TODAY marks exactly 28 years since the nation lost sungura musician in the form of unmatched Leonard “Musorowenyoka” Dembo. The Chitekete hit maker, died at the age of 37, recently made fresh headlines in the media after he was listed by Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) among the top 10 highest paid musicians, well ahead…
IN a move that will rattle private road contractors who have been living off local authorities, Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) is set to provide councils with equipment and fuel for road rehabilitation. This comes as Zinara and local authorities have been blaming each other for the poor state of roads with the latter accusing…
AUTHORITIES say they will engage with institutions and other partners regarding the country’s debt and arrears resolution next week during the Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Washington. The Spring Meetings bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and other stakeholders to discuss issues of global…
THERE is now a growing appreciation among bickering opposition leaders that they need to work together and to engage in national dialogue in their own interest and that of the country. This comes as the acting president of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Welshman Ncube, has been leading the push for opposition unity —…
THE Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has indefinitely postponed its congress which was supposed to be held before Independence Day. This comes after war veterans recently defended ZNLWVA chairperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, saying he remained their legitimate leader until their congress is done. Their defence came after a faction opposed to Mutsvangwa had claimed…
DEBATES and differences of opinion are healthy in a democracy. They help to build consensus and to create constructive tension out of…
IT IS all systems go for this morning’s well-attended meeting in Harare between the new governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe…
Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw PRESIDENTIAL Affairs minister Lovemore Matuke has warned government and Zanu PF officials against breaking protocol when seeking an audience with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Speaking during a familiarisation session with Harare province administration in the capital yesterday, Matuke said those who wanted to speak to the president should first consult their provincial ministers….
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE man Tendai Mukosa (26) is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly stabbing Lawrence Kudyaravanje (28) after initially insulting the complainant using vulgar language. He was remanded in custody to April 19 by magistrate Donald Ndirowei. He was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. The State is alleging…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A 21-YEAR-OLD Epworth man was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl despite she agreed to have sexual intercourse with him. The girl had not reached the age of consent, which is 18, rendering the case criminal. The man appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei and was remanded in custody to…
