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African Sun tables aggressive refurbishment initiatives
Leading hospitality group African Sun Limited (ASL) has announced an ambitious refurbishment program aimed at boosting its competitive edge on the global tourism stage, despite economic headwinds and ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:51hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Kids in Bulawayo stumble on fully loaded gun
What began as a harmless game of cops and robbers in Entumbane, Bulawayo, took a chilling turn when a group of children stumbled upon a fully loaded pistol buried in the ground. The potentially danger...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:23hrs | 1069 | by Staff reporter
Rowdy Zanu-PF councillor sparks chaos
A dispute among Chinhoyi councillors over residential stand allocations erupted into public view after Zanu-PF Councillor Godknows Muzhandamuri reportedly seized a list of preferred stand numbers and ...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:24hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
Council gives businesses bins ultimatum
Businesses in Harare are under a 14-day ultimatum to place bins outside their premises to enhance cleanliness within the city. Hosiah Chisango, the Town Clerk, warned that non-compliant businesses wou...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees 100% jump in tourist arrivals
Zimbabwe has recorded a more than 100 percent increase in tourist arrivals, a significant step in the recovery of the country's cash cow hospitality sector which was still recovering from disruptions ...Published: 08 Jun 2023 at 09:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scraps mandatory wearing of facemasks as Covid-19 eases
GOVERNMENT has with immediate effect scrapped mandatory wearing of facemasks in public to people who are fully vaccinated.Under the new regulation announced by information minister Monica Muts...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 19:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Government scratches wearing of Masks
Finally, government has scratched wearing of masks in public following a drop of Covid cases in the past months....Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 18:55hrs | 9 | by Desmond Nleya
Shock as Meikles hotel tells guests to bath using buckets
Top tourist establishment Meikles hotel has told its guests that they should bath using buckets after the institution told the guests that they are running on a generator. Meikles said the cau...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 12:34hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Councillor calls for disinfection of public areas to curb Covid-19
Bulawayo deputy mayor and Ward 1 Councillor Mlandu Ncube has implored the council's health department to disinfect public spaces in the city in order to contain the spread of Covid-19.In the l...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
My advice to the ZRP and MPSE: Have the Decency to leave Mhlanga alone!
In its natural state, the human body is a work of art a thing of immense beauty. Nudity forms the backbone of a multi-million-dollar erotica industry, although its acceptance varies from society to so...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 07:43hrs | 2 | by Nkosilathi Lesley Ngwenya
Mat North schools receive masks ahead of reopening
Bulawayo based bookshop, Dingani Bookshop and Stationery last week donated 2300 facemasks to Matebeleland North schools in an effort to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus ahead of schools reope...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 10:12hrs | 5 | by Agencies
Bank queues a Covid-19 time bomb
BANKS are not adhering to World Health Organisation (WHO) standards and national Covid-19 guidelines as evidenced by their failure to control clients to ensure social distancing. Social distan...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Exemption letters no longer required
CITIZENS no longer need exemption letters for movement while intercity travel is now permissible with businesses including the informal sector allowed to operate up to 7PM after Government relaxed Lev...Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa opens up the economy
President Mnangagwa yesterday re-opened Zimbabwe's economy following almost two months of level four lockdown restrictions that brought most businesses to a standstill after a second and more intense ...Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 hits rural communities
The second wave of Covid-19 has impacted rural communities, which were previously seen as safe havens, with many positive cases and deaths reported since the beginning of the year. Most rural ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now almost overrun by Covid-19 second wave
When the coronavirus pandemic began early in 2020, most Zimbabweans never took it seriously. Many were misled by social media where it was peddled that Corona is only for whites and only comes in wint...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 09:24hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Govt fumigates public areas
Government has begun fumigating public areas in Harare in a bid to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in communities as the country's confirmed cases and deaths continue to soar. Nationa...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 09:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
New emergency project to help displaced people in Zimbabwe fight COVID-19
Displaced people living in temporary settlements in Zimbabwe are to get help to protect themselves against COVID-19 in a new project led by education and sociology experts at the University of Notting...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 15:39hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Ilala Lodge enhances guest experiences
GUEST experiences at Ilala Lodge Hotel have been enhanced following the completion of a new plunge pool and relaxing pool-side lounge.The elegant new features overlook breath-taking views of t...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 15:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rainbow Tourism Group trading update
The company delivered a strong performance in 2018 achieving revenues of $34.3 million which was 27% above the prior year despite an increasingly challenging economic climate. This performance w...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:00hrs | 3 | by Rainbow Tourism Group
Ilala lodge hotel completes $200k new plunge pool and poolside lounge
Ilala Lodge Hotel has today announced the completion of a new plunge pool and a new poolside lounge. The new features overlook breath-taking views of the mist that rises above one of the seven natural...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The top 5 party manifestos
LAST week's column looked at the Build Zimbabwe manifesto which I ranked third . This week we examine a fourth manifesto.Paul KasekeNumber 2: People's Rainbow CoalitionThe coal...Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Econet launches 'Kwese TV Everywhere'
Kwese TV customers can now "tether" their decoder channels to their mobile phones in a new service called "Kwese TV Everywhere" (TVE) unveiled at a Kwese media and customer event hosted by Econe...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Diarrhoea outbreak at London games
Athletes staying at one of the team hotels for the World Championships in London have gastroenteritis, event organisers have confirmed.Public Health England say 30 athletes and support staff h...Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:23hrs | 2 | by BBC
Safeguard urges security consciousness during festive season
With Christmas fast approaching and with it a predictable increase in crime, Safeguard Security has urged members of the public to be security conscious and ensure the safety of their homes and posses...Published: 19 Dec 2016 at 13:34hrs | | by Agencies
HZT Community Accountability Action Teams launch Public Interface meetings
Heal Zimbabwe Trust has launched a public interface meetings for reconciliation among citizens.The trust said Women Safe Spaces for Reconciliation groups working with it in mainstreaming gende...Published: 07 Nov 2016 at 14:21hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Rhodesia: The Great Betrayal
For just over three months I stayed at the Hilton Hotel while I worked in Pietermaritzburg recently. Staying there also was an ex-Rhodesian of roughly my age. This is his story in his words of his exp...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 12:07hrs | 66 | by Dean McCleland
Gweru runs dry
The city of Gweru has gone for three days without water, raising fears of an outbreak of diseases.The Gweru Magistrates' Court and other public areas such as the Government Complex have had th...Published: 28 Jan 2016 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare residents complain of an array of shortcomings by the local authority
Harare Residents have complained of an array of short comings by the Harare City council during the outreach budget consultation meetings.Harare Residents Trust said the Residents in different...Published: 23 Sep 2015 at 16:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
God supports polygamy says Chief
SENATOR Chief Chiduku caused a stir at the senate on Tuesday when he suggested that God is in full support of polygamy as men can marry as many women as they want.Chief Chiduku was debating a ...Published: 11 Mar 2015 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Thobekile Zhou
Soldiers, police officers to cast ballots in secret
Members of the country's armed forces will this year breathe a sigh of relief as they will be able to cast their ballots in secret in the presence of presiding officers and not under the supervision o...Published: 02 Jul 2013 at 17:31hrs | 1 | by Tichaona Sibanda
RTG makes significant strides, say CE
RTG has made significant strides towards achieving its stated objectives for 2013 as adopted by the management team, CE Tendai Madziwanyika told the AGM this afternoon. "As you are awar...Published: 12 Jun 2013 at 12:20hrs | | by Business reporter
Cobra snake slithers from a kombi, charged at passengers
There was chaos in Harare near Copa Cabana along Chinhoyi Street after a snake from a commuter omnibus charged at passengers.In a bizarre incident took place when a ferocious brown cobra fearf...Published: 07 Apr 2013 at 09:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'We are looking at fund-raising US$90 million' says tourism ministry
TOURISM and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi on Tuesday said his ministry was leading an aggressive drive to raise US$90 million to upgrade hotel infrastructure, retool and set up a revolv...Published: 20 Feb 2013 at 18:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Meikles revenue up 16% in 9 months
Meikles group revenues for the 9 months ended 31 December 2012 increased by 16% compared with the prior period driven by increased volumes and margins, the company said in an Interim management report...Published: 19 Feb 2013 at 09:03hrs | | by Business reporter
Meikles limited - trading update for nine months shows improved turnover
Meikles released an encouraging trading update for the nine months to 31 December 2012 highlighting the recovery in group operations. Turnover for the nine months grew by 16% y-o-y driven by increased...Published: 18 Feb 2013 at 08:37hrs | | by Business reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC, MDC-T, Zapu and Mavambo, Do not miss this advice!
Every straight line on our spherical planet is actually a circle. If you draw a straight line on a piece of paper and invite any Zimbabwean to test the line, they will find it straight. If that same s...Published: 21 Sep 2012 at 05:39hrs | | by Rayton Dzimiri
Mugabe partially right about Jamaica, Marijuana and Cultural damage
Dear Black Community around the World, Robert Mugabe is a documented divisive leader who has divided his own country into "good ones and bad ones." The most amazing thing is that he always keeps his ...Published: 11 Sep 2012 at 13:20hrs | 1 | by Rayton Dzimiri
Mugabe does not know the decay he presides upon
Zimbabwean Police and the civil servants enjoy the rewards of corruption because the sentinel is too old to see what is happening. The Sentinel, Mr Mugabe of course, is in his natural sleep d...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 12:54hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri
Highlanders lead PSL pack despite draw
WITH a third of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League matches having been played, Highlanders, despite failing to score against Chicken Inn on Sunday, remain the most lethal team.Bosso, who ...Published: 12 Jun 2012 at 07:26hrs | | by Sports reporter
Prophet T.B Joshua and Africa's Ex-Leaders
The socio-political topography in Africa is littered with much uncertainty, penury, hopelessness, despair, despondency, cynicism, starvation, moral rottenness, corruption and misgovernance.Fac...Published: 18 Apr 2012 at 12:56hrs | | by Ezekiel Fajenyo and Sunday Patrick
Risk Management Advice: Be Aware of Car Remote Blocking Crime
Recent media reports confirmed that there is a dramatic increased in car remote blocking crime. Thieves are now using technology against us by blocking radio signals from car key remotes. &...Published: 20 Sep 2011 at 10:08hrs | 1 | by Aon Insurance
Kenya on Easter terror Alert
Nairobi - Kenya's police commissioner is warning that al-Qaeda-linked Somali insurgents that have already carried out an international attack may attempt to strike Kenya over the Easter holidays....Published: 22 Apr 2011 at 09:13hrs | | by Byo24News
This and that with Maluphosa:- Mistakes are common
...Published: 04 Feb 2011 at 20:00hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
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