Author: Tendai Chisiri

West Prop Holdings Chief Executive Officer Ken Sharpe By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – West Prop Holdings Chief Executive Officer Ken Sharpe says Zimbabwe’s property future must be built on green, sustainable developments and inclusive growth beyond Harare as the company advances its “billion bricks by 2050” vision. Speaking on the sidelines of the 7th Annual … Continue reading Ken Sharpe pushes “green and inclusive” property vision at ZimReal Forum

Kathy Chikowe, Director of Second Chance Trust Cancerserve, Miracle Mission Vimba and Second Chance Trust call for early detection and psychosocial support MOUNT DARWIN – Last Friday, Cancerserve, Miracle Mission Vimba and other healthcare partners descended on Karanda Mission Hospital for a cancer awareness and treatment outreach, bringing screening, treatment and counseling services to communities … Continue reading Survivors share stories of hope at Karanda Mission Hospital Cancer Outreach

By Tendai Chisiri Zimbabwe’s “Best of Class” final-year students  from hospitality and tourism schools to  compete in Dubai Global Finals HARARE – The Future Leaders Platform will officially launch in Zimbabwe this October, with a 3-day summit aimed at strengthening workforce development in the country’s hospitality and tourism sector. This was announced during a press … Continue reading Future Leaders Platform officially launches in Zimbabwe with 3-day hospitality and tourism summit at UZ

By Desire Tshuma HARARE — Nearly 500 young cricketers have descended on Harare for the annual Stanbic Bank-sponsored Stragglers Cricket Week, as the country’s premier grassroots cricket development programme steps up efforts to identify and nurture the next generation of Zimbabwean cricket stars. The week-long tournament kicked off on Monday and runs until Friday at … Continue reading Stanbic Bank-Sponsored Stragglers Cricket Week Unearths Zimbabwe’s Next Generation of Cricket Stars

By Tendai Chisiri Harare - The Government of Zimbabwe, World Rugby and Rugby Africa have pledged to work together to build a lasting legacy for rugby in Zimbabwe following the Sables’ qualification for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. This came out during high-level talks held in Harare on August 24, 2026 between … Continue reading Sanyatwe, World Rugby Boss Meet to Map Zimbabwe Roadmap ahead of 2027 World Cup Return

Amina Jassinta Jessub Arab By Desire Tshuma BULAWAYO - Three women linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son Collins Mnangagwa were on Thursday denied bail and sent back to custody, as a Bulawayo magistrate said the case against them was too serious to allow freedom. Amina Jassinta Jessub Arab, 47, the mother of Collins’s second wife … Continue reading A Mother, A Daughter, A Family Torn Apart: Mnangagwa In-Laws Caged as Drug Scandal Rocks First Family

By Tendai Chisiri MOUNT DARWIN - About 300 people flocked to Karanda Mission Hospital last Friday for a cancer awareness, screening and patient support outreach jointly held by Cancerserve Zimbabwe and Miracle Mission Vimba, in partnership with other healthcare stakeholders. The outreach drew people from as far as Gweru and Chitungwiza, while others travelled long … Continue reading CANCERSERVE, MIRACLE MISSION VIMBA HOLD SUCCESSFUL CANCER OUTREACH AT KARANDA MISSION HOSPITAL

By Tendai Chisiri The Zimbabwe Union of Residents and Ratepayers Associations (ZURRA) has joined the nation in mourning the Lake Kariba ferry disaster that has claimed 95 lives, while calling on government to institute accountability measures and urgent reforms in maritime safety and public transport. In a statement issued yesterday, ZURRA said it extends “deepest … Continue reading ZURRA MOURNS KARIBA FERRY DISASTER, DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY AND SAFETY REFORMS

By Wallace Mawire   Zimbabwe’s home, construction, property and lifestyle sectors are set to converge at Home Makers Expo Zimbabwe 2026, taking place from 23 to  25 October 2026 in  Harare, Zimbabwe.   Running under the powerful promise “Everything Home”, the Expo is positioning itself as a major marketplace connecting businesses, professionals and consumers around the products, services, technologies and expertise required to build, buy, improve, furnish, finance, secure and enjoy better homes.   The Expo brings together the broader home value chain, including construction and building materials, property development, hardware, furniture, kitchens and bathrooms, interior décor, renewable energy, smart-home technology, security, water solutions, landscaping and outdoor living, home appliances, financial services, insurance, telecommunications and ICT, among others.   Home Makers Expo comes at an important juncture in Zimbabwe’s development journey, creating a platform through which the private sector can showcase solutions relevant to housing, infrastructure, energy, water, technology, construction and improved living standards.   The Expo seeks to facilitate business connections, innovation, investment, partnerships and knowledge exchange across the home and property ecosystem.   “Home Makers Expo is more than an exhibition; it is a platform for connecting Zimbabwe’s private sector, professionals and consumers around the products, technologies and services that can contribute to better and smart homes, stronger communities and the infrastructure ambitions articulated under NDS2. By bringing the home value chain together, we are creating opportunities for innovation, enterprise development, investment and partnerships that support Zimbabwe’s journey towards Vision 2030.” Mr Charles Phillip Bwerinofa, Executive Director.   For businesses, the Expo provides an opportunity to move beyond conventional advertising and place their products and expertise directly in front of potential customers and decision-makers.  Exhibitors can showcase innovations, demonstrate products, generate qualified leads, strengthen brand visibility, launch solutions, engage homeowners and professionals, and develop strategic business relationships.  The organisers are particularly encouraging businesses across the home value chain to secure their spaces early, with Early Bird rates available for bookings.  “If your business helps Zimbabweans build, buy, improve, furnish, finance, secure or enjoy their homes, Home Makers Expo 2026 is your marketplace. We are calling on businesses across the home value chain to secure their exhibition space now, take advantage of the Early Bird opportunity and position themselves where customers, partners and decision-makers are looking for solutions. This is about turning visibility into conversations, conversations into leads and leads into business.” Mr Bwerinofa added.  The exhibitor booking deadline is 30 September 2026, according  the organisers .  Home Makers Expo will also provide visitors with an opportunity to discover new products, compare solutions, access professional expertise and engage directly with businesses involved in building and improving homes.  Whether visitors are building a new home, buying property, renovating, furnishing, installing solar, improving security, upgrading their kitchen or bathroom, landscaping their outdoor space, or simply seeking inspiration, the Expo is designed to bring solutions together in one destination.  The organisers are encouraging Zimbabweans to plan ahead and make the Expo part of their October calendar.  “Zimbabwe, mark the date. From 23 to 25 October 2026, Thornpark Polo Grounds will become a meeting place for ideas, products, expertise and inspiration. Whether you are building, buying, renovating, furnishing or simply looking for inspiration for your next home project, Home Makers Expo is where you need to be. Come and discover what is possible and experience the businesses and innovations shaping the homes of tomorrow.” Mr Bwerinofa  Home Makers Expo Zimbabwe is an exhibition bringing together businesses, professionals, consumers and strategic stakeholders across the home, and lifestyle value chain.   The Expo aims to create an environment where business meets opportunity, innovation meets the market and ideas become better homes. 

Ribbon cutting at the new PSZ Eastgate Clinic. Pictured L-R: H.E. Per Lingarde, Hon. Sleiman Kwidini, and Mrs. Pester Siraha. By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) on Wednesday officially opened a new flagship medical clinic at Eastgate Mall, expanding access to affordable healthcare for workers, students and residents in Harare’s Central Business … Continue reading New PSZ Eastgate Clinic Brings Quality Healthcare to Harare CBD