IT IS refreshing to see the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) doing exactly what it was created to do — promote, enforce and protect consumer rights in the country. Among other things, the CPC is mandated to protect consumers from “unconscionable, unreasonable, unjust or otherwise improper trade practices; as well as deceptive, misleading, unfair or fraudulent…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF deputy youth league secretary John Paradza says the long-standing cordial relations between Zimbabwe and China is opening employment opportunities for local youth and fostering national economic growth. Speaking during the 8th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Ministerial Conference (FOCAC) 2024 currently underway in China, Paradza said the positive relations between…
THE Zimbabwe Water Authority (Zinwa) has given a reprieve to all winter cereal farmers to pay for their water charges after selling their crop. This came after the farmers had complained at a Zinwa winter wheat stakeholders meeting held in Harare that they were struggling to pay for water and power bills due to the…
HIGHLANDERS host Manica Diamonds in the biggest clash of Match Day 13 of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League at Barbourfields Stadium today, while Dynamos host Arenel Movers at Rufaro Stadium. Bosso, who are still smarting from a twonil home defeat by FC Platinum, will be looking to restore lost pride while at the same…
MBIRA princess Hope Masike, recently appointed to the Zimura board of directors, will represent the country at this year’s edition of the Mayibuye iAfrica concert in South Africa on Saturday. The event, meant to celebrate Africa Day, will take place at the Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg on May 24 and 25. “I am so deeply…
PARLIAMENT is pushing for stricter penalties on unregistered public transporters in order to improve the safety of the commuting public by reducing road traffic accidents. Moving a motion in the Senate on Tuesday, Zanu PF senator for Mashonaland Central Angeline Tongogara bemoaned the shambolic state of the country’s public transport sector. “I move the motion…
AN INDIAN national, Gowda Nabin Chandra, 61, who was arrested in October 2022 for possessing 7kg of heroin at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport has been jailed for 15 years. He was convicted of unlawfully dealing in dangerous drugs. According to the State, Chandra was found in possession of the dangerous drugs which had…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, John Mushayavanhu, has accused some retailers and transport operators of fuelling the current shortage of the country’s new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in the market. Speaking in Harare yesterday, Mushayavanhu said many players in these key sectors were not approaching their banks to withdraw…
NASH MKOKWAYARIRA at LUVEVE STADIUM Bulawayo Chiefs……..(1) 1 CAPS United……………(0) 1 SEASONED striker William Manondo came to the rescue of CAPS United with a second half equaliser against a spirited Bulawayo Chiefs here yesterday. The match pitting Amakhosi Amahle against Makepekepe was one of six PSL matches that ended in draws yesterday, with the only…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES say they are currently working with security financial companies to expedite a 10-year bond scheme as part of a package to compensate former commercial white farmers. This comes as the government is continuing to push for a settlement with white former commercial farmers who lost their land during the country’s…
