By Ketty Nyoni and Bryn Matongo AUTHORITIES are investigating the death of 35 children in Hurungwe, who are suspected to have died from measles and mumps. The children are all said to have belonged to an apostolic sect. Mashonaland West provincial medical director, Celestino Dhege, confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that health authorities had…
BULAWAYO councillors have demanded that its finance committee should furnish them with details showing revenue generated from all council assets so as to promote transparency and improve service delivery. Speaking during a council meeting on Tuesday, councillor Thandiwe Moyo said there was a need for clarity on the revenue collected from council’s assets.“I am of…
CABINET on Tuesday agreed to amend the Broadcasting Services Act to compel all motorists to have radio licences for their vehicles. A vehicle owner would also be required to have a radio licence before disposing or on buying a vehicle. Without the radio licence, the vehicle owner would not be able to purchase an insurance…
By Rutendo Ngara A COMMUTER omnibus driver, plying the Chitungwiza-Harare central business district (CBD) route, has been sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment after hitting a pedestrian who later died from injuries sustained from the accident. Thomas Chipere, 26, appeared before Harare magistrate Ntombizodwa Sibanda facing two counts of culpable homicide and contravening the Road Traffic…
THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has warned of an increase in the number of people catching influenza and other respiratory conditions as the weather transitions from summer to winter. This comes as the country has been experiencing cold spells in the last five days with Zimbabweans saying the cold spell marks the start of the…
ZIMBABWE joins the rest of the world today in recognising Workers Day. The day is being recognised under the theme: “Your hard work deserves recognition, appreciation, and fair treatment.” People in countries all over the world celebrate international Workers’ Day in order to respect and highlight the contribution of workers to society. The day arises…
By Jeffrey Muvundusi, Masimba Makwembere and Brandon Josphat THERE was much excitement around the country yesterday as Zimbabweans started using the notes and coins of the country’s new currency, the ZiG. Consumers, vendors and transport operators who spoke to the Daily News in Bulawayo and Harare said they were delighted to lay their hands on…
ONE of the country`s leading commercial banks, Metbank, says it is embarking on innovation and digitalisation drive to offer unique service to its customers. Metbank chairperson Linda Chipunza yesterday said the bank would continue to shape its future by offering unique services that enhance economic development. “The operating environment remains challenging, but we remain optimistic…
THIS year’s tobacco prices improved as compared to last season, despite a decline in tobacco deliveries on account of the El Nino induced drought that is ravaging Southern Africa, the Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) says. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, TIMB spokesperson Chelesane Tsarwe said that the prices of tobacco this season was…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw SUNGURA music kingpin Alick Macheso, who attracted a full house at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza on Saturday, is the major drawcard at this year’s Castle Tankard slated for May 11 at Borrowdale Race Course in Harare. The sungura kingpin is scheduled to share the stage with Hip Hop artist Bling…
