BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) this week continued with its capacitation initiative for people with disabilities. This was after the regulatory authority successfully conducted a five-day basic ICT training for Jairos Jiri Association inmates in Bulawayo. The workshop which ended yesterday saw the institution being capacitated with laptops…
SECRETARY in the ministry of War Veterans Clive Mphambela has died from injuries sustained in a car accident in Chivhu on Thursday. Secretary in the ministry of Information Nick Mangwana confirmed the tragedy, saying his death was a loss to the government and the nation at large. “Very sad to lose a colleague, permanent secretary…
BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE THE Famine Early Warning Systems (FEWS NET) Network in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) says food shortage has hit most parts of the country. In a report released yesterday, FEWS NET and USAid said some people are now relying on the food assistance that is being provided…
THE parliamentary committee on Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation’s call for Zifa Normalisation Committee chairperson, Lincoln Mutasa, to quit is a justified demand. Mutasa’s failure to explain governance issues at Zifa and his astonishing admission of not attending a Premier Soccer League (PSL) match in 13 months raise serious concerns about his ability to lead…
FORMER Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) executives facing fraud charges have upped their fight for freedom and have approached the court to have the case referred to the Constitutional Court, describing their continued prosecution as lawfare. The five, Felton Kamambo, Brighton Malandule, Philemon Machana, Stanley Chapeta and Joseph Mamutse, are alleged to have written letters on…
By Cloud Fusire IT WILL be a jam-packed Sunday for the domestic top flight, the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with eight matches scheduled across the country. Harare will play host to two matches, with record league winners Dynamos hosting one of the season’s surprise packages Bikita Minerals at Rufaro Stadium, while Yadah host Bulawayo…
DYNAMOS treasurer Musa Beadle Gwasira has resigned amid claims that his working relationship with club board chairman Bernard Marriott had become untenable. Gwasira, who was at Rufaro Stadium on Thursday to witness Dynamos’ 1-1 stalemate with Yadah Stars, tendered his resignation to club chairman Moses Maunganidze after the game. “Please accept this letter as formal…
By Shamaine Chirimujiri TOP local volleyball sides Naba and Support Unit stole the limelight during the Harare Volleyball Association mid-season Open tournament…
Cloud Fusire MINERVA Risk Advisors have renewed their sponsorship for the 2024 Zimbabwe International Open Chess Tournament after pledging a US$7 260 purse. The tournament, which is open to all age groups, is set for July 31- August 4 and will run under the auspices of the Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) ably supported by Minerva…
By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw FIREWORKS are expected at Masvingo’s Mucheke Stadium where 10 traditional dance groups, each representing their province of origin, will clash in this year’s edition of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance festival for the coveted first prize amounting to US$15 000. The second-placed group will walk away with US$10 000 while US$7 500…
