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Binga RDC lakeside mansion controversy for the CEO residence
ZimStat data show 73% of households in Binga have no toilets, and education ministry figures indicate thousands of pupils drop out or attend irregularly because of hunger and distance to schools. Yet council funds have been channelled into the high‑end residence while basic services remain underfunded. Neither Muzamba nor the council responded to repeated requests for comment.
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.
International News
Turkmenistan and Zimbabwe Sign Bilateral Political Consultations Protocol
ASHGABAT, February 24 — Turkmenistan and Zimbabwe have signed a Protocol on bilateral political consultations between their respective Foreign Ministries, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
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.
Community News
Mufakose man jailed for 20 years for raping a two‑year‑old
HARARE — A 21‑year‑old man from Mufakose was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison after a Harare magistrate found him guilty of raping a two‑year‑old child.
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.
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
Call for Traditional Music Category at 24th Nama
The Dzimbahwe Institute of Heritage and Culture has formally petitioned the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) secretariat to introduce a standalone traditional music category, arguing that the move is critical to safeguarding Zimbabwe’s indigenous artistic heritage. The petition comes ahead of the 24th NAMA awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre, one of the country’s premier event v
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
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
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