By Dr Precious Sibiya Hope we all had merry Christmas. This festive season usually comes with a lot of indiscipline; and l bet you if the stomach were a person, it would seasonally take flight to escape abuse. People , and by default, animals,tend to eat and drink excessively during Christmas. A healthy balanced diet usually amounts to 2,500 and 2000 calories respectively for men and women. However , it’s said on 25th December alone, an average Brit can down 6000 calories

ZANU PF brought festive cheer to Zororai Old People’s Home in Mutare by donating food and livestock, giving elderly residents relief, dignity and support during the Christmas season ( image source ) MUTARE — Residents of Zororai Old People’s Home in Mutare experienced a rare moment of festive joy this Christmas after receiving food supplies and livestock from the ruling ZANU PF party, as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups during the holiday season. Party officials v

Work continues on the Harare–Kanyemba Road during the festive season, highlighting Zimbabwe’s commitment to infrastructure development, job creation and economic transformation ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwe’s infrastructure development drive continued uninterrupted during the festive season, with construction work progressing on key road projects across the country despite heavy rains and the Christmas break. One of the flagship projects, the Harare–Kanyemba Road, record

Kamativi Lithium Mine has committed to an independent audit under the global IRMA standard ( image source ) KAMATIVI — Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) has taken a significant step toward transparency and ethical mineral extraction after committing to an independent audit of its lithium operations under the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) Standard, the world’s most comprehensive benchmark for responsible large-scale mining. Owned by the Yahua Group, the Kamati

( image source ) Tips for Entrepreneurs as 2026 Beckons As Zimbabwe steps into 2026, a new wave of entrepreneurs, who in street language, are now called “hustlers,” is emerging, driven by resilience, innovation, and a relentless spirit to conquer the world of business. The journey to success often begins with humble beginnings, but with determination and blue-sky thinking, Zimbabweans are proving that greatness is within reach for those willing to hustle smarter and harder. T

Solar energy installations under the CAWEP programme have transformed rural clinics in Binga, improving healthcare delivery, education infrastructure and climate resilience ( image source ) BINGA — For decades, the Siansundu and Zambezi Clinics in Binga operated under candlelight and torches, severely limiting their ability to provide essential healthcare services due to the absence of electricity. That reality has now changed following the installation of solar power systems

Two CID officers in Bulawayo have appeared in court facing theft charges after allegedly attempting to remove an impounded vehicle from police custody ( image source ) BULAWAYO — Two Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers based in Bulawayo have appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrates’ Court facing allegations of unlawfully removing an impounded motor vehicle from police custody. The accused, Master Genti (39) and Richard Kiri (56), are detectives attached to the C

Three Zimbabwe National Army soldiers have appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrates’ Court facing multiple robbery charges linked to incidents at Claremont mining area in Fort Rixon ( image source ) BULAWAYO — Three members of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) have appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrates’ Court facing multiple robbery charges linked to incidents at a mining area in Fort Rixon. The accused, Iphithule Mlotshwa (24), Hamlet Mlotshwa (21) and Haulezwe Mlotshwa (2

A Ghanaian prophet who predicted a Christmas Day apocalypse sparks outrage after being spotted at Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert ( image source ) ACCRA — Ghanaian preacher Prophet Eboh Noah, who earlier this year sent shockwaves across the country by predicting that the world would end on December 25, has triggered renewed public outrage after being spotted attending Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert on the very day his prophecy failed to materialise. Eboh Noah rose to national

Treasury admits withholding payroll-deducted loan remittances as part of a probe into illegal lending, citing excessive interest rates and violations of Zimbabwe’s financial laws ( image source ) HARARE — Treasury has confirmed that it deliberately withheld the remittance of payroll-deducted loan repayments to banks and microfinance institutions for the past four months, saying the move was part of an urgent investigation into widespread violations of lending laws affecting c

Zimdancehall artist Blot says he is now drug-free after completing rehabilitation ( image source ) HARARE — Popular Zimdancehall artist Takura Chiwoniso, widely known as Blot, has publicly declared that he is now drug-free after completing a rehabilitation programme, signalling a new chapter in both his personal life and music career. Blot made the revelation during a candid interview on the DJ Olah 7 Podcast, where he opened up about his recovery journey. The Ndiri Bad hitma

Zimbabwe’s Parliament faces mounting scrutiny after revelations that nearly US$400,000 in public funds was spent upgrading the Senate President’s residence ( image source ) HARARE — A political storm has erupted around Zimbabwe’s Parliament following revelations that nearly US$400,000 in public funds was used to upgrade the private residence of Senate President Mabel Chinomona, including US$64,000 reportedly spent on curtains. The disclosures, contained in an investigative do

The United States has launched air strikes against IS-linked militants in north-western Nigeria ( image source ) SOKOTO — The United States has carried out air strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria, targeting suspected camps in Sokoto State near the border with Niger. The US military said an initial assessment indicated multiple fatalities among the militants. US President Donald Trump described the Christmas Day strikes as

Zimbabwe’s music industry enjoyed a landmark year in 2025, with local artists achieving chart success, international awards and global recognition across major digital and awards platforms ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwe’s music industry recorded one of its strongest years in 2025, as local artists achieved unprecedented commercial success, international recognition and major award wins and nominations, underscoring the sector’s growing global relevance. Throughout the yea

Fifteen passengers were seriously injured in a collision involving two commuter omnibuses along Harare’s Seke Road ( image source ) HARARE — At least fifteen passengers were seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon after two commuter omnibuses collided along the busy Seke Road, in an accident eyewitnesses described as sudden and violent. According to accounts from the scene, a white kombi travelling from Chitungwiza and carrying a full load of passengers was allegedly cut off b

The EU, France and Germany have condemned US visa bans on European digital hate and disinformation activists, warning of retaliation and deepening transatlantic tensions over online regulation ( image source ) PARIS — The European Union, alongside France and Germany, has sharply criticised the United States for imposing visa bans on five European citizens involved in efforts to combat online hate speech and disinformation, describing the move as unjustified and politically mo

Zimbabwean bus passengers escaped unhurt after a pile-up involving a tanker on the N1 near Makhado, Limpopo ( image source ) MAKHADO — Zimbabwean travellers narrowly escaped death on Tuesday morning after their cross-border bus was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up with a tanker truck and a hatchback about 11 kilometres outside Makhado in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. The accident occurred on the N1 North at the Witvlag turn-off, a key route linking Zimbabwe to South Afr

A violent clash between rival illegal miners at Nduku Business Centre in Mazowe has left one man dead ( image source ) MAZOWE — One man has been killed following a violent confrontation between rival groups of illegal miners at Nduku Business Centre in Mazowe, police have confirmed. Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe said the deceased, identified as John Banda, died from a deep stab wound to the rib cage sustained during the clash. His body was

Retrenchments at the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority have raised concerns over governance, transparency and labour practices, with staff citing salary delays, procurement issues and declining morale within the state-run body ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has retrenched several senior employees in recent weeks, triggering growing concern among staff over governance standards, transparency and internal procedures at the state-run tourism body. Multip

AMH employees have raised concerns after receiving a once-off US$50 payment following prolonged salary delays, highlighting growing labour and sustainability challenges in Zimbabwe’s private media sector ( image source ) HARARE — Employees at Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), one of Zimbabwe’s largest privately owned media groups, have raised concerns after receiving a once-off US$50 payment ahead of Christmas, following extended delays in salary payments throughout the year. Sever