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Elizabeth Gambe By Tatenda Vimbe I am writing this article today with heart heavy with grief to celebrate the life of a beautiful soul—Elizabeth Fair Gambe. Though her time with us was far too short, her impact on some people’s lives (especially her relatives) was deep, unforgettable, and profound. Elizabeth lived with a quiet strength…
By Dickson Bandera | Harare The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) has honoured legendary figures from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) who played instrumental roles in shaping the region’s energy sector over the past three decades. Held on the sidelines of the SADC Joint Meeting of Ministers of Energy and Water at the…
Faith Zaba, ZimInd Editor By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) has strongly condemned the arrest and detention of Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba by the Zimbabwe Republic Police, describing it as a violation of journalistic freedom and a betrayal of government promises to promote media openness. Zaba was arrested by Law and…
Commissioner Paul Nyathi By Dickson Bandera A major police operation targeting motor vehicle theft and robbery has resulted in the arrest of 12 suspects linked to nine separate incidents across Harare and surrounding areas, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced. In a press statement issued Tuesday, police said the suspects were apprehended between 10…
By Dickson Bandera The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has laid out a bold and coordinated plan to tackle regional energy shortages and build resilience in the water sector. Addressing the Joint 43rd Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water, SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, Ms. Angele Makombo N’Tumba, delivered a powerful…
Minister Monica Mutsvangwa By Luscious Velinya In a decisive move to bridge longstanding gender gaps, the Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled the National Gender Policy (2025) — a sweeping, multi-sectoral blueprint designed to accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, the policy outlines…
By Dickson Bandera The Harare Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is grappling with an unprecedented influx of stray, surrendered, and abandoned animals, with more than 1,000 dogs taken in between January and May 2025 alone. The surge has pushed the shelter’s facilities, staff, and finances to the brink, triggering what management…
By Dickson Bandera The African Union Commission has welcomed the signing of a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda, describing it as a significant step toward peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. In a statement released this week, the Chairperson of the African…
By Dickson Bandera The Harare Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has issued a public warning over a growing wave of fraudulent veterinary services being offered by individuals falsely posing as SPCA employees. In an urgent statement released this week, SPCA Harare management revealed that certain individuals have been impersonating staff members…
Dr Barnabas Marambire By Dickson Bandera Barmlow Construction founder Dr Barnabas Marambire has issued a passionate plea to Zimbabweans to exercise caution and patriotism when speaking about their country on social media, warning that consistently negative portrayals of Zimbabwe are harming efforts to attract meaningful investment. As Zimbabwe continues to court foreign direct investment to…