Bread, bargains and a changing world of work

Elliot Ziwira [email protected] Today, as has been the case since 1889, workers across the world converge to celebrate International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, amid wars, economic shocks…

COMMENT:The worker deserves greater economic empowerment

Every economy rests on the shoulders of the worker, the men and women in overalls, work suits, gumboots, safety shoes, helmets, jackets, and ties. Their skills, commitment and sweat oil…

Tsholotsho youth drive employment creation

Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected] Youth in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North, are driving employment through the value addition of local produce. The co-operative initiative, which was exhibited at the just-ended 66th Zimbabwe International…

‘Stop exploitative contracts’ President slams short-term work, pushes for formalisation

Wallace Ruzvidzo, [email protected] As Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating Workers’ Day today, President Mnangagwa yesterday issued a strong rebuke of perpetual short-term contracts, saying that where…

Air Commodore Bere declared national hero

Joseph Madzimure, [email protected] PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on Air Commodore (Retired) Simon Bere. Air Commodore (Rtd) Bere died on April 24 in Zambia, where he had been…

Hardrock host resurgent Hunters

Tongai Mashonga  [email protected] THE stage is set, and Chahwanda is primed to host the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matchday 10 featuring the league debutants.  When the whistle blows…

Province scales up fodder production to defeat drought

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] MATABELELAND South Province has intensified efforts to safeguard its livestock sector after receiving seven hay balers and seven mowers under the Presidential Agricultural Input Programme in a…

Midlands positions itself as investment hub

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] THE Midlands Province, which straddles a significant stretch of Zimbabwe’s mineral-rich Great Dyke, is stepping up efforts to position itself as a key investment destination as the…

Q1 gold exports surge 113pc

Martin Kadzere, [email protected] Zimbabwe’s gold exports for the first quarter of 2026 reached US$843,3 million, a 113 percent increase from the US$395,9 million recorded during the same period in 2025,…

How good is their bounce back spirit?? Underdog students to test Bosso

Innocent Kurira, [email protected] HERENTALS coach Paul Benza says the pressure will not be on his side when they face Highlanders in this afternoon’s Castle Lager Premier Soccer League showdown at…