Life & Arts

Zimbabwe mourns Cocoa Tea

THE passing of Jamaican heavyweight musician Cocoa Tea has sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the globe, including Zimbabwe. In the country, he is fondly remembered for his performance at the Beer Fest in Harare in 2011, where he shared the stage with Winky D, Mic Inity, and Dadza D, among others. Reggae star…

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Business

RTG occupancy levels tick up

RAINBOW Tourism Group (RTG) posted a four percent growth in occupancy levels to 54 percent for the year ended December 31, 2024 driven by strong performances in both the accommodation and conferencing segments. The group chairman, Douglas Hoto, in a statement accompanying the group’s financials, said the growth in occupancy levels was from a 2023…

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Editorial Comment

Paying suppliers was long overdue

THE government’s decision to pay its suppliers in both US dollars and local currency (ZiG) is a welcome move that aims to maintain price and exchange rate stability. According to the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, the government has started settling its debts to suppliers, amounting to over US$1,2 billion, in a controlled manner to…

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Features

ZimStat warns against imposters

THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has warned citizens to be cautious of individuals posing as their or ministry of Home Affairs officials visiting households and requesting national identity particulars for a purported upcoming census. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZimStat public relations officer Ronald Chiringa said they had received reports of bogus officials…

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Business

Zimbabwe moves to up honey production

ZIMBABWE has launched the Zim-Bee Project that aims to drive the growth of the country’s honey sector. The initiative, supported by the French government, seeks to enhance honey production and boost exports, while also empowering women. It was officially launched in Harare on Tuesday by the chief director, Economic Cooperation, International Trade, and Diaspora in…

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News

48-hour ultimatum for night vendors to vacate CBD

NIGHT vendors operating in Harare’s central business district (CBD) have been given a 48-hour ultimatum to cease operations as the City of Harare and the government launch a joint operation to eliminate illegal vending. This follows the practice of night vending in Harare, where it has become a norm for vendors to set up their…

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Sport

Knowledge Musona is back. . . as Scottland dominate Warriors squad

Emmanuel MarambeCHIEF SPORTS WRITER VETERAN forward Knowledge Musona is the stand-out pick in coach Michael Nees’ 23-man Warriors squad for the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria. Zimbabwe, who are currently bottom of Group C of the qualifiers with two points, host log leaders Benin (7 points) at Moses Mabhida Stadium…

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