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Mubako and Guti line up at State House to bless Mnangagwa's rule
President Mnangagwa received academic Simbi Mubako and religious leader Dr Eunor Guti during separate State House meetings yesterday. Former United States Ambassador Mubako presented his publication titled "Zimbabwe @45 The Struggle for Sovereign Autonomy and Prosperity" to the head of state. The President acknowledged Mubako as his former law professor from the University of Zambia. Mubako served as dean while Mnangagwa pursued legal studies at the institution. The author described his work as a comprehensive examination of Zimbabwe's post-independence development. Dr Eunor Guti briefed the President about Zaoga Forward in Faith's educational initiatives supporting national development goals. The organization plans to establish more...
ZBC's 15 year veteran Effort Magoso gets his turn at the spin
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation named Effort Magoso as the new Director of News and Current Affairs beginning August 1, 2025. Magoso spent fifteen years with the broadcaster after starting as a producer in the Current Affairs Section. The veteran journalist advanced through various management positions at the organization. His career progression at ZBC spans multiple departments and responsibilities. Magoso managed Current Affairs operations before serving as Acting Manager for TV Productions and later overseeing TV Bulletins. The National University of Science and Technology awarded him both a Master of Science degree in Development Studies and a Bachelor of Science with honors in Journalism and Media Studies. Recognition for his...
Garwe vows to end the Bulawayo vendor fleecing that he let happen
Government officials are accelerating efforts to combat criminal organizations that exploit street vendors in Bulawayo's business center. Ministry representatives conducted Friday meetings with urban councils during their second engagement phase. Investigations revealed four organized groups control commercial activities along Fifth and Sixth Avenues. These criminal networks collect approximately thirty thousand United States dollars each day from vendors. Mayor David Coltart emphasized creating designated vendor spaces with proper council protection and payment systems. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe announced privatization strategies to enhance municipal service delivery across the region. Authorities identified specific...
Delta and Schweppes merge as CTC paves way for corporate overlords
Companies completed more than twenty mergers valued above US$160 million throughout 2024 in Zimbabwe. The Competition and Tariff Commission reported firms pursued these combinations to achieve recovery and expand operations under current economic policies. Manufacturing businesses led merger activity ahead of information technology, retail, mining, and agricultural sectors. Delta Corporation gained control of Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited while Kamativi Tin Mine combined operations with PD Group. Commission Chairperson Jimmy Pscillos stated the merger increase demonstrates business commitment to maintaining competitive positions. The regulator evaluates each transaction to ensure economic growth benefits while blocking harmful...
Mazowe defence university graduates to building hotels under Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa attended the Zimbabwe National Defence University graduation ceremony on Friday. The event marked the sixth commencement for the military education institution. Air Vice Marshal Dr Michael Tedzani Moyo serves as the university's Vice Chancellor. The ceremony took place at Rodgers Alfred Nikita Mangena Barracks located in Mazowe district. Mnangagwa holds the position of Chancellor for the defense university. The institution pursues commercial enterprises to generate revenue and support operations. Hotel and conference facilities represent major business development initiatives currently underway. These ventures aim to reduce dependence on government funding sources. The university leadership emphasized...
Malaba promises Gwanda justice from a court that has no roof
Chief Justice Luke Malaba visited the Gwanda Court Complex construction site on Friday to assess development progress. The project represents a major infrastructure initiative for Matabeleland South Province under the Second Republic administration. Engineer Sijabuliso Ncube from Public Works reported that builders have achieved sixty percent completion with the structure reaching roofing stage. Workers await additional funding to continue with roof installation after processing necessary quotations. The facility should reach completion by year end according to current projections. Chinese construction firm Hua Long manages the building project for the government. The complex will accommodate magistrate courts alongside detention...
Chimedza anoints Liverpool's Nyoni as Zim's saviour on a dirt pitch
Former Zimbabwean Warriors midfielder Cephas Chimedza has endorsed Liverpool academy prospect Trey Nyoni with high praise. The retired footballer described Nyoni as a gem with impressive football intelligence on social media platforms. Chimedza drew comparisons between the young midfielder and former Manchester United player Michael Carrick. The veteran Warriors star featured prominently during Zimbabwe's golden generation and participated in the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. His tactical expertise and leadership qualities made him a respected figure among supporters. Nyoni has impressed coaches and observers at Liverpool's youth academy with his composure and passing ability. The teenager demonstrates tactical awareness that...
Wicknell Chivayo's charity meets Kapfupi's drunken driving again
Comedian Freddy Manjalima has reportedly damaged his second vehicle received from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The entertainer known as Kapfupi received the Toyota Aqua on June 9 after his first gifted car sustained accident damage. Chivayo initially withheld both the replacement vehicle and cash payment when Manjalima appeared intoxicated during collection attempts. The businessman later provided the Toyota Aqua following public scrutiny and rearranged meetings. ZimCelebs reports confirm the replacement automobile has sustained damage. Social media users responded with widespread criticism regarding Manjalima's apparent carelessness with expensive gifts. Many questioned his driving abilities and suggested he avoid operating vehicles...
Mbare court lets Chillmaster trade livestock for Custon's life
High Court Judge President Mary Zimba-Dube ordered a fresh assessment of musician Kudakwashe Gift Hombarume's culpable homicide case. The court identified serious flaws in the original sentence handed down by Mbare Magistrates Court. Hombarume, performing as Chillmaster, killed pedestrian Custon Charumbira on April 9, 2025, while driving unlicensed on New Chitungwiza Road. The 24-year-old musician was speeding between 80 and 100 kilometers per hour in a 60-kilometer zone when he struck the victim. Magistrate Tatenda Mukurunge had imposed a suspended two-year prison term with community service requirements. Justice Dube determined the original court treated gross negligence as ordinary misconduct. The judge emphasized that financial...

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