By Fanuel Chinowaita A Mutare man convicted of murder has been sentenced to life imprisonment, while two other men received 10-year jail terms for electricity-related offences committed in Chikanga, as police announced sentences handed down to 17 convicts across Zimbabwe. Felix Siyatunya, 48, was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder committed in Mutare in…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Scotland FC have parted ways with head coach Norman Mapeza with immediate effect, the club announced in a press statement yesterday. The club said the decision had been communicated to its stakeholders, supporters and the wider football fraternity, while thanking Mapeza for his service, commitment and contribution during his tenure. “ The…
By Fanuel Chinowaita An 18-year-old man from Chinyamatikiti Village under Chief Chamutsa in Buhera died on October 20 after allegedly ingesting an unknown poisonous substance following a counselling session with family members and a neighbour. The deceased, identified as Fidelity Nemadire, reportedly took the substance at around 8am after being called by his grandmother, Cathy…
By Fanuel Chinowaita The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a presidential firearm amnesty allowing individuals and institutions to voluntarily surrender unlicensed, smuggled or illegally acquired firearms and ammunition without prosecution until November 12, 2026. In a press statement dated October 19, 2026, police said the amnesty, granted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, runs from October…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Veteran long-distance runner Innocent Gonese delivered an impressive performance at a challenging marathon in the Great Zimbabwe area, clocking a personal best of four hours, one minute and three seconds despite difficult terrain and scorching October heat. Gonese, who finished second in the Grandmaster category, improved his previous best marathon time of…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — Opposition politician Tendai Biti and former Beitbridge mayor Morgan Ncube have been freed after the State withdrew charges against them before plea at the Mutare Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 19, 2026, ending a seven-month legal battle linked to their opposition to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. Provincial Prosecutor Mutyasira…
By Fanuel Chinowaita CHINHOYI — President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday, October 17, 2026, commended telecommunications company NetOne for supporting Zimbabwe’s national health agenda following the launch of a project to deploy 100 mobile health kiosks in rural communities. The initiative was launched at the 23rd ZANU PF People’s National Conference in Chinhoyi, marking a milestone…
By Fanuel Chinowaita NetOne has funded the first 10 mobile health kiosks under the Presidential Ward-Based Primary Health-Care Outreach Programme, which seeks to expand access to essential medical services in remote and underserved communities across Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially launch the programme on Saturday, 17 October 2026, on the sidelines of…
By Tinotenda MaguzaGreat Zimbabwe University Psychology Student When patients receive a diagnosis, their understanding of and beliefs about the illness can influence how they respond to treatment and manage their recovery. Health psychologists explain that patients who understand their conditions and believe that treatment will help them are more likely to follow treatment recommendations. On…
By Fanuel Chinowaita TRADE unions and civic organisations have called for living wages, safer working conditions and greater representation of young people, informal workers and people with disabilities, warning that insecure employment and exclusion from decision-making continue to undermine workplace democracy. The call was made during commemorations of World Day for Decent Work held at…
