From skills to industry: Turning training into jobs in Zimbabwe

In my last article, Skills Over Certificates: The Only Path for Zimbabwe, I laid out the case for rebalancing our education system toward practical, income-generating skills.
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Byo mechanic turns scrap metal into speed motorbike

A 39-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo mechanic has made headlines after he assembled a motorbike using scrap metal and recycled parts.
By Bongile Moyo Mar. 15, 2025

Heroes: Number of accidents surges

He said most of the accidents were caused by recklessness, mechanical faults, speeding and overtaking errors.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera Aug. 16, 2024

Zera crafts new rules for EV charging ports

He said the policy framework basically looked at what was the current EV status within the country and which areas they were going to be looking at in terms of improving that level.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 1, 2024

Zimsec ‘fails’ to pay exam transporters

CMED spokesperson Tarisai Muzorori said Zimsec paid part of the service providers’ dues while some were yet to receive theirs.
By Mirriam Mangwaya Feb. 8, 2024

Nollywood stars to grace Mr, Miss Albinism Southern Africa

Pageant founder and organiser Brenda Mudzimu told Standard Style that the West African trio is coming in as adjudicators.
By Style Reporter Oct. 1, 2023

Zec late payment riles vehicle owners

One of the vehicle owners who refused to be named said they are disgruntled over the late payment.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 26, 2023

Vehicle owners demand US$ from Zec

Vehicles owners told NewsDay yesterday that it was unfair that they are still being paid in Zimdollars, while people recruited to do electoral work receive US$30 allowances per day.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Aug. 14, 2023

Zec fails to pay for hired vehicles

The vehicles were hired through government’s Central Mechanical and Equipment Department (CMED) at a rate of US$132 per day
By Tafadzwa Kachiko May. 17, 2023