AN unidentified Chinese male allegedly lost U$4 800 to robbers who pounced on him while he had stopped his vehicle at a traffic light controlled intersection around 18:50 in Bulawayo’s central business district (CBD). Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the robbery saying the robbers followed the complainant until he reached a traffic light controlled…
By Brighton Muronzereyi and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS LEGISLATORS demanded answers from authorities on Wednesday on the country’s worsening Zim dollar slide, which has spawned a prices and salaries crisis in the country. This comes as the prices of basic goods in the country continue to shoot up, as the local currency keeps on plunging…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government will make a decision on whether to allow Starlink to operate in the country or not by the end of July this year. Speaking on the sidelines of the Annual Telecommunications Conference in Harare yesterday, Information Communication Technology minister, Tatenda Mavetera, confirmed that Starlink was interested in extending its…
By Shamaine Chirimujiri THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has implored the electronic sector to focus more on producing alternative sources of energy to deal with crippling power outages in the country. This comes after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) announced last week that water levels at Lake Kariba have decreased compared to levels…
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE Medical Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has revoked 19 licences for pharmacies, wholesalers and individuals for various trading offences. Some of the offences which led to the licences cancellation are selling of unregistered drugs, purchasing medicines from unauthorised sources and selling expired drugs, among other things. Pharmacies that had their licences…
THE Warriors have been drawn to face Zambia’s Chipolopolo in next week’s Four Nations Tournament in Malawi. The tournament, which will be held during the official Fifa international break, will also feature Kenya who take on Malawi in the other Four Nations encounter. The Warriors-Chipolopolo match is scheduled for Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on…
A WOMAN travelling in a commuter omnibus from Epworth to the capital’s city centre suffered a swollen eye after the conductor head-butted her during an argument over US$0,50 cents. Tafadzwa Zivavo, who was charged with assault, appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi before being granted US$200 bail and will return to court on April 4….
By Ketty Nyoni nyonik@dailynews.co.zw PREPARATIONS for the 11th edition of the Diplomat of the year Awards set for 22 March 2024 at Tongfu Restaurant are now at an advanced stage. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Diplomat of the Year Awards Founder, Reginald Chapfunga said preparations were now complete. “We are ready to roll. ‘‘This…
By Rutendo Ngara KUTSAGA is exploring the possibility of exporting tobacco seed to Chinese and Italian markets in a bid to grow its sphere of influence. Zimbabwe is one of the leading tobacco producers in the world with its produce attracting high demand particularly from the Chinese market. Speaking to the media after the tour…
A HARARE motorist, who was on the verge of getting a parking ticket, reportedly tried to escape paying the fine by pretending to be a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) official. Lanky Chikoti, 44, who is now facing charges of impersonating a public official, appeared before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterday and was remanded out of…
