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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…
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…
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…
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader, Walter Magaya By Dickson Bandera Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader, Walter Magaya, has been granted bail of US$3,000 by the High Court following his arrest on serious allegations of rape and fraud, a development that has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe’s religious and social circles. The bail…
Dickson Bandera Renowned environmental musician Pax Gomo has teamed up with Christ the King Daramombe High School to produce a powerful set of conservation-themed songs, marking a milestone in the use of music as an educational and advocacy tool for environmental stewardship. The collaboration birthed an inspiring three-track EP officially launched during the school’s Speech…
By Dickson Bandera The newly established Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC) has moved swiftly to assert its constitutional mandate, condemning police brutality following a viral video showing the alleged assault of a motorist by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Budiriro during a traffic enforcement operation. In a strongly worded statement, the ZICC,…
Award-winning singer and R&B artist Shashl By Dickson Bandera Award-winning singer and R&B artist Shashl has promised an unforgettable, high-energy performance at the upcoming Nubian Notes Concert, scheduled for 8 November 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The concert, organised by Gateway Stream Media in partnership with ZAR Events, is a celebration of…
By Dickson Bandera Beneficiaries of the Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle housing programme are now required to pay the full cost of land and development in order to obtain title deeds upon completion of the agreed payments under the Presidential Title Deeds Scheme. The new policy, known as the User Pays Principle, requires residents of government housing projects…
By Brenda Mazhambe President Mnangagwa yesterday led the nation in commemorating the 2025 SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, calling for unity, resilience and innovation in the face of Western-imposed sanctions. The commemorations were held at the Heritage Village in Harare, where the President also launched a new book titled “Standing Against Illegal Sanctions: Resistance, Policy Innovations and…
President Mnangagwa, together with First Lady Amai Mnangagwa flanked by the editors of the book, researchers and academics during the launch at the Heritage Village in Harare recently By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa yesterday officially launched a new book titled “Standing Against Illegal Sanctions: Resistance, Policy Innovations and Advocacy” during the 2025 SADC…