At least 213 people have graduated with certificates after completing a government-backed basic skills training programme in Zvimba West, designed to promote economic empowerment and tackle social ills such as gender-based violence and drug abuse. The initiative was facilitated by the Tonganyika Trust in partnership with
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa The City of Harare has raised alarm over increasing sewer blockages across the capital, caused by illegal dumping of huge quantities of solid waste being dumped by residents. In an interview, Harare department of water Engineer Simon Muserere said 60% of sewer system
By Takudzwa Tondoya Southern African leaders have been urged to step up efforts to end child marriage and strengthen protection for survivors, amid warnings that without urgent action the practice could continue for another 200 years. Equality Now and its partners issued the call during the Southern
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa Civil society groups and grassroots movements across Southern Africa have accused regional leaders of pursuing an elitist development agenda that entrenches inequality and displaces vulnerable communities. Meeting in Antsirabe, Madagascar, more than 300 delegates attended the 2025 SADC People’s Summit which ran parallel
By Takudzwa Tondoya The operator of radiological services at Harare’s Avenues Clinic has dismissed claims that the department has permanently closed insisting the shutdown is only temporary. Lechlade Investments (Pvt) Ltd, which runs the unit issued a public notice refuting allegations raised by Baines Imaging Group that
By Takudzwa Tondoya An international line-up of jazz musicians is set to take centre stage in Zimbabwe and Zambia this September with the launch of a cross-cultural residency, The Frank Salis Experience – The Zambezi Sessions. The initiative, led by acclaimed Swiss Hammond organist Frank Salis will
The government has been accused of widespread rights violations, including torture, arbitrary arrests and restrictions on free expression, according to a new report by the United States Department of State. The Zimbabwe 2024 Human Rights Report says there were “no significant changes in the human rights
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa Six young performers from the Children’s Performing Arts Workshop (CHIPAWO) will fly the Zimbabwean flag high at the International Forum for Children in Moscow, Russia later this month. The group made up of talented children drawn from across the country will depart Harare
By Takudzwa Madondo Talk-show host and entrepreneur Dr Rebecca Chisamba commonly known as Mai Chisamba has urged farmers in Chimanimani to draw on indigenous knowledge and organic methods to boost food security. She was speaking at a workshop hosted by the Participatory Organic Research Extension and Training
Former Warriors and Orlando Pirates striker Tendai has died. He was 40. Reports say he was found dead in his apartment in South Africa. Belgian based former footballer Cephas Chimedza broke the news on Facebook with Ndoro’s picture in Warriors colours accompanied by a caption “Fire (as
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