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Trucker, passenger nabbed for US$16k drugs possession

Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw A TRUCK driver was arrested on Independence Day in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province, for unlawful possession of Broncleer syrup worth US$16 400, the police have said. “On April 18, police in Beitbridge intercepted a haulage truck and arrested the truck driver, Charles Gumbo, 56, and passenger, Witness Chinemo, 43, for unlawful possession…

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Editorial Comment

Unity, dialogue critical in resolving challenges

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to resolve their challenges through dialogue, emphasising the importance of unity, love, and forgiveness in building a harmonious society. In his address to thousands of Zion Christian Church members at an Easter conference in Masvingo Province on Sunday, Mnangagwa’s message resonated deeply with the need for peace and unity…

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Unicef worried over low uptake of science by girls

Unicef has expressed concern over the low uptake of science subjects by girls in the country. This comes after statistics by the World Economic Forum indicate that only 19 percent of female students in Zimbabwe graduate from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) subjects, compared to 39 percent of male students. In a report titled…

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Foot and mouth under control

AUTHORITIES have managed to put under control the foot and mouth disease (FMD) across the country. This comes after Zimbabwe lost at least 500 000 cattle to an FMD outbreak that hit the country six years ago. In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, the chief director of Veterinary Services in the ministry of…

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Life & Arts

Shepherds Foundation champions creatives’ wellness, empowerment

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE creative and visual communications community in Zimbabwe will on Friday get a chance to access free healthcare and wellness services through the Shepherds Foundation Trust and Mumba Creations’ innovative Kupa Kunemufaro program. The initiative will take place at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe’s sculptor garden in the capital….

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Sport

Scottland Queens off to flying start

Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER DEBUTANTS Scottland Queens announced their arrival on the local football scene with a 9-1 victory over fellow newcomers MWOS Queens in their Northern Region Women Football League opener at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday. In a performance that showcased their title credentials, Scottland Queens, who are coached by veteran gaffer Perkins…

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Life & Arts

Author in ambitious push to reduce poverty

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean award-winning author Tarisai Manyonga is aiming to change people’s financial lives through her ongoing program, Let’s Talk Finances with Tarie, which explores financial literacy, wealth creation, and entrepreneurship. Manyonga, who is also known as Tarie WeMari in the arts industry, told the Daily News yesterday that the…

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Business

AMA secures US$25m for sesame production

THE Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) has secured US$24,8 million bridging finance to support sesame production in the country and boost exports. Zimbabwe has significant potential for sesame exports, with the crop being identified as a high-value cash crop.  Through structured engagements with AFC Land Bank, CBZ, and NMB Bank, the agriculture regulator has secured working…

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It never rains for sorry Makepekepe. . . Bikita add to CAPS Utd’s woes as TelOne hold Manica

THERE appears no end in sight for beleaguered Harare giants CAPS United after their season hit a new low following a one-nil defeat at the hands of Bikita Minerals at Rufaro Stadium yesterday. A goal by Innocent Masiwa in the first minute of the referee’s optional time earned the Lithium Boys a much-needed away win…

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