Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw LEADING retail outlet, TM Pick n Pay, is in a yearround cancer awareness drive aimed at educating people on the various types of cancers. In a response to questions for the Daily News yesterday, TM Pick n Pay said they were currently running a promotion with other stakeholders and the earnings would…
Stella Madzivanyika STAFF WRITER madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw GOVERNMENT yesterday said the country’s fish production during 2023/2024 season decreased by 27 percent due to the effects of the El Nino-induced drought and over fishing. In an interview with the Daily News, Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Department (Fard) director Milton Makumbe said the country had witnessed overfishing, especially for…
STAFF WRITER muronzereyiB@dailynews.co.zw ONE of the country’s leading retail outlets, OK Zimbabwe, has laid bare before Parliament the challenges, including a difficult economic environment, it is facing leading to the closure of some of its branches. This comes as businesses say it is crucial that authorities allow the Zimbabwean dollar to trade freely against the…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw 3KTV drama Inkaba has secured three National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) nominations in the Film and…
THE President Emmerson Mnangagwa-led Second Republic is at a critical juncture, faced with the daunting task of stabilising the economy and promoting growth. A crucial step in achieving this goal is to listen to the concerns of business, industry, and consumers, who are unanimously calling for the floatation of the exchange rate. Representatives from the…
Staff writer in Bulawayo THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has proposed a US$156 million procurement plan for the year 2025 in a move meant to improve service delivery. Speaking during a council meeting yesterday, the BCC town clerk, Christopher Dube, said the plan was meant to address various service delivery challenges faced by the city….
SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw TWO men who broke into Haka Game Park in Msasa, Harare, on three separate occasions before stealing seven ostriches yesterday pleaded guilty to stock theft charges and were remanded in custody. The stolen ostriches were valued at US$7 000. Wisdom Supayi and Francis Office told Harare provincial magistrate Isheunesu Matova that…
POLITICAL EDITOR mashayab@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have launched a manhunt for war veteran and member of the Zanu PF central committee, Blessed Geza — who is facing four criminal charges, including alleged theft. National police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said yesterday that anyone who knew Geza’s whereabouts should get in touch with the police. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police…
Staff writer in Bulawayo THE Zimbabwe Council for Churches (ZCC) has called on African governments to ensure energy transition minerals benefit local communities. Speaking during a stakeholders’ indaba yesterday, the ZCC secretary-general, Wilfred Dimingu, said while energy transition minerals were essential components in today’s clean energy technologies, the mining and processing of transition minerals could…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw ONE of the acquitted suspects in the 2021 ZB Bank US$2,7 million heist, yesterday returned to the Harare Magistrates’ Courts facing fresh charges of money laundering. Denis Madondo, who is out of custody, appeared before regional magistrate Taurai Manuwere who rolled the matter to today for trial continuation. In…
