Businessman Wicknell Chivayo presented Mudiwa Hood with a car valued at over 60,000 dollars after the entertainer faced widespread ridicule on social media for publicly requesting vehicle assistance. Chivayo praised the recipient's academic accomplishments, entrepreneurial ventures, and charitable activities through the Mudiwa Hood Foundation while emphasizing his Christian values and dedication to inspiring young people across Zimbabwe.
The gift recipient maintained composure throughout the online mockery that generated numerous memes and commentary about attention-seeking behavior. Chivayo cited consistency, integrity, and commitment to national development as primary reasons for selecting Hood, describing him as someone who...
Walter Magaya's legal team has accused Zimbabwean authorities of conducting investigations through public statements rather than proper procedures, demanding prosecutors set a trial date or face an application to dismiss charges against the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder. Defense attorney Admire Rubaya challenged police claims about a bribery fund involving substantial sums, arguing that investigators arrested his client before completing their work and continued causing harm through what he termed megaphone tactics.
Prosecutors requested additional time to gather witness statements for fraud allegations connected to purported housing developments in Chishawasha, Norton, and Bulawayo dating back nearly a decade...
Zimbabwe's government has approved sweeping reductions to energy sector licensing costs following cabinet deliberations, with officials anticipating the changes will lower consumer prices while stimulating private investment. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere confirmed that fees for solar generation permits have been eliminated, while petroleum import licenses dropped from 30,000 to 15,000 dollars.
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said regulatory expenses contribute significantly to final product costs and the reductions should translate into cheaper energy for households and businesses. Rural fuel retail permits fell to 150 dollars while liquefied petroleum gas licensing costs were cut in half to encourage cleaner cooking alternatives...
Family Covenant Church has partnered with the Zimbabwe Republic Police Narcotics Department to deliver drug prevention education to students through an initiative called Yes to Jesus, No to Drugs. The program has reached over 35 schools throughout Bulawayo after church founder Henry Muzhari discovered during youth meetings that children as young as nine could identify various substances by name and price.
Students and teachers report significant behavioral improvements at participating institutions. Msiteli High School, previously known for discipline problems, has seen students begin attending religious services following the presentations. Teachers at Cowdray Park High School note increased counseling participation and better conduct...
Zimbabwe's professional drivers association has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations following a fatal bus crash that killed four people on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway. National Professional Drivers Association Trust chairperson Albert Sibanda urged authorities to upgrade road infrastructure and implement driver training programs funded through the Road Safety Trust Fund after the Munhenzva bus traveling from Harare to Cape Town overturned near Rutenga-Mwenezi.
Transport operators are placing profits ahead of passenger welfare by contracting drivers on commission rather than salaries, according to an association member who requested anonymity. This payment structure forces operators to work extended hours to meet...
Zimbabwe's government has urged Solusi University graduates to pursue ambitious goals that support the nation's objective of achieving upper-middle-income status by 2030. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe delivered the message through Deputy Minister Omphile Marupi at the institution's graduation ceremony.
Kazembe emphasized that graduates must move beyond dreaming to confront challenges, including unemployment and economic hardship. He encouraged them to apply Education 5.0 principles and leverage their skills to address community problems rather than waiting for ideal circumstances. The minister praised Solusi University for creating a diverse learning environment that welcomes international students and...
ZIFA intervened to block a Premier Soccer League decision that would have expanded the top flight to 22 teams and suspended relegation, a move critics say would have rewarded poor performance and damaged competitive integrity.
The controversy centered on Kwekwe United, which recorded only one victory in 33 matches and sits 25 points adrift of safety. League governors voted to eliminate relegation despite nine voting clubs facing potential demotion themselves, while four newly promoted sides lacking official membership participated in the vote. The association reversed the decision, insisting promotion and relegation must proceed as scheduled.
Observers noted that Zimbabwe already struggles with inadequate infrastructure, citing Rufaro...
A prominent fund manager has cautioned that Rachel Reeves may need to present a second budget if financial markets respond poorly to her upcoming fiscal statement, with government bond yields potentially forcing the chancellor's hand. David Zahn from Franklin Templeton told reporters that yields reaching 6 percent on longer-term gilts would prove unsustainable and could trigger a dangerous cycle of rising borrowing costs.
The asset manager expressed skepticism about market reception of the budget, noting the Labour government appears reluctant to implement spending reductions or major tax increases. While Reeves reportedly abandoned income tax hikes that investors might have welcomed, she is expected to freeze tax thresholds and pursue...
British consumer price increases slowed to 3.6 percent annually, marking the lowest rate in four months as household energy costs rose more moderately and accommodation prices declined seasonally. Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged that living expenses continue to burden families despite the improvement, with the figure remaining above the Bank of England's 2 percent objective.
Food and beverage costs accelerated to 4.9 percent from the previous month's 4.5 percent, driven by higher prices for bread, meat, fish, vegetables, and confectionery. Energy regulator Ofgem's price cap increased just 2 percent compared with the prior year's 9.6 percent jump, providing the primary downward pressure on overall inflation, according to...
