Agribusiness partners with CancerServe Foundation to deliver seed donations for nutrition, healing and food security By Tendai Chisiri HARARE — Seed Co is putting down more than crops this season. The agribusiness is championing its “Threads of Hope towards Cancer” initiative in partnership with the CancerServe Foundation to support cancer patients and celebrate survivors across … Continue reading Seed Co Plants ‘Threads of Hope’ for Cancer Survivors in Zimbabwe
2,000 Runners Expected as Tanganda Half Marathon Returns to Mutare’s Mountains
Tanganda Marathon 2015. Credit: Tanganda Tea Company By Tendai Chisiri MUTARE – Mutare’s mountainous border with Mozambique will be a hive of activity this Sunday as the Tanganda Half Marathon returns for another edition, with 2,000 athletes set to take part, including runners from Kenya and Mozambique. Speaking to News Sport Online, Tanganda’s Marketing Department’s … Continue reading 2,000 Runners Expected as Tanganda Half Marathon Returns to Mutare’s Mountains
Harare’s Hidden Defenders: The Fight to Save Monavale Vlei
Monavale Vlei. Picture Credit: DB Hartung By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – The bulldozer arrived at dawn. Residents of Marlborough and Avondale watched in disbelief as it began clearing land inside Monavale Vlei, one of Harare’s last intact wetlands and a designated Ramsar site of international importance. The land, they soon learned, had been allocated for … Continue reading Harare’s Hidden Defenders: The Fight to Save Monavale Vlei
Implications of Zimbabwe’s National AI Strategy on Freedom of Expression, Privacy, and Access to Information
Writes – Helen Sithole IntroductionA national strategy is a high-level, state-led planning instrument that sets out long-term priorities and coordinates action across sectors to achieve defined development goals. Unlike standalone policy statements, a strategy serves as an integrative framework, aligning political intent with administrative execution by setting out objectives, guiding principles, institutional arrangements, and implementation … Continue reading Implications of Zimbabwe’s National AI Strategy on Freedom of Expression, Privacy, and Access to Information
Journalist Madzikatidze case postponed to July
By Tendai Chisiri On 23 June 2026, Bulawayo24 journalist Gideon Madzikatidze appeared before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo to set a trial date, but the case was postponed to 17 July 2026. The State indicated it was not yet ready to proceed because the cyber report on the matter is still outstanding. Madzikatidze, who is out … Continue reading Journalist Madzikatidze case postponed to July
Dynamos FC Suspend Head Coach Genesis Mangombe Pending Investigation
By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Dynamos FC has suspended head coach Genesis Mangombe with immediate effect pending investigations into multiple allegations of misconduct, the club confirmed in a letter on 23 June 2026 In a “Notice of Suspension Pending Finalisation of Investigations” addressed to Mangombe, the Glamour Boys’ Board of Directors said the suspension would … Continue reading Dynamos FC Suspend Head Coach Genesis Mangombe Pending Investigation
Chitungwiza vs Highfield rivalry to headline Age Group NPL finals
By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket’s Age Group National Premier League will deliver a Chitungwiza-Highfield showdown this Sunday as Gladiators and Takashinga 2 meet in both the Under-13 boys and Under-15 girls finals at Old Hararians Sports Club. Both matches start at 9.15am. The finals revive one of Zimbabwe’s oldest cricket rivalries. Chitungwiza and … Continue reading Chitungwiza vs Highfield rivalry to headline Age Group NPL finals
High Court judge quashes charges against Zimbabwe Independent editor Zaba
On 19 June 2026, High Court judge Justice Emelia Muchawa ruled that the charges against Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba and Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) — represented by its editor-in-chief, Kholwani Nyathi could not stand and ordered the criminal proceedings to be discontinued. Zaba and Nyathi were charged with undermining the authority of or insulting the President following a … Continue reading High Court judge quashes charges against Zimbabwe Independent editor Zaba
PSL Matchday 20: Momentum, Relegation Battles & Title Race Heat Up
By Tendai Chisiri HARARE – Castle Lager Premier Soccer League action returns this weekend with Matchday 20, and every point could swing the title race, CAF spots, or the relegation scrap. With teams coming off mixed results in Matchday 19, several clubs are either smarting from defeat or riding high on confidence. Scottland FC vs … Continue reading PSL Matchday 20: Momentum, Relegation Battles & Title Race Heat Up
May Peace Prevail”: Iran Team Leaves Tribute to Girls Killed in Conflict After LA Match
By Tendai Chisiri LOS ANGELES – Iran’s national football team left a handwritten tribute in their World Cup changing room after their match in Los Angeles, dedicating their 90 minutes on the pitch to civilian victims of recent conflict. The message, written on a whiteboard and shared without player images, referenced the hashtags #168 and … Continue reading May Peace Prevail”: Iran Team Leaves Tribute to Girls Killed in Conflict After LA Match
