Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a nationwide awareness campaign on Saturday to help citizens reclaim unclaimed financial assets. The minister emphasized that proper documentation combined with awareness, access, and action would enable people to retrieve money held in safe custody. She requested attendees to serve as campaign ambassadors by informing others about unclaimed assets and directing them to register on the government portal.
Unclaimed financial assets such as insurance policy claims, bank deposits, dividends, shares, and mutual fund proceeds often go unretrieved due to insufficient awareness or outdated account information. Sitharaman credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for advising her to encourage people to...
Actress Shraddha Srinath has dubbed in Tamil for the first time in her career for the web series The Game: You Never Play Alone, which premiered on Netflix. The performer admitted she lacks confidence speaking Tamil despite being comfortable with the language because she fears criticism about her pronunciation. She explained that when necessary, such as communicating with a taxi driver, she can hold deep conversations in Tamil, but she prefers English when people understand it.
Srinath revealed she has felt ready to dub in Tamil since working on Vikram Vedha, when director Pushkar Gayatri conducted a dubbing test. The seven-episode series marks her debut in web content and was directed by Rajesh M Selva, known for Thoonga Vanam and...
The National University of Science and Technology received advanced medical equipment from China to upgrade the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Ekusileni Medical Centre. Vice Chancellor Mqhele Dlodlo announced the progress on Saturday at the university's 31st graduation ceremony in Bulawayo, where President Mnangagwa conferred degrees to 2,504 students. The National Social Security Authority transferred the facility to NUST in February under a long-term lease agreement.
The university plans to transform the 200-bed hospital into a research and teaching center offering advanced medical services and promoting medical tourism. NUST participates in a $15 million climate change research project with Canadian Mennonite University and Bindura University...
A suspect appeared in court on Sunday, charged with murdering businessman Joseph Mutangadura at his farm in August. Phillip Mutasa faced Harare regional magistrate Sandra Mupindu, who told him to seek bail from the High Court. Prosecutors said seven masked attackers broke into Mutangadura Hideout Farm on August 17 around 11:15 p.m., and tied up a security guard before forcing entry into the main house.
The assailants held the guard and Mutangadura's son, Ryan, at gunpoint in the dining room while others ransacked the bedroom where the businessman and his wife, Patience, were located. Ryan later found his father bleeding while his mother held him as the robbers searched the room. Emergency responders pronounced Mutangadura dead after...
The Premier Soccer League condemned violence after Ngezi Plateau coach Takesure Chiragwi was filmed slapping a player at Ngoni Stadium on Saturday. The incident occurred after Chiragwi received a red card in a match against Dynamos that was broadcast live. The league stated that it prioritizes safety for players, officials, and stakeholders, and requested a detailed report from the club regarding the altercation. Officials await match reports from referees before determining disciplinary action in accordance with PSL regulations.
Highlanders Athletics Club will host its first half-marathon on Sunday morning at the Highlanders Clubhouse in Bulawayo. The 21.1-kilometer race represents an expansion from previous events that featured only 5-kilometer fun runs and 10-kilometer races. Club secretary Ngqwele Dube reported that more than 200 registered athletes were as of Saturday afternoon and said that additional participants continue to sign up.
The half-marathon begins at 6 a.m., followed by the 10-kilometer race at 6:30 a.m. and the 5-kilometer run at 7 a.m. Corporate sponsors, including CBZ, First Mutual, Zimparks, NSSA, and Nyaradzo, registered teams for the event. Bulawayo Athletics Board chairperson Watson Madanyika praised the club for promoting athletics in...
The Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University rugby team departed for Nairobi on Thursday to compete in the 2025 Africa Universities Rugby Championship. The Rhinos qualified for the tournament after winning gold at the Zimbabwe Tertiary Institutions Sports Union games earlier this year. Coach Takudzwanashe Chinyemba expressed confidence in his squad's preparation, and the team has trained continuously since their ZTISU victory. The championship runs from Saturday through Sunday as part of the Federation de Sport Universities games.
Institute of African Knowledge chief executive Kwame Muzawazi urged stronger business and travel connections within the Global South at a conference in Caracas, Venezuela. He criticized travel barriers, noting his 48-hour journey from Zimbabwe to Venezuela compared with 10 hours to Europe. Muzawazi said Global South nations fail to conduct business together, while Europeans face fewer visa requirements when traveling across Africa.
He emphasized Zimbabwe's land reform achievements, but said cultural liberation remains incomplete. Muzawazi traveled overland through 21 African countries, requiring 17 visas as a Zimbabwean, while European passport holders need only three. He called for eliminating borders to enable regional commerce and...
ZANU PF National Chairperson and Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri called on churches and families to partner with the government to combat drug and substance abuse. She addressed congregants on Friday at a National Prayer Day event in Mutare, prior to the ZANU-PF National People's Conference. Muchinguri-Kashiri said drug abuse has become the country's primary threat after sanctions failed to destabilize Zimbabwe.
She emphasized the need for strong family units to fight drug abuse and noted that President Mnangagwa has declared war on the problem. The government plans to purchase testing kits to screen children and prevent substance abuse. Muchinguri-Kashiri thanked churches for their support of nation-building efforts and...
