By Mugove Tafirenyika & Blessings Mashaya THE MDC will finally hold its delayed and court-ordered extraordinary congress in Harare today, as the country’s strife-torn main opposition party attempts to choose a substantive successor to its late and much-loved founding leader, Morgan Tsvangirai. In the chaotic contest, interim party leader Thokozani Khupe will square off against…
MUSICIANS and promoters are pleading with government so it opens up the music sector as they feel that they are being neglected. This comes as the government has partially opened up low risk art genres such as theatre, poetry and film leaving the music sector reeling under the ban. Music promoters said the government…
THE Department of Meteorological Services in Zimbabwe says it is monitoring a tropical depression off the coast of Madagascar that could develop into a cyclone chalane that could destroy the country’s eastern villages and cities. In their daily bulletins, the Meteorological Services stated that “the potential for the development of a significant tropical cyclone is…
1. CBN — the new buzzword BEYOND insomnia, Covid-19 disrupted many of our living patterns in general and heightened many people’s level of anxiety and stress. CBD shot to fame as a natural remedy to help relieve pain and relaxation. A stronger sedative, says Forbes, cannabinol (CBN) is another of the hundreds of cannabis compounds, such…
Veteran journalist and Zimbabwe Union of Journalists secretary general Foster Dongozi dies. He died at Parirenyatwa hospital tonight after a short illness. More details to follow
Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynews.co.zw AS THE country commemorated Unity Day yesterday, the ruling Zanu PF implored Zimbabweans to shun violence and unite to foster enduring peace and national development, the Daily News reports. At the same time, the former liberation movement praised the government for stepping up its efforts to bring closure to the highly…
Tariro Sajeni STAFF WRITER sajenit@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES say they are going to increase the availability of free condoms to the public this festive season, as part of the government’s continuing fight against sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), the Daily News reports. The Blue Panther condoms, popularly referred to as maDembare — due to their packet colour, which resembles that of…
Loyd Matare STAFF WRITER matarel@dailynews.co.zw LONG distance travellers in Harare were yesterday left stranded as they failed to get transport to their rural homes for the holiday due to a shortage of Zupco buses. In a survey by the Daily News, many travellers at Mbare Musika said they are struggling to get to their destinations in…
Emmerson Njanjamangezi SENIOR STAFF WRITER njanjamangezie@gmail.com THE Higher and Tertiary Education ministry has recalled student teachers, who had already been deployed for teaching practice, to continue face-to-face tutorials at their respective campuses. The authorities’ decision to recall the student teachers comes on the back of the ministry’s conviction that the students are not adequately prepared…
Jeffrey Muvundusi and Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITERS SIBANGILIZWE, the outspoken son of the revered late Father Zimbabwe, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, says authorities must work harder to unite Zimbabweans if the country is to move forward as one, and with confidence, the Daily News reports. At the same time, political analysts say the country’s opposition also needs…
