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By Staff Reporter The Kadoma Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 28-year-old man to an effective 25 years imprisonment after convicting him of armed robbery and rape stemming from a violent home invasion last year. The court found that on August 18, 2025, the offender, acting in the company of two accomplices who are still at large, forcibly entered a couple’s home in Masendeke Compound, Battlefields, while armed with a machete. He assaulted the male victim and stole US$100 before abducting the female victim to a nearby bush, where he raped her twice. The victim later escaped and reported the matter…
By Diana Munharira The High Court has ordered the forfeiture of over USD $37,000 and 17 motor vehicles to the state, following a landmark judgment in a large-scale fraud case that targeted the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA). The ruling, centres on the systemic abuse of the Civil Servants Vehicle Import Scheme, which caused significant financial prejudice to the state. According to a statement released by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) on Wednesday, the court found that the principal accused, Tambudzai Yvonne Musoni, a former ZIMRA employee at Harare Port, masterminded the fraud between January 2022 and March 2023.…
By Star Nolwazi The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued an urgent warning to doctors, pharmacists, and the public about a batch of fake cancer and prostate medication found in the country. The alert concerns an unauthorised version of a drug called Goserelin Acetate, sold under the brand name Zoladex 10.8mg. This drug is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, breast cancer, and certain gynaecological disorders. According to MCAZ, the fake drug is being sold through illegal channels. Its packaging contains Afrikaans text, suggesting it was meant for the South African market and was smuggled into Zimbabwe…
By Shepherd Masunda, Senior Reporter Newly promoted Pacific Storm Eastern Division One Soccer League side, Bikita Chida Athletic Club, has welcomed the move by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) for all clubs participating in the Division One Soccer League to establish an Under-17 team as a way of nurturing young talent. In a letter addressed to all Eastern Division clubs on 28 January 2026, and seen by this publication, ZIFA Regional Administrator Fungai Munyoro-Chingaira highlighted that having an Under-17 team is now mandatory to develop football at the grassroots level. Bikita Chida Athletic Club head coach Dzikamai Muvhimi said he…
By Star Nolwazi The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has issued a public condemnation following the death of a six-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten to death for failing to spell her name. In a press statement released by Permanent Secretary Simon Masanga, the Ministry expressed “deep sorrow and shock” and extended condolences to the affected family and community. The statement described the incident as a “heartbreaking tragedy” and a “stark reminder” of the vulnerability of children. “We strongly condemn such acts of violence against children,” the Ministry declared. “No circumstance can ever justify the use of…
By Star Nolwazi Former President George W. Bush issued a stark public statement on Sunday, condemning what he described as “horrible scenes” unfolding in Minneapolis and across the United States, and issuing a grave warning about the potential permanent loss of American freedoms. In a written statement dated January 25, the 43rd president expressed dismay over recent federal operations. “In recent weeks, we’ve watched horrible scenes play out in Minneapolis and other communities that I never thought would take place in America,” Bush wrote. The statement specifically referenced reports of masked federal agents seizing people from homes, workplaces, and streets,…
By Star Nolwazi Zimbabwe’s first wave of medicinal cannabis producers, licensed in 2021, must renew their permits this year or risk losing their operating rights, according to an official circular issued Monday by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ). In Circular 01 of 2026, the regulatory body notified all holders of licences numbered 001/2021 to 010/2021 that their five-year validity period is set to lapse. The authority warned it “will not accept applications for renewal of expired licences.” The renewal carries a significant financial requirement: a $20,000 fee, payable in U.S. dollars. The MCAZ outlined payment options through its cash office…
By Star Nolwazi The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025), a UNESCO-led global initiative aimed at raising awareness and accelerating quantum science worldwide, will conclude with a two-day celebration here on February 10–11, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and youth from across the globe. Launched in early 2025 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, IYQ2025 spurred hundreds of events worldwide to elevate public understanding of quantum science’s transformative potential. The Accra closing ceremony will not only celebrate the year’s achievements but also mark the launch of the Global Quantum Initiative, designed to sustain momentum beyond 2025. “We are thrilled to see…
By Shepherd Masunda Newly promoted Pacific Storm Eastern Division Soccer League club Bikita Chida Athletic Club has joined the government’s call in fighting drug and substance abuse in the rural communities of Zaka and Bikita through football. Bikita Minerals’ Lithium stadium this weekend turned into the theatre of dreams when young promising players converged for soccer trials to compete in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League. Speaking during the occasion, Club President Honest Chida said he was thrilled to see a number of young talented players showing their interest in joining his club for 2026-27 season.He said through his…
By Tanaka John Marindire, Own Correspondent Zimbabwe’s workplaces are evolving rapidly with longer hours, heavier workloads, and increasing performance demands becoming the new normal. Yet while many organisations focus on productivity, profits and efficiency, one essential pillar of success is often overlooked that is employees’ mental health. Prioritising workplace mental health and psychological support is not a luxury, it is a moral and economic necessity that strengthens individuals, organizations, and the nation as a whole. Who is most at risk?All professions should be considered; teachers handle large classes and the daily pressure of shaping young minds. Mineworkers and factory employees…