Italian medical staff admitted renowned director Francis Ford Coppola to a Rome hospital on Tuesday morning. The 86-year-old filmmaker received treatment at the cardiology department of Policlinico di Tor Vergata. Medical sources indicated that atrial fibrillation may have prompted his hospitalization. Coppola had been conducting promotional activities for his recent film Megalopolis throughout Italy. The movie received its debut screening at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
The director earned five Academy Awards during his distinguished career spanning several decades. His Godfather series revolutionized cinema and established new standards for the crime drama genre. Apocalypse Now achieved critical acclaim as a masterpiece of war...
ZANU-PF has intensified efforts to mobilize affiliated organizations for citizen empowerment initiatives. The party maintains historical ties with community groups dating back to the liberation era. Under current leadership, these partnerships have gained renewed momentum through targeted outreach programs. The Second Republic has strengthened connections between the ruling party and grassroots organizations. This collaboration extends beyond traditional political boundaries.
Bulawayo Women's League recently convened more than 90 members from Women in Global Markets Against Poverty 4ED. The gathering aimed to foster economic independence through skills development and entrepreneurship training. Participants learned practical business...
The Zimbabwe Republic Police launched a road safety initiative in Bulawayo targeting the Heroes and Defence Forces holiday period. Officers recognized that public holidays typically generate increased traffic accidents across the region. The campaign seeks to promote responsible driving practices among motorists during peak travel times. Local drivers expressed support for the awareness efforts. Community members acknowledged that the program addresses rising accident rates through education.
Commissioner Jasper Chizemo warned violators would face legal consequences for traffic infractions. Police identified common violations such as excessive speed, improper overtaking maneuvers, and impaired driving. Public service vehicle operators...
Zimbabwe's government ministers conducted facility inspections across Harare on Wednesday under Dr Jenfan Muswere's leadership. The delegation examined ongoing renovations at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals as part of Vision 2030 modernization efforts. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe reported that water and sewer systems will complete by September while the training school opens September 1. The nurses' accommodation finishes in October and the maternity wing concludes by December 2025. These improvements align with national goals for upper-middle-income status.
Ministers then toured the Angel of Hope Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Mbare established by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa. The facility opened July 12 and serves 200...
Zimbabwe secured more than US$50 million through a new economic partnership with China during Wednesday's ceremonies at State House. President Emmerson Mnangagwa oversaw the formal agreement signing that establishes cooperation frameworks across multiple economic sectors. Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding highlighted the strengthening bilateral relationship between the two nations. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube confirmed the funding will bring Chinese technical experts to enhance Zimbabwe's macroeconomic stability and agricultural development programs. Water security initiatives in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces will receive continued support through borehole construction projects.
Deputy Finance Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa expressed...
Zimbabwe Republic Police officers have deployed across the nation during the Heroes and Defence Forces Holiday celebrations. Authorities target road safety violations through enhanced traffic enforcement operations. Officers will arrest drivers operating unregistered vehicles and impound unauthorized transport services. Police warn public transport operators against passenger overloading and employing criminal associates. Motorists must cooperate with checkpoint personnel to promote collective safety measures.
Anti-crime units patrol residential areas and business districts during the holiday period. Armed robbery response teams remain prepared for immediate deployment when incidents occur. Authorities advise citizens against carrying...
Zimbabwe published the Public Service Amendment Bill after Cabinet ministers endorsed the comprehensive legislation. The proposal addresses constitutional alignment across multiple government employment sectors. Parliament will review the measure following official gazette publication. Cabinet approval represents a significant step toward implementing widespread public sector reforms. The legislation targets various aspects of civil service operations and employee benefits.
Civil servants accepting parliamentary or council positions must terminate government employment within thirty days. Healthcare workers lose strike privileges under essential service designations that protect public safety. Female government employees receive...
Zimbabwe's government approved legislation that prohibits healthcare workers from participating in strike actions. The Public Service Amendment Bill designates medical facilities as essential services under new regulatory frameworks. Cabinet ministers endorsed the measure after years of hospital disruptions caused patient fatalities. Healthcare professionals must pursue alternative dispute resolution methods rather than work stoppages. The legislation aims to prevent future service interruptions that compromise public safety.
The bill defines essential services as departments whose disruption would endanger human life or personal safety. This classification encompasses all public health institutions across the nation. Government...
The National Prosecuting Authority arrested Grant Chitate for violating foreign exchange regulations through his company Grant Wellington Thulisa (Pvt) Ltd. Authorities charge the businessman with making unauthorized external payments totaling US$7,669,864.12 for liquefied petroleum gas imports. The alleged violations occurred between January 2019 and December 2024. Investigators discovered discrepancies between the company's local bank account balances and the reported import values. The firm allegedly purchased 9.4 million kilograms of gas without proper Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe approval.
Police detained Chitate on July 30, 2025, and he appeared before a magistrate shortly after his arrest. The court granted him bail worth US$1,000...
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