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US Embassy identifies Zim as potential Southen Africa growth hub
The US Embassy in Harare has identified the potential for Zimbabwe to become a growth hub for Southern Africa.This is a curious conclusion to draw given the fact that Zimbabwe currently ranks near the...
ED’s trip to Gokwe by bus--- imagined
Charles DhewaTravelling from capital cities to rural areas using public transport like long distance buses could go a long way in inculcating servant leadership in African presidents and ministers.Suc...
200 barred from entering SA without passports as post festive season traffic peaks at Beitbridge
Just a few days into the new year, the Border Management Authority has already turned away around 200 individuals attempting to enter the country illegally at Beitbridge Border Post by Wednesday morni...
Soya farmer duped
Michael MashiriTwo men have been arraigned before the court on allegations of defrauding more than US$16 000 worth of soya beans.The two were remanded in custody.Daniel Phiri, 41, and James Gurupira,...
Man sets estranged wife’s house on fire
Michael MashiriA jealous ex-husband has been taken to court over starting a fire at his former wife's house.Gray Nyamhuka, 26, appeared before magistrate Ethel Chichera at the Harare Magistrates’ Cour...
Man denied bail in Borrowdale armed robery case
Michael MashiriA man, who went to rob money and a car from a complainant's house, has been denied bail.Michael Chafupa, 21, of Budiriro 5, appeared before magistrate Donald Ndirowei at the Harare Magi...
Govt intensifies fight against drug, substance abuse
Chairperson of the National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse, Oppah Muchinguri-KashiriOscar J JekeThe government has issued a stern warning to drug peddlers, especially the ones that target minor...
Iran Confirms 84 Killed In Drone Attacks
Iranian authorities on Thursday said twin blasts in the country’s south killed 84 people the previous day, revising down an earlier toll from the explosions at a top general’s commemoration.Tehran’s o...
Sudan, Kenya tensions mount: Khartoum recalls ambassador to Nairobi over red-carpet reception to RSF leader
Mohamed Hamdan DagloSudan has escalated tensions with Kenya by recalling its ambassador in Nairobi, a move triggered by President William Ruto’s recent hosting of talks with a key Sudanese rebel leade...
Man accuses fellow imbiber of stealing his phone, attacks him with knobkerrie
Michael MashiriA man, who attacked a fellow imbiber with a knobkerrie on the head, forehead and face, accusing him of stealing his phone, has been taken to court.Wellington Machezera, 49, of Kuwadzana...