HARARE – MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says his life is now in danger following his harassment by State security agents over the weekend, the Daily News can report. The opposition leader, who disputes President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s presidency and legitimacy, was harassed twice by overzealous State security agents who blocked him from paying his last respects…
HARARE – A war of words that erupted between President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s propagandists could be indicative of a major turf war among key actors in his administration. Last week, Mnangagwa’s spokesperson George Charamba took a dig at officials in the ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services for insinuating that his boss was ready to…
HARARE – Justice for Children Trust (JCT) has called on government to release children arrested during the crackdown unfurled in the aftermath of the three-day stay-away. JCT has said at least 19 minors were apprehended by security forces in connection with public violence and looting that took place during the fuel price hikes demonstrations. In…
HARARE – Seven people have been acquitted of committing public violence crimes during anti-government protests. The six Chinhoyi residents, namely: Obey Zirota aged 37 years, Simbarashe Mubaira Kuenda, 25, Mini Bizabani, 41, Owen Musariranwa, 48, Basil Nhira, 19 and Adonai Tiriwawi, 22 — who were represented by Tinashe Jore of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights…
HARARE – Three independent power producers (IPPs) have approached the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) seeking licences to venture into electricity generation. Zera said it had received applications from Monopower Solar Private Limited; Zororo Energy Company and Guruve Solar Park Private Limited. The Monopower project is expected to include the construction of six kilometres of…
HARARE – Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ) has urged medical and dental students studying abroad to register with the organisation to ease their entry into practice when they return back home. “It has come to the notice of the MDPCZ that a significant number of Zimbabweans are studying medicine and dentistry abroad…
HARARE – Veteran pole dancer Zoey Sifelani is working tirelessly to break the record set by her oft-competitor Beverly “Bev” Sibanda in the Magate Queen Contest. Recently, Bev set the record in the Magate Queen Challenge and Zoey is determined to reset the bar at The Maitlander on February 9 alongside Lady Pee, Ghetto Lady,…
HARARE – Veteran Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo stirred controversy with his remarks on television towards sungura giant Alick Macheso. Mukanya, as the musician is fondly known, speaking on national television said he and the late Oliver Mtukudzi were the only internationally recognised musicians, dragging Macheso’s name in the process. “Vanoziikanwa chete ndini na Oliver, vamwe…
HARARE – Black Rhinos are still looking to add at least two more strikers in their quest to build a team that can fight for silverware in the 2019 Castle Lager Premiership season scheduled to start on March 30. Chauya Chipembere finished the 2018 season in seventh place with 49 points and trailed champions FC…
HARARE – ICT minister Kazembe Kazembe says government is forging ahead with its plans push to bring high-speed Internet to rural areas around the country in an effort to accelerate economic development. This comes as the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has so far established 75 Community Information Centres (CICs) in marginalised…
