BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE POLICE have confirmed the arrest of two suspects who are linked to cases of stock theft that happened at two farms — Saltash and Laasgantek in Mashonaland East Province between December last year and this month Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the arrests. “On 23 January 2025, police in Marondera…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw SEVEN people succumbed to diarrhoea last week bringing the cumulative number of deaths to 12 since the beginning of the year as the country continues to grapple with the disease. According to statistics from the ministry of Health’s disease surveillance report, 12 483 cases of diarrhoea have been recorded in different…
By Rutendo Ngara A SUSPECTED cocaine dealer who was supplying the drug in and around Harare appeared in court over the weekend facing allegations of unlawful possession of drugs. Talent Rusere appeared before magistrate Apolonia Marutya who remanded him in custody to today for bail application. According to the State, on 24 January 2025 detectives…
ZIMBABWE’S top golfer Scott Vincent made a strong impression at the Smart Infinity Philippine Open in Manila 2where he finished eighth. Playing on the Asian Tour after a stint on the lucrative Liv Golf circuit, Vincent, who was also the only Zimbabwean competing in the event, carded rounds of 69, 70, 66 and 69 to…
Emmanuel MarambeCHIEF SPORTS WRITER THE Zimbabwe Chess Federation is bracing for a busy year following the release of a packed calendar of events that includes a host of local tournaments and several international excursions. As per the tradition over the last few years, it is the Minerva International Open Chess Championship and CBZ National Chess…
WE STRONGLY agree with Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo’s call for a mandatory 20- year jail term for armed robbery. The escalating violent crime in the country, particularly armed robberies, has resulted in significant financial losses for businesses and individuals. What’s even more disturbing is that most of these armed robberies are committed by serving and…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBEChief Sport Writer A NEW era beckons for local football following the election of Nqobile Magwizi as the substantive Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) president at the local football mother body’s elections in the capital yesterday. Magwizi, who was up against Phillemon Machana, Twine Phiri, Makwinji Soma-Phiri and Marshall Gore, polled 61 votes out…
GOVERNMENT says the Teaching Professional Council Bill, which seeks to ensure that only qualified teachers are employed in all schools, is now set to be tabled before Parliament after Cabinet approval. This development comes amid concerns that some private schools were recruiting unqualified teachers, potentially compromising the country’s education standards. Speaking to Daily News on…
BY BLESSINGS MASHAYA AND BRANDON JOSPHAT NOTHING can stop Zimbabweans from amending the country’s Constitution if they decide to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office beyond 2028. So says the minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, who adds — “for clarity” — that the Constitution is written by the people to…
POLICE say roadblocks will be a permanent feature on the country’s roads to ensure effective law enforcement operations. This comes amid complaints from transporters and commuters about multiple roadblocks causing traffic congestion and chaos as police crack down on illegal pirate taxis and kombis. Addressing the media on Friday, the national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi,…
