THE government and school heads are headed for a showdown as the new school calendar commences today, over the sale of uniforms at learning institutions amid allegations of hypocrisy on the former’s part. This comes as last week the minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo, warned schools against forcing parents to buy uniforms…
By Brighton Muronzereyi and Rutendo Ngara STAFF WRITERS FIFTEEN miners who had been trapped underground at Redwing Mine in Manicaland, since Thursday,…
SENGEZO Tshabangu, who asserts to be Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary general, has threatened to recall Bulawayo councillors for allegedly stalling progress on the construction of a new dam to ease the city’s water crisis. This comes after city fathers were engaged in a heated debate during a full council meeting last week…
A 62-YEAR-OLD man from Chitungwiza, is facing theft of a motor vehicle and possession of articles of criminal intent charges after allegedly selling a car he had hired from a car dealer. Edgar Nzvimbo was arraigned before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei before being remanded in custody pending the determination of his bail application. The State…
BY RUTENDO NGARA THE government has set its eyes on ensuring that all schools with no electricity countrywide are powered by solar after receiving more than US$40 million from development partners. This comes as most schools in the rural areas are lagging behind in terms of information communication technologies due to unavailability of power and…
EVER since she participated in the Miss Universe Zim pageant held at the giant Harare Hippodrome Auditorium in September last year, Prudence Moyo (20) has become one of Bulawayo’s most recognised brand ambassadors and influencers. The rising model is also making inroads in content creation. In recognition of her exploits, the Bulawayo Model Awards recently…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart says it is time the local authority, central government and other relevant stakeholders come together in tackling the challenge of littering in the country’s second capital city. Since assuming office in August last year, Coltart has been involved in numerous cleaning campaigns both in the city centre and the suburbs with…
AN UNSUSPECTING homeseeker who was seeking to purchase a house in Ruwa, Harare, reportedly lost US$24 000 after he paid for a non-existent stand. The alleged fraudster, Collins Chitaka, 57, appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Friday before being remanded in custody. State prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi told the court that the complainant, whose name…
By Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE government says the crop situation has improved significantly since mid-December, as some that were already showing signs of stress owing to heat are now lively. This comes as the country is experiencing an El Nino phenomenon which is associated with long dry spells and a short rainy season. Speaking to…
AN ALLEGED robber, who sold a motor vehicle he had stolen, was arrested four months later after the police managed to trace the car. Michael Chapfupa, 21, who is being charged with armed robbery, appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei before being remanded in custody. Ndirowei also instructed him to file his bail application at…
