HEALTH experts have challenged authorities to put in place tough measures to curb another national cholera outbreak. This comes after one cholera death and 60 cases were reported at Mazowe Flowers Farm in Mashonaland Central Province. The source of the cholera outbreak was identified as a community borehole. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA SIX suspected cattle rustlers have been arrested after they were found with four carcasses of deboned meat and 25 knives on Friday evening in Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests yesterday. The suspects were driving along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway before their arrest in Chegutu. Five of the…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE AMBITIOUS Castle Lager Premier Soccer League newcomers Scottland FC have appointed youthful administrator Ronald Moyo as their new chief executive officer (CEO). The former Highlanders CEO is the latest addition to a Scottland side that is working to create a fully fledged professional administrative structure that conforms with Caf club licensing requirements…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA LIMITED financial resources have forced the World Food Programme (WFP) to cut its urban cash assistance from benefiting five urban areas to only one affecting over 40 000 vulnerable residents. The WFP confirmed this in its latest update released over the weekend. “In November, WFP assistance reached 62 481 individuals across Mzilikazi,…
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAid) says it provided HIV prevention support to more than 77 000 women and girls in the country last year. This comes as Zimbabwe has been commended for making significant efforts in the fight against HIV/Aids The US organisation yesterday committed to continue supporting the country’s health sector….
THE upsurge in the abuse of social media to denigrate President Emmerson Mnangagwa and agitate for civil unrest in the country is not only counterproductive, but also potentially destructive. We reported in yesterday’s edition that the security sector would crack down on people accused of abusing the social media by caricaturing Mnangagwa and calling for…
JANUARY is traditionally considered a quiet month in Zimbabwe’s entertainment scene, with many artists including sungura kingpin Alick Macheso taking their annual break. However, some performers such as Dendera music crooner Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu are challenging this norm, claiming the “January disease” is merely a myth. “The notion that January is financially difficult is no…
AWARD-WINNING gospel artist Everton Mlalazi, who garnered acclaim in 2024 for his distinctive sound and captivating stage presence, is more determined than ever to push the boundaries of his artistry. As 2025 unfolds, Mlalazi is excited to venture into fresh creative endeavours, announcing a roster of upcoming projects. “We are grateful to the Almighty for…
Emmanuel Marambe SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE local football fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the death of one of the longest-serving officials at Harare giants Dynamos, Richard Chihoro on Thursday night. Indications are that Chihoro, who was 68, passed away at a local hospital just hours after being admitted complaining of chest pains. Chihoro…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE ZIMBABWE’S Chevrons battled hard in the tough conditions in Bulawayo to score 243 runs and grab an 86-run first innings lead against Afghanistan that, barring inclement weather conditions, should set them up for a first Test win since 2021. And while Afghanistan had eaten into the Chevrons’ 86-run lead at the close…
