Political figures transformed a gospel fundraiser into a donation contest at Masintha, where three party leaders competed with increasingly large contributions. The event aimed to raise K26 million for a church choir's bus purchase but evolved into a platform for electoral positioning. UTM president Dalitso Kabambe initiated the bidding with K10 million, followed by DPP's Alfred Gangata who pledged K16 million. MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda concluded the competition with a K20 million donation. The timing coincided with the upcoming campaign season launch.
The Masintha Women's Mass Choir collected nearly double their fundraising target through these political contributions. However, the event highlighted concerns about...
The Zimbabwe exhibition space at Expo 2025 Osaka has emerged as one of the most visited attractions among international participants. Weekend attendance peaks as global visitors flock to experience the southern African nation's tourism presentations. Virtual reality technology serves as the primary draw, immersing guests in Zimbabwe's natural landscapes and cultural traditions. The high-tech displays have generated substantial interest from diverse international audiences. Tourism officials report consistent visitor enthusiasm throughout the exposition period.
Minister Barbara Rwodzi recently conducted a pavilion walkthrough, engaging directly with attendees and sharing promotional content about Zimbabwe's destinations. The National...
Zimbabwe attracts more than 4,000 visitors each day to its pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, establishing the country as a major draw among the 150 participating nations. President Mnangagwa will attend Wednesday's National Day celebrations at the Japanese exposition, which organizers expect will highlight Zimbabwe's tourism prospects and investment opportunities. The pavilion has emerged as a standout attraction through immersive displays that showcase the nation's cultural heritage and natural landscapes. Virtual reality installations transport guests directly into Zimbabwe's scenic environments, creating lasting impressions on international audiences. Weekend attendance figures surpass weekday numbers as global visitors seek authentic...
Zanu PF Secretary-General Obert Mpofu distributed a directive to provincial leadership establishing formal requirements for Central Committee appointments. The circular, numbered 0635 and dated July 5, 2025, specifies constitutional standards that candidates must meet before consideration. Political analysts believe the memorandum targets efforts to place businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei within the 342-member decision-making body. Party members seeking Central Committee positions must maintain good standing and demonstrate five consecutive years of service at provincial levels or higher. The document explicitly prohibits nominations of individuals who fail to satisfy these established criteria.
Constitutional provisions mandate that...
Minister Lovemore Matuke declared that Zanu PF Politburo members deserve greater respect than government ministers during a recent address. The Presidential Affairs minister spoke to address complaints about the mistreatment of senior party officials by government deployees. Matuke emphasized that the 49-member Politburo represents the highest decision-making authority outside the party congress. War veterans and Central Committee members have also experienced disrespectful conduct from various officials. The minister stressed that such behavior undermines proper political hierarchy within Zimbabwe.
Party supremacy over government structures forms the foundation of current political arrangements, according to Matuke. The government...
A truck driver disappeared with 26 tonnes of ammonium nitrate fertilizer destined for Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary George Charamba's agricultural property. Sithabisile Mpofu appeared before the Mbare Magistrates Court on Monday, facing charges of theft of trust property valued at $17,160. The 49-year-old Redcliff resident had arranged transportation for the chemicals from a Mt Hampden supplier to Charamba's Battlefields farm near Kwekwe. Prosecutors detailed how Charamba's personal assistant, Tsitsi Chirwa, contacted Mpofu to secure trucking services for the delivery. The defendant subsequently engaged driver Stewart Sanikwa to handle the transportation assignment.
Sanikwa collected the fertilizer shipment on July 11 from the J & J...
South African fullback Willie le Roux achieved a career milestone by earning his 100th international cap for the Springboks. The veteran player reflected on his challenging path from childhood aspirations to national team stardom. Le Roux acknowledged that reaching this achievement required overcoming numerous obstacles throughout his career. His journey involved battling through injuries, facing intense competition, and weathering periods of self-doubt. The fullback emphasized that persistence and unwavering belief enabled him to reach this significant benchmark.
Le Roux offered encouragement to aspiring athletes by emphasizing that geographical or social background does not determine success. He stressed that achieving athletic...
Two Zimbabwean students perished in a fatal vehicle collision while traveling to attend a Jah Prayzah concert in Edmonton on Saturday evening. Anotida Kimberly Maziriri and Eddmore Mafuwe, aged 23, died instantly when their car crashed during the journey to the musical performance. The accident occurred on the opening night of the artist's Canadian tour dates. Families of both victims have established online fundraising campaigns to cover the costs of repatriation. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of international support from donors worldwide.
Maziriri's relatives have collected $5,993 from 201 contributors through their GoFundMe appeal, managed by Aisher Magomo. The campaign has achieved approximately 40 percent of its...
The Zimbabwe Republic Police formally prohibited uniformed officers from participating in gambling activities at betting establishments and casinos. Commissioner Paul Nyathi delivered the directive during a responsible betting forum at Alex Sports Club in Harare on Saturday. The spokesperson emphasized that such behavior damages the force's reputation and professional image. Officers violating this policy will face internal disciplinary measures. Social media images recently showed uniformed personnel placing bets, prompting widespread public criticism.
The police force previously issued internal communications in January 2024, directing commanders to arrest officers caught gambling. These instructions targeted any personnel found...
