By Emmanuel Marambe marambee@dailynews.co.zw FOUR-YEAR-OLD gelding Raffles is the standout in a stellar cast of runners for the country’s richest horse race, the US$80 000 OK Grand Challenge (Grade 1) whose final 15-strong field was unveiled in the capital yesterday. Apart from Raffles who is the 14/10 favourite, accomplished trainer Bridget Stidolph will also have the trio…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWEAN born medical expert Patrice Matchaba has been appointed chief executive officer of the United States’ Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI). Matchaba, who hold South Africa and the US citizenships, would commence his new role on June 10, taking over from Emilio Emini who is going on…
By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw RASTA-KWASA musician Dino Mudondo says the new single ‘I Don’t Know,’ set to be launched on June 8, is meant at reintroducing himself to music lovers. Mudondo said the single, to be launched at MBJ Panyoka Hideout along Seke Road, will be part of his forthcoming album ‘Back 2 Front.’ “I…
POLICE in Bulawayo have warned pirate taxi operators, popularly known as mushikashikas, against transporting stolen property after it emerged that most were being hired to carry out criminal activities. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo spokesperson Abednico Ncube said the police were working hard in investigating and arresting mushikashika drivers working in cahoots with criminals….
By Masimba Makwembere PUBLIC universities in Zimbabwe are now offering psychometric tests as a way of determining the right students to admit for a particular course. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, permanent secretary in the ministry of Higher Education Fanuel Tagwira said it was up to universities to decide their admission criteria. “Universities can…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO THE government has called for an inclusive approach in managing the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) as people at grassroots level are also major stakeholders. The KAZA TFCA is a vast conservation area spanning five Southern African countries, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It encompasses a population…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw SUPREME Court judges yesterday dismissed an appeal filed by former Bikita West MP Munyaradzi Kereke where he was challenging his 14-year jail term for raping his then 11-year-old niece at gunpoint. He was jailed in 2016, but was released on $500 000 bail in 2021 pending his appeal against both conviction…
By Brandon Josphat SENIOR STAFF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have warned the public against installing beacon lights and sirens on their vehicles saying they are a preserve of the country’s presidium only. This comes as it has become habitual for some motorists in the country to install bar and beacon lights on their vehicles as well…
By Thembinkosi Nyathi AFRO-FUSION musician Beever ‘Baba Zimbabwe’ Mudhubhe is happy with the impact his seven-track debut album titled ‘Ndiri Mambo’ is making. The album contains Chimurenga, Jiti and Jazz tracks, which have found favour with local music fans. “I am happy with my latest project. It includes tracks such as the title track Ndiri…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO THE Wellness Institute of Zimbabwe (WIZ) is advocating for employers to embrace the safety, health, environmental protection and wellbeing of their employees at work. Speaking at the annual two-day wellness conference in Bulawayo this week, WIZ director general Solomon Chikanda urged employers to craft strategies that favour and promote the…
