Tinotenda Hove - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw a five-match suspension following incidents that occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, CAF’s Disciplinary Board found Thiaw guilty of breaching principles of fair…
Tinotenda Hove -The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued a strong warning to health institutions and the public over the circulation of unauthorised Goserelin Acetate (Zoladex) 10.8 mg injections being sold through illegal channels in the country. In Circular No. 4 of 2026 dated 27 January, MCAZ Director…
Tinotenda Hove - Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu PF, has announced plans to pursue a high-profile tourism partnership with English Premier League giants Arsenal FC, a move officials say could boost the country’s global image and attract foreign investment. However, the proposal has already sparked debate, with critics questioning its practicality…
Tinotenda Hove - The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe has announced the death of Reverend Ranganai Makuvaza, a senior pastor who served in the Kwekwe West Circuit under the Kadoma District. In a death notice released on Wednesday, the church confirmed that Rev Makuvaza passed away in the early hours of…
By A Correspondent - Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Walter Magaya has been placed in remand custody following the emergence of four new rape charges involving four women, with alleged incidents dating between 2016 and 2023. The new allegations are classified as third-schedule offences, meaning Magaya is not eligible…
Tinotenda Hove - ZANU PF on Tuesday held a ceremony at its party headquarters to honor long-serving staff, a move critics say reflects misplaced priorities as the country grapples with deepening economic and social challenges. Addressing the gathering, Secretary-General Advocate Jacob F. N. Mudenda thanked President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa for…
By A Correspondent - Chipinge, Zimbabwe – Heavy rains over the past two weeks have unleashed devastating floods in Chipinge District, with Ward 28 bearing the brunt of the disaster. One person tragically lost their life, while homes, roads, and community infrastructure sustained extensive damage. On 25 January, the swelling…
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) is under fire amid allegations that it has not paid close to 8,000 Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examiners, weeks after the examination results were officially released. The affected examiners reportedly marked examination scripts for a two-week period, from 7 to…
Tinotenda Hove - Rainbow Ministries International has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of its pastor, Pastor Alpha Ngoni Gatsi, who was killed in a road accident on Monday. In a statement released to the church and the global Rainbow Ministries family, Apostle Dr Bishop Phiri confirmed that…
Staff Writer- Preparations for tobacco field day to be held on Friday (30January) at Tengwe in Mashonaland West Province are in full course. Speaking to The Blast, National Chairperson for Allied Tobacco Farmers For Economic Development, Jesina Mangwiro paid gratitude to their partners for the support of tobacco farming in…
