HARARE – Zimbabwe professional golfer Ryan Cairns reeled in six birdies en route to a sensational six-under-par second round 66 to steal the show at the JM Busha Pro-Am Invitational staged at Chapman Golf Course. Cairns had been lurking in fourth place after carding 73 on the opening day but a fine second round display…
HARARE – Blue blood runs through Smart Bernard Mahosi’s veins. But it’s not the blue of Dynamos or the defunct Zimbabwe Saints that has him so obsessed. Mahosi is an ardent follower of English Premier League side Everton FC ever since he was a young boy. The 34-year-old now considers himself as the Toffees’ number…
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has come under huge pressure to sack under fire junior minister Terence Mukupe over a litany of controversial actions and statements that he has made in recent weeks, which have caused palpable anger among many Zimbabweans. [Adz]
HARARE – Knives have been drawn out against deputy Finance minister Terrence Mukupe after he made remarks live on radio that exposed the stigmatisation that still runs deep in the officialdom towards people living with HIV and Aids. Although Mukupe is not a medical doctor and has no knowledge of former Finance minister Tendai Biti’s…
HARARE – Government teachers have been left divided after their employer dangled a 17, 5 percent salary increase for all civil servants on Thursday following the discord that has been simmering in the public service. Over the past two months, government has been negotiating with teachers, who are demanding salaries that are consistent with the…
HARARE – Former deputy minister of Industry and International Trade, Phineas Chiota, is embroiled in a bitter wrangle with a Harare woman over a property in the northern suburbs. Sarudzayi Nhundu has approached the High Court challenging eviction from her Borrowdale property, known as stand number 139 Rietfontein. Chiota and the Sheriff for Zimbabwe are…
HARARE – Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Josiah Hungwe and deputy Finance minister Terrence Mukupe have been roundly condemned for their controversial statements which are out of step with what President Emmerson Mnangagwa believes in. Mnangagwa, who took over the reins from ousted Zanu PF leader, Robert Mugabe, has pledged to hold free and fair elections…
HARARE – Zimbabweans yesterday joined other African nations in celebrating Africa Day in grand style, with some dressed in beautiful African attire and putting on a colourful display of culture, food and diversity. Held under the theme: “Winning the fight against corruption: A sustainable path to Africa’s transformation”, civil society reiterated that Africa Day served…
HARARE – The Harare City Council (HCC) is getting tough with defaulting clients, and has started issuing final demands to 161 000 households to pay up their bills. HCC spokesperson, Michael Chideme, told the Daily News that currently 10 000 summons were with the Messenger of Court ready for distribution, and 3 000 warrants of…
HARARE – Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe Rural District Council (UMP RDC) is seeking to partner with independent investors in the mining and polishing of black granite. In a statement, the council invited prospective investors to submit their bids for consideration until June 29, this year. “UMP RDC has acquired a mining block for black granite. We…
