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By Nomathemba Mathe The Consumer Protection Commission has launched a crackdown on businesses that lack Point-of-Sale (POS) machines, aiming to safeguard consumer rights and prevent unfair practices. Dr. Mthokozisi Nkosi, Chairman of the Commission, emphasized that in Zimbabwe’s multi-currency economy, consumers should be free to choose their preferred payment methods, in line with the law. […]
By Pronellah Lunga Bulawayo hip-hop sensation Tafadzwa Tarukwana, known as Asaph, recently returned from the USA after participating in the Next Level Global hip-hop exchange program. The initiative, which brings together artists from across the world, aims to uplift global hip-hop communities. In an interview on SkyzMetro FM’s Metro Drive show, Asaph shared his insights […]
By Lindy Ndhlovu | The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has informed Cowdray Park residents of extended power outages following extensive copper cable theft. According to ZETDC, the vandalism has disrupted electricity supply to the entire Cowdray Park area and its surroundings, causing significant inconvenience for residents. ZETDC has warned that the situation […]
By Andile Mvundla Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Mr Washington Zhakata has urged the Adaptation Fund to prioritize the needs of children in climate change adaptation efforts. This comes after his recent appointment as the Vice Board Chair of the Adaptation Fund of the United Nations Framework Convention on […]
By Anisha Hungwe Nkosilathi Ndlovu, from Ipaye village under Chief Sithaudze, has been sentenced to five years in prison for attempted murder after a violent altercation in Shashe, Beitbridge. The incident occurred on 18 October at Toporo business centre, where Ndlovu and the victim got into an argument. Ndlovu initially assaulted the victim with a […]
Lindy Ndhlovu A violent altercation over yard boundaries in Tombo Village, Matobo, has led to the death of 39-year-old Mncedisi Ndebele, allegedly at the hands of his 72-year-old neighbor, Gibson Ndlovu. According to a statement released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police on their official X page, the incident occurred on the 19th of October 2024, […]
By Lindy Ndhlovu Chief Marupi, also known as Oaheng Nare, passed away yesterday evening at Health Point Hospital in Harare after a brief illness. He was 28 years old. Born on February 26th in 1996, Chief Nare became one of Zimbabwe’s youngest traditional leaders when he was installed at 18 in 2012. His leadership was […]
By Andile Mvundla The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Green Climate Fund and the Government, has commissioned a fully equipped semen processing and cryopreservation center. The center seeks to transform agricultural research and promote climate-smart agriculture by empowering smallholder livestock farmers to adapt to the increasing impacts of climate change by having […]
Nomathemba Mathe A group of seven armed robbers stormed a steel company in Belmont on Monday, 15 October, terrorizing employees and making off with a substantial amount of cash and valuables. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the robbers stormed the premises, overpowering security guards and workers. The suspects, brandishing pistols and a pickaxe, […]
By Nomathemba Mathe Plumtree- based soulful musician, Babongile Sibanda will embark on a 100km walk from Bulawayo to Plumtree on October 19 as part of an anti-drug awareness campaign. The event aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and encourage those struggling with addiction to seek help. Event organizer, Handy Sibanda, expressed […]