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Trimming the tree, not the roots

THE recent announcement by the Finance ministry that the government will freeze recruitment into most civil service jobs in 2026, sparing only the health, education and security sectors

By Lawrence Makamanzi Sep. 15, 2025

Binga renames roads, key areas after BaTonga heritage sites, icons

BINGA has taken a momentous step in reclaiming its cultural identity by officially renaming key areas and roads, replacing colonial-era names with BaTonga heritage titles and icons

By Obert Siamilandu Sep. 4, 2025

Binga renames roads, key areas after BaTonga heritage sites, icons

Chikanyambidze claims Bata Power Open with season’s first win

Chikanyambidze was the only player to finish with a sub-par total, ending the 54-hole tournament at two-under-par 214.

By Staff Reporter Aug. 29, 2025

Chikanyambidze claims Bata Power Open with season’s first win

Healing Zim’s wounds through humanistic lens

In a world marked by deep divisions, social injustice, and historical wounds—Zimbabwe included—few concepts offer as much untapped potential for individual and collective healing as forgiveness.

By Antony Jongwe Aug. 22, 2025

Healing Zim’s wounds through humanistic lens

BaTonga Cultural Festival roars back for third edition

Insikuya Batonga Association founder and festival director David Mung’ombe said preparations were on course but bemoaned lack of resources.

By Obert Siamilandu Aug. 21, 2025

BaTonga Cultural Festival roars back for third edition

ZPC Kariba complete double over sorry Kwekwe United

Munyanyi and goalkeeper Munditi scored in the first half while Demera grabbed his goal in the second half as ZPC completed a double over the sorry Kwekwe United.

By Terry Madyauta Jul. 27, 2025