The Shoprite Group spent R24 million in the 2025 financial year to keep cabbage prices low for South Africans facing rising living costs. It capped cabbage at R12.99 in Usave stores and R14.99 in Shoprite supermarkets, even when its cost price reached R25. The retailer says it often sells the vegetable at a lower price.
Cabbage is a key part of many South African diets—nutritious, low in calories, and rich in vitamins C and K, fiber, and antioxidants. It grows widely across the country and remains a staple in informal markets and home gardens. Despite abundant local production, rising fuel, fertilizer, water, and transport costs have pushed prices up.
Shoprite says its price cap supports food security and dignity for millions...
During President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address on October 28, 2025, a power outage plunged Zimbabwe’s Parliament into near darkness during the final ten minutes of the speech. The President finished his remarks by torchlight, visibly frustrated, before leaving the chamber immediately afterward.
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda apologized to lawmakers and issued a stern warning, saying the person responsible would “regret the day he was born.” His remarks fueled speculation of sabotage, though later reports pointed to a technical failure. Parliament had arranged for a generator as the primary power source, backed by ZESA as a standby. The generator reportedly failed at 2:30 PM, and a delay in switching back to...
Over 17 years, the Zimbabwe Football Association has spent nearly US$1 million on four foreign coaches—Valinhos, Klaus Dieter Pagels, Zdravko Logarusic, and Michael Nees—but the national team recorded only three competitive wins under their leadership. Those victories came against Botswana and Namibia.
The total cost, including salaries, travel, and allowances, reached US$991,000. The expense included a US$181,000 FIFA-ordered payout to Tom Saintfiet after his abrupt deportation following one training session, which also led to Zimbabwe’s disqualification from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Valinhos won once in ten matches. Pagels lost all his games. Logarusic and Nees each secured a single win. Nees has gone winless in the past 12...
Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe share a deep friendship rooted in faith, trust, and mutual respect that extends well beyond rugby. Kolisi, known for his leadership as Springboks captain, recently celebrated Kolbe’s birthday with a heartfelt message on Instagram, quoting Proverbs 12:26 and calling him a true brother. He praised Kolbe’s character on and off the field and added a light-hearted note about his stature, showing their close bond.
Their connection embodies unity and strength within the national team. Fans responded warmly to Kolisi’s post, highlighting the rarity and value of such genuine friendship. Through victories, challenges, and everyday moments, the two players continue to inspire others with their loyalty and shared purpose.
The Premier Soccer League has launched an investigation into Highlanders coach Pieter de Jongh after he accused the league of favoring Dynamos and other clubs. His remarks followed Bosso’s loss in the Chibuku Super Cup semifinal and have drawn strong criticism from league officials.
Acting PSL chief executive Rodwell Thabe said the comments may breach the league’s code of conduct and warned that sanctions could follow if misconduct is confirmed. Thabe noted that while the league aims to schedule simultaneous matches in the final weeks, limited stadium availability often prevents it.
Highlanders now face a difficult stretch with three key matches against Simba Bhora, Manica Diamonds, and Chicken Inn. The results will determine whether...
A Harare farmer lost 250 dressed chickens worth US$1,500 after a scam on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Lucia Nyamayaro said two men arrived in a Toyota Hilux, claiming to represent a buyer she had contacted online. They handed her a bundle of cash she counted as US$1,500, then asked for it back briefly to retrieve butchery keys. When they returned the bundle during loading, she accepted it without rechecking.
After they drove off, she found only a single US$20 note wrapped around old, worthless Zimbabwean bills. She reported the theft to Avondale Police under case number RRB 6484751. Authorities urge sellers to verify each note, avoid handing over goods before payment is confirmed, and record buyer details such as vehicle registration and...
A Grade 4 boy in Victoria Falls, Nyasha Rukobo, died by suicide following a dispute with his grandmother over a lunch box. His father, Adore Rukobo, said the boy became upset after his younger brother lost the lunch box, which Nyasha had refused to lend. Nyasha reportedly struck his brother, and when his grandmother stepped in, he left the house in anger. He was later found hanging from a Jatropha tree.
The family buried Nyasha in Rukovo Village, Mberengwa, following local customs for deaths by suicide. The service took place outside the homestead with doors locked, and mourners did not bathe during the period. His father described Nyasha as a brilliant student and top of his class. The incident has left the family heartbroken.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s visit to Zimbabwe to discuss a potential US$1 billion investment in cement manufacturing, coal mining, and power generation. The trip, coordinated by Bard Santner Markets Incorporated and business adviser Josephine Mahachi, follows Dangote’s earlier 2015 engagement with the country.
Presidential investment advisor Dr Paul Tungwarara confirmed the approval and said the government aims to secure lasting industrial partnerships. Plans include a cement plant, a limestone quarry, a coal mine, and a power station—projects expected to create thousands of jobs. The initiative supports Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 goal of building an industrialized, upper-middle-income...
On Friday, October 24, 2025, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Abdoulie Jobe inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the National Centre for Arts and Culture at the ministry’s conference room in Banjul. Mrs. Nahla Tambedou will serve as chairperson, joined by Musa Sise, Haruna Drammeh, and Badara Jallow.
The NCAC works to preserve and promote The Gambia’s cultural heritage, supporting the National Development Plan’s aim to grow sustainable, people-centered tourism. Minister Jobe urged the board to collaborate closely with NCAC management to improve service delivery and institutional performance. The board will serve a three-year term.
