A MUTARE man, 40, was last week handed a life in prison sentence after he was convicted at the Mutare High Court of murdering his wife last year. The court heard that Innocent Mujeni of Hobhouse 3 in Mutare in September 2023 struck his wife, Vimbai Muchingamwa, thrice with an axe, once on the shoulder…
By Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) says over 2 400 children were admitted this year in various hospitals across the country for severe wasting treatment. Severe wasting, also known as severe acute malnutrition, is caused by a lack of nutritious food and repeated bouts of diseases, including diarrhoea, measles and malaria,…
TELONE in partnership with a local innovation start-up, Batsi Health, has launched a women empowerment programme called BatsiWomen aimed at uplifting the lives of less privileged women across the country. The programme is set to enroll 500 women in five districts, training them in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership, digital marketing, and basic information, communication technology…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zwA HARARE man Elvis Chisvo, 27, last Friday appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing charges of allegedly raping his drinking partner in November last year. He was allegedly on the run since then before he was arrested last Friday and brought before the courts on the same day.Chisvo appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo…
By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw CULTURE Warriors emerged champions in the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival Harare Province ahead of nine other groups, thanks to their remarkable Dinhe dance. During the event held at Padziva Camp and Carravan in Dzivarasekwa, Mbakumba dance group Shingai Dance Troupe from Mufakose and Achewa Gure dance group Villa Katinyu took…
By Ketty NyoniSTAFF WRITERnyonik@dailynew.co.zwHEALTH experts have implored people with vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes one’s patches of skin to lose pigment or colour, to seek early treatment as the country is witnessing an increase in the condition. Speaking at an awareness meeting on vitiligo attended by various stakeholders in Harare over the weekend,…
THE proposed Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill has left lawmakers divided with the opposition MPs saying the Bill seeks to bar the operations of non-State actors. On the other hand, legislators from the ruling party – Zanu PF – are arguing that the law is progressive.Debating in the National Assembly last week, Citizens Coalition…
AUTHORITIES have confirmed the arrest of over 400 touts across the country in a latest blitz to get rid of gangs that threaten and force travellers to board public or private vehicles. In a statement yesterday, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the arrests were meant to protect commuters from being victimised by the rowdy youth.“The…
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a key agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to…
DYNAMOS and Manica Diamonds played out a hard fought goalless draw at Sakubva Stadium yesterday as both teams faltered in their bid to close in on log leaders FC Platinum. In what was a high stakes Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter played before an enthusiastic crowd, both sides had their fair share of chances,…
