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Fidelity Life Eyes Growth With New Products and Markets
Fidelity Life keeps creating fresh insurance products to earn from different sources. Their latest financial report shows these new items stay popular with customers. The company expanded into funeral services and managing assets for clients. Chairman Livingstone Gwata says the main business unit performed strongly during the year. Their Malawi branch made strategic partnerships in both Malawi and South Africa, which were expected to boost revenue. The funeral service business turned around after buying new vehicles, opening more branches, and launching additional products. Their focus on digital services helped them reach more customers and work more efficiently. The company introduced small insurance products for people with lower...
Mnangagwa Launches Internet Drive to Connect All Wards
President Mnangagwa started a new internet program at Nyamuroro High School in Gokwe during the Children's Party. The plan brings fast internet to all 2,400 administrative wards across Zimbabwe. He handed out 2,000 Starlink devices for schools, clinics, and police stations lacking connectivity. The Information Communication Technology Ministry runs this program. ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera explained they want to connect all government offices. They previously used fiber cables but noticed gaps in coverage after mapping the country. The initiative targets areas without service using new satellite technology. They will work with companies that provide low-earth orbit satellites and fiber networks. The program connects schools...
Farmers Hail Land Reform as Key to Independence Gains
Farmers across Zimbabwe celebrate 45 years of freedom today. Many share stories about economic gains through land reform programs. The fight for independence started partly because colonial rulers took fertile land from local people. After nearly five decades of self-rule, native farmers grow high-value crops like tobacco, blueberries, and citrus fruits. More than 133,000 registered growers produce tobacco, which used to belong only to white farm operations. Farmer Mayiwepi Jiti said independence brought many achievements for agriculture, including youth and women's advancement. She mentioned title deeds, credit access, and market freedom. The government made special efforts to help small farmers increase productivity through...
Gokwe Hosts Historic Independence Cup Football Final
Gokwe hosts the Independence Cup final today between FC Platinum and Simba Bhora at Nembudziya Growth Point. This brings top football to a town once better known for folklore than sports. Local hero Energy Murambadoro feels proud that his hometown received such recognition. He became famous as the first Zimbabwean goalkeeper at the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia after CAPS United discovered him in rural Gokwe. The Government decided to hold major sports events in smaller communities as part of its development program. Previous matches happened in Mt Darwin and Murambinda, continuing efforts to bring national celebrations to different regions. Thousands will watch stars play live right in their community today. FC Platinum aims for...
Gokwe Gears Up for All-Night Uhuru Music Fiesta
Musicians prepare for a 12-hour Independence celebration at Nembudziya Government High School in Gokwe tonight. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and features stars including Simon Mutambi, Suluman Chimbetu, Andy Muridzo, and Sandra Ndebele. Many performers will visit Gokwe for the first time, creating extra excitement among local fans. Gospel singer Argatha Murudzwa said she feels both anxious and thrilled about her debut in the area. Sandra Ndebele last performed there ten years ago and looks forward to bringing professional sound and lighting to rural music lovers. Mutambi considers rural audiences his core supporters and mentioned he enjoys performing outside major cities. Sungura music fans can expect special treats from...
ZDF Clears Air on Retired Officer Mwakorera's Status
Zimbabwe military officials cleared up confusion about former officer Boncase Mwakorera. Social media posts wrongly claimed he still serves in the military. The Zimbabwe Defence Forces said Mwakorera left the Air Force in May 2021 as a Group Captain. He retired completely from military service at that time. The military wants people to know they have nothing to do with his recent arrest at the University of Zimbabwe. They stressed the importance of correctly identifying him as retired because wrong information makes people think his actions represent the military. The defence forces reminded everyone that they follow strict rules to protect the country as required by law. Military leaders felt it necessary to issue this statement...
Uzumba Woman Sentenced for Selling Fake Honey
A woman from Uzumba must perform 140 hours of community service after selling fake honey to a customer for $1,400. Abigail Musewe, 48, faces fraud charges alongside Constance Mudzima, 45, who already admitted guilt when they appeared before Harare Provincial Magistrate Gerald Chikuse. Mudzima asked for mercy during her hearing. Musewe maintains she just connected the buyer with Mudzima but wasn't involved in any scam. The magistrate gave Mudzima a 12-month prison sentence but modified it significantly. Four months were suspended for five years if she stays out of trouble. Another four months vanished on condition that she pays back the full $1,400 to Precious Kusotera. The remaining time became community service instead of jail time...
ZITF Pushes Global Trade Ties With Fresh Energy
Zimbabwe Trade Fair Company works hard to rebuild global connections, said Board chairman Busisa Moyo at a media briefing. The company travels across southern Africa promoting economic partnerships alongside political ones. It plans to reach more countries that offer valuable skills, funding, machinery, and expertise. ZITF serves as a friendly platform where Zimbabwe can reconnect with nations after past misunderstandings. This year, a large Indian delegation will meet local businesses to grow opportunities between both countries. The 2025 fair attracted participants from 30 countries, including Afghanistan, China, European nations, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. Many European companies returned after years away...
Zimbabwe Marks 45 Years of Freedom and Progress
Zimbabwe marks 45 years of freedom today after fighting against white colonial rule. People remember those who gave their lives for a free country. Many Zimbabweans born after 1980 grew up seeing society as normal, one where talents matter more than skin color. This normalcy stands as independence's greatest gift. Citizens move ahead based on hard work rather than facing barriers from those who fear their success. The battle was both political and about changing a strange society where people needed to learn that they could control their lives. For younger generations, independence comes from history books or family stories. They feel grateful but might miss how it connects to current issues. The spirit of independence remains just as...
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