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By Desire Tshuma Harare — His Excellency the President has approved the re-assignment of five Permanent Secretaries across key government ministries, effective 1 May 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening public service delivery. The changes were announced in a press release issued by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr. Martin Rushwaya, … Continue reading President Re-assigns Five Permanent Secretaries in Public Service Shake-Up

By Desire Tshuma MASVINGO — The hum of haulage trucks and the ululation of residents filled the air in Masvingo as Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Honourable Advocate Felix Mhona, commissioned the new Mucheke (Chevron) River Bridge, the latest landmark in Zimbabwe’s accelerating road upgrade programme on Thursday. Addressing engineers, community leaders, and motorists … Continue reading Minister Mhona Unveils Mucheke Bridge, Points to National Road Network Transformation

By Tendai Chisiri HARARE — Zimbabwe Cricket has received a US$20,000 donation from the Tobacco Industries Cricket Supporters Association, marking a renewed commitment to a partnership that spans more than four decades. The contribution was formally presented by TICSA Chairman Dave Bain during a meeting with ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni this week. TICSA has … Continue reading Tobacco Body Rekindles 45-Year ZC Ties with US$20K Donation

By Desire Tshuma Harare — More than 100 gospel artistes will take to the stage at ZAOGA Braeside Church on Saturday, 2 May 2026, for the Ezekiel H. Guti Legacy Musical Show and EGLA Awards in what organizers have described as the largest tribute concert to date honoring the late Archbishop Ezekiel H. Guti. The … Continue reading Over 100 Gospel Artistes Billed for Ezekiel H. Guti Legacy Musical Show at ZAOGA Braeside

By Tendai Chisiri RROZ CEO Anthony Rimau The Reprographic Rights Organisation of Zimbabwe (RROZ) has defended its legitimacy amid criticism and misconceptions about its role in protecting authors' and publishers' rights. In an interview, RROZ CEO Antony Rimau explained that the organisation is a Collective Management Organisation (CMO) established to ensure fair compensation for creators … Continue reading Reprographic Rights Boss Speaks Out on Collective Management Role

By Desire Tshuma JOHANNESBURG — Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, youngest son of the late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has avoided jail in South Africa after pleading guilty to firearms and immigration charges and agreeing to be deported to Zimbabwe. His co-accused and cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, was sentenced to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to … Continue reading Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe Deported After Guilty Plea, Cousin Jailed 3 Years in Hyde Park Shooting

By Desire Tshuma Harare — The proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 has split religious bodies and drawn fire from the Zimbabwe Economic Forum, as Parliament’s public hearings continue across the country. The Bill, gazetted on 16 February 2026, seeks wide-ranging changes to the 2013 Constitution. Key proposals include: 7-year terms: Extending the … Continue reading Churches, Economists Clash Over Constitution Bill No. 3 As Debate Heats Up

By Desire Tshuma HARARE — African Journalists Against Genocide has called on media professionals across the continent to unite and condemn what it described as “increasing xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans” being perpetrated in South Africa. In a message circulated to members on Wednesday, AJAG Convenor Ireti Bakare-Yusuf said the attacks pose “a great danger … Continue reading African Journalists Mobilize Against Rising Xenophobia in South Africa, Plan Continental Campaign

By Tendai Chisiri Steve Mangongo Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has unveiled a youthful and largely revamped Zimbabwe Women’s squad for their upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan, with selectors ushering in a new generation of talent as part of a long-term rebuilding strategy. The 15-player squad features 10 new faces, signalling a bold shift towards youth development … Continue reading Zimbabwe Women Make Maiden Pakistan Trip as Mangongo Eyes Subcontinent Test

By Tendai Chisiri Tatenda Hove Zimbabwean long-distance runner Tatenda Hove emerged victorious in the 21km race at the Diacore Marathon in Botswana, clocking a time of 1:04:00. This win adds to Hove's impressive record, having previously won the BDF Athletics Club Half Marathon in 2025 with a time of 1:05:07 . Hove's latest victory showcases … Continue reading Tatenda Hove Wins Diacore Marathon in Botswana