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Kavango's second gold find fuels Zimbabwe's mining boom
Kavango Resources achieved a breakthrough at Bill's Luck Gold Mine with their second major gold discovery. The UK exploration firm struck high-grade deposits at the Matabeleland South facility during ongoing drilling operations. This follows their June announcement of finding 11.79 grammes per tonne at the same location. Chief executive Ben Turney expressed satisfaction with results that surpassed company projections. The discovery confirms that valuable ore extends deeper underground with improving quality. Zimbabwe targets 40 tonnes of gold production this year after reaching a record 36.4 tonnes previously. Mining contributes over 80 percent to the national economy while providing widespread employment. Kavango plans aggressive...
Zimbabwe growers demand tax, forex changes from Mthuli Ncube
Zimbabwe's Horticultural Development Council submitted recommendations to government officials for the upcoming mid-term budget review. The organization seeks policy changes that would transform the nation into a two billion dollar export leader. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube continues finalizing the budget statement but has not announced presentation dates. The council believes strategic support could unlock the sector's full potential. Dedicated agricultural zones would attract both domestic and international investment opportunities. Current foreign exchange retention policies limit producer earnings when farmers require more capital for growth and competition. Transportation infrastructure requires significant improvements to...
Banned Brendan Taylor set for Zimbabwe return vs New Zealand
Brendan Taylor prepares for a potential comeback to international cricket as his three-and-a-half-year ICC suspension concludes Saturday. Zimbabwe Cricket officials may select the 39-year-old batsman for the second Test against New Zealand at Queens Sports Club from August 7 to 11. Taylor ranks third among Zimbabwe's all-time run scorers with 9,938 runs and holds the record for most centuries by a Zimbabwean with 17. He accumulated 2,320 Test runs at an average of 36.25 with six hundreds. Zimbabwe Cricket leadership encouraged Taylor to continue playing rather than pursue coaching roles when he approached them about potential opportunities. Taylor expressed interest in participating in the 2027 World Cup that Zimbabwe will co-host with...
Dynamos' demise, TelOne's rise mark pivotal PSL week
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League enters a decisive week as teams battle across multiple fronts. Highlanders welcome Triangle to Barbourfields Stadium on Wednesday after suffering a controversial defeat against Scottland. Arthur Ndlovu and Mason Mushore return from suspension to strengthen the squad. Herentals face Chicken Inn at Rufaro Stadium while maintaining their seventh position on 31 points. The Students seek victory to advance their top eight aspirations against struggling opponents. TelOne confronts defending champions Simba Bhora at Ascot Stadium in Wednesday's featured match. Herbert Maruwa has transformed TelOne into fourth-place contenders with 34 points accumulated. Washington Navaya leads the league scoring charts while...
Sables end 34 year World Cup drought, receive heroes' welcome
Zimbabwe's national rugby squad returned home to celebrate their first Rugby World Cup qualification since 1991. The Sables defended their Rugby Africa Cup title by defeating Namibia 30-28 in the tournament final held in Uganda. Captain Hilton Mudariki expressed disbelief at achieving the long-awaited milestone that secures their place at the 2027 tournament in Australia. Government officials led by Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya welcomed the team at the airport with enthusiastic crowds and traditional drummers. The ministry pledged continued support for the squad's World Cup preparations. Coach Piet Benade acknowledged the overwhelming response from supporters across the nation and diaspora communities. Mudariki described watching the...
Zimbabwe missing key sprinters as Nigeria joins track meet
Zimbabwe prepares its athletics squad for Wednesday camp entry before the Southern Region Track and Field Championships at University of Zimbabwe. The competition loses key sprinters Rutendo Vushe and Daniel Magogo due to World University Track and Field Championships obligations. National coach Phakamile Lisimati confirmed both withdrawals but emphasized adequate team depth remains. Nigeria will compete as guest participants, bringing enhanced competition across sprint events, jumping disciplines, and relay races. The Nigerian presence elevates competitive standards throughout the regional meet. Athletes selected from junior and senior national championship performances will begin final preparations in Harare. Coach Lisimati expects...
Barefoot football and grace fill Khami Prison grounds
Khami Prison transformed its grounds into a football venue through a rehabilitation tournament organized by Jesus Behind Bars and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Twelve teams competed while correctional officers participated alongside inmates to promote healing through sport. Dumisani Nkomo founded the initiative to help prisoners prepare for reintegration into society after completing their sentences. Samuel Moyo wrote a letter thanking organizers and prison staff for supporting the event. Players competed without proper equipment, with some performing barefoot while referees wore casual footwear. The tournament distributed basic necessities like soap and toothpaste as prizes rather than traditional trophies. Teams adopted names...
Chitungwiza truck crash leaves 17 dead on Seke Road
A fatal collision between a heavy transport vehicle and a passenger bus claimed seventeen lives Tuesday morning along Seke Road in Chitungwiza. The thirty-tonne cargo truck crossed into opposing traffic lanes before striking the commuter omnibus head-on. Commissioner Paul Nyathi of the Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed all fatalities occurred immediately upon impact. Emergency rescue teams worked to extract survivors trapped beneath the overturned freight vehicle when ZBC journalists arrived at the crash site. Witness accounts indicate the passenger bus traveled toward Chitungwiza while the commercial truck approached from the reverse direction. The freight vehicle departed its designated lane and entered the path of oncoming traffic...
Health risk fears as fake mealie meal floods Harare market
Authorities launched enforcement operations against counterfeit merchandise across Zimbabwe's retail sector. Consumer Protection Commission inspectors worked alongside Trade Measures Department officials and police officers during Tuesday raids in central Harare. Multiple retail outlets contained fraudulent goods, particularly fake mealie meal products bearing unauthorized brand markings. Concerned citizens provided tips that triggered the investigation into these illegal commercial activities. Officials discovered imitation Pearlenta packages with incorrect logos and packaging features that failed to match authentic product specifications. National Foods Limited quality supervisor Nyasha Mudita identified clear differences between...

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