By Staff Reporter OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa’s close ally Ostallos Siziba on Tuesday walked out on the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president, Florence Taruvinga’s Workers Day address with a sizable number of the crowds following suit. The incident occurred at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare where the country’s main labour organ commemorated May 1 under strict instructions from police not to entertain any political party hijacking the event. Siziba who arrived after the commencement of proceedings allegedly made frantic e ..read more

By Darlington Gatsi The Harare City Council has announced plans to publicly name and shame government departments, companies, and individuals who owe the municipality nearly ZiG1 billion. In recent weeks, the City of Harare has issued letters of demand followed by court summons to debtors to recover outstanding bills. This action, in line with Sections 279 and 281 of the Urban Councils Act, aims to collect over ZiG940 million owed to the City of Harare. “The City of Harare is owed in excess of ZiG940 million by residents, businesses, parastatals and government departments among others. This is ..read more

By Sport Reporter The Lady Chevrons dream of playing the 2024 Women’s World Cup which is scheduled for Bangladesh in September was shuttered on Wednesday with a 14-run defeat to the Netherlands at the ongoing World Cup Qualifier in the United Arab Emirates. Lady Chevrons’ defeat was the third one at the tournament where they only managed one win over host United Arab Emirates. Zimbabwe succumbed to its other two defeats in the hands of minor Vanuatu and Ireland. Starting with fielding after losing the toss, Zimbabwe started strong as they eliminated the Oranges’ top bats lady Iris Zwillin ..read more

By Alois Vinga The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) issued two statements warning the Workers Day organisers against convening a procession and roadshows on the day of commemorations. Since the establishment of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU), the procession and roadshows have become a headline ritual in the suburbs close to the selected venues. Such activities normally serve as mobilization vehicles to drum up attendance. But departing from the tradition which has been followed even during the worst years of political tensions in the country, ZRP Chief Superintendent, Regulatin ..read more

By Darlington Gatsi AS Zimbabwe celebrated Workers’ Day on Wednesday, medical professionals across the country decried the dire working conditions within the healthcare sector. The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) highlighted that medical practitioners are disproportionately affected by the poor state of hospitals nationwide. “The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) joins the rest of the world in marking International Workers Day, 2024. This year’s commemorations are focused “on ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate”. “In commemor ..read more

Xinhua Zimbabwe needs to import about 1.1 million tons of grain to cater for food-insecure people until March next year, following an El Nino-induced drought that also affected other countries in southern Africa, a government minister said Tuesday. According to the latest assessment report, Zimbabwe has a shortfall of 1,108,425 tons of grain at a consumption level of 10 kg per person per month, Jenfan Muswere, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, said during a media briefing after a cabinet meeting. The shortfall can be met mostly by the private sector, which has the ..read more

By Tapiwa Svondo Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa appeared at the Norton Magistrates Court facing fresh charges of murder and having sexual intercourse with minors aged between 13 and 16 years. Chokurongerwa and two others allegedly aborted an expecting mother Hazel Chikurunhe’s pregnancy resulting in her death. Chikurunhe was secretly buried at his compound in Nyabira and her body was exhumed recently. “The state alleges that on the 12th of November 2023, the accused person, Siribhino Chikunhure and Wonder Kabaya who are still at large, connived to terminate Hazel Chikurunhe’s pregnancy, resul ..read more

 By Staff Reporter PARIRENYATWA Hospital is plagued by increasing cases of bogus medical practitioners at the institution, with 11 offenders arrested in four months. The hospital was recently put under the spotlight after a fake doctor, Blessing Nyanzira, was arrested by Parirenyatwa’s security. The hospital has become the hub of bogus doctors who have been fleecing unsuspecting patients. Parirenyatwa Hospital in a statement Tuesday said more bogus doctors have been nabbed at the institution. In 2023 the hospital nabbed 33 people who masqueraded as doctors or tutors. “Parirenyat ..read more

By Darlington Gatsi ZIMBABWE Music Awards (ZIMA) has embarked on a restructuring exercise with Fungai ‘Kush’ Zvirawa being appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer replacing Reason Sibanda who was at the helm since 2018. Zvirawa assumes control of ZIMA which has been surrounded by negativity tainting its reputation and is eager to chart a new path for the organisation. Speaking at her unveiling Tuesday in Harare, Zvirawa outlined her plans with ZIMA under her purview. “So, I am very excited to stir that with the board of directors that will be joining us so that we can enhan ..read more

By Staff Reporter ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a chilling warning to agitated workers and unions against using the May 1st gatherings for protests. Zimbabwe commemorates Workers Day, Wednesday with several trade unions expected to hold events to mark the day. Labour Day comes on the back of workers being disgruntled by meagre salaries which have been decimated by rising inflation. Several government worker unions are demanding payment of a living wage to their members threatening industrial strikes. In a statement, ZRP said the gathering should not degenerate i ..read more