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President Mnangagwa pushes local beneficiation to boost industrialisation
BULAWAYO — President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday that Zimbabwe will move beyond supplying raw minerals and accelerate local beneficiation and processing to spur industrialisation and economic growth. Speaking at an annual exporters’ conference in Bulawayo, the President urged exporters to develop value‑added products and build global brands rooted in Zimbabwe’s natural resources and skills base.
SADC Sustainable Energy Week opens in Victoria Falls
VICTORIA FALLS — The SADC Sustainable Energy Week opened on Monday in Zimbabwe’s resort city of Victoria Falls, bringing together regional institutions, government agencies, private sector players, academia, and development partners to accelerate renewable energy deployment and energy‑efficiency measures across southern Africa.
Zimbabwe halts $350m US health MoU over sovereignty concerns
HARARE — Zimbabwe has formally discontinued talks with the United States over a proposed $350 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) on health funding after President Emmerson Mnangagwa directed his government to stop negotiations, government officials say.
International News
Sudan condemns Uganda for hosting RSF commander Dagalo
KHARTOUM/ENTEBBE — Sudan’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Uganda for hosting Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), after a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe that marked Dagalo’s first public appearance since September. Khartoum described the reception as an “insult to humanity” and accused Uganda of minimising or enabling atrocities attributed to the RSF.
Israel refuses to fund Board of Peace Gaza reconstruction
JERUSALEM — Israel has informed the United States that it will not provide financial contributions to the Board of Peace’s Gaza reconstruction efforts, Security Cabinet Minister Zeev Elkin confirmed Friday. The declaration marks a clear divergence between Tel Aviv and the international coalition assembled by President Donald Trump to rebuild the war‑ravaged enclave.
Hadja Lahbib Visits Goma, Calls Humanitarian Situation “Catastrophic”
Lahbib concluded her regional tour of the Great Lakes area in Goma on Friday, marking the first visit by a European Union delegation to the city since it was seized by March 23 Movement (M23), also known as M23/AFC, during a rapid offensive in January 2025.
Community News
Bedbug outbreak hits Matererini and Matapi Flats in Mbare
HARARE — Residents of Matererini and Matapi Flats in Mbare are reporting a renewed outbreak of bedbugs, locally known as tsikidzi, that is disrupting sleep and daily life in the densely populated apartment blocks.
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume Orders Urgent Grass Cutting as Crime Fears Rise
HARARE – Jacob Mafume has ordered the urgent deployment of tractors for grass cutting across several suburbs, warning that overgrown vegetation is contributing to rising criminal activity.
Lecturer at Morgan Zintec College accused of rape; suspect reportedly on the run
A lecturer at Morgan Zintec College, identified as Happiness Karengo, is reportedly on the run after a 30‑year‑old female student filed a police complaint alleging he raped her last November. The student says Karengo summoned her to his office on the pretext of administering a missed in‑class exam, then locked the door and assaulted her. The matter has been reported to Braeside Police Station under RRB 6473934.
Sports News
Hetmyer 85 leads West Indies to 107‑run win over Zimbabwe
MUMBAI — Shimron Hetmyer produced a blistering 85 off 34 balls as West Indies opened the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage with a commanding 107‑run victory over Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium.
Daren Sammy: Zimbabwe extra motivated for Super Eights clash
MUMBAI — West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says Zimbabwe will be carrying extra motivation into Monday’s Super Eights match after topping a difficult first‑round group, and warned his side to expect a confident, well‑prepared opponent at the Wankhede Stadium.
Floyd Mayweather Jr Unretires, Signs CSI Sports Deal Ahead of Mike Tyson Exhibition
Las Vegas –Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. has officially confirmed he is coming out of retirement and returning to sanctioned professional boxing, reigniting one of the sport’s most iconic careers.
Arts News
Kinshasa Musicians Preserve Congolese Rumba After UNESCO Heritage Recognition
In the vibrant streets of Kinshasa, musicians, archivists, and cultural historians are intensifying efforts to safeguard the legacy of Congolese rumba, a genre whose roots stretch back generations before formal European colonial rule.
Zimbabwe’s Edith WeUtonga Confirmed for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026
Shrewsbury Folk Festival crowd at West Mid Showground Zimbabwe’s own Edith WeUtonga has been confirmed as part of the growing international line-up for the 2026 edition of the Shrewsbury Folk Festival, set to take place from 28–31 August at the DMOS People West Mid Showground in Shrewsbury, England. The award-winning singer, songwriter, and mbira ambassador joins a diverse roster of global folk and roots acts, marking another milestone in her expanding international career. K
ZIMURA Scandal Deepens as Property Sale Is Reversed, Musicians Push for EGM and Rally in Solidarity
The coordinated court appearance underscores a growing sense among musicians that the struggle over ZIMURA is no longer just administrative, it is about power, accountability, and the future of Zimbabwe’s music industry. As pressure mounts from members, unions, the courts, and the State, ZIMURA now stands at a crossroads: meaningful reform, or deeper crisis.
The Creative Compass
Model Profile : Anesu Suki
Hey my name is Anesu Suki.l am a girl aged 17 and a form 4 candidate at Budiriro 1 high school,l live in a family consisting of 5 girls and 1 boy. It has always been a dream to go through modelling and to be a model Special thanks to Father kusano who gave me a chance to achieve my dream and work towards my success As l girl child l stand firm fighting against drug trafficking and substance abuse hoping and looking forward for a better vision of 2030 Thank you
Southerton Business Times
Model Profile : Georgina Tiffany Tafa
My name is Georgina Tiffany Tafa I am a girl aged 16 years,we are five children in our family and l'm a form 4 candidate at Mufakose 1 high I am a contest for the 2025 modelling beauty pageant aiming to win and help the girl child to fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse. I'm going through this theme not only as a girl but as a voice who refuses to be silenced by fear,addiction or pressure. I stay in Budiriro 5B,Harare Giving thanks to Father kusano for supportin
Southerton Business Times
Model Profile: Ruvimbo Chaeza
My name is Ruvimbo Chaeza an 18 old lady fighting to be the next Miss Budiriro 2025 queen.My theme for this year is a girl child against drug and substance abuse.For i have seen that many of my fellow colleagues have started indulging in this deadly things .I hope I can inspire some through modeling.As i advocate against drug and substance abuse hope to change lives of many in Budiriro Constituency .My inspiration for modeling was the crowning ceremony for Miss Zimbabwe 2014
Southerton Business Times
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