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By Tendai Chisiri Ambassador Tamer Almassri with Zambuko arts group and an official from the Embassy To foster Palestine solidarity, the Zambuko theatre group performed a play titled "Genocide" in Harare, marking two years since the Israeli genocide began in Palestine. The Palestine Embassy in Zimbabwe held commemorations to mark this somber occasion, with solidarity … Continue reading A Play Reflects the Essence of Palestine Solidarity

By Tendai Chisiri Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri - Kashiri Zimbabwe has scrapped fines for drug-related offences, replacing them with mandatory jail terms of up to 15 years, as authorities roll out nationwide testing kits to fight the country's growing drug crisis. Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, who chairs the National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse, … Continue reading Zimbabwe Cracks Down on Drug Abuse: Up to 15 Years in Jail for Offenders

By Tendai Chisiri The race for the Domestic National Premier League T20 Blast is heating up, with the top three teams tied on 8 points, separated only by net run rate. Takashinga 1 leads the pack with 8 points from 6 matches and a net run rate of +1.223. Gladiators are hot on their heels, … Continue reading Gladiators, Rimuka, Queens, Rangers win as NPL top-four race hots up

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