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Revolutionary and former President of Cuba, Commander Fidel Castro By Dickson Bandera Fifteen days have passed since Cuba officially retired its familiar tourist card and ushered in a new era of digital travel with a mandatory electronic visa system. In effect since July 1, 2025, the new requirement means that every traveler entering the island…
By Dickson Bandera Khartoum/Bara, — A brutal wave of violence has torn through Sudan’s North Kordofan State, leaving families shattered and children once again bearing the brunt of the country’s deepening conflict. “More than 450 civilians, including at least 24 boys, 11 girls, and two pregnant women, were reportedly killed in horrific attacks in communities…
By Dickson Bandera Harare — Forty promising startups have been shortlisted for the 2025 edition of the Value Creation Challenge (VCC), a flagship entrepreneurship programme designed to empower Zimbabwe’s next generation of innovators. The announcement, made this week by Eight2Five Innovation Hub — the initiative’s lead convener — signals a major step forward for local…
By Dickson Bandera The Harare SPCA has renewed its call for cat owners to sterilize their pets to curb uncontrolled breeding, which often leaves owners overwhelmed and resorting to dumping unwanted litters or surrendering them to already overburdened shelters. Sterilization—commonly known as spaying (for females) or neutering (for males)—is a safe surgical procedure that prevents…
Minister Mavima poses for a photo with Marist Brothers, the 2025 Champions during the awards ceremony By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe must continue prioritising the equipping of young people with both soft and technical skills if they are to thrive in an increasingly dynamic global economy, a senior government official has said. Addressing guests at the…
By Dickson Bandera The Government of Zimbabwe will host the inaugural National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Awareness Week from 28 July to 1 August 2025 at Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and evidence-based decision-making in line with Vision 2030. The event, spearheaded by the Office of…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE — Thirty-two of Zimbabwe’s top high schools are facing off today in the grand finale of the Old Mutual High School Quiz, competing for the national championship title and a combined total of $16,000 USD in cash prizes. The final is taking place at The Heritage Village, where students from across…
By Dickson Bandera The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in close collaboration with the African Union Commission and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has concluded the final round of preparatory meetings with the Republic of Algeria, host nation of the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025). The high-level meeting, held in Algiers, marks…
By Ruth Mureri The countdown has begun for Zimbabwe’s 115th Agricultural Show, with organisers confirming that preparations are now at an advanced stage for the landmark event set to run from Monday, 25 August to Saturday, 30 August 2025. Running under the theme “Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture, Industry and Community,” the show marks a significant…
The trailblazer: Mr Tatenda Vimbe By Dickson Bandera LONDON, 9 July 2025 — Botswana-based Zimbabwean businessman Mr Tatenda Vimbe, Founder and Executive Chairman of Tatsand Mining Services, and Director & Group CEO of the Lucient Group with Subsidiaries Machinery Contractors and Lucient Engineering, was honoured on Wednesday night with the Special Commendation Award at the…