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Zifa has dangled a US$600 000 bonus to Warriors coach Norman Mapeza if he manages to take the Zimbabwe national senior men’s team to the Fifa 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. Mapeza was appointed Warriors interim coach last week after the association sacked Zdravko Logarušic. NewsDay Sport was yesterday …

The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement last Thursday officially commissioned a water supply pipe in Rushinga district that has been down for years. Established 25 years ago, the asbestos pipeline that was rehabilitated had developed several leaks affecting the district’s water supplies. Speaking at the commissioning …

The Hwange business community has lauded the Freedom of Information Act (FIA), which they say will enable them to structure their demands from investors and local institutions. Hwange district boasts a variety of both local and international investors who are lured by the rich coalfields and tourism facilities. But the …

A prestigious, private school in Pretoria, South Africa, recently became a site of protest. Black learners and parents accused Cornwall Hill College of rejecting calls to make its whites-only board more representative of its diverse learner body. In response, a right wing South African youth group called Bittereinders (the Bitter Enders), held an anti-transformation protest.“Unhappy? …

Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana says Zimbabwe’s railway lines and trains are some of the very best in the world in terms of comfort and running on time. This comes after the Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO), and the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) entered into a deal to ease transport …

By Gilbert Munetsi St Mary’s Police have confirmed the arrest of Zengeza West Legislator Job Sikhala’s son on charges of contravening section 47 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23. Job Sikhala (Junior) is accused of allegedly murdering a man in their neighbourhood together with two others …

Government has said it does not envisage any changes to the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) public examinations schedule, but would continue monitoring the situation in schools in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro yesterday said: “We will announce in …

Zanu PF Mashonaland Central chairperson, Kazembe Kazembe has brought relief to Mt Darwin district after financing the repair of the hospital’s mortuary which broke down in 2018, Nhau has learnt. According to sources, when the mortuary broke down, bereaved families were left with no choice but to utilise private funeral …

Zimbabwe’s home affairs ministry has apologised to a Kenyan tourist who was “hustled” by immigration officers, apparently in an attempt to force her to bribe them. The woman, who uses the social media handles @KenyanSista or @AfricanTigress, maintains a video diary of her travels on various platforms including YouTube, Instagram …

Normal to above normal rainfall is most likely during the next summer rains over most of SADC region, according to a seasonal forecast from the 25th Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF 25) released yesterday. More detailed information on likely Zimbabwean rainfall patterns and discussion on these forecasts comes …