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Nomathemba Mathe The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the recent discovery of a discarded newborn baby boy at the Long Distance Bus Terminus dumping site in Renkin. On the 28th of August the lifeless body of the infant was found, prompting an investigation […]
By Nomathemba Mathe 29.08.24 President Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has arrived in China, where he is set to attend the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing. President Mnangagwa was seen off at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday by Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi, Cabinet Ministers, Service Chiefs and senior Government […]
29.08.24 Nomathemba Mathe Authorities are currently working on identifying victims of the tragic Mzansi Express bus accident that recently occurred along the N1 freeway in Makhado, Limpopo claiming the lives of 10 people. The Mzansi Express bus, en route from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, overturned after the new driver, unfamiliar with the route, oversped and lost […]
29.08.24 Thubelihle Mhodi Bulawayo High Court Judge Justice Ngoni Nduna has acquitted a 13-year-old boy from Plumtree of aggravated assault charges, setting aside his 15-year prison sentence. The minor had been incarcerated for over a week before his release. He was initially convicted for imitating explicit material seen on a peer’s phone and performing the […]
28.08.24 Makhosethu Ndlovu President Felipe Nyusi of Mozambique has commended Zimbabwe for achieving economic growth and development despite facing Western sanctions. Speaking at the 114th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, President Nyusi expressed admiration for Zimbabwe’s resilience and determination. ” I would not like to conclude my speech without acknowledging and saluting the great vision and the […]
Thubelihle Mhodi The Ministry of Finance, Development and Investment Promotion announced the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on beef, pork, and poultry products yesterday. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary Mr George Guvamatanga made the announcement in a plenary, highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing living standards and fostering a healthier population. He said , “This means […]
By Andile Mvundla The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has sounded the alarm over a significant surge in veld fires across Zimbabwe. According to EMA, a total of 1620 fire cases have been reported since the start of the fire season on 1 July, resulting in the loss of 392,183 hectares of land and claiming two […]
A total of 74 road accidents have been recorded in Bulawayo Central Business District (CBD) within a single week. According to Inspector Abednego Ncube, Bulawayo Provincial Spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), reckless driving and blatant disregard for road rules are the primary culprits behind this alarming surge in crashes. “This week alone, there […]
Lindy Ndhlovu The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the escalating Monkeypox outbreak, recently convening an emergency meeting to mobilize a unified global response. With cases spreading rapidly across multiple countries, the WHO has extended its standing recommendation for Mpox by 12 months, underscoring the urgency of the situation. The meeting brought […]
By Effort Moyo – August 21, 2024 Labour law consultant David Ndumiso Sibanda has urged employers to establish formal employment agreements with their domestic workers, highlighting the need for improved working conditions and fair remuneration. Sibanda emphasized that domestic workers often face excessive overtime, inadequate rest, and lack of formal agreements, which can lead to […]
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