Zimbabwe's insurance watchdog helps companies create new products that protect customers better. The Insurance and Pensions Commission works with businesses to test fresh ideas before launching them nationwide. Officials piloted the Farmers Basket insurance program around Goromonzi before expanding coverage across the country. The regulator uses special testing areas called sandboxes where companies can try artificial intelligence tools safely. Mary Takavarasha from the commission says they want innovation but must keep customers safe.
The regulator watches new products closely to make sure people receive fair treatment and affordable prices. Companies cannot take advantage of customers even when using advanced technology like machine...
Highlanders face a must-win situation today against defending champions Simba Bhora at Barbourfields Stadium. The home team desperately needs to end their three-match streak without victory that has frustrated supporters. Simba Bhora arrives as the red-hot defending champions eager to maintain their title defense. Both clubs selected strong starting lineups for what promises to be an intense tactical battle. Fans expect fireworks during this Castle Lager Premier Soccer League showdown.
Highlanders will start with goalkeeper Raphael Pitisi behind defenders Talent Dube, Arthur Ndlovu, Melikhaya Ncube and Reason Sibanda. Midfielders Prince Ndlovu, Malvern Hativagoni and Andrew Mbeba support forwards Mason Mushore, Never Rauzhi and Mafious...
Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya scored twice to help FC Platinum crush ZPC Kariba 4-0 at Mandava Stadium. The striker brought his scoring form from international duty where he netted two goals against Mozambique during COSAFA Cup action. Jarrison Semelani opened scoring before Ngwenya added his double and Thubelihle Jubane completed the rout. FC Platinum remains one of just two unbeaten teams alongside MWOS this season. The victory came against Kariba who previously boasted the league's best defensive record.
CAPS United ended their six-year losing streak against Chicken Inn with a 1-0 victory at Rufaro Stadium. Kundai Benyu scored the winner during the 64th minute after Eric Manokore set him up from the left side. The Green Machine had not...
Triangle United coach Genesis Mangombe prepares his struggling team for Sunday's match against unbeaten league leaders MWOS at Gibbo Stadium. The Lowveld side sits second from bottom with 21 points fewer than their opponents. Mangombe refuses to back down despite the difficult challenge ahead. His team held Chicken Inn to a draw last week and wants to win at home for the benefit of their supporters. ZTN Prime broadcasts the game live on DStv channel 294 with pre-match coverage.
MWOS has impressed many people this season with their professional approach and attention to detail. Mangombe acknowledges their strength but plans to make the match very difficult for the visitors. He faced MWOS before during his time at Scottland and remembers...
Dynamos missed a perfect chance to win their second game of the season after a penalty kick hit the goalpost during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bikita Minerals at Gibbo Stadium. Captain Shadreck Nyahwa scored first for Dynamos with a header from Abel Gwatidzo's corner kick during the 20th minute. Bikita answered back through Tinashe Ruzive who headed home from another corner to tie the match 1-1. Referee Thembinkosi Sibanda awarded Dynamos a penalty when Frank Agyemang was fouled inside the penalty area. Leeroy Mavhunga stepped up to take the spot kick but struck his shot against the right post.
Coach Saul Chaminuka expressed anger about the penalty miss and questioned why Mavhunga took the kick instead of regular penalty taker...
Shepherd Ziwira grew up as a quiet teenager on Glen Norah's rough streets during the 1980s. He watched bullies pick on women and children around his neighborhood. The shy boy decided to learn karate as a way to protect others from harm. His martial arts journey started at age 16 under teacher Jimmy Mageza back during 1988. Ziwira practiced different karate styles before settling on Shotokan after moving to Kwekwe.
The 53-year-old man earned his fifth dan black belt through years of hard training. He competed for Zimbabwe at Zone VI Games and became a national coach. Ziwira uses karate to help young people avoid drugs and alcohol problems. He teaches children proper discipline through martial arts programs around Midlands province. His...
Zimbabwe celebrates International Day of the African Child tomorrow before President Mnangagwa opens the 33rd Junior Parliament on Friday. Young people will gather at the New Parliament building during Mt Hampden ceremonies. The African Union created this day after 1976 student protests against poor education under South African apartheid rule. More than 700 children died during Soweto demonstrations for better schools and equal treatment.
Zimbabwe Youth Council finished elections for student representatives across all provinces. Selected members begin training today before Friday events start. The Junior Parliament Alumni launches to help new members learn from past experiences. Child protection policy guidelines will guide future...
Former Cabinet Minister Walter Mzembi faces court after police arrested him Friday for skipping trial dates seven years ago. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission caught Mzembi when he returned to the country last week. Magistrate Donald Ndirowei handled his case at Harare Magistrates Court and sent him back to jail until Monday. Officials charged him with criminal abuse of office and theft of trust property during his time as Tourism Minister.
Mzembi left Zimbabwe after courts gave him his passport for medical treatment in South Africa during November 2018. He promised to return the travel document but never came back for his court hearings. Prosecutors issued arrest warrants when he failed to appear for two separate criminal cases...
Government workers across Zimbabwe will receive better housing as officials build new homes for public servants. President Mnangagwa opened a fresh residential complex for police officers at Chimoio Camp in Harare on Friday. The modern flats contain 96 units for junior officers from constable to inspector ranks. Leaders want decent homes to boost worker morale and improve government services. Housing Minister Zhemu Soda said his department plans more projects nationwide.
The ministry completed similar buildings at Marimba for health workers and Beitbridge for civil servants. Construction teams finished 96 percent of work on Marondera Dombotombo flats with 64 units ready soon. Rural areas will also benefit from housing programs starting...
