Editorial Comment

Power crisis: A threat to vision 2030

THE country’s rolling power cuts are a threat to the revival of the economy and its incumbent upon authorities to speed up plans to end the crisis. At a press conference in Harare on Monday, Zesa executive chairperson Sydney Gata highlighted the dire situation facing the nation. The increasing power shortages, which are now affecting…

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Sport

Boost for Warriors’ Afcon 2025 campaign. . . as Betterbrands Gold unveils US$80k kit sponsorship

BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE THE Warriors yesterday got an early boost to their preparations for the upcoming 2025 Afcon qualifying campaign when a local company, Betterbrands Gold, unveiled an US$80 000 kit sponsorship for the country’s flagship national team. As part of the deal, Betterbrands Gold, owned by businessman and legislator Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya, will cater…

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Life & Arts

Call to Worship turns 16, lines up big worship event

CALL to Worship Global has lined up an unforgettable Worship Night concert at Harare Gardens in October as part of their 16th anniversary celebrations. The event themed High and Lifted Up, set for October 12, will feature top gospel musicians and worshipers in the form of Takesure Zama Ncube, Pastor Josh and several church choirs…

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Business

CBZ secures US$20m for exporters

CBZ Bank says it has secured a US$20 million line of credit from the Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) to support exporters. This comes as companies need facilities that enhance production capacity and boost exports, thereby generating foreign currency. “The reason we are targeting exporters is that we want to create repayment capacity…

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News

Councillors gobble US$11m on workshops

HARARE councillors blew a total of US$11 million on workshops and conferences between January and July this year. This was revealed at the on-going inquiry into the governance of the Harare City Council chaired by retired High Court judge Justice Maphios Cheda. Appearing before the commission yesterday, the city’s town clerk Hosiah Chisango said councillors…

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Top Stories

Opposition nags ED, government on talks… as CCC formally requests all-stakeholders dialogue

By Brandon Josphat josphabtl@dailynews.co.zw THE country’s opposition is stepping up its push for national dialogue, with the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) formally approaching President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the issue this week. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the leader of the opposition in Parliament, Sengezo Tshabangu, confirmed that he had taken advantage of Monday’s courtesy call…

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News

Boy (17) ‘dupes’ students

A 17-YEAR-OLD boy from Zimre Park, Ruwa, has appeared before a Harare Magistrates Court facing charges of allegedly defrauding high school students of over US$2 600 last month. “Sometime in July 2024, the accused person posed as a member of the Junior Parliament, promising students a chance to join the junior motivators Sadc Parliament Programme,”…

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Bad customers sabotage Zesa

ZESA is now owed a staggering US$400 million by its customers — which is exacerbating the country’s energy crisis. Among those who owe the under pressure power utility these huge sums are government departments, local authorities, businesses, farmers and ordinary consumers. Addressing the media in Harare on Monday, Zesa managing director, Abel Gurupira, said this…

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Bulawayo man faces cattle rustling charges

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 43-year-old man after he was caught with five slaughtered stolen cattle. Speaking at Hillside Police Station yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the arrest of Bhekilizwe Nyathi from Nkulumane suburb. “Bhekilizwe Nyathi, who was accompanied by an accomplice, was spotted by a member of the neighbourhood watch committee….

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