By Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERS SEVERAL gigs have been lined up today across the country to celebrate the country’s 44th birthday.‘Below is the gig guide: Star-studded cast for Independence Music FiestaA STAR-STUDDED cast is set to light up the Independence Music Fiesta to be held today in Murambinda, Buhera in Manicaland.At the musical…
Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government says the distribution of food aid to vulnerable groups in rural and urban communities will be done with no interest in one’s political affiliation. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently declared the current drought a national state of disaster, while also appealing for at least US$2 billion in…
AUTHORITIES say they are going to strictly monitor all imported genetically modified organism (GMO) grain to be processed into stock feed. This comes as the government has given millers the green light to import GMO maize as authorities strive to ensure food security in the country in light of the El-Nino-induced drought. National Biotechnology Authority…
Emmanuel MarambeSPORTS WRITERmarambee@dailynews.co.zw HARARE giants Dynamos are seeking a confidence-boosting victory when they face arch-rivals Highlanders in the Independence Cup final at Murambinda B High School today.The match kicks-off at 1500hrs.After enduring a difficult start to their latest premiership campaign during which they have collected just six points from as many games, Dynamos are hoping…
THERE is an alarming increase in recorded dog attacks in the country — challenging the saying that dogs are “man’s best friend”. This comes as 6 826 people have been mauled by dogs since the beginning of this year, with the Midlands Province recording the most attacks. The ministry of Health said yesterday that a…
BY RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE man, who was initially arrested over the weekend for allegedly killing another man over a plate of sadza in Warren Park, told the court yesterday that they were fighting over a girlfriend when he “mistakenly” stabbed his rival suitor. Blessing Nyamukara, 36, of no fixed abode, appeared before Harare magistrate…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES yesterday said the police and the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) will carry out joint operations to curb road carnages during the Independence Day holiday. Transport minister Felix Mhona also implored drivers to be cautious on the road as law enforcement agents would be on high alert during the Uhuru celebrations….
ZIMBABWE this week moved a gear-up to abolish the death penalty after President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday commuted several serving prisoners on death row to life imprisonment. The prisoners should have served over 10 years of their sentences. This comes as the Cabinet in February this year approved a Private Member’s Bill that, if passed…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned students in schools to desist from engaging in drug abuse and bullying. This comes amid several reports of drug and substances abuse among the youth, particularly in schools as well as bullying that has led to a number of suicides by learners. Speaking at the Independence children’s party in Murambinda,…
Rishi Sunak will hand over £50m to Rwanda as soon as his flagship deportation bill is passed into law, it emerged on…
