Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWEANS should not worry themselves about the campaign for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2030, as he has pronounced himself clearly on the issue. So says Attorney-General Virginia Mabhiza, who told the Daily News at the weekend that it made more sense for members of the public to rely…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government says with the assistance of developmental partners, 95 percent of the land which was infested with landmines has been de-mined. This comes after the United Kingdom (UK) last week unveiled US$5.5 million to Zimbabwe to remove wartime landmines in Mashonaland East and Central provinces. The deadly landmines were laid…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri says the party will reduce the number of delegates for their next month’s annual conference to ensure safety and minimise road traffic accidents. This comes as more than 4 000 delegates, including diplomats were expected to attend the conference, which will be held at the…
MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE A GANG of two alleged thieves stole 22 goats and eight sheep which they intended to smuggle out of the country. In a statement yesterday, the police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi confirmed the cases after the suspects failed to produce permits that allowed them to transport animals to another country. “On 19 September…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have called on residents to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence amid an increase in violent crimes in the city. This follows three attempted murder cases reported in and around Bulawayo on the nights of September 16 and 17. In a statement, Bulawayo police spokesperson, Abednico…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) says it’s going to cull 200 elephants to provide communities that have been affected by the El Niño induced drought with meat. This comes as some wildlife protection organisations are lobbying ZimParks against killing the elephants for meat, offering to pay them. Speaking to…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw SEVEN members of the National War Veterans Association of Zimbabwe Zvimba East district appeared in court at the weekend for allegedly invading council land. Solomon Nasho, 66, Joe Chimonyo, 67, Muone Cornelius, 59, Israel Gada, 42, Agnes Siyakurima, 64, Deliwe Muvhuti, 65, and Elina Chasi, 61, appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE body of Bhundu Boys founding member, Rise Kagona (62) is expected to be repatriated to Zimbabwe soon following the success of a GoFundMe fundraising campaign set up for that purpose. Kagona, the founder of Bhundu Boys band that attracted international attention in 1987 after supporting Madonna for three nights at Wembley…
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE Supreme Court has ruled that businessman and former Seedco chairperson Shongwe Michel Ndoro and his former wife Star Precious have to share two properties equally following their divorce in 2019 amid adultery allegations. The properties include a fuel company, Zororo Energy and a farm in Machipisa. Justice Nicholas Mathonsi ruled that…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) ward 21 councillor and chairperson of the Harare City Council audit committee, Blessing Duma, who is facing extortion charges, was granted US$100 bail by a Harare magistrates on Friday. As part of the bail conditions, magistrate Stanford Mambanje advised him to reside at his given address…
