THE United Nations (UN) in Zimbabwe says it will continue to stand and support the country’s efforts in ensuring that Agenda 2030 is a reality in Zimbabwe. In 2015, Zimbabwe, like many other UN member countries, signed the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, which is aimed at ending poverty in all its forms. The UN…
NEWLY appointed Provincial Affairs ministers have put suspected land barons in their regions on notice, as the government moves to restore order in towns and cities. This comes as the country is still saddled with cases of desperate home seekers who lost their hard-earned money to illegal property developers and land barons. Harare Metropolitan Provincial…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 48-YEAR-OLD woman from Bulawayo has been slapped with 210 hours of community service after she was found guilty of assaulting her landlady and her daughter accusing them of selling her property. Kayleen Lavendlt appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Amanda Ndlovu facing two counts of assault. She pleaded not guilty to both…
By Brandon JosphatSTAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THREE deputy ministers who took oaths of office yesterday before President Emmerson Mnangagwa have pledged to foster economic development in their respective ministries. Speaking to the media after their swearing-in ceremony at State House in Harare, newly-appointed Industry deputy minister Roy Bhila pledged to work closely with the informal sector in…
A LOMAGUNDI High School assistant bursar is facing 234 counts of theft after she allegedly diverted money that she received from students as fees over a period of four years. The school is in Mashonaland West. Carmelita Doreen Hinze of Chinhoyi appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa yesterday who granted her free bail since she…
THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has implored communities across the country to form fire-fighting committees to manage environmental damage caused by increasing veld fires. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, national spokesperson for Ema Amkela Sidange said firefighting committees would assist in preserving the environment.“Ema is encouraging communities to form fire-fighting committees so that it…
THE elephant population in the world’s largest animal sanctuary, a cross-border wildlife park in southern Africa, is stable at around 227 900,…
AN alleged extortionist spun a tale and involved Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s name in a bid to gain US$500 from a Harare man.Evans Madziva, 42, was remanded in custody until September 18 when he appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on Friday.Madziva stands accused of trying to extort Elliot Chepa, who was testifying as a…
By Nyasha KunyiswaSTAFF WRITERkunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw HARARE model and beauty therapist Brook Bruk-Jackson is the new Miss Universe Zimbabwe! This comes after the 21 year old former Chisipite Senior School learner beat 11 other contestants at a glitz and glamour event held at Hippodrome Conference Centre in Braeside, Harare over the weekend.In winnings, Bruk-Jackson who was crowned…
DEPUTY mayor of Harare Kudzai Kadzombe appeared at Harare Magistrate’s Court on Friday where she was charged with contravening the Electoral Act. She was also being charged with an alternative charge of assault when she appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi.Kadzombe was released on free bail before being remanded to October 2 when the State…
