Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume at Selecta Base Foundation outreach in Sunningdale By Staff Reporter — Harare, Zimbabwe A community‑based organisation, Selecta Base Foundation, on Friday donated food hampers to elderly residents and people living with disabilities (PWDs) in Sunningdale, Harare, as part of an outreach under the theme “Together We Can Make a Difference.” Foundation leader Arnold Chigwerewe said caring for vulnerable members of society is a shared responsibility that

Mysterious Moringa The subject of wellness, mindfulness, and a healthy lifestyle is topical. Here is hoping that, as we are almost 40 days into the new year, you have committed to being mindful of your health. It’s never too late to start. Making the above choices is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, consistent energy, and the prevention of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Paul Matamisa, the long-serving chief executive officer of the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ), has retired after more than a decade at the helm of the industry’s apex private-sector body, bringing to a close a distinguished 50-year career in hospitality and tourism. Matamisa officially retired at the end of January, marking the end of an era for Zimbabwe’s tourism sector, where he is widely regarded as one of its most experienced and influential figures.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has urged the Chevrons to remain focused and disciplined as they prepare for a challenging ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group that features several established cricketing nations. Zimbabwe has been drawn alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Oman in a group widely regarded as one of the tournament’s toughest. While acknowledging the quality of the opposition, Raza stressed that success will depend on staying grounded and taking the compet

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has announced stricter controls on fuel service stations in urban areas and introduced an expedited waiver process for land‑use changes, Chief Director of Spatial Planning and Development Shingirai Mushamba told the SundayMail. Under the new rules, fuel stations will no longer be permitted in residential zones unless they form part of approved shopping centres, and all stations must meet statutory buffer requirements and inclu

The Government of Zimbabwe has declared a zero‑tolerance policy on illegal settlements and developments in Harare’s wetlands, pledging action against land barons who continue to encroach on protected areas. Speaking at a belated World Wetlands Day 2026 event held at the Cleveland Dam Ramsar site, Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province Charles Tawengwa warned that wetland invasion is worsening flooding, displacing families, and threatening the city’s water security

Police in Harare have arrested two suspects following a bold daylight armed robbery at a Mukuru outlet in Mabelreign on Saturday afternoon, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed. The ZRP said the suspects, Tanaka Java (42) and Ronald Rupare (28), were detained after fleeing the scene with US$5,631 and ZAR 26,600 in cash. Officers recovered ZAR 10,000 during the arrest operation.

A low-key but strategically significant meeting between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and global investor Prateek Suri has emerged as one of the quieter highlights of the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai. Held away from the summit’s official venues at a private residence, the meeting brought together a small circle of senior officials, including Zimbabwe’s Minister of ICT, signalling a deliberate focus on technology-led economic reform and digital infrastructure developm

In the quadrant above E stands for (Employee), S for (Self-Employed), B for (Business Owner), and I for (Investor). In other words, this quadrant helps you to stretch the elasticity of your potential. If being an employee is not good enough for you; and you are not happy with having a boss above, you and you are not satisfied with a salary you start your own company. This is a courageous move. But If you are the sole proprietor running that company once you fall sick you stop

In an era when many musical pairings read as marketing maneuvers, “Love YemuStreet” arrives as a rare example of collaboration that prioritises artistry over optics. The record’s production is measured, the performances complementary, and the arrangement deliberately spacious—each artist is given room to contribute without being subsumed. The result is not a headline‑driven feature but a shared creative statement.

The Mutare High Court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of an off‑duty Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Support Unit member, Travor Mudinda. The ruling was delivered by Justice Isaac Muzenda following a trial that established the defendants’ roles in the September 2024 ambush along the Mutare–Harare railway line.

During dry seasons, animals frequently move closer to rivers, bringing them into direct contact with people. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant when operating near rivers and national parks, warning that wildlife encounters can escalate rapidly and unpredictably.

The draft ZNASP 2026–30 reframes the response around equity and targeted delivery: closing the male testing and treatment gap is essential to reduce AIDS deaths, while improving services for children, adolescents, and key populations will strengthen national viral‑suppression targets. Policymakers and implementers are urged to prioritise male‑friendly service design, anti‑stigma campaigns, legal reforms, and predictable financing to sustain progress.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Zimbabwean authorities have reached a staff‑level agreement on a proposed 10‑month Staff‑Monitored Programme (SMP) designed to consolidate macroeconomic stability, strengthen policy credibility, and advance arrears clearance and debt restructuring, IMF team leader Wojciech Maliszewski said after meetings in Harare.

Zimbabwe is moving to establish a Road Accident Fund to strengthen post‑crash management and provide social safety nets for victims, Transport Minister Felix Mhona said during a consultative meeting on the Road Accident Fund Bill in Harare. The initiative forms part of government efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least half by 2030.

The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has announced a sweeping restructuring of its mining portfolio, abandoning a centralised holding-company model in favour of streamlined, commodity-based mining units aimed at improving efficiency, capital discipline, and operational focus.

Zimbabwe is competing on the global culinary stage at the Young Chefs Olympiad (YCO) 2026 in India, with Tadiwanashe Taruvinga, a 21‑year‑old second‑year junior chef from SAHTC — The Hospitality School (Harare), representing the country in a field of 50 nations. The Olympiad, described as the “Culinary Olympics,” runs across major Indian cities and culminates with a grand finale in Kolkata.

Emirates honours Zimbabwe travel agents after recognising their role in strengthening tourism and travel links between Harare, Zimbabwe, Dubai, and global destinations, the airline said in a statement. Omar Bushlaibi, Emirates country manager for Zimbabwe, praised travel partners as “a strategic pillar of the airline’s success” and highlighted the carrier’s contribution to Zimbabwe’s tourism and export sectors.

Thousands of mourners gathered on Friday in the central Libyan town of Bani Walid to bid farewell to Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, whose assassination earlier this week has reignited fears of renewed political instability in the country.

As Zimbabwe marches towards Vision 2030, the Southerton clean-up campaign stood as a vivid reminder that national development is built through consistent, collective action. In sweeping corridors and clearing refuse, participants reaffirmed a simple yet powerful message: a clean nation begins with committed citizens working together for the common good.