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By Gerald Muneri In an effort to ensure improved service delivery and restore the Sunshine City Status in Harare, Geo-Pomona Holdings has expanded its fleet of refuse collection trucks with the new additions having arrives in the country recently. Harare has been experiencing serious service delivery challenges

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Sekuru Banda Steals Spotlight at UAE National Day Celebration in Harare

December 2, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

A diplomatic reception marking the United Arab Emirates’ Eid Al Etihad celebrations took an unexpected cultural turn at the Harare international Conference after traditional healer and cultural figure Sekuru Banda made a notable appearance. Personally invited by the UAE Ambassador to Zimbabwe Dr Jassim AlQasimi, Sekuru

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Harare’s 2026 Budget – A Tale of Two Cities

December 2, 2025

author: Own Correspondent

By Gondai R Bangidza As a development practitioner, looking at the Harare City Council proposed budget is like reading a document that lays bare the city's challenges, ambitions and its underlying social contract. It's not just a list of prices; it's a story about who pays for

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ZIMSTAT Unveils Major Digital Overhaul to Modernise National Data Systems

December 2, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa Zimbabwe’s statistics agency ZIMSTAT has announced sweeping digital reforms aimed at transforming the country’s data landscape and strengthening its capacity to respond to fast-growing national and global development demands. Speaking at the second-quarter meeting of the Data for Development and Innovation Technical Working

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National Sports Stadium Set to Reopen Before 2026 Season, Minister Confirms

December 2, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

The National Sports Stadium is expected to reopen before the start of the 2026 football season with Sports Minister Anselem Sanyatwe expressing confidence that the long-delayed renovation works are finally nearing completion. Speaking during a post cabinet press briefing Sanyatwe said refurbishment efforts were “at an

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Highlanders FC Calms Storm After Chivayo Push for Mwaruwari

December 2, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

Highlanders Football Club has moved to clarify its coaching appointment process after benefactor Wicknell Chivayo publicly proposed to underwrite the full costs of appointing former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari as head coach. In a statement, the Bulawayo giants expressed gratitude for Chivayo’s gesture but stressed that

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ZHRC Warns of Escalating Online Abuse Targeting Women and Girls

December 2, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Elishamai A Ziumbwa The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has warned that technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is rapidly emerging as one of the most serious threats facing women and girls urging stronger nationwide action as the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of

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Manhize Hotplate Grill Properties Attached Over Ex-Police Commissioner’s Chicken Debt

December 1, 2025

author: Lemuel Chekai

Hotplate Grillhouse, which operates a canteen at Manhize, has had its properties attached by the Sheriff of the High Court over a US$27,000 debt owed to former police commissioner Oliver Chibage, who supplied chicken birds. Chibage, who is being represented by Brian Kashangura, sued Hotplate Grillhouse

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Zvimba Council Unveils US$24m Budget to Bolster Services

December 1, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

Zvimba Rural District Council has presented a US$24 million budget for 2026 laying out an ambitious plan to improve basic services and fast-track the district’s long-term development agenda despite persistent financial setbacks. Speaking in Murombedzi recently, Finance Committee chairperson Ephraim Gonzo said the council’s priorities for

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Chitungwiza Teachers Trained to Lead Frontline Fight Against Drug Abuse in Schools

December 1, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

A cohort of 25 teachers from across Chitungwiza has completed an intensive training programme aimed at strengthening drug and substance abuse prevention in schools amid rising concern over the growing impact of addiction on young learners The week-long training was facilitated by Youth Aspire Development Trust