Nash Mkokwayarira in Bulawayo IT’S a new year and new season but some things never change; Highlanders fans remain a volatile lot judging by what transpired at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday. With champions FC Platinum on their way to adding the Castle Challenge Cup in their cabinet courtesy of Silas Songani’s brace against Bosso, all…
DEFENCE minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri torched a storm at the weekend after she described the coronavirus pandemic as a punishment for western countries for imposing sanctions against members of the ruling Zanu PF party over human rights abuses. This comes as coronavirus, which first broke out in China, Zimbabwe’s all-weather friend, has claimed over 5 000…
THE government last week came under fire from Senators who demanded solutions to the current fuel crisis facing the country. The matter was first raised by Senator Chief Chikwaka who asked deputy Energy minister Magna Mudyiwa whether any measures were being taken to end the crisis. “Allow me to ask the Energy minister how she…
THE government has identified a new investor for Ekusileni Hospital and is planning to open the health care facility before the end of the year, a senior official has disclosed. Situated in Woodlands suburb, Ekusileni Hospital is the brainchild of the late former Vice President Joshua Nkomo and has been lying idle since 2004. The…
MINISTER of Agriculture Perrance Shiri, pictured, says farmers should not sit by and watch their cattle succumbing to diseases and drought, but should instead sell part of their livestock to invest in the surviving ones. This comes after the country lost about 400 000 cattle in the past year due to a combination of diseases,…
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya, pictured, says the country is yet to experience any negative consequences on the economy due to the effects of the deadly coronavirus. This comes as experts have warned that Zimbabwe, with its reliance on imports and dilapidated health system, is likely to suffer further economic decline due…
PERMANENT secretary for the Health and Child Care ministry Agnes Mahomva has refuted claims that the government is hiding information on the deadly coronavirus (Covid-19). This comes as Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) recently wrote to Health minister Obadiah Moyo, demanding reliable information to the public confirming the possible outbreak of coronavirus in the…
THE MDC is blowing hot and cold on its plans to stage rolling mass actions against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his government and Zanu PF, the Daily News On Sunday can reveal. This comes as ructions consuming the party continue to escalate, resulting in under pressure leader Nelson Chamisa telling his disgruntled lieutenants last week to…
THE National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to make the muscle and fitness discipline bigger and better locally, regionally and internationally. A number of contests make a welcome return after several years of absence due to a number of factors ranging from apathy, minimal stakeholder…
The largest and first purpose-built spa is set to open in Victoria Falls in September, placing Zimbabwe’s top tourist attraction on the map as a wellness destination, and tapping into the boom in wellness tourism. The spa, being constructed by hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism, whose accommodation portfolio is made up of Victoria Falls Safari…
