Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Sadc Industrialisation Week (SIW) that began yesterday in Harare is going to enhance economic development in the country, Information minister Jenfan Muswere has said. Speaking during a Sadc media awareness day yesterday, Muswere said the industrialisation week was meant to identify industrial projects that can be implemented jointly by the public…
THE Chevrons’ hopes of a victory in the first ever Test against Ireland went up in flames at Stormont yesterday as a record 84-run stand between Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine helped the hosts to a four-wicket victory. Following a sterling bowling performance by Richard Ngarava late on Saturday, Zimbabwe went into yesterday’s game with…
By Progress Chaya FAST-RISING gospel artiste, Caster Vhengere launched his highly-anticipated fourth album, “Ndamuona Jesu,” over the weekend at a well-attended event held at the Anglican Cathedral in Harare yesterday. The launch attracted a diverse crowd of music industry figures, including Mai Patai, Trymore Bande, Vabati vaJehovha, Followers of Christ, church leaders and music fans,…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw FOUR money changers who allegedly contravened the Exchange Control Act appeared in court on Friday and they will know the outcome of their bail ruling tomorrow . The accused, Mlungisi Mguni 36, Kudakwashe Meki 26, Johnson Njenda 22 and Gift Mavesera, appeared separately before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi and they were…
By Rutendo Ngara THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has conducted the first natural air cured Turkish tobacco sales in Mangwe, Matabeleland South Province, since 1962. This comes as Kutsaga, formerly Tobacco Research Board, has introduced four climate smart tobacco varieties for introduction in areas that have not been growing the golden leaf mainly…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE man who was convicted of malicious damage to property wept uncontrollably when he was sentenced to eight months imprisonment at the Harare Magistrates Court last week. Pathos Chimba (32) cried asking for forgiveness from the complainant, Caroline Lamb, adding that it was not his fault when he damaged her…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 28-YEAR-OLD man working as a gardener in Bulawayo’s Montrose suburb has been slapped with an effective five-year jail term after being convicted of attempting to rape his employer’s daughter. Mgcini Tshuma from Montrose suburb appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Dambudzo Malunga last week facing an attempted rape charge. He pleaded…
By Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to get insured to reduce risks. Speaking during a two day training organised by the Insurance Commission of Zimbabwe (ICZ) for business officers at the weekend, IPEC public relations manager Lloyd Gumbo said although insurance does not prevent…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw GOVERNMENT says infants accompanying female inmates are not treated as prisoners and are provided with the best care in line with the country’s constitution and international standards. This comes after an uproar over an opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist’s one- yearold baby living in prison following the arrest of…
THE government says the introduction of the e-passport system has managed to reduce corruption in the Civil Registry Department. This comes as the department has over the years been cited as one of the country’s hotspots of graft as passport seekers were made to pay officials for their papers to be processed. Speaking during the…
