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Ambience Reporter SEXWORKERS in Epworth joined hands with the Epworth Local Board, Epworth Polyclinic, private businesses and other community members in today’s clean-up campaign at Overspill, Glenwood, Munyuki and Domboramwari shopping centres. The exercise formed part of the national clean-up campaign launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2018, which compels citizens to dedicate the first Friday of every month to cleaning their surroundings between 8am and 10am. Armed with brooms, gloves and shovels, volunteers swept pavements, cleared storm drains, collected litter and sorted recyclable waste. Market stalls and busy alleys at Munyuki and Domboramwari were also cleaned and repainted. Epworth…

Ambience Reporter   Calls to decriminalize sex work in Zimbabwe have intensified, as government, parliamentarians, civil society and communities push for policies that protect marginalised groups and strengthen access to healthcare. This emerged during a one-day needs assessment dialogue held in Magwegwe, Bulawayo on Thursday, where the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care in partnership with Springs of Life Zimbabwe engaged communities to examine barriers to inclusive health services. Zimbabwe has already surpassed the UNAIDS 95-95-95 HIV targets and entered the epidemic control phase, with new infections and AIDS-related deaths on the decline. Health experts attribute this milestone…

Tendai Makumire All fees, levies and charges prescribed under existing laws will remain in effect until the relevant statutes are formally amended or repealed through proper legal procedures, Government has said. Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said the clarification follows growing queries from businesses and investors regarding recent pronouncements about the reduction of fees and charges as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe. “All fees, levies and charges prescribed in existing laws in the form of primary and subsidiary legislation shall continue in force and effect until such a time when…

Tendai Makumire Popular jiti and gospel musician Baba Harare, has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe’s music scene with a fiery Facebook post this morning that confirmed his return to Jiti music after a dramatic foray into gospel under the name King David. Posting to his official page, he wrote: “Good morning Jiti family. Shoko rakasvika. I am coming back to assume my rightful throne. Hazviite kuti musare musina baba. Album loading…” The post immediately set social media alight, with fans, critics and fellow artists weighing in on what appears to be a full-circle return to the genre that earned him national…

Tendai Makumire Harare’s Highglen suburb is set to host a multi-million-dollar stadium development that city officials believe could reshape Zimbabwe’s sports and entertainment economy. On Friday, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume, flanked by Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Nqobile Magwizi and senior council representatives, toured the proposed construction site, underlining the city’s commitment to attracting investment into large-scale infrastructure projects. The planned stadium, strategically located near Highglen Shopping Centre with direct access from Bulawayo and Masvingo roads, is being positioned as more than just a sports venue. City authorities envision it as a commercial anchor capable of drawing sponsorships, events and…

Yvonne Chido Manyanja Have you heard of an old adage that says, as a man thinketh so is he? You might have even read about it and still do not understand what it means to always check how you think. The greatest limitation of any human is their mindset because this is what will determine how much they can dream or imagine. I came across a 13-year-old girl who was so passionate about dancing, I asked her, why do you dance? She said, “My mother told me that I am a great dancer and that one day I am going…

Tendai Makumire Despite repeated government directives to remove vendors and second-hand clothing traders from Harare’s Central Business District (CBD), informal traders continue to occupy the city’s streets, showing the enduring influence of the informal economy on Zimbabwe’s urban landscape. Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe yesterday reiterated the ban on second-hand clothes and street vending, directing the City of Harare to collaborate with law enforcement to restore order in the capital. He emphasised that street and night vending was undermining formal businesses and contributing to illicit activities, including the sale of smuggled goods and the proliferation of drug…

Tendai Makumire The literary world mourns the loss of celebrated author and scholar Ngugi wa Thiong’o, who passed away on Wednesday. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, announced the news, sharing the family’s grief with the public. In a statement, Wanjiku wa Ngugi described her father’s passing as a significant loss, but emphasized his legacy, saying: “He lived a full life and fought a good fight.” According to his daughter, Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s last wish was for his loved ones to celebrate his life and work. While the cause of death has not been disclosed, the family has promised to share…

I pen this as a concerned Zimbabwean, not in defiance of the law, but in genuine pursuit of fairness, due process, and clarity. My experiences with the Harare municipal traffic enforcement have left me—and many others—questioning not only the legality but also the morality of how our city is enforcing its traffic by-laws, particularly in relation to alleged “obstruction.” My plea is simple: clarity, accountability, and the restoration of trust between municipal authorities and motorists. Trapped behind the wheel: A Harare motorist’s cry for justice and clarity Let me begin with my own encounters On the first occasion, I entered…

Kudakwashe Chinokuya The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZAAC) have confirmed the arrest of a Southern Africa Regional Anti-Corruption (SARCO) official for fraud and extortion. The arrested fifty-year-old Edmond Nzombe is said to have approached Martha Mutambuti of Mikando Housing Development Trust in October 2024 and posed as a member of the ZRP and an anti-corruption official. He offered to assist the complainant in a housing stand’s repossession case, claiming he was working with officers from ZACC. The suspect demanded USD5000.00 but was given USD 1000.00. In May 2025, the suspect recently requested more money from…