A HARARE man Shingai Muringi, 32, who was arrested for US$170 000 fraud allegations has been remanded in custody pending bail application. Muringi is the director of Last King investments who allegedly duped his business partner Energy Park after he allegedly provided a fake proof of payment after receiving fuel. Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa remanded him…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have warned learning institutions against stashing large amounts of cash lest they attract armed robbers as the second term resumes. This comes as armed robbers pounced on several schools last term, getting away with thousands in hard currency and valuables. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Home Affairs permanent…
Thembinkosi Nyathi – LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw SEASONED gospel singer and producer Amos Mahendere says he is musically moving in line with time despite his age. This comes after he was mocked on social media following the release of his latest amapiano track “Rufaro.” “I heard some people negatively reacting on social media after I unveiled…
By Anesu Mirisawu – LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ARTS minister Kirsty Coventry has announced that this year’s National Culture Month will be launched on May 31 in Chief Garahwa’s area in Chipinge district. Themed “Our culture: Building Zimbabwe brick by brick,” the event set for Marega Primary School in Chisumbanje area, will be spearheaded by National…
By Progress Chaya chayap@dailynews.co.zw TEN African cultural businesses showcased their products and services at Cresta Lodge Msasa in the capital over the weekend as part of celebrating African heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. Organised by Africa One Identity, The event aimed at spotlighting African creativity and promoting economic empowerment was organised by Africa One Identity. “Our identity…
WORLD renowned eye specialist Solomon Guramatunhu (70) was allegedly duped US$108 000 in a botched cryptocurrency deal. According to state papers, Guramatunhu, an ophthalmologist, allegedly engaged Lloyed Chiyangwa to set up five accounts he would use to trade in cryptocurrency. It is further alleged that because Chiyangwa created the wallets and he knew the passwords,…
AUTHORITIES are pushing for a mandatory sentence of more than five years for illegal foreign currency dealers, as the country cranks up its efforts to protect its new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). Zanu PF chief whip in Parliament, Pupurai Togarepi, confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that legislators were engaging Finance minister Mthuli Ncube…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw GOVERNMENT secondary schools will start offering various professional courses to learners from today, in a bid to equip students with key skills. This comes after the Cabinet approved the ‘Heritage-Based Education Curriculum’ in March this year, which seeks to foster critical thinking, innovation, creativity and problem solving among learners. In a…
Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday said the introduction of the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency will affect national budgetary allocations disbursements although the situation will improve soon. This comes amid complaints by various government departments that they were getting their votes from the National Budget late, a development that hindered them from…
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A 22-YEAR-OLD woman from Burnside suburb in Bulawayo employed as a house maid was yesterday handed a suspended sentence after being found guilty of stealing property worth over US$2 500 from her employer. Creselda Moyo appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Mahambe facing theft charges. She pleaded guilty and told the court she…
