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Fake doctor trial nears end as State presents key evidence
The fake doctor case moves closer to an end as people share what they saw. A man named Prosper from Bulawayo acted like a real doctor at Mpilo Hospital. He checked sick patients, told them what was wrong, gave them medicine ideas, and took their money. People who met him said he seemed very sure about medical stuff and talked like he knew everything. A person from NUST came to court and said they never taught this man. They checked all the names but found nothing about him anywhere. When given the chance, Prosper chose not to ask this person any questions. A nurse boss from the hospital also talked in court, saying she never heard about him until police caught him and the news spread around. The judge will hear more on Friday about...
Masquerading man poses as doctor in Bulawayo trial
The fake doctor case almost wraps up as people tell what they saw. Prosper Vanhuvaone stands accused of acting like a real doctor at Mpilo Hospital last year. He checked sick people, told them what he thought was wrong, gave them medicine advice, and took their cash. People who met him say he seemed sure of himself and talked like he knew medical stuff really well. Someone important from NUST came forward to say they never taught this man anything. They looked through all the students' names and found nothing about him anywhere. When asked if he wanted to question this person who spoke against him, Vanhuvaone just said no. A head nurse from the hospital also talked to the court. She had never heard of him before the police caught him...
Delegates Check Out Gwayi Shangani Dam Project
People going to the big energy meeting at Victoria Falls plan to see the Gwayi-Shangani Dam on Tuesday. These visitors from many places work with energy, money, and growth projects. They want to learn about this huge water project by seeing it themselves. The dam sits almost ready after years of building. This project helps solve water problems in southern Zimbabwe and changes lives for many people. When workers finish the dam, it will hold 650 million cubic meters of water, making it Zimbabwe's third biggest lake after Kariba and Tugwi-Mukosi. The dam does more than just look impressive. Workers will build a 250 km water pipe from the dam to Bulawayo City. This pipe will bring water to places that have remained dry for many years...
Matabeleland North 90 percent set for Independence Day
Matabeleland North almost finished setting up for Freedom Day. They reached 90 percent of what they planned. The big party happens on April 18 at Tsholotsho center. Richard Moyo leads the area as Minister. He feels sure about welcoming thousands of happy people. Workers fixed roads, arranged travel, and teamed up with local businesses. They made everything better for guests coming from near and far. The roads leading to Tsholotsho look much nicer today. The teams worked hard to make travel easier for everyone attending. Minister Moyo found ten buses to carry people from faraway places like Lupane, Nkayi, and Binga. These buses plan several trips back and forth during the day. Nobody misses out because they live far away. President...
Sandra Ndebele excited to rock Uhuru Gala in Gokwe
Sandra Ndebele can't wait to sing at the big show on April 18. She feels super happy about going to Gokwe, where many people love music but rarely see big concerts. The famous dancer from Bulawayo told reporters she wants to make the night special for everyone there. She believes these big music events help country people enjoy the same fun as city folks. The bright lights and loudspeakers bring joy to areas far from towns. The last time Sandra played music in Gokwe was over ten years ago. She plans to bring her best dance moves and songs to the party next week. The government decided to spread these national parties across the whole country instead of just in big cities. Sandra thinks this change makes perfect sense because it lets...
New ZIFA leaders aim to clean up football governance
ZIFA leaders want better ways to run football. They hired experts to check the skills of their workers, which makes ZIFA look more professional. The new team cares about doing things right. Mr. Magwizi leads this group, which started work on January 25. Mr. Kennedy Ndebele flew to Brazil for FIFA meetings about following rules. He serves as one of two deputy leaders under Magwizi. The meetings last two days in Rio de Janeiro. FIFA first helped change ZIFA through a special committee. Later, they let regular elections happen. The current bosses need to know who does what jobs well at ZIFA. They put ads in papers looking for coaches and managers for youth teams. Past leaders often fired people because of personal reasons. Mr. Magwizi...
Cabinet gives thumbs up digital, trade and education deals
The Cabinet said yes to the Presidential Internet Scheme. This plan wants to bring good internet to 2,400 places across the nation. They will use special space machines and ground wires to ensure everyone can connect. The program will reach schools, police stations, health centers, farm helpers, courts, and many other spots. It aims to hook up remote areas that have no internet right now. Work starts in June 2025 and runs through 2030, with updates as tech changes. Rural areas will see many benefits from this program. People will enjoy better internet, more digital options, increased computer use, easier money services, and better tech skills. The plan fits with making Zimbabwe smart. The Youth Service training has also shown great...
Cassava to put up $720 million for Africa AI facility
Cassava Technologies plans to spend up to $720 million building the first AI factory across Africa with help from Nvidia Corp. This major cash will create tech centers in five African nations. The firm, started by famous Zimbabwe business leader Strive Masiyiwa, wants to bring fast computers and smart programs to South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco. Hardy Pemhiwa, who runs Cassava, told reporters they must lead with their money first, even if limited. He believes Africa needs these steps forward or risks falling behind other parts of the world. South Africa comes first on the list, with 3,000 special computer parts—called GPUs—arriving by June. These powerful chips make AI work faster. Pemhiwa shared that his company aims...
JSC finalizes Phase Four for paperless magistrate courts
The courts in Zimbabwe keep moving forward with their computer plans. Mr. Walter Chikwana from the JSC recently shared news about the fourth part of their digital court project. He talked about this at the opening of a brand new court building in Mutawatawa. The first three parts went really well with the bigger courts, like the Supreme Court and High Court. These fancy courts already run completely without paper. People must use computers or phones to send in their papers for these big courts. They can also join court meetings through video calls without leaving home, which makes life much easier for everyone. The rest of the world uses these computer systems, and Zimbabwe wants the same modern ways. Later this year, smaller local...
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