Sindiso Mhlophe SENIOR STAFF WRITER mhlophes@dailynews.co.zw THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zimbabwe yesterday made an urgent call for the nation to channel resources to put to an end soaring cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and child abuse, amid the growing threat of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. This comes as the UNFPA State of the…
THE promulgation of the Freedom of Information Bill into law and the subsequent repeal of the Access to Information and Privacy Act (AIPPA) were long overdue. The delay in repealing AIPPA stifled a free, fair and transparent electoral environment as pushed for for years by electoral stakeholders. The new development also comes after spirited lobbying…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw THE State broadcaster ZBC has finally cleared its debt to Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura), the Daily News reports. For the past couple of years, the music rights organisation and ZBC fought over the refusal or delay by the latter to pay for the songs played on its stations. “Over…
Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO-BASED hip-hop outfit Killemol has featured local songbird and Afro-soul queen Qeqeshiwe Mtambo on a new track titled I Tried. The track has been scheduled for official release on July 11. Speaking to Daily News, the hip-hop sensation described their collaboration with Qeqeshiwe as one of their best. “This track is…
ZIMBABWE Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) opened for tourism activities yesterday amidst the on-going national coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown. ZimParks is responsible for conserving Zimbabwe’s wildlife and wilderness resources, in national parks, protected areas and on other State-owned land. The authority’s spokesperson Tinashe Farawo yesterday confirmed the latest development. “I am happy to announce that…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday consoled MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa following the death of his mother, Alice, on Monday. Chamisa’s mother collapsed and died at her rural home in Gutu, Masvingo. “I was sad to hear of the passing (sic) of Ambuya Chamisa, the mother of Nelson Chamisa. Our thoughts and prayers are with @nelsonchamisa…
Blessing Masakadza STAFF WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw FOUR more City of Harare employees have been arrested and arraigned in court on allegations they played a role in the unfolding US$1 million housing stands scandal that has rocked the council. Principal housing officer Edgar Dzehonye; Tineyi Kureva, Samantha Bobosibunu Maserere from the water department; and Wellington Tauya —…
Myles Matarise STAFF WRITER matarisem@dailynews.co.zw CHINESE First Lady Peng Liyuan has donated medical supplies to Zimbabwe through the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). Counsellor Wang Wei, wife to the Chinese Ambassador, presented the donation to First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, pictured below, at Zimbabwe House yesterday. First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa “It…
Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF yesterday recalled Chivi South legislator Killer Zivhu, pictured, from the National Assembly following his recent expulsion from the party, the Daily News reports. This comes after Zanu PF’s politburo last month adopted a recommendation by its national disciplinary committee to fire the philanthropist for alleged indiscipline. National…
Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw PARLIAMENT is threatening to sanction the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, John Bhasera, for refusing to reveal the beneficiaries of the $3,2 billion Command Agriculture programme, the Daily News reports. This comes as Parliament has shone the light again on the controversial Command Agriculture programme — which…
