Chigubhu Lantern: A Bright Idea for Zimbabwe
Aluwaine Tanaka Manyonga, a University of Zimbabwe electrical engineering graduate, has invented the Chigubhu Lantern, a solar-powered light source made from recycled plastic bottles and electronic waste.
Marist Brothers High School wins Old Mutual High School Quiz 2023
The runners-up were Zengeza High 1 from Chitungwiza with 36 points, followed by Goromonzi and Pamushana from Mashonaland East and Masvingo with 33 and 30 points respectively.
Apostolic Sects Warm Up to Immunization as Cholera Spreads
Apostolic and Zionist churches in Zimbabwe are now acknowledging the critical role of immunization in combating the ongoing cholera outbreak. These indigenous churches, represented by the registered Trust UDACIZA, have realized the importance of dispelling misconceptions and promoting the acceptance of vaccination and child immunization
Betting Company Bezbets In Fraud Scandal
A betting company Bezbets is involved in a fraud scandal after it failed to pay a winner more than US$5 000 for placing more than US$50 which is not part of their betting policy. Since last year, the complaint has been placing bets of more than
How a Wheelchair Became a Lifeline for Two Siblings with Disabilities in Their Quest for Water
For the Mwembe siblings, the hope is that the government and other stakeholders will address the water crisis in Binga and improve the accessibility and quality of services for people with disabilities.
Stakeholders Stress Importance of Inclusive 2024 Budget for PWDs
Advocates and representatives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have called for the urgent need for the 2024 national budget to be socially inclusive and pro-disability. Speaking at a national budget engagement meeting held in Harare on Tuesday stakeholders raised concerns about the current budget allocation and
Rising from Despair: Abandoned Woman Finds Hope Through ESCT Program
Implemented by an alliance between UNICEF, World Vision, and the Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare Ministry, with crucial support from the Government of Germany via the KfW Development Bank, this program has breathed new life into the Muvengwa family, and many like them.
‘Address water and sewage issue before cholera gets out of hand’
Harare Residents Trust (HRT) has joined the growing chorus of voices calling on the government to take swift action to address the cholera outbreak in the country. The outbreak, which began just over six months ago, has continued to spread, with cases continuing to rise despite
WhatsApp Conmen Faces 20 Counts of Fraud
A suspected fraudster has appeared in court facing 20 counts of fraud after swindling unsuspecting people of various amounts of money through WhatsApp groups. Admire Munyanyi was not asked to plead to the allegations when he appeared before Harare magistrate Denis Mangosi. Represented by Malvern Mapako, Munyanyi
Govt Arranges for Flood-Affected Candidates to Take Exams
The government has committed to give another chance to learners who were unable to take their Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) November examinations due to flooding in certain regions. Responding to questions from legislators in parliament on Wednesday, Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Angeline