AUTHORITIES have launched a national blitz against careless drivers and unroadworthy vehicles, as they bid to end the country’s worsening road carnage. The offensive, which began in earnest yesterday, also seeks to flush out criminals who are operating with syndicates in the region by selling stolen luxury vehicles in Zimbabwe. In a recent memo, the…
A MAN from Highfield in Harare reportedly almost lost an eye after he confronted his neighbour and asked him why he had made a female bar employee cry. The alleged attacker, Brighton Ncube, 35, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who released him on a US$20 bail and he will return to court on November…
By Yvonne Ncube A BULAWAYO woman, 38, who allegedly kidnapped a newly-born baby when the mother had gone to secure transport, has been remanded in custody until tomorrow for her bail hearing. Anita Khumalo of Pumula South suburb appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Collet Ncube yesterday. The National Prosecuting Authority represented by Acquman Khupe alleges…
NATIONAL Constitutional Assembly (NCA) leader Lovemore Madhuku yesterday said there is no need to restructure the Political Actors Dialogue (Polad), saying it remains the best platform for political parties to contribute to national development. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday said Polad would remain in place after this year’s elections amid calls from…
THE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) is pushing for the development of more climate seed varieties targeting farmers in drought prone areas. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Arda chief executive Tinotenda Mhiko said the development of climate smart seed varieties would assist farmers to counter the negative effects of climate change. “In order…
By Progress Chaya MULTI-AWARD-WINNING musician Jah Prayzah will headline the St. Ignatian Feast slated for this Saturday at the Old Hararian Sports Club in the capital. The concert, now in its second year running, is meant to raise funds for St Paul’s Musami Hospital — a 150-bed health care facility — in Murewa.“We are hoping…
A HARARE man has appeared in court facing eight counts of fraud after he allegedly conned eight jobseekers of US$62 each after promising them employment at a non-existent company. Olismus Kapau, 48, of Glen Norah, Harare, was granted US$50 bail when he appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi yesterday and will return to court on…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Barhamgreen suburb in Bulawayo has been arrested for an alleged theft of mining equipment worth over US$3 000. Bongani Akim Zwelib Gazi yesterday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing charges of unlawful entry and theft before pleading guilty to the charges and was remanded in…
THE government is committed to facilitating the mechanisation of the Climate-Proofed Presidential Inputs Support Scheme — Pfumvudza/Intwasa — as part of efforts to improve efficiency in agricultural productions. Pfumvudza/Intwasa benefitted 3,5 million households across Zimbabwe in the last summer cropping season, and was the main driver behind the 58 percent rise in maize production in…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest telecommunications and technology company, has announced a major network upgrade programme in Manicaland Province. The programme, which targets 175 sites by the end of November 2023, would see Econet upgrade all its 3G sites to fourth generation, 4G/ LTE sites. In addition, the company would also deploy 30 new…
