HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s under pressure government is facing a fresh crisis after teachers warned yesterday that they would stage a crippling strike if authorities go ahead with their plans to close more than 40 schools in Matabeleland South. Their mass action threats come as fed up nurses have also given the government notice…
HARARE – This week is another big one politically for President Robert Mugabe and his warring ruling Zanu PF — with the nonagenarian scheduled to address a mega rally in Marondera, amid the former liberation movement’s worsening infighting. Zanu PF insiders told the Daily News yesterday that the rally, which is being organised by the…
HARARE – Government grants are the permanent solution to curbing massive dropouts at tertiary institutions over tuition, not ministerial directives which can be disregarded, a students’ body has said. This comes as higher learning institutions — even primary and secondary schools — are turning away scores of students over tuition arrears. And in trying to…
HARARE – Chisipite Senior School on Saturday created 1 000 reusable, washable sanitary pads, designed to keep indigent girls in school. With facilitation by Tamba Washables and in close coordination with Kubatana, so-called “Padathon” produced 1 000 attractive and reusable cloth pads and is in the process of scaling the programme to reach more poor…
HARARE – The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has called on the Health ministry to halt with immediate effect the mandatory food fortification programme due to liquidity challenges, warning the move will “result in serious maize, flour and bread shortages.” Zimbabwe’s food fortification — the process of adding minute levels of vitamins and minerals…
HARARE – A pastor at the heart of a protest movement against President Robert Mugabe has demanded that the United Nations (UN) intervenes in Zimbabwe to avert another “stolen election.” Evan Mawarire — whose #ThisFlag movement led the biggest anti-government rallies in a decade in 2016 — said Mugabe’s election-stealing antics have been documented throughout…
HARARE – Last week, President Robert Mugabe’s government announced plans to introduce a fuel levy – news that was received with shock and sadness by the long-suffering masses. While the motive – to bankroll a Road Accident Fund (Raf) – is noble, in light of the road carnage that has been witnessed in past months,…
HARARE – With all 18 Castle Lager Premiership teams in action this afternoon, Mandava Stadium will be the centre of attention where FC Platinum hosts Highlanders. Although they have been in the top flight since 2011, FC Platinum have already developed a strong rivalry with Bosso with the matches between the two sides always turning…
HARARE – She takes no prisoners and is unapologetic about her determination to conquer the male-dominated deejaying world. So determined is Larissa “DJ Lyaness” Makahamadze to make her mark in this male domain that she quit a stable job as an administrator to pursue her deejaying passion. “It is my personality. I consider myself a…
HARARE – Just three months ago Sydney Linyama was on the verge of quitting football after being shown the exit door by Harare giants Dynamos. With his reputation in tatters after he had been labelled a “bad boy”, the Glamour Boys decided against renewing his contract. With DeMbare coaches and officials telling anyone who cared…
