Bulawayo City Council wants to spend 13.4 million dollars over five years buying new vehicles. Most of the city's cars and trucks are old and break down often. Council leaders say 62 percent of their 340 vehicles need replacement because they cost more to fix than replace. The fleet problems hurt city services like garbage pickup and road repairs. Workers struggle to complete daily tasks with unreliable equipment.
The city used to track all vehicles with special computer systems that watched where drivers went. These systems caught people stealing fuel and using city cars for personal trips. The tracking contract ended and officials cannot monitor vehicles anymore without the service agreement. City leaders worry about theft and misuse...
Xolani Dube runs Slice Pizzeria and decided to start farming. He wants to grow his restaurant ingredients rather than buy them from other suppliers. The businessman bought land near Insiza North to plant vegetables like potatoes and tomatoes. His farm will cut costs and give him better control over food quality. This business move helps him make more money from his two pizza shops.
Slice Pizzeria won the small business award at a recent trade ceremony. Dube credits his staff for the recognition and says it motivates everyone to work harder. He plans to open more restaurants across Zimbabwe cities and towns. His wife Nomagugu helps run the business they started after returning from overseas. The couple opened their first location back...
Zimtrade wants farmers to use modern tools that boost crop exports around the world. The trade group says technology helps growers compete better against foreign suppliers. Drones and satellites help farmers track their fields from above. Smart systems tell farmers exactly where to water plants and add nutrients. These changes make farms run smoother and produce higher quality food.
Export buyers demand proof that crops meet safety rules before they purchase anything. Digital records show exactly how farmers grow their products from seed to harvest. European buyers especially want detailed information about farming methods used. Technology makes it easy to keep these important records on computers and phones. Farmers can quickly share...
Bulawayo wants to partner with a Japanese city during the Osaka Expo 2025. The Ministry of Local Government asked all councils to find sister cities abroad. Japan hosts the six-month event that started April and ends October. Officials expect over 28 million people to visit the exposition. Zimbabwe shows its progress under the theme Beyond the Limit.
Town Clerk Christopher Dube received a letter from Permanent Secretary John Basera about the opportunity. The ministry wants councils to submit partnership proposals before May 25. Japanese cities offer cooperation through their Mayoral Alliance program. Over 650 local governments across Japan participate each year. The alliance promotes culture sharing and joint development projects...
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza accused a cricket coach of racist comments during a match. Blessing Mafuwa coaches Rainbow Cricket Club and allegedly made the statements at Old Hararians Sports Club. Raza scored 78 runs before leaving the field due to muscle problems. The cricket star filed a complaint with local cricket officials about the incident. He says Mafuwa shouted about passports and told him to go back to Pakistan.
Mafuwa denies making racist remarks and claims Raza faked his injury. The coach says the player walked around fine after batting but suddenly claimed he was hurt. He waited for a medical person who never arrived at the field. Mafuwa confronted Raza about setting a bad example for young players watching. The argument...
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees wants everyone to see the full story after his team lost 2-0 to Burkina Faso. The Warriors played without key stars like captain Marvelous Nakamba and deputy Marshall Munetsi. Missing players meant the squad lacked experience against a strong opponent. Nees used the game to test new faces and build squad depth. He believes the loss taught valuable lessons for future matches.
Stephane Aziz Ki scored first for Burkina Faso before Cyriaque Irie added the second goal. Khama Billiat returned but suffered knocks and could not finish the game. The coach worried about the veteran forward's condition after repeated fouls. Several players earned recalls after long breaks from national duty. Elvis Chipezeze returned as...
Harry Allen Golf Club held its qualifier for the 2025 Sterling Group International Pairs tournament Saturday. Nearly 30 golfers competed for spots at the national finals. Three players scored 47 points and earned their way forward. The event uses a four ball better ball format that excites players and fans. Club captain Jabulani Tshuma praised the turnout and energy from members.
Sterling Group helped sponsor the competition and supports golf tourism across Zimbabwe. General manager Fungai Mutseyekwa said the event showcases the country to visitors. The tournament theme encourages people to explore Zimbabwe through golf. Corporate backing makes this year the most rewarding for amateur players. The campaign builds on last year's success...
Martin Mapisa played his best game for Zimbabwe after they lost 2-0 to South Africa. The goalkeeper stopped eight corner kicks and four great scoring chances. His quick moves and smart positioning saved his team from a worse defeat. The 26-year-old keeper helped his club team MWOS reach first place. He made key saves that kept the Warriors from total embarrassment.
Mapisa left Spain to join Zimbabwe football and walked away from Dynamos club. He signed with newcomers MWOS and proved critics wrong. The keeper usually sits on the bench behind Washington Arubi for national team games. Playing with younger players gave him a chance to shine. His brave career choices are paying off.
Zimbabwe sits at the bottom of their group with one...
Zimpapers plans a men's meeting Friday at Garwe Restaurant. The company wants to help men talk about problems they keep quiet. Men face stress about money, health and family life but rarely share these worries. The event will bring together 100 men from different businesses around Harare. Experts will teach them how to handle tough times better.
Mental health workers and money advisors will speak at the gathering. Relationship experts will help men learn about marriage problems. Divorce cases jumped from 2,149 to over 3,200 last year across Zimbabwe. Nearly one-third of marriages end within five years of starting. Medical doctors will discuss prostate cancer and other male health issues.
Pauline Matanda runs events for Zimpapers and...
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