Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Hon  Felix Mhona today toured the ongoing construction works of the new Cloverleaf Interchange at the intersection of Harare Drive and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Road, formerly Airport Road, as Government continues implementing major infrastructure projects aimed at modernising the country’s road network.

The transformative project forms part of Government’s ongoing efforts “to decongest one of Harare’s busiest transport corridors, improve travel times to R.G. Mugabe International Airport, and enhance road safety for all road users.”

Addressing journalists during the tour, Hon. Adv. Mhona described the project as “a long-awaited development milestone,” while applauding Emmerson Mnangagwa for championing infrastructure modernisation and development across the country.

The Minister also reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to “accountability and delivering quality infrastructure that directly benefits citizens.”

Upon completion, the interchange project is expected to pave the way for the development of “10 additional interchanges from Glenara and associated routes,” a move expected to significantly improve traffic flow within Harare.

The tour was attended by Permanent Secretary Engineer Joy Pedzisai Makumbe, heads of parastatals and other senior Government officials.

Businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has announced that he will still donate a brand-new 65-seater bus and US$50,000 to Dynamos F.C. despite the club’s defeat to rivals CAPS United F.C. over the weekend.

In a statement following the highly anticipated Harare Derby, Chivayo congratulated CAPS United for their victory, describing the match as “sporting excellence at play” and saying football should celebrate “competition and the beauty of the game.”

Before the match, Chivayo had promised during an interview on Capitalk FM that he would buy Dynamos a new bus if they defeated CAPS United. However, after Dynamos lost, he said he was surprised by the ridicule and mockery that followed his promise.

Chivayo said his support for Dynamos goes beyond football, noting that many of his relatives and friends support the club. He described Dynamos as “a household name and part of Zimbabwe’s football history,” adding that he would not “only stand by his word when circumstances are favourable.”

“I will still proceed with purchasing a brand-new 65-seater bus for Dynamos Football Club,” he said. “In addition, I will also give the players USD$50,000 for trying hard as motivation and encouragement despite the defeat.”

He clarified that the gesture was “not sponsorship of any sort” but an appreciation for the supporters who filled the stadium and showed genuine love for the club.

Chivayo also defended his public image, saying he is treated with respect outside Zimbabwe but often faces criticism at home. “Put some respect on my name,” he said, while calling for football to unite people and inspire healthy competition instead of hatred and division.

He instructed Dynamos management to contact his lawyer, Sikhumbuzo Mpofu, with the bus registration details so the process can begin immediately.

By Everisto Zhuwao

The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has strengthened the rehabilitation efforts of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) by donating essential materials and awarding certificates to inmates who completed spiritual studies.

The handover ceremony and graduation were held at Mutare Remand Prison last Friday, highlighting the growing role of religious organisations in transforming the lives of offenders.

The SDA Church donated a cabin office to support the station’s chaplaincy services. In addition, the church provided 100 metres of orange fabric to be used in sewing inmates’ uniforms.

Beyond the material donations, the event also celebrated academic achievement, as male and female inmates graduated after successfully completing the SDA Voice of Prophecy theological course. The programme focuses on spiritual growth and moral development.

Mutare Remand Prison Officer-in-Charge, Superintendent Wallace Mbanje, commended the church for its continued support.

“ZPCS and the SDA Church’s collaborative efforts towards the rehabilitation and skills development of inmates have been yielding positive results across the country. As a station, we are grateful for the gifts you have brought for us,” said Superintendent Mbanje.

Church representatives said their support extends beyond prison walls, pledging to assist former inmates with income-generating projects upon their release to help reduce the chances of reoffending.

Spiritual rehabilitation is increasingly being recognised as a key pillar of the ZPCS rehabilitation strategy. Authorities believe that by addressing both the mind and spirit, inmates can successfully reintegrate into society as productive citizens.