By Progress ChayaLIFESTYLE WRITERchayap@dailynews.co.zw AUTHOR and musician George Chimana successfully unveiled his 18th Shona book Chadya Mukonde last week. His latest book tells the story of love and tradition in a polygamous setting, and is set to be adapted into a film.“I’m passionate about storytelling, and I believe this book and film will resonate with…
SPORTS WRITER A DOMBOSHAVA-BASED school, Makumbe Hilltop College recently collaborated with Makumbi Visitation Mission to host a drug awareness tournament as part of their contribution to the ongoing national fight against the scourge. The drug awareness tournament featured a variety of sporting activities such as netball and volleyball, while non sporting activities such as dramas…
INFLUENZA A has taken Zimbabwe by storm, wreaking havoc on the nation’s health. The latest statistics indicate a significant surge in cases, with a substantial number of patients requiring hospitalisation. The flu’s rapid spread has raised concerns among health experts, emphasising the urgent need for vaccination. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Influenza A…
ZIMBABWE’s close relations with South Africa will not be affected by recent developments in Pretoria, which is now being run by a government of national unity. So says South Africa’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, who adds that her country’s new administration — which includes some of Harare’s fiercest critics — will not threaten the…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) wants to be given arresting powers so that it can complement the work of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in the second city. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting here yesterday, the deputy mayor of Bulawayo, Edwin Ndlovu, said the local council was especially concerned about how public transport crews and…
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES say they will get rid of all vendors from the central business districts of Harare and Chitungwiza ahead of the Sadc Summit in the capital next month. Speaking at the launch of Operation Chenesa phase two in St Mary’s, Chitungwiza, over the weekend, Local Government minister Daniel Garwe said the informal…
By Emmanuel MarambeSPORTS WRITER HERENTALS College FC striker Tino Benza is currently on a two-week attachment with an unnamed academy in England as he continues to enhance his craft. The attack-minded player, who last year won the fans choice award at the annual PSL awards for the second successive year, has also taken advantage of…
TENDAI Zimuto on Sunday won the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, with the veteran Black Rhinos Athletics Club runner clocking in at an impressive 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 14 seconds. Zimuto, who has already qualified for the Olympics in Paris, France, later this month, outpaced his competitors, Tatenda Hove and John Payarira, who finished the…
By Ashley Moyomoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE ARTS sector was plunged into mourning last week following the death of legendary actress Susan Chenjerai, popularly known as Mai Rwizi and Zimdancehall chanter Junior King. Mai Rwizi passed away on Saturday while Junior King, real name Tanaka Dengu, died on Friday and was buried on Saturday at Granville cemetery in…
CABS marked 75 years of banking on Friday with the financial institution transforming from being a mortgage lender to playing a pivotal role in driving Zimbabwe’s economic growth. With its roots as a building society in 1949, CABS’ offering currently extends to all facets of the economy, including mining and agriculture.CABS managing director Mehluli Mpofu…
