THE government says it has set aside US$1 million this year to capacitate the Metallurgical Laboratory in the evaluation of all the country’s minerals. Responding to questions in the Senate on Thursday, deputy minister of Mines Polite Kambamura said authorities were in the process of creating a world class laboratory by 2026. “The capacitation of…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO CHILDREN living close to Hyde Park Cemetery in New Pelandaba West, Bulawayo, have turned the local graveyard into a playground. This was confirmed yesterday by the area’s councillor, Melisa Mabeza, who expressed concern over the state of the open cemetery. Speaking to the Daily News, she said it was distressing…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has set up a commission of inquiry to investigate Harare City Council management amid reports of possible corruption and financial mismanagement. According to Statutory Instrument 91 of 2024 published in the government gazette yesterday, Mnangagwa said the commission of inquiry would be led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda to look into corporate…
By Cloud FusireSPORTS WRITER fusirec@dailynews.co.zwDYNAMOS gaffer Genesis ‘‘Kaka’’ Mangombe believes his side has to be on top of their game if they are to collect maximum points against unpredictable Herentals College FC at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday. The Glamour Boys who are coming from last weekend’s frustrating goalless draw away to Chicken Inn, will host the…
By Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw MERRYMAKERS are expected to make a beeline for Borrowdale Racecourse in Harare where they will be treated to live music while enjoying “drinks at pump price” at this year’s edition of Castle Tankard. Music star Alick Macheso will be the major drawcard at the highly anticipated event.The sungura kingpin will…
THE government has resolved to go after manufacturers and retailers of illicit beer using ethanol as it battles to reduce the uptake of illegal brews and drugs across the country. Responding to questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday, leader of government business and also Justice minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi, said authorities were working with various…
By Ketty Nyoni nyonik@dailynews.co.zw THE country’s opposition parties and their leaders risk becoming totally irrelevant if they continue on their current destructive path. So says the firebrand leader of the Zimbabwe chapter of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Innocent Ndibali, who colourfully describes prominent opposition players Nelson Chamisa, Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti as “failed…
A GENERAL manager with LKH Petroleum, Shingai Levison Muringi, 32, who appeared in court earlier on two fraud and money laundering charges, was yesterday back in court on a third charge. The latest is of allegedly breaching a court order before selling an exhibit vehicle valued at US$50 000.He appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi…
By Brighton Muronzereyi and Brandon Josphat AUTHORITIES have introduced fines of at least ZiG200 000 to deal with illegal foreign currency dealers and all those caught manipulating the country’s new currency. This was announced yesterday by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, in Statutory Instrument 81 A of 2024, published in the government gazette. Speaking in the…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE man yesterday appeared before a local magistrate and was remanded in custody for allegedly trespassing into State House while in possession of a toy gun. According to the State, after the security breach, Togaraseyi Magureyi, 40, demanded to see President Emmerson Mnangagwa whom he claimed to be his “father”.He appeared…
