Great Zimbabwe run hits 5-year mark
By Staff Reporter Harare — The Great Zimbabwe Marathon, scheduled for October 19, 2025, marks a major milestone this year as it turns five. What started as an ambitious vision to combine sport with heritage has grown into a nationally recognised road race, now officially certified by World Athletics. The marathon is the first event […]
Global Arcus scholarships takes on Zim students to India
By Staff Reporter Harare – A group of Zimbabwean students officially bid farewell last Friday as they prepare to pursue tertiary education in India under the Global Arcus Scholarships programme. The scholarship initiative is the result of a partnership between Mobishop Two Six Three Connect Pvt Ltd, Global Arcus, the Shamwari Dzinovaka Foundation, and other […]
Longcheng plaza’s legacy haunts Zim ahead of Ramsar COP15
By Staff Reporter Harare – Longcheng Plaza, a vast shopping complex built on a protected wetland, remains a stark symbol of Zimbabwe’s struggle to enforce its own environmental laws. As Zimbabwe readies to host the Ramsar COP15 in Victoria Falls from July 23–31, 2025, its track record on wetland conservation faces renewed international scrutiny. This week, […]
Cracks in the chalkboard unmask Zimbabwe’s rural–urban education divide
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE – Each dawn, 15-year-old Thobeka (not her real name) sets off on a 10-kilometre trek along a dusty trail to Thokozani Secondary School in Insiza, Matabeleland South. Her destination is a school without water, toilets, electricity, proper accommodation, or enough teachers. Textbooks are scarce. Learning, a daily struggle. Over 400 kilometres […]
Who let the dogs out, attack exposes legal gaps in Zim’s pet ownership laws
By Mlondolozi Ndlovu Harare – Last week Zimbabwe was once again confronted with the tragic consequences of dog attacks when a man was fatally mauled by a pit bull in Harare’s New Bluffhill surburb. The dog was later euthanized, and the owner was arrested and charged with culpable homicide. That incident has brought national attention […]
Over 16,500 Epworth homes face demolition in land use crackdown
By Christine Chiweshe Harare – More than 16,500 houses in Epworth are slated for demolition after authorities discovered they were built on land reserved for critical public infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, clinics, and industrial zones. The illegal settlements highlight the severe consequences of rampant land invasions that have derailed urban planning on the outskirts of […]
45 Years On, Zimbabwe’s Independence Dream Remains Unfulfilled
By IDT Opinion – As Zimbabwe marks 45 years of independence, the occasion demands sober reflection rather than hollow celebration. While the nation freed itself from British colonial rule on 18 April 1980, the promises of prosperity, equity, and democracy remain unfulfilled for the majority. The euphoria in 1980 was grounded in genuine hope. Zimbabwe […]
There is a monster in the Harare Commission of Inquiry
By Marshall Bwanya Opinion – Two African proverbs are usefully relevant to the Maphios Cheda Commission of Inquiry into the affairs of the Harare City Council. The first, a Zimbabwean one, cautions against celebrating a witch hunter that will “catch your mother”. The other says that when a hyena wants to eat its children, it […]
Mutasa district combats child marriages with community-led campaigns
By Wilma Mavhengere Mutasa, Mancicaland – Mutasa district in partnership with Unicef, the ministry of public service and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDCA), has launched a series of impactful community awareness campaigns to combat child marriages and protect vulnerable children. The initiative focuses on equipping traditional leaders and Community Care Workers (CCWs), with […]
Chiredzi Care Groups provide vital support for vulnerable families amid El Niño crisis
By Wilma Mavhengere Chiredzi, Masvingo – Women and children in Chiredzi, a town hit hard by El Niño, have faced multiple challenges, including malnutrition, limited access to healthcare, and the impact of economic hardships that often fuel domestic violence. Amidst these challenges, the Care Groups initiative has emerged as a game-changer, offering innovative solutions and […]