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1 month ago • 3 min read

Beyond the Dust: How the Cruiser Mhaani 4×4 Challenge Drove Unity, Tourism, and Economic Growth in Victoria Falls

VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE — Dust settled over the Dibutibu Area in Chisuma following the highly anticipated Cruiser Mhaani 4×4 Challenge. Beyond the roar of Toyota Land Cruiser engines and the thrill of off-road navigation, the event served as a powerful testament to cross-border solidarity, cultural integration, and economic empowerment across Southern Africa. Hosted in the […]

1 month ago • 2 min read

Coalfields Primary School Triumphs in Thrilling Home Swimming Gala

HWANGE, ZIMBABWE — Excitement and competitive spirit filled the air as host institution Coalfields Primary School narrowly clinched 1st position in a thrilling inter-school Swimming Gala, edging out tough regional competition from Victoria Falls schools. Despite initial invitations extended to several institutions across the region—including Mother Touch Group of Schools, St Thomas, and Charleston Primary—the […]

1 month ago • 2 min read

ZIMSEC O’Level, A’Level exams begin Monday

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) 2026 Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations begin nationwide on Monday, October 12, with the examination council expected to maintain tight security throughout the examination period. O’Level candidates will begin their examinations with Mathematics in the morning, followed by English in the afternoon, whereas the A’Level candidates will begin […]

1 month ago • 3 min read

Hailstorm derails GZU graduation plans

Great Zimbabwe University has postponed its 20th graduation ceremony after a devastating hailstorm damaged its graduation venue and other infrastructure across Masvingo. The ceremony, which had been scheduled for the 7th of October, will now be held on the 23rd this month, according to a notice issued by the university’s Information and Public Relations Office […]

1 month ago • 3 min read

Wicknell Chivayo, wife among five killed in Marondera helicopter crash

Businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Rujeko Muteke, were among five people who died when a helicopter crashed at Kudenga Farm in Marondera on Wednesday afternoon. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the identities of all five occupants in a statement issued on Thursday, following investigations at the crash scene by forensic scientists […]

2 months ago • 1 min read

BREAKING: Six killed in helicopter crash in Marondera

Six people are feared dead following a helicopter crash in Marondera Rural on Wednesday evening. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that an aircraft crashed in the Marondera Rural area at around 5pm this Wednesday, According to the police, the aircraft had six occupants, with more details expected to be released as authorities attend to […]

2 months ago • 1 min read

Mnangagwa to Deliver SONA as Fourth Parliament Session Opens

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the Fourth Session of the 10th Parliament of Zimbabwe and deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Tuesday, 29 September. The event will take place at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, Harare, starting at 2pm. According to General Notice 1866 of 2026 […]

2 months ago • 3 min read

TNF Summit Focuses on Inclusive Growth, Jobs and Investment

Zimbabwe’s efforts to promote inclusive economic growth, create decent jobs and attract investment took centre stage at the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) Global Summit held in Victoria Falls from September 21 to 25. The summit brought together Government, labour, business, investors, development partners and other international stakeholders to discuss ways of strengthening Zimbabwe’s economy through […]

2 months ago • 4 min read

INFIDELITY ISSUES LINKED TO DEATH OF A COUPLE, A MAN LINKED TO LOVE TRIANGLE IS ADMITTED IN HOSPITAL. . .

Couple’s daughter (6) was first to witness grim scene in parents’ bedroomA COUPLE, whose bodies were found in their bedroom in Glen View yesterday, had sought counselling at their church leader just hours before their deaths. Nyasha Mhungu, 36, and his wife, Olga Muzhingi, 31, died in their bedroom overnight yesterday and police have launched […]

2 months ago • 4 min read

When Health Crises Collide: Fiji’s Urgent HIV Surge and the Global Threat of Substance Abuse

The South Pacific island nation of Fiji is confronting a public health emergency that has stunned global health authorities. Known historically for idyllic landscapes and low baseline rates of infectious disease, the country has become the epicenter of one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world. At the heart of this crisis is a […]