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Tendai Makumire The death of seven cattle at Mgagao Farm in Shamva after drinking cyanide-contaminated water has exposed the business, environmental and regulatory risks associated with mining operations that fail to meet safety and compliance standards. The cattle reportedly drank water contaminated by a cyanide spill from nearby Tasik Mine following heavy rains on Wednesday. The contaminated water is believed to have overflowed from the mine site and flowed onto an adjacent road, exposing livestock and surrounding communities to toxic substances. The incident represents a direct financial loss to farmers, with cattle, particularly breeding bulls—constituting long-term capital assets rather than…

The Boardroom Observer The attempted escape of a convicted high-risk prisoner at the Harare Magistrates’ Court has served as a timely reminder of the need for heightened security alertness in the handling of dangerous inmates within civilian judicial spaces. Although the situation was ultimately brought under control and the prisoner was recaptured within the court premises, the incident exposed vulnerabilities that demand careful reflection rather than alarm. At issue is not only how the escape attempt occurred, but how similar risks can be proactively mitigated in the future. The fact that a convicted armed robber and rapist managed to produce…

Tendai Makumire THIS Monday the government has made an indication that it is stepping in to mediate the stand-off between Chief Murinye and businessman Mr Philemon Mutangiri over the establishment of Riverton Academy–Murinye. The unfolding dispute has ignited a broader national conversation on the delicate balance between traditional land use and the urgent need to expand access to education in rural communities. Social media is awash with many users blaming the chief’s action as uncalled for. At the heart of the dispute is not merely a blocked road or a disagreement over authorisation, but a fundamental question confronting the general…

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…