ZIMBABWE was this week officially booted out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) because of the Fifa ban owing to government interference in the running of the game. The development came after the SRC suspended the Zifa board over “several incidents of gross incompetence” that…
A UNITED Kingdom-based Zimbabwean man Kostanteno Ngandu has successfully filed for divorce against his wife of 33 years Emmah Zvamaziva Ngandu, nee Mashingaidze, over lack of intimacy. Ngandu in his founding affidavit said the relationship has broken down beyond redemption. “The relationship between the parties has irretrievably broken down to such an extent that there…
THE late MDC founder Morgan Tsvangirai’s aide Sairasi Soromoni Chikohwero who was arrested on murder allegations on his return for the party’s congress in 2020 has been freed. Chikowero is accused of shooting a Zanu PF youth member Ali Khan Manjengwa in Mbare in 2002 at the height of political tensions before he allegedly fled…
Brighton Muronzereyi muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw THE umbrella body for public sector workers abandoned its planned protest action in Harare yesterday amid fears that the march would be hijacked by troublemakers and turn violent. At the same time, wary police had cordoned off the offices of the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU), which had intended…
Andile Tshuma in HWANGE THE European Union has pledged its commitment to support wildlife conservation efforts in the country and they are ready to help communities who are facing the challenge of human and wildlife conflict. Speaking at the African Elephant conference which ended yesterday, European Union ambassador to Zimbabwe Timo Olkkonen said while conservation…
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynes.co.zw GOVERNMENT yesterday said the Covid-19 situation in the country is still under control despite a slight increase in new infections in the past few days amid fears of a fifth wave. The country has been experiencing an increase in new infections. On May 25, the country recorded 127 cases with zero deaths…
THERE are indications that Zanu PF and the opposition could work together going forward to end the country’s ugly history of political intolerance and violence. This comes as not-for-profit organisation, 4-H Zimbabwe, has been nudging the country’s major political parties to improve their relations, including by way of interacting and competing at sporting events. The…
THE Economic Empowerment Group (EEG) — a local black empowerment lobby group — is embarking on a drive to empower youths by creating opportunities for them in different sectors of the economy so that they can do away with drug abuse. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, EEG leader Mike Chimombe said the only way to discourage youths…
Melisa Chatikobochatikobom@dailynews.co.zwCHIEF Mabhikwa of Lupane District in Matabeleland North Province who died on Sunday following a road accident will have a State-assisted funeral.In a statement yesterday, chief secretary to the president and cabinet Misheck Sibanda said President Emmerson Mnangagwa had made the decision. “This is in recognition of his dedication and commitment to national duty…
Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE stage is set for a tough contest in Zanu PF women’s league provincial conferences this weekend after the ruling party received 105 Curriculum Vitae (CVs) of aspiring members who are going to wrestle for 40 positions. The national women’s league election is set for next month. Addressing a press conference in…
