Armed criminals targeted four retail establishments across Bulawayo during coordinated attacks that terrorized staff and customers. The perpetrators struck three Sai Mart locations in Entumbane, New Lobengula, and Nkulumane 11, plus one Hamara store in Pumula East. Witnesses reported seeing the suspects operate from a blue Honda Fit without registration plates during the daylight raids.
Staff members described terrifying encounters as gunmen entered premises and forced everyone to lie down while demanding cash. The robbers concentrated their efforts on money transfer agencies within the stores, stealing more than four thousand dollars from one location. Emergency services responded when an employee collapsed from shock during the...
Government authorities will transport 2,000 tonnes of maize to Matabeleland following grain shortages affecting Bulawayo and nearby areas. The intervention aims to stabilize rising mealie-meal costs after retail outlets increased prices from five to seven US dollars per 10-kilogram bag. Grain Marketing Board facilities in Bulawayo face reduced maize deliveries since regional farmers focused on traditional crop production during the recent growing season. Professor Obert Jiri from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development acknowledged the supply challenges while confirming corrective measures. Mashonaland provinces generate most national maize output compared to southern regions better suited for sorghum...
Victoria Falls achieved official recognition as an accredited Wetland City through the Ramsar Convention during Thursday ceremonies at COP15. Mayor Prince Moyo accepted the prestigious certificate on behalf of the municipality. The designation places Victoria Falls among 74 cities worldwide that demonstrate exceptional wetland conservation efforts. This achievement celebrates the city's protection of vital ecosystems surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The recognition acknowledges years of dedicated environmental stewardship by local authorities and community partners.
The Ramsar Convention established this voluntary accreditation program to encourage urban areas near important wetlands to strengthen ecological relationships...
Rhodesian prisons and detention centers served as battlegrounds during Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. Political detainees transformed confinement into continued resistance against colonial rule. Vice-President Kembo Mohadi recently returned to Khami Prison where he spent time as prisoner 73/75 after his 1975 arrest. President Mnangagwa occupied cell 44 at the same facility during his six-year imprisonment beginning at age 18. These locations fostered intellectual debates and strategic planning among freedom fighters.
Detention camps at Gonakudzingwa, Sikombela, and Wha Wha housed prominent nationalist leaders from both ZANU and ZAPU. The Gonakudzingwa facility operated in harsh conditions near Mozambique's border within Gonarezhou...
Veteran musician Jeys Marabini collaborates with young artists for his tenth studio album Umjolo, scheduled for release on July 31. Producer Nathaniel Chipunza, known as Oktopus, leads the team of emerging musicians who persuaded Marabini to explore unfamiliar musical territory. The collaboration represents a deliberate fusion between traditional and contemporary sounds that challenged the established artist. Marabini admits the recording process created tension as younger collaborators pushed him toward topics and styles he had never attempted. The veteran performer embraces this generational bridge as essential for his artistic evolution.
The ten-track collection marks seven years since Marabini's previous release in 2018. Each song...
Government officials completed recruitment efforts that placed new leadership at eighteen Bulawayo educational institutions. The Public Service Commission had earlier advertised positions for school administrators and inspectors across Zimbabwe. Officials confirmed appointments for eighteen principals, twenty-seven deputy administrators, and thirty educational inspectors within the province. Mrs Sihle Sibanda received an appointment as principal of Mpopoma High School, representing the sole secondary institution to gain new leadership. Seventeen primary schools welcomed newly appointed principals through the promotion process.
The commission filled deputy positions at eight secondary schools and nineteen primary institutions throughout...
President Mnangagwa will lead the National Youth Empowerment Symposium at Harare Agricultural Show Grounds this week. The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training organizes the two-day event starting July 31. Officials schedule the formal opening for August 1 when the President launches the National Youth Empowerment Strategy. The government aims to connect young people with entrepreneurs, agencies, and private sector partners through this platform. Director Ransom Madzamba reports that 5,000 participants will attend the symposium.
The event addresses gaps in information, mentorship, and market access that limit youth economic participation. Two hundred youth enterprises from agriculture, technology, arts...
Zimbabwe's rugby team secured qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after defeating Namibia 30-28 at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The Sables ended a 36-year absence from the global tournament, having last competed in 1991. South African referee Paul Mente confirmed the victory that brought jubilation to millions of supporters across the nation. Captain Hilton Mudariki led his squad through years of preparation and previous disappointments to achieve this historic breakthrough. The triumph represents the culmination of decades of near-misses and rebuilding efforts under various coaching regimes.
Australia-born Ian Prior earned Player of the Tournament honors for his exceptional performance at fly-half...
Zimbabwe's Competition and Tariff Commission proposes a 40 percent import duty on toothpaste to shield domestic manufacturers from unfair competition. Merken Investments Private Limited filed the complaint that prompted this protective measure. The commission plans to reduce the duty gradually over four years, dropping from 40 percent to 34 percent by the final implementation year.
Toothpaste imports surged 124 percent between 2021 and 2023, rising from 1.2 million kilograms to 2.7 million kilograms. Local producers suffered severe damage during this period, with market share falling from 2.04 percent to 0.98 percent. Capacity utilization averaged just 3.39 percent while foreign competitors undercut domestic prices by 30 to 40 percent...
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