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By Dickson Bandera Blessed Mhlanga, a journalist with Alpha Media Holdings, was denied bail on Friday, 28 February, by Harare Magistrate Farai Gwatima. He was remanded in custody until 14 March. Magistrate Gwatima cited concerns that releasing Mhlanga could provoke unrest and undermine national peace and security, stating, “The release of the accused would put…
By Dickson Bandera Nestled in the serene surroundings of Nyabira, the newly opened Lord Brighton College is rapidly establishing itself as a premier educational institution, blending academic rigor, holistic development, and community engagement. Since its opening in January 2025, the college has demonstrated a clear focus on becoming a symbol of excellence, discipline, and innovation,…
Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei The Embassy of the State of Palestine has strongly condemned what it describes as the systematic torture and martyring of at least 58 Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody. According to the Embassy, hundreds more remain unaccounted for, with Israel refusing to disclose their whereabouts or condition. Autopsies performed on…
By Dickson Bandera Nyabira came alive on Saturday as seven schools and academies gathered at the newly opened Lord Brighton High School for an exhilarating sports tournament that highlighted the power of sports in uniting communities and nurturing young talent. The event, which featured rugby and Taekwondo, brought together teams from Little Giants Academy, Goromonzi…
By Edward Makuzva Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Hon Davis Marapira has called on young people to desist from drug and substance abuse, urging them to channel their energy into productive ventures such as aquaculture. Speaking at a recent Aquaculture event in Macheke, Hon Marapira emphasized that youth engagement in…
By Edward Makuzva The fish industry is on a steady growth trajectory and is expected to generate over US$1 billion by 2030, according to Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Davis Marapira. Speaking at a fisheries pond stocking at Macheke, Murewa District, Mashonaland East Province, Friday, Deputy Minister Marapira highlighted the…
By Munyaradzi Munaro & Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The recent ceasefire in Gaza, effective as of 19 January 2024, may temporarily halt the genocide that has plagued the besieged enclave for over a year. However, a critical question persists: Has Israel achieved a significant victory in this prolonged conflict? This writer contends that the answer is a resounding no. Instead, Israel’s actions…
By Washington Chikombingo in Cape Town, South Africa The Government of Botswana and De Beers Group have successfully concluded negotiations on a new sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production, as well as the extension of Debswana’s mining licenses beyond 2029. The agreement follows the Heads of Terms agreed upon on September 30, 2023. The…
Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources By Washington Chikombingo in Capetown, South Africa The 31st edition of the Invest in African Mining Indaba commenced on Monday, drawing significant enthusiasm from attendees. The event, themed “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!”, coincides with the 70th anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom Charter, which declared that…
Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe has strongly denounced reported efforts by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza and relocate them to Jordan and Egypt. The Embassy described the alleged plan as a grave violation…