By Tendai Chisiri ADDIS ABABA – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has welcomed a US$2.5 million pledge from South Africa to bolster the ongoing Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The contribution, made through the Africa CDC Africa Epidemics Fund, follows a recent call from African Union … Continue reading South Africa Pledges US$2.5 Million to Africa CDC Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
Minister Masuka Praises Seed Co’s “Leading Role” in Climate-Smart Agriculture
By Tendai Chisiri Minister of Agriculture, Mechanization and Water Resources Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka during Seed Co Stapleford visit Minister of Agriculture, Mechanization and Water Resources Development, Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka, has commended Seed Co for its pivotal role in strengthening national food security through climate-smart seed technologies, following a tour of the company’s Stapleford … Continue reading Minister Masuka Praises Seed Co’s “Leading Role” in Climate-Smart Agriculture
PAZ Demands Urgent Regulation of Zimbabwe’s Hailing Taxi Services to Prevent Robbery, Murder & Rape
By Tendai Chisiri The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has called for urgent regulation of hailing taxi services in Zimbabwe, warning that the current informal transport system poses a threat to national security. PAZ National Coordinator Tafadzwa Goliati stated that the lack of oversight has led to increased incidents of robbery, murder, and rape involving … Continue reading PAZ Demands Urgent Regulation of Zimbabwe’s Hailing Taxi Services to Prevent Robbery, Murder & Rape
New Borehole Laws Take Effect in Zimbabwe: What Homeowners and Drillers Must Know
By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Zimbabwe’s groundwater management has shifted gear with the rollout of two “twin laws” on 1 April 2026, making borehole registration and permitting mandatory for both urban and rural properties. Authorities say the move is aimed at curbing over-extraction and unregulated drilling. The laws are: Statutory Instrument 177 of 2025 – … Continue reading New Borehole Laws Take Effect in Zimbabwe: What Homeowners and Drillers Must Know
UDCORP’s Bio-Digester at Knockmalloch: A Game Changer for Sustainable Urban Sanitation
By Tendai Chisiri The dome shaped bio-digesters under construction CHEGUTU - Urban Development Corporation, commonly known as UDCORP, hosted a media tour at the Knockmalloch Housing Project last Friday to unveil a bio-digester being constructed by Onyx Earth Renewables in Chegutu. Speaking during the tour, UDCORP Chief Executive Officer Joey Shumbamhini said the State-Owned Enterprise, … Continue reading UDCORP’s Bio-Digester at Knockmalloch: A Game Changer for Sustainable Urban Sanitation
Chipunza’s Rise from Grassroots to Manica Diamonds Chair Signals Shift in Club Direction
By Tendai Chisiri Manica Diamonds FC Chairman Tinashe Leslie Chipunza MUTARE — Manica Diamonds FC has turned to one of Zimbabwe’s most active grassroots football backers, appointing businessman Tinashe Leslie Chipunza as chairman in a leadership overhaul the club says is designed to stabilize operations and improve competitiveness in the Premier Soccer League. The appointment, … Continue reading Chipunza’s Rise from Grassroots to Manica Diamonds Chair Signals Shift in Club Direction
Santa Heights Group of Schools: Building Future Leaders in the Heart of Harare
By Desire Tshuma Santa Heights Group of Schools CEO. Mrs Mapfumo HARARE — Santa Heights Group of Schools has positioned itself as one of Harare’s fast-growing private schools, offering quality education from ECD to Advanced Level under the leadership of CEO Mrs. Mapfumo. The school’s focus is clear: academic excellence, discipline, and all-round development in … Continue reading Santa Heights Group of Schools: Building Future Leaders in the Heart of Harare
Zimbabwe Mourns Boxer Ndodana Ncube After Passing in South Africa
By Tendai Chisiri Harare – Zimbabwe’s boxing fraternity is mourning the death of boxer Ndodana Ncube, who passed away in the early hours of 16 May 2026 in South Africa, nearly two months after collapsing following a fight in Middelburg. The Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board [ZNBWCB], together with the Ministry of Sport, … Continue reading Zimbabwe Mourns Boxer Ndodana Ncube After Passing in South Africa
Football Opening Zimbabwe to Africa and the World, Says ZIFA
By Tendai Chisiri Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Barbara Rwodzi Harare – Zimbabwe is increasingly using football as a gateway to showcase the country to the continent and beyond, with a busy calendar of regional and continental events drawing visitors from across Africa. The Zimbabwe Football Association [ZIFA] says the influx of executives, players, … Continue reading Football Opening Zimbabwe to Africa and the World, Says ZIFA
Passengers’ Association Calls for Police Action on Unlicensed ‘Touts’ Driving Kombis
By Tendai Chisiri Harare – The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has urged the Commissioner General of Police to urgently crack down on unlicensed touts who are driving commuter omnibuses, warning that the practice is endangering lives across the country. In a statement issued on behalf of passengers, PAZ National Coordinator Tafadzwa Goliati said some … Continue reading Passengers’ Association Calls for Police Action on Unlicensed ‘Touts’ Driving Kombis
