Author: Tendai Chisiri

By Tendai Chisiri From left: Busy Signal and Chris Martin at Kadoma Music Festival press conference in Harare Jamaican artistes Busy Signal and Chris Martin have promised an explosive performance at the Kadoma Music Festival 2025, taking place at the Odyssey Hotel in Kadoma on Saturday. Speaking at a press conference held at a hotel … Continue reading Kadoma Music Festival 2025 Set to Ignite with Chris Martin and Busy Signal

Dr Leon Schreiber, Minister of Home Affairs Image: Ayanda Ndamane/Independent Newspapers In a move bringing relief to thousands of Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa, Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber has extended the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until May 28, 2027. The announcement was formalized through the Minister’s Immigration Directive No. 21 of 2025, seen by IOL, … Continue reading South African  Home Affairs minister extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permit, giving relief to thousands living there

By Tendai Chisiri From left: Farai Nyakudanga, Mubu Imbuwa, Edith Katiji, Philip Chimpfumbu and Chioneso Rutsito at Zimbawe Musicians Union press conference Two music activists, Philip Chipfumbu and Farai Nyakudanga, have lodged a complaint with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) over alleged maladministration and corruption at the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA). As ZIMURA board … Continue reading ZIMURA Embroiled in Corruption Scandal: Music Activists Seek ZACC Intervention

By Tendai Chisiri The Central Region Soccer League has been abuzz with controversy following Hard Rock's 13-0 thrashing of Gokwe North, with some fans accusing the team of match-fixing. However, a closer look at the league's history reveals that such scorelines are not without precedent. In June last year, Sheasham demolished Beitbridge-based Bishopstone 11-0, with … Continue reading Hard Rock’s 13-0 Win Sparks Conspiracy Theories, But Is It Unprecedented?

By Tendai Chisiri Ramallah – The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs (HPCCA) in Palestine has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as a decades-long Israeli campaign to eliminate the Christian presence in the occupied Palestinian territories. According to the Committee, Israel’s actions have caused the Christian population to plummet from 12.5% before … Continue reading Palestine Accuses Israel of Systematic Erasure of Christian Presence

Harare – Zimbabwe’s judicial system has reached a major milestone with the official launch of the digitalisation of all 16 magistrates’ courts in Matabeleland South and Masvingo provinces. The move is part of Phase 4.2 of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), designed to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of justice. In a … Continue reading Zimbabwe Launches Digital Case Management in Magistrates’ Courts

UAE Women – 222-5 in 50 overs (Rinitha Rajith 59*, Levanya Keny 47, Michelle Botha 42*; Loreen Tshuma 2/18, Nyasha Gwanzura 1/19, Tendai Makusha 1/29) Zimbabwe Women – 186 all out in 46.3 overs (Kelis Ndhlovu 38, Nyasha Gwanzura 34, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 26; Esha Oza 3/25, Samaira Dharnidharka 3/29, Athige Silva 3/46) UAE Women won … Continue reading Zimbabwe Women underperform as UAE Women take ODI series opener

By Tendai Chisiri Harare – The Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, has issued a stern warning that Israel's ongoing military aggression in Gaza poses serious threats to global peace and security. In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Almassri accused the Israeli government of committing atrocities with impunity, likening its actions to historical fascist … Continue reading Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Warns of Global Fallout from Israeli Aggression

By Tendai Chisiri Fatma Zohra Bendjelida was crowned winner of the inaugural Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Junior Chef Competition which celebrates young aspiring chefs’ creativity and flair in African cuisine and culture  on 15 September. Loubna Ali Cherif and Aouis Akkouch were named first and second runners up in the competition that was open to … Continue reading First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa Champions Gastronomy as Catalyst for Unity and Economic Growth at CANEX Junior Chef Competition

The National Animal Research Ethics Committee (NAREC), recently constituted by statutory mandate (SI 246 of 2021) under the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development through the Directorate of Veterinary Services, has formally stepped onto Zimbabwe’s scientific stage. Its establishment signals a decisive move to ensure that every animal-based study upholds the highest … Continue reading Zimbabwe Launches NAREC to Safeguard Animals and Strengthen Research Integrity