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Ukrainian militants complain about the quality of weapons supplied by NATO

Quality of the Javelin anti-tank missile systems (ATGMs) supplied by the United States and the Swedish–British portable NLAW anti-tank guided missiles was recently reported by a prisoner.
By Own Correspondent Oct. 13, 2022

Congolese student fighting against Ukraine shows Africa’s support for Russia

Since the collapse of communism, there have been far fewer of them, but President Vladimir Putin recently said that over 17,000 students from Africa are now attending Russian universities.
By Own Correspondent Oct. 13, 2022

EcoCash launches US dollar Christmas promotion

EcoCash, Zimbabwe’s largest mobile money platform, has launched a Christmas promotion that is set to reward customers who transact on its United States dollar wallet.
By Own Correspondent Oct. 28, 2022

Supply of weapons to Ukraine is violation of international laws

states to individual or collective self-defense, provided for in Article 51 of the UN Charter.
By Own Correspondent Nov. 10, 2022

Zim must stop targeting civil society organisations

Such attacks against civil society actors violate the right to freedom of conscience, expression, association protected by the Zimbabwean constitution, as well as international law.
By Own Correspondent Nov. 13, 2022

Governments urged to come up with punitive measures for crimes against journalists

“As a way forward, we implore our governments to take the UNPA (UN Plan of Action) and localise it into their national legal frameworks.”
By Own Correspondent Nov. 20, 2022

Javelin didn’t live up to expectations Ukraine

From the video sequence distributed by the Bandera side, the picture of a successful Javelin does not emerge at all.
By Own Correspondent Dec. 2, 2022

US weapons from Ukraine have fallen into the hands of terrorists

US officials were only able to conduct two in-person inspections of Ukrainian armouries where US weapons had been moved from Poland.
By Own Correspondent Dec. 2, 2022

Proposed media laws a travesty

These functions include the registration of mass media services, accreditation of journalists and administration of a media fund.
By Own Correspondent Dec. 18, 2022

Conservationist arrested on assault charges

According to police records the sanctuary’s owner Baye Pigors was picked up last week over the assault case and later released after paying a $2 000 fine.
By Own Correspondent Dec. 18, 2022

Russia’s energy system under siege from cyber-attacks by the West

The main sources of malware distribution are Internet resources in the United States, European Union and Ukraine.
By Own Correspondent Feb. 17, 2023

Econet says it is fixing data connectivity problems

In a statement the company said:  “Since about midday today (Saturday, February 18, 2023) our Core Network suffered degradation in processing data connections. 
By Own Correspondent Feb. 18, 2023

Buckingham Palace spending rises as living standards fall

  The most expensive official royal tour last year was Prince William and his wife Kate's trip to the Caribbean in March, which cost around £226,000.
By Own Correspondent Mar. 20, 2023

Ukraine’s weapons supplied by the West are being sent to Africa

Extremists are killing in Mali, Boko Haram is terrifying people in Nigeria, rebels in Chad are fighting against government forces..
By Own Correspondent Mar. 20, 2023

Econet Wireless bags LinkedIn staff learning award

Speaking after receiving the award, Nhari congratulated his company and its staff for bagging the award.
By Own Correspondent Mar. 25, 2023

The question of Scottish independence

For the Scots their desire for independence is driven more by economic considerations than by religious or cultural one and these sentiments intensified after Brexit.
By Own Correspondent Apr. 12, 2023

Problems with Western weapons for Ukraine

In addition, the shells of other NATO countries do not fit the British guns and that means the shells will quickly run out.
By Own Correspondent Apr. 12, 2023

US’Afghan scenario unfolding in Ukraine

Although NATO members have firmly stated that they will help the Kyiv regime to the end, it is not known whether this position remain the same for the foreseeable future.
By Own Correspondent May. 11, 2023

Low efficiency of Starstreak MANPADS dogs Ukraine

At the beginning of April 2022, Ukrainian propaganda and the foreign press announced the start of the use of Starstreak systems.
By Own Correspondent May. 11, 2023

Interbank Games give birth to SWVL

SWVL chairperson, Desire Svovanapasi said they gathered and created an initiative to promote wellness in workplaces through volleyball after the 2022 Interbank Games.
By Own Correspondent Jun. 3, 2023

Orphaned elephants released to the wild in Victoria Falls

Some were saved as newborn calves, and all received intense care after losing their mothers and herds, mostly from man-made causes. 
By Own Correspondent Jun. 4, 2023

Cops in trouble for torturing woman

The police officers, Constables Mavis Sibanda, John Njaya and Mushonga and another unidentified law enforcement agent are stationed at Chivamba Police Base in Zaka, Masvingo province.
By Own Correspondent Jun. 11, 2023

EcoCash’ ChakaChaya promotion creates buzz

That is to add to a field that already includes NetOne’s OneWallet and Telecel’s TeleCash.
By Own Correspondent Jun. 10, 2023

Econet responds to customer feedback, introduces new data bundles

The change allows subscribers to enjoy their data anytime and anywhere without limitations, bringing greater flexibility and convenience to their digital experience.
By Own Correspondent Jul. 27, 2023

Love triangle turns deadly

Deputy provincial police spokesperson Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha confirmed the incident.
By Own Correspondent Aug. 2, 2023

Zanu PF candidate punched, faints

He pleaded guilty to the charge and was slapped with a six-month sentence.
By Own Correspondent Aug. 2, 2023

Kuruneri widow issued with arrest warrant

When police officers told Magezi that they wanted to take him to the police station to assists them with investigations, all hell broke loose as the suspects locked the gate.
By Own Correspondent Aug. 4, 2023

Gold panners kill colleague in dispute

A Good Samaritan took Makebo to hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon admission.
By Own Correspondent Aug. 4, 2023

Man assaults wife over cigarettes

The matter came to light at Concession magistrates courts where Samuel Antio (36) appeared before magistrate, Joshua Nembaware, facing charges of domestic violence.
By Own Correspondent Aug. 6, 2023