Helen Kadirire STAFF WRITER kadirireh@dailynews.co.zw THE Zambezi River Authority has said the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has affected the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) as some workers are yet to return to work following international lockdowns. ZRA chief executive Munyaradzi Munodawafa in a statement recently said the authority had been observing strict measures to mitigate coronavirus-associated…
Tarisai Machakaire STAFF WRITER machakairet@dailynews.co.zw TEACHERS have filed an urgent chamber application challenging the opening of schools for the June examinations without adequate provisions to combat the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz), Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Democratic Teachers Union, Zimbabwe National Educators…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL singer Mambo Dhuterere, pictured, is going ahead with plans to launch a new studio album in August despite the coronavirus (Covid-19)-induced national lockdown, which has forced many local musicians to withhold their new music. Popular for his Dare Guru album released last year, Mambo Dhuterere said he is going…
Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw A new awards ceremony dubbed the “OG Hip Hop Awards” will be officially launched on November 30 in Harare. Founded by Iconic Festival director Chap Moreno, the OG Hip-hop Awards will be a rewarding platform for talented hip-hop artists (mainstream and aspiring); also promoting the music, lifestyle, businesses, arts and…
Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO businesswoman Paula Sarah, pictured, has ventured into gospel music, beginning a new journey into her music career. The Mberengwa-born 31-year-old says she was inspired by church leader Blessing Chiza, a development that saw her coming up with her debut album titled Call on the name of the Lord. “I used…
Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw ©️ HEALTH minister Obadiah Moyo is in the dog box after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) opened a docket to probe his qualifications and controversial coronavirus deals following a complaint by a private citizen, the Daily News reports. This comes as Zacc and the police have also questioned senior…
Tendai Kamhungira and Blessings Mashaya STAFF WRITERS THE European Union (EU) has once again expressed disappointment with the government over failure to implement comprehensive political and economic reforms, the Daily News reports. This comes as Harare’s commitment to respecting human rights in the country has once again come under the spotlight, following growing accusations of…
Blessing Masakadza STAFF WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw MDC- Alliance youth leaders — Harare West MP Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova — yesterday appeared in court on allegations of faking their abduction. The three were not asked to plead to allegations of publishing or communicating false statements prejudicial to the State when they appeared before regional…
THE government has increased the amount of money paid to millers providing subsidised roller meal by 52 percent, at a time when the commodity has disappeared from the supermarkets and is being sold on the black market at inflated prices. This comes as small-scale millers have appealed to the government to increase maize allocations and…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC)’s hopes of hosting a money-spinning ODI series against India were dashed after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday called off the tour due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The Asian side was supposed to visit Zimbabwe in August for the limited overs series that would have…
