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Old Mutual high school quiz finals kick off
After months of fierce academic competition across zonal and provincial stages, the much-anticipated finals of the Old Mutual High School Quiz have officially begun in Harare. Finalist teams from acro...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 17:02hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo's US$5 million spending binge
FOR Wicknell Chivayo, money seems to grow on trees.Never the one to be shy to ostentatiously display his wealth, Chivayo, who likes to call himself Sir Wicknell, has of late been on an unrelen...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:36hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police finger school staff in robberies
SCHOOLS have emerged as the latest target for armed robbers after scores of learning institutions lost thousands of United States dollars stashed in safes this week.Police have accused school ...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robbers raid 2 more private schools
TWO more private colleges in Ruwa and Gweru lost nearly US$17 500 cash to robbers who raided their premises recently, with police suspecting that the thieves could be working with staff.In Gwe...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:01hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Drunk cop removed from guarding ballot papers at Matebeleland North school
A police officer was removed from guarding election materials at a school in Jambezi, Matebeleland North, after being found asleep and drunk on Sunday.For 30 minutes, senior police officers co...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 33 | by Stafff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo splurges US$140,000 on Catholic parish
Wicknell Chivayo's spending spree shows no signs of abetting after the controversial businessman donated US$100,000 cash, a home solar system and a US$40,000 Toyota Hilux D4D to the Roman Catholic Chu...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Hackers snatch US$100 000 from NatPharm
THE National Pharmaceutical Company of Zimbabwe (NatPharm) lost more than US$100 000 to hackers when its computer system was attacked, Auditor-General Mildred Chiri (pictured) has revealed.In ...Published: 03 May 2022 at 16:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 cases in schools drop
ONLY 41 Covid-19 cases remain active in the country's schools as mandatory quarantining of some boarding schools to prevent the deadly pandemic is lifted, allowing learners to return home.The ...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt bans in-school holiday lessons
GOVERNMENT has banned in school holiday lessons to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure containment measures are put in place before learners return for the second term.Schools are set to...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cabinet blames fuel availability for congestion
CABINET yesterday agreed to set up an inter-ministerial team to deal with congestion on the country's roads that has become a menace especially in urban areas.This was announced by Information...Published: 12 May 2021 at 06:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South to get 3 new COVID-19 centres
GOVERNMENT is in the process of constructing COVID-19 treatment centres in three districts of Matabeleland South province that have remained a transit zone for cross-border travellers, often accused o...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff writer
Residents equip local hospital
THE business community and individuals in Umzingwane district have joined hands to mobilise resources to buy personal protective equipment (PPE) for Esigodini Hospital in a bid to contain the spread o...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
COVID-19 implosion in Zimbabwe schools
HEALTH experts have warned of a COVID-19 implosion at boarding schools with unvaccinated pupils at a high risk of catching the deadly virus during the third wave of the pandemic. The warning c...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets second jab today
President Mnangagwa will today receive his second dose of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine in Kwekwe as the national vaccination drive continues to gain momentum. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting S...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo school tests ALL pupils
COVID-19 tests for all the 800 pupils enrolled at Mzilikazi Primary School started yesterday after eight teachers tested positive two weeks ago. Health officials have also started initiative c...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Govt ups COVID-19 tests in schools
GOVERNMENT says it has intensified measures to contain the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in schools around the country by ensuring daily testing of all learners and teachers.In a statement yeste...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fresh Covid-19 outbreak hits boarding schools
At least 212 children have tested positive to Covid-19 at two boarding schools in Zimbabwe since Friday as the government appealed for help to combat the disease.Information secretary Nick Man...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teacher unions demand school testing
TEACHER unions have emphasised the need for regular testing of learners, educators and non-teaching staff to contain Covid-19 amid reports of an increase in confirmed cases at schools countrywide....Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 16:20hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 hospital admissions drop
THE number of people who are admitted after testing Covid-19 positive in Zimbabwe has gone down with statistics showing that only 36 of the 855 who are infected are hospitalised. Owing to effe...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
No independence exeat for boarders
As part of efforts to contain Covid-19 infections, boarders have to remain at school over the Independence weekend and gatherings for the 41st anniversary remain limited to 50, but the vaccination pro...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Cabinet misled on learners' safety'
THE Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) yesterday alleged that the Primary and Secondary Education ministry misled Cabinet into recommending the premature opening of schools on March 15, whi...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
'No free jab for foreigners in Zimbabwe'
FOREIGNERS who are not permanently staying in Zimbabwe will pay for COVID-19 vaccination, which is currently being administered for free to locals. This was said by President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Third wave feared
The spike in Covid-19 cases, especially in schools, could be a signal of the beginning of a deadlier third wave of the pandemic, health experts have warned.According to a situation report rele...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Schools record 106 COVID-19 cases in one day
TWO schools in Matabeleland South have reported 106 cases of COVID-19, reigniting fears that schools remain hotspots and that authorities were not adequately prepared for their reopening.Sacre...Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 05:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Youths urged to venture into mining
UMZINGWANE legislator Levi Mayihlome has urged youths in the district to venture into gold mining instead of crying foul when outsiders seize opportunities.The district is rich in gold deposit...Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 05:03hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Suspended Natpharm boss back in court
SUSPENDED National Pharmaceutical Company of Zimbabwe (NatPharm) acting managing director Zealous Nyabadza appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing criminal abuse of office allegatio...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Boarding schools increase fees to $1 000 per term
A NUMBER of boarding schools have tabled proposals to increase school fees and related levies to above $1 000 next term, creating fresh headaches for parents, some already struggling to pay amounts fo...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:40hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF supporters ruin school gate in stampede for food
A school at Rutenga growth point its ruing its losses after a mob of Zanu-PF supporters vandalized the main gate in a frenzied stampede for free food after President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 'Thank You Ra...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 14:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government approves boarding fees hike
THE Government has approved an increase in boarding school fees following proposals by school authorities as a result of an increase in the prices of basic commodities. In some schools boardin...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:35hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Teacher loses grade 7 exam papers
In an incident that will put the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) into disrepute, a Marirangwe Primary School deputy head Lyson Sithole lost the English Paper 1 examination scheduled to b...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 16:07hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Black figure' 'haunts' catholic school
A wave of mass hysteria has hit a Roman Catholic Church-run, Kana Primary School in Gokwe South under Chief Mkoka following reports that a dozen of pupils and a nun collapsed while screaming in unexpl...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 05:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls elephant rides stopped
TOUR operators in Victoria Falls are slowly giving in to pressure from international tourism agents to stop elephant ride activities on claim of abuse to wildlife.International animal activist...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mwenezi by-election underway
ALL is set for the Mwenezi East parliamentary by-election today, with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission yesterday saying it has set up 62 polling stations where voters will cast their ballots....Published: 08 Apr 2017 at 12:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South 2014 Grade 7 Schools ranking - list
FIFTEEN primary schools in Matabeleland South province recorded zero percent pass rate in the 2014 Grade Seven public examinations up from 13 the previous year.According to a Zimbabwe Schools ...Published: 02 Feb 2015 at 13:15hrs | 14 | by Thandeka Moyo
Matabeleland schools record awful results
MATABELELAND provinces schools once again failed to impress in last year's Advanced Level examinations, with no school making it into the top 10, while only six made it to the top 100.Accordin...Published: 27 Jan 2015 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu, can you rectify this mistake please! Its Esigodini and not Sigodini
Below is a Zinara toll fee receipt for the Esigodini tollgate. Unfortunately it refers to Esigodini as Sigodini which is wrong. Can the Minister of Transport Cde Obert Mpofu assist in rectifying thi...Published: 07 Jan 2015 at 08:06hrs | | by Concerned citizen
'I will never lose any election,' says Obert Mpofu
Umguza member of parliament, who is also Transport and Infrastructural Development minister, Obert Mpofu says he will never lose any election in Matabeleland North as he has endeared himself to people...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 07:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Sacred Heart Girls High opens its doors with 49 students
NEWLY constructed Sacred Heart Girls High School in Umzingwane District has opened its doors with 49 pioneer Form One pupils enrolling for the first term.Construction of...Published: 15 Feb 2014 at 13:18hrs | 5 | by Nqobile Tshili
Zim MPs seek divine intervention to save the country
MPs are seeking divine intervention in their quest to solve problems bedevilling the nation, it has been learnt.There are reports that some MPs have approached the Catholic Church requesting f...Published: 21 Jan 2014 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Tsvangirai is mad,' says Mugabe
MORGAN Tsvangirai is "as good as mad" for refusing to accept his crushing election defeat on 31 July, President Mugabe said yesterday. Mugabe said the MDC-T leader was "running to London" and...Published: 02 Nov 2013 at 11:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe: 'thank you people of Mat... I don't know whether Tsvangirai is still normal'
President Robert Mugabe has thanked the people of Matabeleland South for the overwhelming support and landslide victory of Zanu PF in the July 31 harmonised elections.President Mugabe made th...Published: 02 Nov 2013 at 03:28hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Peru drug rehab centre burns killing 14 people
Lima - Fire swept through a drug rehabilitation centre early on Saturday, killing 14 people who were unable to escape the inferno because windows were barred and doors were locked, firefighters said....Published: 06 May 2012 at 05:52hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Miss Zim Northeast - England 2011
Miss Zim Northeast 2011 is Nokunqoba Ncube 17 of Newcastle 6th form student at Sacred Heart Catholic High School. Doing Sciences- Physics, Chemistry, English L...Published: 08 Jan 2012 at 05:24hrs | 7 | by Josephine Mudzingwa CEO Culture and Diversity Northeast
ZDDT Appeals for Sacred Heart Mission, Esigodini, Zimbabwe
A quote in the concept document for a proposed girls' high school at Sacred Heart Primary School, near the small farming town of Esigodini, adequately sums up the motivation and objectives for establi...Published: 09 Sep 2011 at 12:31hrs | 6 | by Lewis Jones
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