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Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 213 | by Victor Bhoroma
Pupils selling drugs at school
ZIMBABWE National Association of Mental Health (ZNAMH) has revealed that children as young as nine and 10 around the country are selling drugs in primary schools.The association conducted a re...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 21:32hrs | 1100 | by Staff reporter
The untold tale of Chiredzi's 'Muti Wenhamo'
AARON Tonderai trudges along the dusty road in the sweltering heat of the south eastern sun in the sugar-growing town of Masvingo province, trying to reach a nearby shopping centre before exhausting h...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 06:46hrs | 2147 | by Staff reporter
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 13:29hrs | 208 | by Victor Bhoroma
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:28hrs | 117 | by Victor Bhoroma
University housing deal sought
GOVERNMENT is on the verge of securing at least $150 million from a local bank for construction of on-campus accommodation at recently established State universities, a Cabinet minister has said....Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:03hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza looters are well-known
Facts are and will always be stubborn.Fact one, the people who led last week's riots, particularly in Chitungwiza, were dominantly MDC Alliance youths.Fact two, the youths are well kno...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:12hrs | 2026 | by Staff reporter
Say no to bullying in school
Despite the 'dry wallet' circumstances most Zimbabweans are facing, the zeal to have their children educated can never be underestimated. With schools opening this week, parents and guardians were all...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:11hrs | 134 | by Thomas Murisa
You have failed Zimbabweans - ED, running a country is more than just mantras!
As I watch children going to school this morning, I can not help but be troubled by how few they are - an indication that a huge number of them will not be attending, due to unaffordable school fees, ...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:30hrs | 3063 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Stop drug abuse
Broncclear, a cough relief medicine which is called 'Bronco' in street lingo is being abused big time by most wayward youths in Zimbabwe. This medicine-cum-drug has left many young people 'walking dea...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 19:08hrs | 249 | by Thomas Murisa.
Minister frets over drug abuse in schools
BULAWAYO Provincial Affairs minister Judith Ncube has accused adults of lacing foodstuffs sold to pupils with drugs, which ended up affecting the children and interfering with their learning process....Published: 12 Dec 2018 at 05:35hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter
Government investigates pupil beating
The ministry of information, publicity and broadcasting services has informed Zimbabweans that the government is investigating a case behind a circulating video where a teacher is seen giving a pupil ...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 09:18hrs | 1751 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Corruption damaging Zimbabwe recovery
TRANSPARENCY International's 2017 corruption perception index ranked Zimbabwe number 157 out of 180 countries. Using a scale of 0 to 100 (where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean), Zimbabwe has...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 06:03hrs | 970 | by Paddington Masamha
Kwekwe machete war claims 14
The machete wars that have been going on for the past two years in the Midlands Province mining town of Kwekwe have so far killed 14 people and injured over 100 others so far, government has confirmed...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 12:13hrs | 3158 | by Staff reporter
Mbanje, bronco dealer jailed 2 years
TEN bottles of Broncleer (Bronco) and a kilogramme of cannabis earned a prominent Guruve drug dealer two years in prison yesterday.Munyaradzi Muzhona pleaded guilty to possessing the drugs bef...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:35hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
Guruve drug dealer gets 2 years in prison
Ten bottles of Broncleer (Bronco) and a kilogram of cannabis earned a prominent Guruve drug dealer two years in prison yesterday.Munyaradzi Muzhona pleaded guilty to possessing the drugs befor...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:48hrs | 984 | by Simbarashe Sithole
3 Zimbabweans shortlisted for World Remit-Arsenal coaching programme
UNITED Kingdom: Three of the 25 shortlisted applicants for the WorldRemit Future Stars soccer coaching programme are from Zimbabwe, it has emerged.The Future Stars programme was launched in Au...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 08:46hrs | 723 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe army threatens
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) will not hesitate to deal decisively with any forms of indiscipline which drag the image and reputation of the force into disrepute, a senior army official has said. ...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:15hrs | 1118 | by Staff reporter
Increase in sex vendors in Bulawayo
Mbundane high density suburb in the outskirts of Bulawayo has become a haven for young girls who are engaging in commercial sex work.The young girls are reported to come from the nearby Nyaman...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 09:42hrs | 6242 | by Staff reporter
Calls to decriminalise drug abuse
Zimbabwe has held a belated International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking commemorations amid calls for a paradigm shift to consider drug abuse as a health issue instead of a criminal o...Published: 07 Jul 2018 at 16:11hrs | 253 | by Staff Reporter
Employment creation top priority
Twelve aspiring candidates from various constituencies in Mutare identified unemployment as the major challenge affecting residents. The residents convened to engage aspiring Members of Parliament and...Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 12:13hrs | 609 | by Stephen Jakes
NAC assesses sexual behaviour of prison inmates
The National AIDS Council (NAC) has embarked on a survey to assess sexual behaviour of prison inmates as well as drug abuse, to ascertain whether there is HIV transmission in prisons. Speaking...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 06:49hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Investigation: Cocaine, Meth, and other banned drugs flood Zimbabwe
"Cocaine, crack cocaine, meth, codeine, diazepam… it just depends on the kind of high a person is looking for"This is Crispen. No. That's not his rea...Published: 21 May 2018 at 20:10hrs | 2461 | by Maynard Manyowa and Prince Butawo (Khuluma Afrika)
Zanu-PF tells members yo respect traditional leaders
Zanu-PF party members in Masvingo have been urged to respect traditional leaders and the role they play in communities as the custodians of the country's cultural norms and values.Provincial c...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:10hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
'I'm no criminal,' says Gilbert Muponda
HIS life has been riddled with controversy when the ENG Capital Group was placed into liquidation at the request of the directors as a way to secure the firm's creditors and investors.GILBERT ...Published: 15 May 2018 at 16:27hrs | 1592 | by Staff reporter
Gombami ventures into ICT
UNITED States-based former footballer Owen Gombami has opened a web-based organisation that offers creative, innovative and affordable solutions to education in a bid to complement Government's effort...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:38hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Mbanje is a very dangerous drug
A lot of excitement is in the air after our local press carried the headline "Government legalises mbanje farming".Different thoughts clouded the Zimbabwean masses as the announcement of Statu...Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:05hrs | 457 | by Mthandazo Ndlovu
Man commits suicide over $40
A 44-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo's Mzilikazi suburb allegedly hanged himself following a misunderstanding with his brother over $40 last Thursday.Mr Nelson Ndiweni was found hanging from a tree...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 07:10hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Statement of the EFF on the Occasion of the Zimbabwe Independence Day
The Economic Freedom Fighters is committed to the unfettered economic emancipation of all people of Zimbabwe view the occasion of the 2018 Independence Day as the dawn of a new era both within the pol...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 07:08hrs | 1156 | by EFF Media Relations
Zapu in door-to-door campaigns
THE Dumiso Dabengwa-led opposition Zapu has embarked on a door-to-door campaign in Bulawayo to drum up support for its candidates ahead of this year's general elections.Zapu spokesperson, Iphi...Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 07:13hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Embrace new political dispensation, youths urged
Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs Owen Ncube has urged youths to embrace the new political dispensation led by President Mnangagwa.He also urged them to shun drug abuse and cor...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Artiste vies for political office
BULAWAYO-based arts practitioner Desire Moyo of Victory Siyanqoba has decided to run as a politician in the forthcoming harmonised elections.Moyo is vying for the Nkulumane constituency in his...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 06:59hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
'Alcohol, women ruin you'
OFF the pitch, footballers find it difficult to stay away from women or alcohol or both.Highlanders star Gabriel Nyoni has opened up about the controversial subjects of womanising and beer bin...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 16:33hrs | 3411 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe youths use wisdom during harmoniesed elections
The purpose of the elections is to elect the few elite people who can represent us in the places of authority. The money in the world can make you rich and all the power in the world can make you stro...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 14:45hrs | 819 | by Enos Denhere
A disgrace to the Black race
As Black History Month closes, and African Americans in the United States (US) have celebrated and reflected on their role in that nation's shaping, it would be everyone's hope that they also took a g...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 07:55hrs | 1794 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A case of my two (2) worlds
Through growing up and moving around, I learned a lot of things. But in the short period of time I have spent here, I have learned a lot. I have spend 19 years of my life in Zimbabwe and and 3 years o...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 11:05hrs | 641 | by Belinda Chowa
A Case of My Two (2) Worlds
Through growing up and moving around, I learned a lot of things. But in the short period of time I have spent here, I have learned a lot. I have spend 19 years of my life in Zimbabwe and and 3 years o...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 10:41hrs | 342 | by Belinda Chowa
ZCLDN's statement on drug and alcohol abuse in schools
THE Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) calls upon the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to ensure that all schools in the country have adequate facilities to monitor drug abus...Published: 19 Feb 2018 at 12:24hrs | 782 | by ZCLDN Communications
FUZ warns players
Footballers Union of Zimbabwe president Desmond Maringwa has warned Premier Soccer League clubs to follow the dictates of corporate governance and resolve contractual issues with players to avoid some...Published: 12 Feb 2018 at 08:32hrs | 816 | by Stephen Jakes
PDP resolutions on the MDC Alliance, the Economy and Elections
People's Democratic Party Management Committee Resolutions on the MDC Alliance, the Economy and Elections.07 February 2018Yesterday, the People's Democratic Party held its first Management...Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 09:01hrs | 1871 | by Settlement Chikwinya, PDP
Dembare player battling drug abuse
AS Dynamos star midfielder Denver Mukamba continues to receive the flak for his bad boy image, experts and those close to him believe he urgently needs help to exorcise demons related to drug abuse....Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 05:20hrs | 1041 | by Staff reporter
The need for Scientific Research in the fight against Drug and Substance abuse in Zimbabwe
The war on drugs has been a failure worldwide with detrimental effects on individuals and societies at large. There exists a policy gap to making drug dependence treatment, rehabilitation, care and su...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 05:48hrs | 1119 | by Alliah Towo
The need for Scientific Research in the fight against Drug and Substance abuse in Zimbabwe
The war on drugs has been a failure worldwide with detrimental effects on individuals and societies at large. There exists a policy gap to making drug dependence treatment, rehabilitation, care and su...Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 16:02hrs | 628 | by Alfred Towo
67-yr-old man nabbed for cultivating cannabis
Police have arrested a 67-year-old man from Chigona village in Chipinge for unlawful cultivation of cannabis as the law enforcement agency intensifies efforts to reduce drug abuse cases in the country...Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 17:30hrs | 1105 | by Staff Reporter
Be an active citizen: know your rights
Today is International Human Rights Day. Zimbabwe is on record for being one of the countries that violate human rights to settle political scores. Very little is done to educate Zimbabwean citizens o...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 11:19hrs | 755 | by Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
Zvasiya sacked, Mukamba saved by Dembare
DYNAMOS yesterday sacked defender Lincoln Zvasiya while midfielder Denver Mukamba escaped with a warning after the two recently missed training without explanation.The pair had been suspended ...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 05:35hrs | 1318 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe women urged to stop inserting herbs in their privates
MASVINGO - There are women who insert herbs in their privates to tighten the canal but this habit is dangerous as it promotes the development of cancer.Speaking at a workshop held at a local M...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 09:57hrs | 4811 | by Staff Reporter
Grade 7 exams set by people with no educational qualification - MLF
It has come to our attention that when Lazarus Dokora called for further 'training' of teachers, that never happened he really did not mean it but he only wanted to present a chance to employ his trib...Published: 07 Oct 2017 at 09:36hrs | 2230 | by MLF Information Department
MSU campus blamed for prostitution
The Zvishavane community has called on responsible authorities to relocate the newly established Midlands State University campus as a way of dealing with the rise in prostitution, drug abuse and gend...Published: 26 Sep 2017 at 09:29hrs | 3724 | by Stephen Jakes
Violent Grace surprises South African police
"Caesar's wife must not be above suspicion ", so goes the saying. But this is not the case with Zimbabwe's first family.A few weeks back it was the president' sons, Chatunga and Robert Jnr mak...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 19:58hrs | 22233 | by Israel Dube
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