A Kadoma property developer will donate residential plots to marginalized groups as Mashonaland West authorities prepare to formalize land transfers at a ceremony recognizing private sector contributions to inclusive housing. Craft Properties has set aside ten parcels for people with disabilities and five for the albinism community members at the Holyland development, with architectural drawings already bearing beneficiary names.
Provincial Minister Marian Chombo will oversee the handover at Kadoma Civic Centre, marking what officials describe as a model partnership between government and business aligned with national disability inclusion policies. District coordinator Amigo Mhlanga credited company leadership under Kudakwashe...
Thomas Sukutai Bvuma, Zimbabwe's former ambassador to Brazil and onetime deputy editor at The Herald, has passed away at the age of 71. Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa confirmed the diplomat's death, praising his legacy as a revolutionary poet and author of the 2021 historical novel examining Rhodesian experiences through the character Masara Musamba.
Bvuma abandoned his second year at the University of Rhodesia in 1976 to join Zanla forces, receiving military instruction at Chimoio base before completing his education at Eduardo Mondlane University under President Mnangagwa's initiative to prepare postwar leadership. Following independence, he served as President Mugabe's chief press officer before transitioning to...
Zimbabwe authorities have initiated a campaign targeting agricultural supply vendors through mid-December to eliminate fraudulent seed products threatening the upcoming planting season. Edmore Mtetwa from the Seed Services Institute emphasized that growers must verify dealer credentials and purchase only from licensed outlets displaying proper registration documentation under statutory requirements prohibiting unauthorized seed sales.
The enforcement drive supports traceability protocols within the national certification framework, while the Zimbabwe Republic Police assists regulatory officials in complex enforcement scenarios. Zimbabwe Seed Association vice chairman Tich Maponga noted that illegitimate products undermine the...
Zimbabwe plans to remove stranded vehicles from national roadways using newly acquired heavy-duty tow trucks as authorities work to reduce collision deaths involving abandoned automobiles. Transport Minister Felix Mhona announced that the ministry has obtained 10 specialized recovery vehicles through CMED and intends to purchase an additional 10 units to address mounting safety concerns. Vehicle owners will pay all towing expenses.
The initiative forms part of broader traffic modernization efforts that feature the Zimbabwe Integrated Transport Management Information System alongside ongoing Emergency Road Rehabilitation and Road Development programmes designed to upgrade national infrastructure conditions.
Zimbabwe has granted private sector authorization to bring cement into the country after persistent supply gaps prompted officials to distribute 145,000 metric tons worth of import permits since October. Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu attributed the scarcity to clinker shortages affecting domestic manufacturers, scheduled plant maintenance at Sino Zimbabwe, and equipment failures at PPC and Lafarge facilities.
Zambian market pressures have complicated the situation as heightened construction demand in that nation has diverted supplies and delayed Zimbabwean freight operations at loading facilities. The government expects production capacity to reach surplus levels by late 2026 as new cement plants in Hwange begin...
Zimbabwean life coach Talent Ncube collected four honors at the International Coaching and Mentoring Foundation ceremony in Harare, securing Master Coach of the Year alongside three runner-up positions in empowerment, life purpose and overall coaching categories. The 28-year-old attributed his success to supporters and clients who contributed to his professional development while emphasizing service and integrity as foundational to his practice.
The recognition marks Ncube's second consecutive year earning ICMF accolades after claiming three international coaching titles during the previous awards cycle. Raised by his grandmother in Lower Gwelo amid childhood adversity and minimal parental presence, he has built a coaching career...
Tanzania's newly appointed Energy Deputy Minister, Salome Makamba, has challenged the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority to accelerate its operations and adopt innovative practices during her inaugural visit to the regulatory body's Dodoma offices. While praising EWURA's regulatory oversight, Makamba emphasized her rejection of underperformance and pressed officials to maintain elevated standards.
Director General James Andilile briefed the deputy minister on institutional achievements and ongoing development priorities. He committed to enhanced operational efficiency aimed at delivering quality services to the public. The meeting addressed sector challenges and potential reforms within the national energy framework.
Ilemela District Court granted freedom to 76 individuals facing treason allegations stemming from violent demonstrations that erupted after opposition challenges to the general election outcome. Principal Resident Magistrates Pela Kiama and Christian Mwalimu handled separate proceedings, discharging 57 and 19 defendants respectively after prosecutors filed discontinuance notices under statutory authority permitting case withdrawal before final judgment.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan directed officials to reassess prosecutions against participants who lacked clear criminal motivation, noting many protesters acted through emotional impulse or social pressure rather than malicious design. The head of state emphasized balancing legal...
Tanzania's government will allow the Ufufuo na Uzima Church to resume operations under a six-month probationary period with specific conditions attached. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba issued the directive to Home Affairs Minister George Simbachawene, explaining that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has extended pardons to religious organizations facing minor infractions, following her earlier clemency for youth demonstrators.
The church, led by Bishop Josephat Gwajima, lost its registration earlier this year after authorities determined it violated regulations by conducting political activities from the pulpit. Nchemba emphasized that misconduct by individual institutions should not result in blanket closures, noting that worship...
