SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ACCLAIMED Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival is set to make a vibrant return this year, running from 10 May 10 to July 19, with more than US$80 000 in prize money up for grabs. Now in its 61st year, the festival—sponsored by Delta Beverages through its Chibuku brand—is being held in…
THE call by government officials at the on-going Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo for the private sector to play a crucial role in rural industrialisation is a step in the right direction. Rural industrialisation is essential for the country’s economic growth, and the private sector’s involvement can help drive this process. Other southern…
LOCAL short film Rise will make its world premiere on June 8 at the prestigious Tribeca Festival in New York, where it will become the first Zimbabwean film to be officially chosen for the event. Directed by Jessica Rowlands and produced by Joe Njagu, Rise, which features Hollywood export Tongayi Chirisa, revolves around a young…
AUTHORITIES say they are propelling the agenda of provincial government structures as part of a new economic development strategy. Presidential Affairs and Devolution permanent secretary Tafadzwa Muguti said devolution has opened doors for provincial economic development. “The agenda of devolution is being exemplified through ZITF, where we are seeing a number of companies, we are…
Progress ChayaStaff Writerchayap@dailynews.co.zw WHEN Godden Matanga was spared the hangman’s noose four years ago, he never imagined that his pardon would inspire a book based on his story. Titled Handpicked-The Godden Matanga story,’ the book written by Ndakaiteyi Magunda-Siriya, will be launched on April 26 at The Sterling Hub in Eastlea, Harare. The gripping story…
Emmanuel Marambe, CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IT HAS been a long time coming. After four years of pain, Zimbabwe’s Chevrons finally ended their miserable run in cricket’s longest format yesterday, defeating hosts Bangladesh by three wickets in the first of two Tests in Sylhet yesterday, their first Test victory in four years. Prior to yesterday’s deserved…
THE Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (Zida) approved 207 new licenses in the first quarter (Q1) 2025, up 44,8 percent from the same period last year thanks to improved investor confidence and efficiency in the new electronic licensing system.Zida launched the electronic Do-It-Yourself (DIY) investment licensing system in the first quarter of last year, which has…
Emmanuel Marambe ONE of Zimbabwe’s top female chess players, Colleta Wakuruwarewa, is on cloud nine after capping a glorious April with a gold medal at the recently concluded Easter Chess Open in Masvingo. Wakuruwarewa, a bronze medallist at the CBZ Nationals which were held in the capital earlier this month, this time ensured she finished…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES assured all Zimbabweans of their safety yesterday, amid alarming threats of imminent violence and armed conflict in the country by sacked former Zanu PF central committee member, Blessed Geza. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said there was “zero…
THE government has called on local businesses to invest in high value and technology-intensive production systems to boost their operations and the country’s economy. Speaking at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) here, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said the business community should strive to find innovative solutions which would spur Zimbabwe’s industrialisation. “As we…
