KIDZCAN Zimbabwe, an organisation dedicated to increasing the survival rate of children suffering from cancer and blood-related disorders, has become even more important against the backdrop of ballooning childhood cancer cases. According to available statistics, childhood cancer is the leading cause of death among children globally, with an estimated 400 000 new cases diagnosed each…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO AN ELDERLY Bulawayo couple, accused of exploiting a technical glitch at a local commercial bank to steal US$30 000 and going on a spending spree, has been convicted and remanded in custody. Frank Sibanda, 65, and his wife, Fransisca Netsai Sibanda, also 65, of Pelandaba, were found guilty on 47 counts…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE trial of former deputy minister of Agriculture Douglas Karoro continued yesterday at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts, where Valley Seeds executive Tichaona Maponga testified against the accused in a matter involving US$43 000 fraud charges. Karoro is jointly charged with Grain Marketing Board (GMB) Mushumbi Pools depot assistant manager Lovejoy…
Masimba Makwembere in Zvishavane A US$29 million housing project implemented by the Public Service Commission (PSC) and First Mutual Wealth in Zvishavane, Midlands Province, is nearing completion and will ease housing shortages in the mining town. Speaking after touring the Midlands Park housing project in Zvishavane this week, the Midlands Provincial Affairs minister, Owen Ncube,…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is planning to repossess at least 133 undeveloped residential stands that have not been developed over the past two years. The owners have since been advised to approach the local council’s officials and present “compelling cases” of why they were not developing the stands within the next 30 days to…
Emmanuel Marambe ELTA Nengomasha has bounced back as the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) director-general. This comes after the sports administrator’s suspension was lifted by the SRC board yesterday following a disciplinary hearing in which she was absolved of any wrongdoing. Nengomasha was initially suspended on October 31 last year, but the local sports regulator…
Emmanuel Marambe STEPHEN Ferreira has won the National Aids Council (Nac) professional golf tournament that concluded at Royal Harare Golf Club in the capital yesterday. Ferreira carded rounds of 68, 73 and 67 for an 8-under-par 208 score over the 54 holes, edging Ben Follett-Smith (72, 69, 68) by a single shot. Veteran Gary Thompson…
Sandra Hove HERENTALS College FC have set their sights on causing an upset when they travel to Wadzanai Stadium to face reigning premiership champions Simba Bhora tomorrow. The Students have picked up four points from their first two league games — a 2-1 win over TelOne and a goalless draw with Dynamos, while Simba Bhora…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER MWOS FC gaffer Lloyd ‘‘Samaita’’ Mutasa has backed his side to deliver another solid showing as the Norton-based premiership newboys seek to maintain their positive start to the campaign. The Punters have picked up four points from their first two Castle Lager Premier Soccer League games, a one-nil home win…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw CHITUNGWIZA’S Aquatic Complex is bracing itself for an unforgettable day of worship and praise as gospel music star Dorcas Moyo takes to the stage tomorrow. The Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe-organised event — Family Fun Fair show — will see the Mutare-based singer sharing the stage with Amos Mahendere,…
