Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw ©️ IN A move that is likely to further stoke political tensions in the country, authorities are demanding the arrest of three MDC youth leaders who participated in a flash demonstration in Harare last week, the Daily News reports. This comes as the three women at the centre of…
ON SATURDAY, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced an indefinite extension to the national lockdown, which entered its 50th day today. However, the restrictive measures, aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), should have allowed for aggressive screening and testing as well as effective contact-tracing, which have been hampered by the shortage of testing kits. Zimbabwe…
Tendai Kamhungira DEPUTY CHIEF WRITER kamhungirat@dailynews.co.zw PRIVATE bus operators and individuals in the informal sector have dragged the government to the High Court demanding permission to be allowed to operate under strict measures during the lockdown period imposed by government to curb the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA),…
Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF-ALIGNED cleric and Destiny for Afrika Network founder Obadiah Musindo has blasted clergyman and President Emmerson Mnangagwa advisor Shingi Munyeza, accusing him of washing dirty linen in public while he has the opportunity to engage him. This comes after Munyeza predicted the fall of Mnangagwa in one of…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government’s decision to extend the coronavirus lockdown indefinitely was a masterstroke, but can only bear positive results if measures are effected judicially and magisterially. It is common cause that as a nation we are yet to establish with certainty how widespread the pandemic is in the country. What is palpable…
Shamiso Dzingire STAFF WRITER THE rehabilitation of 15 boreholes at Nyamandlovu Aquifer (Rochester) is set to be completed by May 31, amid revelations that the project is more than 50 percent complete. This was revealed by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) service centre for Bulawayo, Albert Manyika when Finance minister Mthuli Ncube toured the…
Tinashe Sibanda LIFESTYLE WRITER sibandat@dailynews.co.zw THE global coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lockdowns have forced multi-genre MC Swithun Tinaapi Mapiye to defer some of his international projects. The musical genius was meant to commence tours in various cities across South Africa before eventually heading to overseas countries that include Trinidad, Jamaica, the United Kingdom and the United…
THE Iconic Festival organisers have introduced online shows, hip-hop cyphers and live freestyle sessions during the lockdown period. The Iconic Festival, in partnership with Jibilika Arts, was formed in April with a successful debut event that took place in Harare. In an interview with the Daily News, Iconic Festival director Chap Moreno said: “In terms…
A NEW live music streaming platform called BeApp has teamed up with Coca-Cola to launch Coke Studio Sessions, an exclusive collaboration featuring a diverse line-up of musical performances for fans to enjoy over 60 consecutive days. Live performances from more than 100 artistes across the globe, including Katy Perry, Anitta, DJ Khaled, Bebe Rexha, Miguel,…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw ©️ FORMER Warriors captain Willard Katsande has provided groceries for at least 200 people in Mukoki village in Mutoko to help them cope during this coronavirus (Covid-19)-induced lockdown. Katsande bought groceries worth R50 000 for his kin which includes meali-meal, cooking oil, flour, rice, laundry soap, sugar, salt and beans….
