Zimbabwe’s inflation rate jumped back into triple digits in May after the central bank effectively devalued the local currency by introducing a new interbank rate at which most commerce will take place. Annual inflation quickened to 131.7% from 96.4% in April, ending a 10-month period in which the rate was …

THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has secured 400 000 metric tons of white maize from Zambia and Malawi. The move, which comes after government gave private players the greenlight to import the stapple, offset shortages caused by a severe drought that hit the country during the 2021/22 farming …

The Confederation of African Football has set a new date for the Algeria CHAN Championship 2022 qualifying draw after the Initial draw for April 29 was postponed.  CAF says that the draw will be conducted on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Cairo, Egypt, at 13h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT) and …

Fellow Zimbabweans and Fellow Africans; It is my great honour to address you as we commemorate Africa Day. On this occasion, we celebrate the fraternal unity, solidarity and Pan-African spirit that have seen our Continent realise great milestones in the fight against colonialism since the founding of the Organisation of …

THE inviting, melodious echoes flow downhill as we make the final ascend. In the absence of musical instruments to enhance output, they use their palms to issue out some rhythmic claps which blend perfectly with their voices. A thrilling spectacle unfolds as we reach a mountain-top clearing used for the …

– European nations have confirmed dozens of cases in what’s become the largest outbreak of monkeypox ever on the Continent, according to the German military. – The most recent surge in cases appears to have been spread among men who have sex with other men. The outbreak has quickly advanced …

FOR the first time, a Zimbabwean peacekeeper has been chosen to receive the prestigious 2021 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, UN Peacekeeping announced on Tuesday. Commending Military Observer Major Winnet Zharare, 39, as “a role model and a trailblazer”, Secretary-General António Guterres, will present her with the award on Thursday during a …

ZAPU president Sibangilizwe Nkomo, son to late liberation war hero and former Vice President Joshua Nkomo, is demanding the immediate exhumation of his late father’s remains from the National Heroes Acre in Harare. He wants the iconic late nationalist’s remains to be reburied at his rural home in Kezi, Matebeleland …

Industry colleagues and fans have taken to social media to remember award-winning veteran actor Jamie Bartlett, who passed away at 55. A family member confirmed the news to eNCA and, shortly after, social media was flooded with condolence messages as industry colleagues and fans bid the inimitable stage and screen …

Good tidings seem to be in store for Zimbabwe boxing following revelations the country will be host to two high profile events in July this year, it has emerged. Fresh from having earlier bagged a World Boxing Council (WBC) championship and the keenness shown by Amir Khan and, recently, Floyd …