Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE government has called for the implementation of policies that attract investors and drive rural industrialisation. Speaking at the rural industrialisation indaba at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo yesterday, the minister of State for Bulawayo, Judith Ncube, said private players were crucial in rural development expansion. “Policies aimed…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THREE more suspected armed robbers who robbed Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s in-laws of US$74 000 in Marondera last month appeared in court yesterday. This brings to 15 the total of the accused brought to court. The money stolen was part of lobola paid by Chivayo for marrying Lucy Muteke…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER HIGHLANDERS gaffer Kelvin Kaindu says that it will be a tall order for the traditional giants of the local game to challenge for the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title this season. A difficult start to the league campaign for the three traditional giants of the local game, Highlanders, Dynamos…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER PREMIERSHIP pacesetters MWOS FC are revelling in their historic 1-0 win over Dynamos in what was the first ever top flight match to be played at Ngoni Stadium in Norton. The match, which was one of five Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounters played across the country on Monday, attracted…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL singer Minister Michael Mahendere is set to headline three concerts in Australia next month as part of efforts to promote his latest single, Messiah. The Messiah Tour will commence in Melbourne on May 23, followed by performances in Perth on May 24 and Sydney on May 25. “My…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw TAMBA Events, organisers of Braaiout Zw, are bringing back their signature braai competition as part of efforts to revive the original concept. Initially launched as a unique fusion of live music and a competitive braai experience, Braaiout Zw quickly gained popularity for its innovative format and familyfriendly atmosphere. “We realised we…
OLD Mutual has launched the fifth edition of the Value Creation Challenge (VCC), which offers support to aspiring entrepreneurs starting and growing their businesses. In a statement yesterday, Old Mutual spokesperson, Lillian Mbayiwa, said that the initiative, spearheaded by the Eight2Five Innovation Hub, and Old Mutual, including partners such as the British Council, the British…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Innovators Forum kicked off yesterday at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, with a focus on harnessing digital technologies for economic growth. The two-day forum, themed “Empowering Youth-led Innovation for Industrialisation and Trade Development,” brings together key players in the innovation ecosystem. The sessions spotlight inclusive and secure e-commerce as…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) kicked off in Bulawayo on Monday, providing a platform for the country to showcase its potential to the world. This year’s edition, themed “Blue Sapphire,” is a testament to the fair’s enduring legacy and its importance in promoting Zimbabwe’s economic growth. The ZITF is a premier event that brings…
AT LEAST 24 people lost their lives in road accidents across the country during the just-ended Easter and Independence holidays. A concerned police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, also reported yesterday that the number of road traffic accidents had increased over the long weekend — from 256 in 2024 to 384 this year. He attributed the…
