A Zimbabwean magistrate has sentenced Priseman Moyo to a decade behind bars for severing electrical distribution lines valued at 500 dollars. The 46-year-old defendant removed insulated cables supplying power to the Triple Star shop before processing the material at his residence near the Nuli Business Centre.
Authorities followed physical evidence from the theft scene to a location where Moyo had extracted copper by burning away protective coating, ultimately apprehending him at a retail outlet while carrying 7.2 kilograms of metal. Regional Magistrate Charity Maphosa convicted the Shabwe resident under electricity infrastructure protection statutes after prosecutor Willbrought Muleya demonstrated that Moyo intended to sell recovered...
A Dairibord Zimbabwe cashier accused of misappropriating more than $179,000 has received bail set at $300 following detention at remand facilities. Helen Murenha must surrender travel documents and return for proceedings as investigators continue examining financial records at the dairy products company.
Internal auditors discovered discrepancies after accountant Evermore Chanetsa identified irregular transactions during reconciliation procedures. Senior auditor Tawanda Chinembiri conducted an unscheduled inspection that revealed a deficit exceeding $54,000 despite recovering $18,000 from the employee. Murenha acknowledged providing unauthorized advances to commercial clients, including Kavhura Investments, Sigaka Gaza Cera Investments...
Zimbabwe's deputy finance minister has reaffirmed government support for disadvantaged students through expanded funding mechanisms aligned with President Mnangagwa's Vision 2030 development framework. David Mnangagwa told attendees at Donjane Secondary School prize ceremonies that the Basic Education Assistance Module covers tuition and examination expenses for thousands of vulnerable learners nationwide, demonstrating a commitment to equitable educational access regardless of financial circumstances.
District schools inspector Hebert Maziriri delivered remarks praising the institution's piggery project and computer laboratory as examples of community-driven innovation consistent with Education 5.0 principles. Headmaster Oswald...
Three organizers transformed a grassroots concept into Bulawayo's Beyond The Borders Dance Competition, attracting nearly 90 performers and spectators from Gweru, Harare and Zambia. Slick That Dancer from Gweru secured the Open Style championship, combining Amapiano and Hip-Hop elements, while local performer Kalton captured the Hip-Hop division, with winners dividing ticket revenue.
Event coordinators acknowledged that managing logistics with minimal staff created difficulties and plan to expand preparation timelines for subsequent editions. Melani Mkhize and colleagues operated without sponsorship funding and absorbed personal expenses to launch the platform. The team envisions hosting three annual competitions and has received...
FIFA has provided financial and technical backing for a comprehensive women's football development framework spanning through 2028 in Zimbabwe, authorities announced during ceremonies in Harare. The initiative addresses structural gaps across youth academies, coaching certification programs, and competitive pathways under direction from the Zimbabwe Football Association.
Vice President Loveness Mukura credited nationwide consultations with educational institutions, regional administrators, and players for informing strategic priorities, including expanded talent identification and safeguarding protocols. FIFA technical specialist Thubelihle Sibanda emphasized establishing year-round competitions and scientific performance support for...
Dudley Hall Primary School achieved a 99.4 percent pass rate on Grade 7 national examinations, with 22 students earning six units, headteacher Monica Tagwireyi announced during annual prize ceremonies. The institution has expanded athletic and cultural programming while maintaining strong academic results across national quiz competitions and sports federations, including NAPH and SASSAF events.
Provincial Education Director Edison Chauke praised rising enrollment demand as evidence of community confidence in instructional quality, while noting infrastructure improvements funded through parent contributions. Recent campus enhancements include dining furniture replacement, perimeter fencing installation, and complete building...
Somvubu High School from Matabeleland North captured first place at the Nestlé Cerevita Smart Schools Showdown national final after competing against regional qualifiers in a full-day academic tournament. Beauty Ptinkula acknowledged that nutrition questions posed the greatest difficulty for her team but credited their overall performance across science, literature, and current affairs categories for securing victory.
Marist Brothers Nyanga High School finished as runners-up despite recovering from an initial deficit through strong performances in later rounds, though competitor Pride Mwanaka expressed concern that ambiguous question wording resulted in valid responses being rejected. Goromonzi High School earned third place, with...
South African Amapiano artist Young Stunna will headline the Bulawayo Shutdown festival alongside compatriot hip-hop performer K.O. The musician, whose legal name is Sandile Fortune Msimango, has achieved recognition through tracks including Adiwele and songs featuring his distinctive vocal delivery characterized by rapid-fire phrasing.
Local performers scheduled to appear include Noluntu J, Fab G Mshanakagogo, Bhila, Ma9nine, Insimbi ZeZhwane, Silent Killer, Jnr Spragga, Hulengende, Chillmaster and Ngwere Diki. Regional disc jockeys Eugy, Nospa, Keezy and Prince Eskhosini will manage musical programming, with additional acts expected to be announced. Young Stunna has collaborated with producers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small while...
Child welfare advocates have warned that Hurricane Melissa survivors across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas face elevated risks of sexual exploitation and trafficking as families shelter in overcrowded temporary accommodations. The Female Development World Organization emphasizes that displaced children become particularly vulnerable when protective systems collapse and schools remain shuttered, with traffickers exploiting disaster conditions through false employment promises, debt manipulation and isolation tactics.
Lavern Deer of FDWO urged residents to report suspected abuse through national child protection hotlines while maintaining supervision standards in emergency housing. The organization stressed that victims often fail...
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