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By George Swarei The International Institute of Philanthropy which recently awarded honorary doctorate degrees to some Zimbabweans has been directed by the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) to withdraw the doctorate degrees. According to ZIMCHE, the institution is not authorized to offer degrees hence their actions violate Section 75(3) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe…
PSL Communications and Media Liaison Officer Kudzai Bare By Dickson Bandera Football enthusiasts attending soccer matches in stadiums for the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League have been prohibited from bringing bottles, cans, cooler boxes, push carts, and buckets to the venues. The directive, issued by the PSL, aims to mitigate risks associated with these…
Permanent Secretary for Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Mrs Vimbai Nyemba By George Swarei Zimbabwe solidifies its dedication to upholding the rights of individuals with albinism in alignment with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as outlined in the nation’s Constitution. These rights encompass fundamental aspects such as the right…
World Champion, Master Wilfred Mashaya By George Swarei Master Wilfred Mashaya, widely known as the Zim Ninja, has made history by being appointed as the first Zimbabwean judge for the prestigious 2024 WNA Golden Combo Tournament. Renowned as a Kobudo World Champion and martial arts expert, Mashaya’s selection underscores his exceptional proficiency with the Nunchaku,…
By George Swarei Zimbabwe is set to join the global community in observing International Women’s Day on March 8th, celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women and girls. Led by the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa (Sen), the nation will commemorate the day under the…
By George Swarei In a grim turn of events, over 70,000 individuals have been compelled to abandon their homes in northern Mozambique, seeking refuge in southern districts since the onset of heightened hostilities in early February, according to reports from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The district of Chiure has borne the…
By George Swarei On October 12, 1979, Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, then president of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), addressed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In his speech, he stated, “From the bottom of our souls, we repudiate with all our strength the ruthless persecution and genocide that Nazism unleashed against the Jewish people in their time….
Ambassador of The State of Palestine to Harare, Dr. Tamer Almassri with journalism students from Harare Polytechnic and Zimbabwe Open University. By George Swarei In a significant move, the Palestinian Embassy in Harare has partnered with Zimbabwe Open University and Harare Polytechnic to establish a Palestine press club. The club’s mission is clear: to provide…
Veteran Actor John Okarfor By Rajah Mugayi Nollywood veteran Actor, Mr Ibu has died. The actor, whose real name is John Okarfor, was 62. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare Hospital. Many fans have shared condolences on X (formerly Twitter), reminiscing on movies the late…
By Lisca Philo The Zimbabwe Gender Commission, in collaboration with the Harare City Council, led a Clean-Up campaign at Mbare Musika in Harare yesterday, marking the commencement of Women’s Month and reinforcing efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV). Held under the theme “Clean-Up Mbare, Sweep out GBV,” the campaign aimed to honour Women’s Month while…