed at fostering economic development…
FLAVOURS OF HERITAGE Amai’s Cookout Competition contestants turn indigenous cuisine into celebration of culture, tourism
Tanaka Nkala, [email protected] SMOKE curled gently from open fires as wooden spoons stirred bubbling pots of traditional delicacies, while ululations and applause echoed across the grounds of Lupane State University…
Amagugu Festival brings traditional food and drink to life in Matobo
Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] A morning mist hangs gently over the ancient granite rocks of the Matobo Hills, wrapping the landscape in a quiet calm that feels almost sacred. Beneath this…
In the age of Starlink, tariff hikes are no longer a given
Jacqueline Ntaka, [email protected] THERE is still something familiar — and yet increasingly fragile — about conversations around tariffs in Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector. For years, the pattern had been the same.…
Woman builder breaks barriers in construction industry
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, [email protected] A BULAWAYO woman is breaking barriers in the construction industry after boldly venturing into bricklaying and building, fields traditionally dominated by men. Mitchell Rudanda (34), an…
Three soldiers in court over Fort Rixon robbery spree
Danisa Masuku, [email protected] THREE soldiers who allegedly unleashed a reign of terror in Fort Rixon, Matabeleland South Province, have appeared in court facing five counts of robbery. Hamlet Mlotshwa (21),…
Benjani’s kindness isn’t a solution to Highlanders’ problems
Stanford Chiwanga, [email protected] THERE is a growing sense of unease around Highlanders, and it is no longer just about results on the pitch. The recurring sight of players downing tools…
Surgical camp brings relief to trauma patients
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke, [email protected] A special orthopaedic surgical camp at Gweru Provincial Hospital is giving new hope to dozens of patients who have been waiting for treatment, as doctors work to…
Gweru revives youth sports centres to tackle drug and substance abuse
Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] THERE was a time when every weekend and during school holidays youths flocked to sports centres in Gweru for various sporting activities. Today, many young people are…











