SUNDAY MORNING TABLET Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Today, we gather to reflect on a pressing issue that weighs heavily on the hearts of many in our beloved Zimbabwe. Our nation is facing significant challenges— economic hardship and the devastating effects of El Niño-induced drought have left countless families grappling with hunger. In these

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By Mary Taruvinga  FOUR white rhinos have died after drinking cyanobacteria contaminated water at Lake Chivero Recreational Park. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo said the poisoned water also killed three zebras, four wildebeests, four fish eagles as well as goats and cattle from nearby farms. The water, he said, is

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By Staff Reporter  THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested Khumbulani Sibanda (39) for allegedly fabricating a robbery report involving the theft of US$287,000 and an unregistered Toyota Allion vehicle. The incident occurred in Harare on December 11, 2024, wherein the allegedly stolen car was found dumped in Mutoko. In a statement, the ZRP national

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By Darlington Gatsi  EPWORTH Member of Parliament (MP), Zivanai Mhetu has expressed concern over the lack of electricity in the majority of schools in the sprawling dormitory town. This has hindered educational progress and the adoption of Information, Communication Technologies (ICTs). At least three schools in Epworth have endured more than 20 years without electricity,

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By Tapiwa Svondo  CORRUPTION accused Zanu PF director of health services, Retired Colonel Stanford Chigumira, has been granted bail after appearing in court facing serious fraud charges. Accused person was granted bail and is set to return to court on January 14, 2025. Chigumira stands accused of soliciting a US$500 bribe from a desperate woman

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By Staff Reporter CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors allegedly rejected a transparency and accountability blueprint that would have tamed corruption in local authorities, former leader Nelson Chamisa has said. The opposition politician said this when he appeared before the Commission of Inquiry, which is investigating governance issues at the City of Harare (CoH). Chamisa

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By Staff Reporter  IN a gory case of infanticide, an 18-year-old girl stoned her toddler son to death to vent her frustration of failing to secure employment as a housemaid. The sad incident happened in Mkwasine, Chiredzi district last week. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident leading to the arrest of the suspect, Maria

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They were falling asleep on a thin mat that they had been sharing since they were married five years ago. Suddenly, the roar of motorcycles woke them up. Armed men then dragged Rainatou Diallo and her husband, Adama Diallo, out of bed and into their courtyard. Without a word, the men shot Mr. Diallo dead. […]