HARARE – Despite his underprivileged upbringing, Penias Tenthani has overcome the adversity and is focused on living his dream of becoming a professional BMX rider. Born on June 2, 1996 in Nyabira, Tenthani, a biking enthusiast from an early age, never had the luxuries many kids of his age enjoy. He however, was lucky to…
HARARE – Female dancehall artiste best known for her controversial lyrics in the underground music, Lady Bee is back from the United Kingdom and is overjoyed. Lady Bee real name Brenda Bechani toured the UK for the first time recently. “It was my first time and I do not want to lie, I was happy….
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Under-19 sides’ shortcomings were extremely exposed by a well-drilled Namibian team that put them to the sword in the final of the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Youth Championship yesterday. Namibia’s victory denied the Young Sables a fourth consecutive CAR title as they put up a insipid performance in front of…
MASVINGO – A $40 million loan deal that could solve chronic water problems in Masvingo is in the pipeline, according to city mayor Femias Chakabuda. Chakabuda told the Daily News on Sunday that council was on the verge of receiving the money from an undisclosed partner to construct a new water treatment plant. “I can…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) is re-launching the Mutare Book Fair which has been in lull since 2007 due to a number of challenges owing to economic hardships in the country, a leading artist has said. Musaemura Zimunya, chairperson of the ZIBF executive board, cited book piracy caused by technological advancement in…
DAMASCUS – Heavy clashes erupted across Syria on Saturday while government forces battled opposition fighters in various cities. At least 162 people died across Syria on Saturday, including 55 in and around Damascus, opposition activists said. Several political activists reported that regime forces raided a hospital in the Damascus suburb of Kafar Batna, killed medical…
HARARE – Two of four Harare fraudsters in a licence discs scam have been spared a jail term. Edmond Ngorima, 36, and Daniel Marecha, 21 appeared in court yesterday accused of stealing vehicle licence discs estimated at $78 500 and using forged date stamps of various Zimpost offices. They were jointly charged with Michael Phiri,…
HARARE – Former CAPS United defender Charles Sibanda has urged his former club to devise a new comprehensive plan to end the perennial relegation dogfights that have characterised the last few seasons. Makepekepe, who face high-flying Castle Premiership novices Buffaloes at Sakubva Stadium today, are currently in 12th place on the log with 19 points….
HARARE – The growing concern of how Africa can benefit from its vast mineral resources is put under spotlight at the forthcoming mining indaba, as the continent seeks a bigger profit share from the lucrative resources business. Zimbabwe is expected to host the indaba on September 12 with regional mining experts and executives expected to…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed diversified concern Lifestyle Holdings (formerly TN Holdings) is making strategic plans to penetrate the regional market as the group gears to increase revenue streams and unlock shareholder value. With liquidity challenges prevailing in the country biting into companies’ operating revenue, lack of foreign direct investments and clogged external credit lines,…
