Tinotenda Hove - Debate has been reignited within Zimbabwe’s political circles following claims presented at the weekend by Zanu PF-aligned social media activists, popularly known as Varakashi, that retired Lieutenant-General Engelbert Rugeje may be the most academically accomplished soldier on the African continent. Rugeje, a former senior Zimbabwe National Army…
Tinotenda Hove - Civil servants are set to receive a new round of salary adjustments early next year, with the Government announcing plans for a pay increase in the first quarter of 2026. The announcement comes as authorities are finalising the payment cycle of the US$150 Special Presidential bonuses. The…
By Fortunate Masikati- Tuberculosis , also called TB, is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings. This can put tiny droplets with the germs into the…
Tinotenda Hove - Following the death and burial of the late sungura legend Nicholas Madzibaba Zakaria, the Zakaria family has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood with them during their time of loss. In a statement released on Sunday, the family thanked mourners from all walks of life…
BY TAFADZWA MUGWADI Just to remind some arrogant fool: Fighting me through proxies or hired political urchins is a no-brainer. This unprovoked and misguided tomfoolery—chasing the political microphone, organising clandestine kangaroo gatherings in blatant defiance of party directives to spew hate, polarise, sow divisions and grandstand as if you are…
By Lloyd Gideon Makonese, a public health practitioner, health systems researcher and educationalist with a professional interest in community-centred health innovation For too long, national conversations on health in Zimbabwe have revolved around blame. When services fall short, attention quickly turns to the government or the Ministry of Health and…
Tinotenda Hove - A disagreement over sharing beer turned deadly in Nyajena, Masvingo, after a man allegedly murdered his colleague during a drinking spree at a local business centre. The suspect, Maxwell Marumbwa of Manyise Village under Chief Nyajena, is reportedly on the run following the killing of Sentie Hando…
Harare– Newly appointed Minister of Mines, Polite Kambamura, has announced a radical five-pillar restructuring plan for the ministry, mandated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to overhaul the sector, boost state revenue, and ensure communities permanently benefit from mineral wealth. President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mines Minister Polite Kambamura Speaking to journalists soon…
By Stephen Chuma Warriors coach, Marian "Mario" Marinica on Thursday named a final 28 man squad for the AFCON tournament to be held in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18th January 2026. ZIFA and Marinica pulled a shocker by leaving our arguably the country's best player at the moment,…
By A Correspondent - In Masvingo Province, the Young Farmers Group (YFG), operating under the Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Association (YESDA), has taken a leading role in fighting deforestation and rehabilitating degraded landscapes through a strategic partnership with the Forestry Commission. The collaboration supports Zimbabwe’s national reforestation programme, which…
