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Shihan Mashaya By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe’s celebrated martial artist, Shihan Wilfred Mashaya, delivered a stellar performance at the International Martial Arts Corporation (IMAC) English Open Tournament, held at the York Leisure Centre in England. Mashaya dominated the competition, securing five gold medals across all five categories he contested. The sixth-dan black belt showcased his expertise…
President Mnangagwa giving his speech in Victoria Falls By Dickson Bandera | Victoria Falls – June 18, 2025 President Emmerson Mnangagwa this Wednesday officially opened the 28th Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (ESARBICA) General Conference in Victoria Falls, calling on African nations to embrace digital technology in archival…
Prof Fanuel Tagwira By Dickson Bandera With urgency and conviction, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Professor Fanuel Tagwira, opened a key SADC technical meeting in Harare with a powerful call: the Southern African region must radically reorient its education systems to produce job creators, not just job…
By Dickson Bandera The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has officially announced the suspension of gold coin sales, marking the successful conclusion of a mop-up operation that aimed to clear residual stock. The announcement was made in a press statement issued on 16 June 2025 by RBZ Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu. The suspension, which takes…
By Dickson Bandera A quiet revolution is taking place in Zimbabwe’s livestock sector, where digital innovation is transforming traditional farming practices. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, through the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), has launched the KoBoCollect Stock Card — a smart Android-based application designed to help farmers efficiently manage…
By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s unannounced visit to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, and the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) complex has been met with widespread public approval, rekindling hope for the revitalisation of Zimbabwe’s strained healthcare system. The visit, which caught many by surprise, is being seen as a potentially transformative…
Dogs becoming problematic in Harare By Dickson Bandera In early June 2025, tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Harare’s Bluffhill suburb. Samuel Machara, a 39-year-old passerby, was mauled to death by a cross-breed pitbull that had escaped its yard. The dog, reportedly a known danger to the community, was one of several owned by Mike…
Walter Mzembi as he arrived at the Harare Magistrates Court By Dickson Bandera Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Walter Mzembi, who was arrested on Friday for defaulting court appearances, will spend the weekend in remand prison following his appearance before the Harare Magistrates Court on Saturday. Dr. Mzembi, who recently returned to Zimbabwe after a…
By Dickson Bandera Outspoken investigative journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker Hopewell Chin’ono has come to the defense of Zimbabwean socialite Madam Boss—born Tyra Chikocho—following her appearance at the prestigious Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards in the United States. Madam Boss was specially invited to attend the event, a celebration of Black excellence, in recognition of…
Chancellor of State Universities President Mnangagwa By Exson Tivafire A fundraising dinner was held Friday evening at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare in support of the upcoming 12th edition of the Chancellor of Zimbabwe State Universities Staff Games, set to take place at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) from July 6 to 13, 2025….