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…….Farai lunga’s inspiring journey By Dumisani Ndlovu Gweru – Farai Lunga’s remarkable transformation from a double orphan living in poverty to a beacon of hope for underprivileged orphans is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for resilience and determination. Growing up in Chiwundura Communal Lands, Farai and his brother Tapiwa faced unimaginable hardships after

…….Gangarabwe High School nears completion* By Dumisani Ndlovu The construction of the US$2 million Gangarabwe Boarding High School in Chiwundura Communal Lands has brought joy and hope to locals, marking a significant milestone in the government’s Integrated Skills Expansion Programme. The school, 75% complete, is expected to open next year with 700 students. It’s already

Zimbabwe takes leap towards vision 2039 with National Development Strategy 2 approvalBy Dumisani Ndlovu Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) roadmap, paving the way for sustainable growth, innovation, and poverty eradication from 2026 to 2030. This move builds on the remarkable success of National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which exceeded targets

Government issues stern warning to farmers over Presidential Input Scheme By Dumisani Ndlovu The Zimbabwean government has issued a stern warning to farmers benefiting from the Presidential Pfumvudza scheme: selling the provided inputs is strictly prohibited and will be met with legal action. This warning was made clear by Minister of State for Midlands Provincial

Double murder suspect’s trial postponed amid controversy By Dumisani Ndlovu The highly anticipated trial of Peter Dube, accused of double murder and attempted murder, has been postponed to January 20, 2025, due to ongoing controversies surrounding his mental fitness. Dube, a former fugitive businessman and car dealer, allegedly shot dead Shelton Chiduku and Gamuchirai Mudungwe

ZIMCODD, GRRA Collaborate in CSOs Budget Making Literacy By Delicious Mathuthu Gweru – It’s budget season and the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) in collaboration with Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA) has sensitized key Community Based Organisations (CBOs) on the budget-making process. Working under the Strengthening Institutions and People Participation in Public

……Fleeces Job Seekers By Delicious Mathuthu Gweru – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is on a manhunt for a scammer impersonating a senior Midlands provincial government official swindling desperate job seekers of hundreds of United States dollars. The alleged fraudster, impersonating Midlands Provincial Co-ordinator for the Public Service Commission (PSC), Andrew Chimanyiwa, reportedly demands US$300-400

By Delicious Mathuthu Zimbabwe- The Parliament of Zimbabwe has announced the postponement of the 2025 Budget Consultations, originally scheduled for October 29 to November 4, 2024. No new dates have been announced yet, but Parliament assured the public that sufficient time will be given for participation once the new dates and venues are finalized. “Parliament

RBZ Gives In to Inflationary Pressures By Delicious Mathuthu The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given in to some economic inflationary pressures as the country continues the fight for a stable economy and currency. Following a meeting on Friday (September 27, 2024) to address recent economic developments and outlook, the MPC