HARARE – Government yesterday removed the last hurdle for retired Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono to replace Kumbirai Kangai as Buhera Senator. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) officially gave notice of senatorial vacancies in Buhera and Chegutu in a government gazette. Zec’s notice was meant for members of the public and respective political…
HARARE – Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) officials have released the names of the officers killed in Thursday’s SF260 aircraft crash at Charles Prince Airport in Mt Hampden. The pilot was squadron leader Taurayi Jombo 36, who had served for 15 years, of Manyame. The passenger was air lieutenant Evidence Edzai Begede, 28, of Gweru….
HARARE – Zimbabwe will soon review the school curriculum to equip learners with the capacity to create employment, a government official has said. Paul Mavima, deputy minister of Primary and Secondary Education, said the pending curriculum review was expected to start soon. “What children learn is of major concern to us,” Mavima said. “The curriculum…
HARARE – The Daily News senior writer Fungi Kwaramba (FK) speaks to firebrand war veteran Margaret Dongo (MD) in this exclusive interview. FK: What is your take on the infighting in Zanu PF and when did it start? MD: I happen to be a shareholder in Zanu PF by virtue of having fought in the…
HARARE – Zimbabweans should commend Tourism minister Walter Mzembi for his ambitious plan to have the country host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Mzembi revealed Zimbabwe’s interest of hosting the tournament after Libya pulled out for the second time. “We are dreaming, Mr Speaker, of mega events in the future that will improve…
HARARE – The decision by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to introduce a three-tier system for banks in complying with the minimum capital threshold might be welcome in some quarters, but it poses a serious confidence threat on some local banking institutions. The central bank governor John Mangudya in his maiden monetary policy statement proposed…
HARARE – Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu is confident his team can finally end Dynamos’ dominance when the two giants clash in the TM Pick n Pay Challenge Cup at the National Sports Stadium this afternoon. The Bulawayo giants last beat DeMbare in 2006 and since then they have played second fiddle to their biggest rivals…
HARARE – It was billed as a neutral venue clash between South Africa and Australia with Zimbabwe making up the numbers, but the hosts made known their presence and made the tournament a competitive one. That historic three-wicket win over Australia, ending a 31-year wait since the famous victory of 1983 in Nottingham, England, coupled…
HARARE – A winners purse of $12 000 has been set for today’s Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Charity Shield final that will see two teams of contrasting fortunes face off at Mandava Stadium. CAPS United coach Taurai Mangwiro believes victory today will have be well deserved silverware in a season that has promised so much…
HARARE – Erick Aisam has fond memories of his glittering carrier with Dynamos in which he won several silverware such as the league title, Champion of Champions Cup, Netbrew Cup and Lions Shield. His rise was meteoric and sensational. Aisam came through the Dynamos ranks from the juniors where he distinguished himself as a speedy…
