Melody “Boltess” Chiwandika Sprints to Victory at UZ Athletics
Melody Chiwandika By Julius Manganda Rising sprint sensation Melody Chiwandika (19) continued her impressive ascent today after storming to first place in the 150m sprint at the Harare Athletics Board Selection and Conditioning Event held at the University of Zimbabwe. Affectionately known as “Boltess,” the teenage sprinter once again lived up to her nickname, taking…
Strengthening Bonds: Indonesia and Zimbabwe Embrace the Bandung Spirit
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi The enduring warmth between Indonesia and Zimbabwe took centre stage this week as Indonesian Ambassador to Zimbabwe His Excellency Arief marked his nation’s 80th independence anniversary in Harare, invoking the Bandung Spirit and celebrating a friendship forged in shared struggles for liberation and global justice. Speaking at the commemorative event attended by…
COMESA Launches Regional Workshop on Expanding Simplified Trade Regime to Include Services
Dr Mavis Sibanda Harare, Zimbabwe — 25 November 2025 The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) opened a two-day regional awareness workshop in Harare this Tuesday to discuss the findings of a study assessing options for including selected services sectors under the bloc’s Simplified Trade Regime (STR). The meeting, running from 25–26 November…
DeMbare, Bosso Survive Relegation After Dramatic Final-Day Twist
By Dickson Bandera Dynamos and Highlanders survived relegation on the final day of the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season, narrowly avoiding what would have been the most seismic collapse in Zimbabwean football history. The two giants finished just above the drop zone, earning 39 points from 34 matches in a tumultuous campaign marked…
Zimbabwe Approves Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is poised to introduce Lenacapavir, a revolutionary HIV prevention drug, following its swift approval by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ). Lenacapavir—widely regarded as one of the most promising advancements in HIV prevention—is a long-acting injectable developed by Gilead Sciences. It is administered just twice a year, offering a convenient…
Zimbabwe Launches 2025 16 Days of Activism With Focus on Digital Gender-Based Violence
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe yesterday launched the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at the Harare International Conference Centre, placing strong emphasis on combating the growing menace of digital violence targeting women and girls. Running under the theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” this…
Government Procures 9,000 Starlink Kits for Schools, Distribution to Begin Soon
Hon Minister Dr Torerai Moyo By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe has taken a major stride toward digital transformation in education, with the Government procuring 9,000 Starlink satellite kits for deployment across primary and secondary schools nationwide. Announcing the development during the World Children’s Day commemorations in Harare on Friday, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Hon….
Veteran Judge Justice Felicitas Chatukuta Passes Away
The late Justice Chatukuta By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is mourning the death of Supreme Court Judge, Honourable Justice Felicitas Chatukuta who passed away in Harare on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the age of 63. In a statement released yesterday, the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Justice Luke…
Zimbabwe Successfully Hosts Historic First Social Protection Week
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe this week successfully hosted its inaugural Social Protection Week, a landmark gathering that brought together government ministries, development partners, civil society organisations, academia, and community leaders to assess the country’s social protection systems and propose forward-looking reforms. Social protection refers to programmes and provisions designed to safeguard vulnerable individuals and households…
Africa’s Richest Man, Aliko Dangote, Returns to Zimbabwe for Investment Talks
By Dickson Bandera Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Mr Aliko Dangote, has arrived in Zimbabwe for high-level discussions aimed at exploring investment opportunities in key sectors of the economy. His visit marks his third time coming to Zimbabwe, following his initial trip in 2015 and 2018 when he expressed interest in venturing into cement…
