OK, Zimbabwe plans to bring back its Entumbane store but change it from a regular supermarket into a wholesale shop. They shut this branch earlier in 2024. The company hopes this new business model will cost less to run. During late 2024, the retail chain struggled with empty shelves, reaching just half their normal stock levels.
The company runs 67 stores across Zimbabwe and blamed tough business conditions for their supply problems. Margaret Munyuru, the group secretary, told lawmakers visiting the shopping complex that Bulawayo City Council helped them reverse their closing decision. She explained they would transform the location into a wholesale operation instead of continuing as a retail store.
Munyuru said the council agreed to...
Four prison guards face murder charges after they beat a visitor at a government building in downtown Harare. The victim later died from his injuries. Nqobile Dube (23), Faith Gladman Makoni (29), Godfrey Damu (24), and Munashe Atkins Zvavambire (20) stood before Magistrate Isheunesu Matova Tuesday. The court kept them locked up until next Monday, when they can ask for bail.
The attack happened March 6 between 5 and 6 PM at the Mgandane Dlodlo Building on Central Avenue. Prosecutor Nomsa Kangara told the court that Jeffreys Kandemiiri had come to see his uncle Malvern, who works on the fifth floor. Security staff stopped Jeffreys at first. They chased him away, but he ran into the accused guards on the second floor.
Things turned...
The High Court turned down Blessed Mhlanga's request to leave jail today. The Alpha Media Holdings reporter stays locked up after Judge Gibson Mandaza agreed with the earlier court ruling. Mhlanga faces charges about sending messages that could have started public fighting after he covered a press talk by Blessed Geza.
His lawyers tried to change Magistrate Farai Gwitima's first decision to keep him behind bars. Judge Mandaza agreed with the lower court that letting Mhlanga go free might mess up the police work still happening. The judge threw out claims from Mhlanga's legal team, saying this case attacks news freedom. He stated all reporters must follow the laws just like everyone else.
The first judge had worried Mhlanga would talk...
The Hindu Society spent $35,000 to fix up Belvedere Clinic before giving it back to Harare City Council. This health center serves people from Belvedere and nearby neighborhoods. City leaders, medical staff, and local residents came together for the clinic's handover event. Mayor Jacob Mafume talked about how these small health centers protect everyone from diseases that cross borders into local communities.
The clinic played a big role during both COVID-19 and the recent cholera outbreaks, helping millions of sick people. Every day, more than 40 local residents visit this health center for care. Recent improvements have added better medical tools, fixed building issues, and upgraded bathroom areas. Ward 5 Councilor Abdurrahman Sapa...
ZANU PF youths promised yesterday to defend their party and its leader, President Mnangagwa. They want peace to stay strong across Zimbabwe. At the Presidential Youth Empowerment Fund launch in Harare, Deputy Secretary John Paradza talked about social media threats. He said these threats aim to cause trouble, but the Youth League won't let demonstrations happen.
President Mnangagwa gave $2 million to help young business owners in farming, mining, tech, and making things. He handed over 72 tractors, 10 combine harvesters, 10 cars, and 10 drilling machines for water wells. The president wants young people to see farming as a money-making business. He plans another $5 million for mining tools aimed at helping young miners work better...
Kirsty Coventry made history by winning the International Olympic Committee presidency, creating excitement across Zimbabwe and Africa. The world cheered her amazing achievement. Last September, Coventry spotted lucky signs pointing to her victory. The deadline for her application letter matched President Mnangagwa's birthday, September 15. The candidate announcement happened on her birthday, September 16.
Greece hosted the election, the same country where Coventry earned her first Olympic medal during the 2004 Athens Games. At the Greek resort city of Costa Navarino, she ruled the election just like her swimming races. She collected 49 votes out of 97 total, which placed her way ahead of Spanish candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch, who...
Fans once loved Mark Ngwazi's catchphrase from his hit song "Taurai Madzoka" as he climbed the music charts. People started comparing him to Alick Macheso, the top sungura music star. This debate heated up in 2022 when both artists put out new albums just weeks apart. Macheso launched "Tinosvitswa Nashe" on June 10, with Ngwazi following up with "Nharo neZvinenharo" on June 25.
Both albums earned praise from critics, but Ngwazi really broke through with his release. Macheso had ruled sungura music without much challenge, especially after his main rival, Tongai "Dhewa" Moyo, died in 2011. No artist truly threatened his top spot until Ngwazi came along. Many saw Ngwazi as fresh competition, but others just thought he was another wannabe...
Harare youth have something big coming their way. According to Senator Charles Tawengwa, Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province and Devolution, around 150,000 young people will learn tech skills through the Digitruck and Digital Skills Ambassador Programme. President Mnangagwa kicked off this initiative earlier this year as part of a national push toward digital excellence, helping communities succeed in the global digital economy.
The program started with Mbare youth as its first trainees. Yesterday marked a milestone when 68 students finished their training. Officials expect about 10,000 young Mbare residents will eventually benefit from these free ICT lessons, which anyone can join regardless of previous education...
Zimbabwe's Acting President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, sent his congratulations to Kirsty Coventry after she became the president of the International Olympic Committee. This marks a historic moment because Coventry is the first female and the first person from Africa to be selected to run this important sports organization. According to Dr Chiwenga, her achievement brings tremendous pride to every Zimbabwean citizen who shared these thoughts through an official announcement.
Dr Chiwenga expressed complete faith in Minister Coventry's ability to handle the big job ahead. He believes she will push for better sports development everywhere around the world. Her background as an Olympic athlete shines with dedication and amazing...
