Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw THE government has defended its intended procurement of coronavirus supplies worth US$60 million from Drax Consult SAGL and Drax LL, also known as Drax International, without going to tender. This comes as the local representative of the company — Delish Nguwaya — was denied bail and remanded in custody…
Blessing Masakadza STAFF WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw A SOLDIER was arrested after he was found in possession of a pangolin as he was looking for a buyer in Msasa, Harare. Simbarashe Mutare, 27, is jointly charged with Tonderayi Chimanga, 30, on allegations of violating the Parks and Wildlife Act. They were not asked to plead to the…
Tendai Kamhungira DEPUTY CHIEF WRITER kamhungirat@dailynews.co.zw ENERGY minister Fortune Chasi has reignited the country’s push for nuclear energy as an alternative to the current hydro and coal-powered power generation. Last year, the government reportedly initiated negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency to seek approval in exploring nuclear energy generation. Chasi’s push for nuclear energy…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWEAN artists yesterday joined the rest of the world in commemorating Father’s Day, which is celebrated every third Sunday of June to honour the contributions of fathers to society. A number of celebrities took to social media to celebrate fathers. Towering singer Jah Prayzah said: “Inini namdhara wangu nablaz tirikuda…
AFRO-fusion musician Ashton “Mbeu” Nyahora spent Fathers’ Day commemorations serenading the elderly in their homes and places of worship. Fathers’ Day is celebrated on the third weekend of June annually. The day is observed across many countries in the world and is an opportunity to celebrate manhood and to acknowledge the daily roles played by…
THE government’s failure to settle outstanding payments to millers for subsidised mealie-meal is the major reason why there is shortage of the product on the market, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (Gmaz) has said. Early this year, the government introduced a subsidy on roller meal to cushion vulnerable groups but the product has…
A returnee who tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19) is among 180 people who escaped from quarantine centres, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said they have managed to arrest 28 of the escapees after launching a manhunt. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the location…
BUSINESS magnate and African Union’s Special Envoy in charge of coordinating Africa Private Sector Initiative for the Procurement of Personal Protective Equipment and other Essential Supplies for Covid-19, Strive Masiyiwa, says Zimbabwe has so far received US$250 million to fight the pandemic. As of yesterday afternoon, Zimbabwe had 479 cases of coronavirus, including four deaths…
The Daily News on Sunday’s Assistant Editor Maxwell Sibanda compiled this exciting picture collage of celebrities while they were still young and how they look now. How time flies…
MUSIC promotion company Kayse Connect, known for organising the Patoranking Harare concert last year, has lined up major gigs this year despite the on-going coronavirus national lockdown. The gigs confirmed so far include that of Burna Boy, the Euphoric Grooves featuring the urban grooves musicians, Strings Attached and the Worship Experience which is to be…
