Businessman and Zanu PF official Kudakwashe Tagwirei has pledged to fund the construction of modern commercial complexes in Glen View Area 8 and Gazaland, Highfield. He announced the initiative at a political gathering, stating it would provide safe, regulated trading spaces for small businesses. The Glen View site has a tragic history, having been destroyed by fire numerous times, with cumulative losses estimated in the millions of dollars.
Tagwirei’s broader community investment package includes building five clinics with maternity wards across several suburbs and drilling eighty solar-powered boreholes to address water shortages. He also launched a substantial revolving fund for his party’s local leagues and distributed Christmas...
The Zimbabwean government has initiated 24-hour daily operations at the Victoria Falls Border Post. Announced through an official gazette, this change aims to significantly boost tourism and cross-border trade with Zambia. The decision provides greater flexibility for tourists visiting the falls and is expected to ease delays for commercial transporters.
Secretary for Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Raphael Faranisi formally issued the notice under the Immigration Act. The announcement coincided with a meeting between Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zambian counterpart, Hakainde Hichilema, suggesting regional cooperation was a priority. The extended hours are intended to streamline movement and economic activity at...
South African football figure Benni McCarthy has identified Michael Laudrup as the most exceptional player he has ever shared a field with. McCarthy, currently coaching Kenya and his nation's sole UEFA Champions League winner, recalled his time with Ajax Amsterdam alongside the Danish midfielder. He described Laudrup as a profoundly professional and intelligent artist with the ball.
McCarthy stated that observing Laudrup's technical ability, vision, and game intelligence was a formative experience for him as a young player. He expressed that any aspiring footballer could learn from such a talent, calling the Dane an unparalleled influence. Now, as a coach, McCarthy still regards his former teammate as the greatest he has encountered.
Zimbabwean football, once a dominant force in Africa, has experienced a significant decline attributed to administrative and financial struggles. The national team, the Warriors, has faced particular difficulty following a period of exclusion from international competition.
The recent appointment of coach Mario Marinica has sparked a mixture of hope and skepticism. Former Warriors midfielder Cephas Chimedza publicly welcomed Marinica, expressing a desperate hope that the new coach could lead a national football revival.
This sentiment was echoed by some fans online, though others voiced strong doubts about the team's structure and the decision to hire another foreign coach. The broader fan reaction reflects a deep yearning for success...
A growing collective movement against gender-based violence in South Africa is gaining significant momentum, with organizations and citizens demanding justice. Public demonstrations and campaigns highlight both the scale of the challenge and the determined public response.
Springboks rugby captain Siya Kolisi recently demonstrated his support by changing his social media profile picture to purple, aligning with the Women for Change movement. His visible solidarity, without a public statement, amplifies the cause and inspires broader societal engagement.
Many social media users praised Kolisi's action and encouraged him to recruit other celebrities and his rugby teammates to join the effort. This public appeal underscores the...
Robert Mugabe Junior, the son of Zimbabwe's late former president, has been convicted of illegal drug possession. The Harare Magistrates Court found the 33-year-old guilty after he pleaded guilty to possessing two grams of dagga.
The offense occurred when police stopped his vehicle and discovered the drugs along with related paraphernalia. Mugabe, who asked the court for leniency as a single father of two, had been free on bail. Prosecutor Mandirasa Chigumira presented the evidence, which included the seized substances. While police had previously suggested a connection to a larger drug syndicate, the court only addressed the personal possession charge. Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki is expected to hand down his sentence later.
The Gweru City Council has issued a fourteen-day ultimatum for residents to remove all cattle and donkeys from within municipal boundaries, also implementing a complete ban on animal-drawn carts. Council spokesperson Vimbai Chingwaramusee stated the measure aims to protect public safety and preserve city sanitation.
The notice specifically targets livestock owners in the Western Suburbs, requiring them to remove animals from unauthorized areas. The council warned that any impounded animals and their carts would be confined at the Antelope Park Pound and later auctioned after a statutory ninety-day period.
This decisive action follows numerous resident complaints about stray animals creating traffic hazards and damaging public...
The Zimbabwean government announced a comprehensive review of all media-related license fees, including the mandatory Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation car radio license. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere confirmed the planned review, explaining it follows a presidential directive to re-examine levies across multiple sectors to improve the business environment.
This initiative occurs alongside legislative calls to lower the current thirty-dollar car radio license fee. Minister Muswere indicated that consultations with the broadcaster are ongoing to establish a new fee structure, which may include exemptions for senior citizens. Following these discussions, the Ministry of Finance will draft a Statutory Instrument to legally enact the...
A 49-year-old medical doctor and three other individuals have been charged in Gweru Magistrates' Court with possession of dangerous drugs. The accused, identified as Farikai Manjeya, Tafara Chigoya, Kudakwashe Godknows Mutata, and Tariro Pambwa, were arrested after a police search of a doctor's cottage. Authorities reportedly found the group smoking crystal meth with J-pipes and a lighter.
Prosecutors stated that investigators acted on a tip about suspected drug activity at the residence. Law enforcement seized the drug paraphernalia and an empty sachet as evidence.
Following their arrest, the four were remanded into custody. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe encouraged public cooperation with police to report drug use...
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