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The mythical picture By Dickson Bandera When Ellen Mulauzi, 49, and Ethel Nyabundu, 22, stepped into the cool waters of the Nyaure River in Manhenga, Bindura, they were not just taking a dip. They were performing manjuzu — a traditional water ritual believed to summon spiritual blessings, cleanse bad luck and connect with ancestral spirits…
By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged citizens to remain vigilant and report acts of vandalism targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure following the arrest of five suspects linked to the theft of underground TelOne cables in Harare. According to a statement released by the ZRP on Thursday, Tinashe Emmanuel Guramatunhu, Tawanda Nyanadehwe (21),…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe has approved a new Foreign Relations and International Trade Policy, a strategic framework designed to boost economic growth, strengthen diplomatic ties, and promote the welfare of Zimbabweans at home and abroad. Announcing the decision this week, the Government said the policy seeks to position Zimbabwe as a peaceful…
Vice President Kembo Mohadi, flanked by Special Advisor to the President Cde Joram Gumbo (right) and United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mr. Edward Kallon (left), poses for a group photo with Dr. Martin Rushwaya and other senior government officials following the official opening of MEL Awareness Week. By Donald Chakamanga Vice President Kembo Mohadi…
By Dickson Bandera Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — The French Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Paul Bertrand Barets, recently joined a high-level delegation to Zambezi National Park, demonstrating France’s firm commitment to Zimbabwe’s conservation and biodiversity goals. The visit, held at the invitation of the Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Honourable Evelyn Ndlovu, highlighted Zimbabwe’s…
The Smiling Assasin displays his jersey as he signs his new contract with Mabviravira By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe’s prolific striker Knowledge Musona has officially returned to local Premier Soccer League (PSL) football after years abroad, signing a blockbuster deal with ambitious side Scottland FC. He is expected to deliver the goals that could tilt the…
Chief Director in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Mr Jonathan Gandari By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe joined nations worldwide today in observing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, with government officials warning that human trafficking remains a persistent threat requiring urgent collective action. The national commemoration was held in Bindura bringing together law…
Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe H.E Zhou Ding By Dickson Bandera China has reaffirmed its commitment to driving agricultural transformation and climate resilience in Zimbabwe and the wider Global South, backing two ambitious projects that place soil and water at the centre of sustainable development. Through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)–China…
By Cosmas Madzingise In Zimbabwe’s shifting media landscape, a quiet revolution is emerging—not from legislative chambers or editorial boardrooms, but from living rooms, community centers, and storytelling circles. For years, members of the key population found themselves misrepresented or erased entirely from mainstream narratives. When included, their stories were often filtered through a lens of…
By Dickson Bandera Businesses across various sectors are set to benefit from sweeping reforms aimed at reducing the burden of excessive levies, licences, fees, and permits that have long hindered the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe. While the country has opened up space for entrepreneurship through legal frameworks such as the Indigenisation and Economic…