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Zimbabwe pitches its skills-training model to global delegates, warns against fragmented donor support

Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development minister Federick Shava made the case during the Africa's skills landscape at the WorldSkills Conference 2026, held from 23 to 25 September in Shanghai alongside the 48th WorldSkills Competition. The post Zimbabwe pitches its skills-training model to global delegates, warns against fragmented donor support appeared first on Newsday .

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Rights lawyers demand inspection of prison conditions for deaf, mute inmates

In a letter dated 17 September 2026, ZLHR lawyers Obey Shava and Obey Chitowamombe cited Section 243(1)(k) of the Constitution, which empowers the ZHRC to visit and inspect places of detention in order to assess whether conditions meet acceptable standards, and to recommend improvements where possible. The post Rights lawyers demand inspection of prison conditions for deaf, mute inmates appeared first on Newsday .

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MDC Says Constitutional Court Challenge to CAA3 Postponed

THE Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says its Constitutional Court challenge against Constitutional Amendment Act No 3 (CAA3) has been postponed, with the opposition party demanding clarity from the court over the delay. In a statement issued on Tuesday, MDC secretary for information and publicity and presidential spokesperson Lloyd Damba said the party had not […] The post MDC Says Constitutional Court Challenge to CAA3 Postponed appeared first on Newsday .

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Court battle over CAA3 begins

THE Constitutional Court today begins hearing a series of legal challenges against the controversial Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3, with six liberation war veterans’ case challenging the removal of direct presidential elections set to be heard this morning. The case, filed under CCZ 273/26, is the first of several challenges lined up before the apex […] The post Court battle over CAA3 begins appeared first on Newsday .

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Reprieve for war veterans’ housing project

The Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (ZEVIC) housing project, which is expected to benefit more than 5 000 ex-fighters’ families, has received a reprieve following the intervention of REDREV to resolve the leadership disputes that were threatening to derail the development. REDREV, a commercial vehicle representing the Children of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, convened […] The post Reprieve for war veterans’ housing project appeared first on Newsday .

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Parents protest chief’s involvement in school fees collection

Parents and guardians at Shutu Primary School in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central province have petitioned the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education over the chief’s involvement in the collection of outstanding fees. In a petition dated September 20, 2026 and addressed to the permanent secretary, provincial education director and the district schools inspector, the parents accuse […] The post Parents protest chief’s involvement in school fees collection appeared first on Newsday .

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Injury blow for Warriors

Preparations for the Warriors’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations opening qualifier against Sierra Leone on Thursday have suffered a major setback following confirmation that striker Prince Dube has been ruled out through injury. The Warriors travel to neutral Morocco for the fixture due to Sierra Leone lacking a CAF-certified stadium, and are scheduled to return […] The post Injury blow for Warriors appeared first on Newsday .

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Catala ushers in new Warriors era with Musona axe

New Warriors coach Ramon Catala has ushered in a new era with a 24-member squad for the opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, leaving out veteran forward Knowledge Musona as he looks to build a team capable of challenging for continental glory. Catala’s first ever squad features a blend of […] The post Catala ushers in new Warriors era with Musona axe appeared first on Newsday .

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Jairos Jiri president, former director in US$890 000 fraud storm

Jairos Jiri Association board president Alva Mandizvidza Senderayi and the organisation’s former national executive director Wilson Njodzi Ruvere appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court this Friday facing an US$890 000 fraud charge. The two executives appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who remanded them US$500 bail each. The duo were ordered to report twice […] The post Jairos Jiri president, former director in US$890 000 fraud storm appeared first on Newsday .

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Government mulls stringent measures against errant drivers

Zimbabwe's government is weighing a demerit points system for repeat traffic offenders as road deaths keep climbing. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona told Parliament on Wednesday that the measure is under consideration. He spoke after Harare South legislator Trymore Kanupula pressed him over the recent surge in accidents. Mhona conceded that the rising toll on the roads was a sad state of affairs.

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Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law, uncle remanded to October 7 pending trial

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s daughter-in- law Kelsea Tafirenyika and her uncle Isaac Jessub, who are facing allegations of dealing in drugs, have had their case remanded to October 7 pending trial. Magistrate Francis Mapfumo postponed the matter to allow the State to complete investigations. Tafirenyika and Jessub, who are both on US$1000 bail, are being represented by Malvern Mapako. Tafirenyika […] The post Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law, uncle remanded to October 7 pending trial appeared first on Newsday .

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Zimra to auction seized goods in Bulawayo

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority will auction a wide range of seized and forfeited goods in Bulawayo, including clothing, footwear, handbags, electronics, household items and business equipment. The auction, conducted with ABC Auctions, will be open for viewing Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Zimra Bulawayo Container Depot. Other lots are held […] The post Zimra to auction seized goods in Bulawayo appeared first on newsday .

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NRZ pension fund opens tender for 5,300 Bulawayo housing stands

The National Railways of Zimbabwe Contributory Pension Fund has invited civil engineering firms to design and oversee infrastructure works for two Bulawayo housing and mixed-use projects expected to deliver more than 5,300 stands. The Upper Nondwene and Umvutcha B developments will require roads, bridges, drainage, water and sewer networks, electrical infrastructure and other bulk services […] The post NRZ pension fund opens tender for 5,300 Bulawayo housing stands appeared first on newsday .

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Government gives small-scale miners until Dec 31 to regularise operations

Government has given small- and medium-scale miners a final deadline of December 31, 2026, to regularise their operations, warning that no further extensions will be considered. The decision follows an appeal by the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) to push the previous August 30 cutoff to the end of the year. The extension offers operators a […] The post Government gives small-scale miners until Dec 31 to regularise operations appeared first on newsday .

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FPL managers face star-studded selection headache

FANTASY Premier League managers face a difficult balancing act this week, with the lure of assembling a formidable attack coming at the expense of strength elsewhere in their squads. Erling Haaland (£15.5 million), Bruno Fernandes (£12m), Cole Palmer (£9.6m) and Joao Pedro (£7.6m) command a combined £44.7m of the £100m budget, leaving managers with just […] The post FPL managers face star-studded selection headache appeared first on newsday .

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