MASVINGO – Former freedom fighters here have warned their national leader, Jabulani Sibanda, against setting foot in the province ahead of this year’s decisive elections. They say the volatile war veterans chairperson could incite political violence in the province. Speaking to the Daily News, Masvingo war veterans provincial leader Isaiah Muzenda said the province is…
HARARE – As the country plunges into an uncertain election season that could disturb peace, some of President Robert Mugabe’s supporters are still being haunted by the ghost of the 2008 bloodshed. Mashonaland Central province, widely regarded as a Zanu PF stronghold is also famous for political violence and intimidation of Mugabe’s opponents. Fears are…
HARARE – Ex-employees of a Chinese-owned construction company have sought the help of the Chinese Embassy to resolve a payment dispute with their former employer. The Daily News caught up with 12 of the workers at the Chinese economic and commercial counsellor’s office yesterday. They said they were now tired of the ill-treatment they got…
HARARE – Gender imbalances within communities are contributing to more women committing crimes and finding themselves in prison. Female Prisoners Support Trust (Femprist) director Rita Nyamupinga says most women who find themselves in prison were once victims of gender-based violence. “We have seen that most women in prison today are survivors of domestic-based violence who…
HARARE – New Zimbabwe football coach Klaus-Dieter Pagels began his reign on a positive note when his youthful Warriors team completed a comeback win over Botswana in an international friendly yesterday. First half goals from Khama Billiat and captain Denver Mukamba cancelled out Lemponye Tshireletso’s early opener for Botswana. The Zebras got off to a…
HARARE – Parliament yesterday adopted and approved Zimbabwe’s constitutional draft, which paves the way for the holding of a much-anticipated referendum, possibly in March. Zimbabweans are now expected to vote in a referendum, which will either accept or reject the new charter. With the proposed charter being debated in the House of Assembly by legislators…
HARARE – Mbira, the ancient musical instrument that has been in use for over 800 years, will come up for discussion today at the Book Café. Popular musician, mbira player and actor Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana will be part of a panel of distinguished music personalities who will examine the perceptions of mbira in Zimbabwean culture. The…
HARARE – This week the Daily News Senior Assistant Editor Guthrie Munyuki (GM), speaks to the United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bruce Wharton (BW), who is no stranger to Zimbabwe having served at the embassy in a different role at the Public Affairs section. Below are the excerpts. GM: The annual U.S. educational programme which…
HARARE – Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (Econet) has increased its stake in TN Bank Limited (TN Bank) to 97,96 percent following a cash and share swap deal. Consequently, the mobile network operator will de-list the bank from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange this Friday. Initially, Econet held a 45 percent stake of TN Bank’s issued ordinary…
HARARE – Finance minister Tendai Biti is a man of significant energy, courage and conviction. And his love for his country is unquestionable. Indeed, Biti has demonstrated these laudable qualities time and again over the past decade — particularly as Zanu PF’s lunacy reached diabolic levels leading to the ill-fated 2008 polls where the minister’s…
