By Stella Madzivanyika ZIMBABWE is targeting to produce at least 2,4 metric million tonnes of grain during the 2024/25 summer cropping season. This was said by Agriculture deputy minister Vangelis Haritatos at the weekend when he addressed the media after touring Valley Seeds Company, a seed and crop chemicals firm, based in Ruwa, at the…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced that the council-run Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital is equipped and ready to handle potential cases of Mpox in the event of an outbreak. This comes after councillors had raised concerns over the city’s preparedness in the face of the global spread of the viral infection. However, speaking at…
By Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL outfit Followers of Christ successfully launched their ninth studio album Mweya Washe at a well-attended concert in the capital.The new offering comes barely a few months after the group gained attention with the hit single Hakuna Chinoramba (Amaheya Heya), a collaboration with South African artist Lamonty Dube.“By God’s grace, we…
A CIVIL society organisation, Shamwari YeMwanasikana, has expressed concern over the increase in teenage pregnancies, saying most pregnancies it recorded stem from religion and tradition. This comes as the government recently revealed that over 4 500 learners dropped out of school last year due to pregnancy and 150 of those were in primary school.In a…
By Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw NHAKA Gallery has successfully launched its debut international exhibition under the Colour of Africa project. The exhibition opened in Randburg, South Africa, early this month, themed “Reconceptualization” is aimed at reshaping global perceptions of African contemporary art. “This exhibition seeks to challenge and elevate the global understanding of African contemporary art,”…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE HERENTALS College maintained their purple patch with a two-nil win over relegation-threatened Hwange with Ali Maliselo and Dreamer Liyeto’s second half strikes making the difference at Rufaro Stadium yesterday. Maliselo thrust the Students into the lead in the 50th minute with a close range header at the far post before Liyeto broke…
ZIMBABWE’S preparations for the next edition of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup on home soil have begun in earnest with a Zimbabwe Under-19 Emerging side set to face the South Africa Under-19 Emerging team in five one-day matches this month in Bulawayo. The 50-over matches are scheduled for 20, 22, 25, 27 and…
AFTER a three-year silence, renowned Bulawayo-based poet and author Mthulisi Ndlovu, known to his fans as KingKG or KhuluGatsheni, has roared back into the literary spotlight. His much-anticipated return is marked by the release of Ubuntu: The Raw Truth Unravelled 2.0, a bold and transformative sequel to his globally celebrated work. With this edition, Ndlovu…
IN AN exciting development, Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi has advanced to the finals of the popular television show America’s Got Talent. Jonasi now stands a chance to win the season and the coveted US$1 million grand prize, after earning a live Golden Buzzer in May for his electrifying performance that wowed the judges. The finals…
BY ASHLEY MOYO and ANESU MIRISAWU TOP rapper Holy Ten’s recent behaviour at the Cup Clash has raised concerns among social analysts, who say his actions may inadvertently encourage youngsters to abuse alcohol and intoxicating substances. The “Pressure” hit-maker, a role model for many young people, took to the stage visibly intoxicated, resulting in him…
