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Buried in paperwork: How DNA delays are denying the dead dignity and closure

At Karoi police station and at CID, the answer is always the same three words delivered flatly, like a door slamming shut: “Waiting for DNA”.
By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 2, 2026

Chitungwiza kidnap victim’s wife recalls night trauma

According to the state outline, Matanda returned home on December 16, 2025.
By Own Correspondent Jul. 31, 2026

Tech innovation crucial towards boosting livestock productivity  

Livestock genomics is the use of an animal’s genotype (DNA) to predict its future genetic potential for traits of economic importance before those traits are fully expressed.
By Tinashe Kairiza Jul. 30, 2026

Kidnap, assault suspect Rondozai trial resumes

Asked to produce documents showing his travel history, Matanda told the court that he had left and returned to the country through undesignated points.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 9, 2026

Bogus police officers on trial for kidnapping

According to prosecutors, Rondozai and his alleged accomplices went to David Matanda's residence in Chitungwiza at around 2100 hours.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 2, 2026

The shadow of chiramu: Weaponising tradition to exploit young women

While women’s empowerment is about self-determination, using a regressive cultural loophole to infiltrate a sibling’s marriage is deeply unsettling.
By Joyline Chiedza Basira Jun. 30, 2026

Who should drive our children?

They died in a fire that broke out in the commuter omnibus that was supposed to carry them safely to their destination.
By Lawrence Makamanzi Jun. 15, 2026

DNA row heads to Constitutional Court

The matter arose from an interim maintenance order issued on September 5, 2025, directing Ndlovu to provide financial support.
By Jeffrey Muvundisi Apr. 23, 2026

From compassion to opportunity: Empowering women to rise

“We support orphans and vulnerable children. Our belief is simple — we never leave anyone behind,” she says.
By Business Reporter Apr. 22, 2026