EDGARS Stores (Edgars) says it has finalised its acquisition of intellectual property (IP) rights to Jet and Edgars trademarks and brands for the territory of Zimbabwe. [GoogleAd] The listed apparel retailer had earlier announced that the deal had been approved by shareholders in an extraordinary general meeting in January. “The directors are pleased to advise…
INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED local economist Tony Hawkins says Zimbabwe’s economic revival hinges on the building of consensus between the ruling ZANU PF and the country’s main opposition party, the MDC. Hawkins, an economics professor who founded the Graduate School of Management at the University of Zimbabwe, made the remarks at a recent breakfast meeting hosted by the…
OPINION is sharply divided over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s costly foreign trips at a time the country is mourning the death of more than 300 Cyclone Idai victims, the Daily News can report. Following the tragedy about a fortnight ago, Mnangagwa declared the calamity a national disaster. [GoogleAd] He also dedicated two days of national mourning….
NEARLY two decades after his death, Zanu PF says it misses Joshua Nkomo’s extraordinary skill in uniting the nation and mobilising votes for the ruling party. [GoogleAd] The late revered vice president passed away on July 1, 1999. Over the weekend, Vice President Kembo Mohadi said Zanu PF has struggled to win the hearts and…
THE daily use of cannabis is associated with an increased risk of psychosis or serious mental illness, with more potent forms of the drug such as “skunk” heightening the risk, a study by leading scientists has revealed. [GoogleAd] This comes as Zimbabwe has liberalises pot laws on medical or health use of cannabis, otherwise known…
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) says low confidence levels have led to low uptake of insurance and pensions fund by individuals. [GoogleAd] Josphat Kakwere, IPEC’s head of pensions, said the regulator has observed that the low confidence is related to legacy issues. “We have noted that legacy issues have led to low confidence levels. …
ONE person died here yesterday when Warriors fans caused a stampede shortly before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group G qualifier against Congo. [GoogleAd] All tickets for the clash against the Central Africans were pre-sold and the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) had asked fans to come in early to avoid congestion. Fans also…
ELECTORAL Resource Centre (ERC) has launched a post-election initiative meant to mobilise Zimbabweans to follow-up on election promises and election reforms among other things. [GoogleAd] ERC executive director Tawanda Chimhini said engaging citizens in the electoral reform process was important in ensuring credible, free and fair elections in 2023. He said starting this process eight…
Magistrates’ courts have increased criminal offence fines by 100 percent as the cost of the country’s justice delivery system rises beyond the reach of many. [GoogleAd] The new fines which were published in a recent Government Gazette have since become law according to Section 27 of the Finance Act. The new scale follows the repeal…
TWO Victoria Falls immigration officials who allegedly issued instant visa documents to three Bangladeshi nationals are in trouble. The alleged move was in violation of the country’s immigration policies which state that Asian nationals must go through a vetting process before being allowed entry via the country’s borders. [GoogleAd] The duo Lizzie Mupfururi, 32, and…
