THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is intensifying its campaign of popularising the new structured currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), with teams deployed across the country for the drive. The RBZ launched the new currency on April 5. Addressing the media in Harare yesterday, RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu said the central bank had partnered with…
THE chaos ravaging the opposition should concern all Zimbabweans who want to see the country flourishing and the lives of its citizens improving. So says opposition stalwart, former Cabinet minister and now mayor of Bulawayo David Coltart, who adds that unity among Zimbabweans is crucial to move the country forward. Speaking last night on independent…
Bryn Matongo and Masimba Makwembere STAFF WRITERS HEALTH experts have implored authorities to give more support to the country’s public hospitals. This comes amid the myriad challenges that continue to face the public health sector, including shortages of critical drugs and equipment. The president of the Zimbabwe Senior Hospital Doctors’ Association, Shingai Nyaguse Chiurunge, told…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO HEAVY rains in Kenya have forced the official opening of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) currently underway in Bulawayo, which was initially slated for today, to be moved to tomorrow — Saturday. Kenya president William Ruto is expected to officially open this year’s trade fair, but heavy rains in the…
Anesu Mirisawu and Thembinkosi NyathiENTERTAINMENT WRITERS SUNGURA ace Alick Macheso has roped in top sungura acts to be part of his homecoming gig to be held at Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza— a ghetto which holds special memories for him.Dubbed Macheso Homecoming, the gig slated for tomorrow courtesy of Chipaz Promotions, will see Macheso sharing the…
Anesu Mirisawu and Thembinkosi NyathiENTERTAINMENT WRITERS THE 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, which kicked off on April 23 in Bulawayo, will be wrapped up in style tomorrow with a star-studded gig at Queens Sports Club. Dubbed Bulawayo Shutdown Gig, the concert will feature music heavyweights Winky D, Killer T, Enzo Ishall, Bazooker,…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A CHINHOYI woman, who was arrested this week for alleged malicious damage to property after she reportedly broke into the old Parliament building in central Harare, told the court that she wanted to axe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the day. Anna Phiri, 39, told the court yesterday that she travelled from Chinhoyi…
THE government says there is a need to find lasting strategies to end the increase in human-wildlife conflicts as citizens are increasingly being targeted and killed by wildlife animals. Speaking at the human and wildlife conflict fund deliberations at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo yesterday, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said the impact of…
By Rutendo Ngara ANOTHER suspected bogus doctor was arrested at Parirenyatwa hospital in Harare this week when he was allegedly found in possession of stolen drugs, syringes, cotton and some gloves. Douglas Mutoredzanwa, 37, appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts yesterday facing theft and impersonation charges.According to the State, on Tuesday this week, the accused…
A ZIMBABWEAN man who raped three children aged 8, 9, and 11 in Limpopo, South Africa, has been sentenced to three life…
