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Zimbabweans in South Africa Welcome e-passport application process in Johannesburg
Zimbabweans living in South Africa have applauded the introduction of an e-passport application process at the Zimbabwean consulate in Johannesburg. In May, Zimbabwe’s Home Affairs secretary Raphael Faranisi announced that the training of consular staff to process passport applications had commenced at the embassy in Pretoria. This development is set to ease the burden on Zimbabweans, who previously had to…
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Zimbabwe Republic Police Launches Recruitment Drive for General Duty Constables
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a recruitment campaign to hire qualified Zimbabwean citizens between the ages of 18-22 to join the organization as general duty constables. The successful applicants will undergo a 2-year diploma program in Police Studies at the Mkushi Police Training Academy, an affiliate of the University of Zimbabwe. “This recruitment drive is part of our…
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Region 5 Marathon Returns After Four-Year Hiatus
The fifth edition of the Region 5 Marathon is set to resume after a four-year sabbatical. The race, dubbed the “Silver Jubilee Marathon,” will be held in Rustenburg, South Africa in September, on a date yet to be confirmed. The marathon is part of commemorations to mark the region’s 25 years of existence. For host country South Africa, the event…
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Consumers Warned of Underweight “Star” Sugar Sold in Market
The Consumer Protection Commission, working in coordination with the Trade Measures department in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, has confiscated sugar labeled under the “Star” brand that was being sold underweight in the market. Perpetrators caught selling this underweight sugar have been taken to court and fined heavily. Samples taken showed that a supposed 2kg packet of the “Star”…
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Cabinet Approves Harsher Penalties for Drug Dealing
The Cabinet has approved an upward review of fines and jail terms for those convicted of dealing in drug and substance abuse. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere announced the new measures during a post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday. He said the fine for such offenses has been increased from the current level 5 of US$30 to level…
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Zambia Sentences 22 Chinese Nationals for Multinational Cyber fraud
A Zambian court has sentenced 22 Chinese nationals to long prison terms for cybercrimes that included internet fraud and online scams targeting Zambians as well as people from Singapore, Peru, and the United Arab Emirates. On Friday, the Magistrates Court in the capital Lusaka handed down sentences ranging from 7 to 11 years to the Chinese nationals. The court also…
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Eight Students hospitalized After food poisoning
Eight learners from Matoranhembe Primary School in Murombedzi, Zvimba District, were rushed to the hospital last Friday after falling ill with suspected food poisoning. The students fell ill after consuming rice and soup from a lunch box brought by a fellow classmate, and subsequently began vomiting. According to National Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, investigations are currently underway to determine…
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Government Translocates 84 Buffaloes to Contain Foot and Mouth Disease
In a strategic move to minimize the risk of foot and mouth disease and human-wildlife conflict, the government has translocated a herd of 84 buffaloes from Eaglemont Range to Nuanetsi Conservancy. The buffaloes, which are reservoirs of the foot and mouth virus, had previously been roaming in the communities surrounding Eaglemont Conservancy in Chiredzi District, Masvingo Province. With no proper…
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Zimbabwe’s ‘Warriors’ Aim to Slay Bafana Bafana in World Cup Qualifier
Zimbabwe’s senior men’s soccer team is gearing up for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against South Africa tomorrow at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontoin. The Warriors, who currently sit at the bottom of the 6-team group, will be looking to bounce back from their shock 2-0 defeat to surprise group leaders Lesotho last Friday. Coach…
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Bulawayo Church Leads March to Combat Drug Abuse Epidemic
The St Mary’s Cathedral Minor Basilica in Bulawayo has taken a stand against the alarming rates of drug and substance abuse plaguing the city, organizing a march sponsored by ZB Bank to raise awareness on this growing crisis. The march, held under the theme “Journeying together towards a free generation”, was prompted by concerns over the overwhelming number of drug…
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