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By Daniel Kachere Celebrated veteran journalist and media trainer Peter Banga will be buried today at his rural homestead in Nhekairo village, Wedza. His body lay in state at Banga Doyce homestead last night where a vigil was held in his honour. Banga died in his sleep at his home …

By Gilbert Munetsi Zimbabwe Boxing Federation technical director Steven Masiyambumbi recently became the only referee/judge from the Southern African region invited to officiate at the AIBA World Men’s Championships. The global boxing extravaganza took place in Belgrade, Serbia, between October 22-November 7 this year. His call to duty came at …

Police have launched a manhunt for three notorious armed robbers who are still on the run following the US$2.7 million Gwebi bridge heist in January this year. A reward of US$5 000 is at stake for anyone who supplies information leading to their arrest. In a statement Wednesday, National spokesperson, …

The Immigration authorities at the Regional Office in Lilongwe have arrested a 29-year-old Zimbabwean national for trying to dubiously acquire a Malawian passport. Confirming the development, central region immigration public relations officer Inspector Pasqually Zulu identified the suspect as Miss Filda Sibanda who was arrested on Monday November 15, 2021. …

By Gilbert MunetsiMore than 400 runners last Saturday took part in the second edition of the Lake Chivero Rhino Trail Run which was organised by Sports Tourism Incorporated in partnership with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. The runners partook in 5km, 10km and 21km stretches, with the annual …

By Gilbert Munetsi The Painted Dogs Conservation – working with the Hwange community and stakeholders from the surrounds – has managed to remove 30 000 snares as part of their anti-poaching initiatives aimed at saving the threatened species. A top representative of the voluntary organisation, David Munyaradzi Kuvawoga, told Nhau …

ZBC radio presenter Rutendo Makuti yesterday appeared in court on allegations of attempting to extort money from leader of Goodness and Mercy Ministries, “Prophet” Tapiwa Freddy, by otherwise threatening to expose their love affair to the public. Makuti, known as Ruru on Radio Zimbabwe, appeared before magistrate Mrs Judith Taruvinga …

Former ZBC CEO Happison Muchechetere, suspended by the state broadcaster in 2014 and then sacked in 2015 over corruption allegations, remains ZBC employee, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Justices Elizabeth Gwaunza, Lavender Makoni, and Tendai Uchena upheld his appeal after the High Court ruled in ZBC’s favour, the top …

Huge investments into Zimbabwe’s large-scale gold mines have bolstered output in several key operators that have pushed production beyond initial projections, Mines minister Winston Chitando said this week. Investments into key operations like the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed conglomerate Padenga Holdings’ Eureka and Pickstone gold mines in Mashonaland Central are …

Civil servants will this year be paid their bonuses in foreign currency up to a maximum of US$700 and civil service pensioners will receive bonus payments of US$100 plus an extra US$80 for spouses, after President Mnangagwa decided on a once-off cushion following challenges experienced this year due to exchange …