Chitungwiza teens donate cash to firecracker victim

By Tawanda Matanhire The Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) yesterday donated cash to Godfrey Munhungaupi (13), a boy whose face was deformed in a firecracker accident.The cash is to pay for his medical expenses.TRM is the brainchild of gospel music artist Abraham Matuka and takes care of vulnerable teenagers across the …

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Zim receives US$5,4m urban food relief from British govt

By Kundai Marunya The United Kingdom government has pledged £4 million (US$5.4 million) to feed 110 000 poor people living in eight urban areas across Zimbabwe.The pledge is part of a global package worth £47 million to provide food, nutrition, water and shelter to help over 1.3 million vulnerable people …

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Kudos to the ZRP

Allegations of torture and gross human rights abuses aside – the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) appears to have done a sterling job in apprehending a gang that allegedly robbed a cash-in-transit vehicle of over US$2.5 million and Z$43 090 in cash along Harare-Chinhoyi highway.This was the first high-profile heist in …

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US$2.5m Heist: Police Recover US$456 626

Detectives from CID Homicide have made a breakthrough, recovering a substantial amount of cash stolen in the Gwebi bridge US$2.5 million heist last week. They also recovered vehicles believed to be proceeds of the same alleged crime. So far police have arrested 11 suspects, three of whom were the guards …

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Lockdown: Coffins in short supply

Informal sector shutdown to blame‘We provide an essential service’Coffin prices shoot up By Daniel Kachere An artificial shortage of coffins has hit Zimbabwe, particularly the capital city of Harare where carpenters who work in the informal sector have been unable to produce the boxes, due to strict lockdown regulations meant …

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Floods threaten ED’s Pfumvudza programme

Nhau Correspondent Excessive rains currently pounding the country are threatening Government’s Pfumvunza programme.The agricultural initiative was brought about by perennial droughts in previous farming seasons, which saw farmers implementing a zero tillage land preparation process while mulching even before planting.With large amounts of rains which have led to flooding in …

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Lockdown deepens mental health crisis

While other citizens and businesses operating in the informal sector spend hours on any given day running battles with law enforcement for violating lockdown regulations – there are some that simply break down.They cannot cope.In Zimbabwe, lockdowns come with a lot of financial strain to an already socio-economically burdened populace, …

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Josh Meck a treasure for Zim music

By Tawanda Matanhire Creating a brand which people can relate with and become loyal to is a journey that takes time.For many, the dream gets shattered along the way.And for the fortunate few, the brand can become hard to ignore and big enough to attract good business.For Afro-jazz musician, Josh …

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Covid-19: Vaccines arrive in Africa

Can Zimbabwe afford a jab?Other African states start inoculations this monthAnother long wait for handouts By Daniel Kachere While other African countries have procured vaccines, mostly for their frontline workers and most vulnerable citizens with inoculations starting this month, Zimbabwe is battling to provide basics like personal protective equipment (PPE) …

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