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SFM NEWS Government has raised concern over the growing number of unregistered rehabilitation centres operating outside approved regulations in Bulawayo. Minister of State for Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Judith Ncube, said illegal rehabilitation facilities pose risks to patients and undermine standardised care. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Minister Ncube said authorities […]
By Monalisa Ntibane The National Social Security Authority is finalising a maternity protection scheme aimed at providing income support and social security cover for women, particularly those in the informal sector who currently lack formal protection during pregnancy and childbirth. The initiative, which is at an advanced stage of approval, is expected to address a […]
By Colleta Bell Vice President Constantino Chiwenga says Zimbabwe is prepared to work with the international community to advance sustainable housing systems and respond to growing urbanisation challenges. Speaking during Zimbabwe’s participation at the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, VP Chiwenga said cooperation with global partners remains important in developing […]
Nokusa Masuku The African Development Bank Group has approved a US$4 million grant to support Zimbabwe’s arrears clearance and international re-engagement efforts under the Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance Dialogue Enhancement Project (ZACDEP). The funding is expected to strengthen reform dialogue and accelerate the country’s debt resolution process as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to normalise relations with international […]
Nokusa Masuku Zimbabwe’s stock market recorded significant growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the combined market capitalisation of listed equities rising 125 percent to US$8.55 billion as at March 31, up from US$3.8 billion recorded during the same period last year. The sharp increase was driven by strong performances in mining, telecommunications, financial […]
Denzel Tshuma Zimbabwe’s men’s 4x400m relay team won gold at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, after clocking 3 minutes 1.11 seconds in a closely contested final on Sunday. The Zimbabwean quartet finished ahead of Kenya and Morocco in a dramatic race at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, delivering one of […]
By Andile Vundla LuckyBets has honoured nine players with its Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Player of the Match awards following standout performances during Matchday 13 fixtures played across the country over the weekend. FC Platinum’s Oscar Bhebhe was recognised after helping his side secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Chicken Inn, while Neliswa Dlamini […]
Colleta Bell Vice President General (Rtd) Dr. Constantino Chiwenga is in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), where global leaders, policymakers and development experts are discussing sustainable urbanisation and housing development. The World Urban Forum, convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), is regarded as the world’s […]
By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Cricket says its Cricket Kumusha-Cricket Ekhaya programme has trained 550 participants across the country as part of efforts to grow the sport in rural communities. The initiative, running between May 2025 and April 2026, trained teachers, community leaders, security sector members and club representatives in coaching, umpiring and scoring. According to […]
SFM News A 55-year-old man from Esigodini has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison by the Gwanda Regional Magistrate Court for the rape of his 14-year-old niece. The court heard that the incident occurred in June 2025 during a party at the offender’s homestead. The victim had been left in a bedroom […]
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