A MAN from Makokoba in Bulawayo has been sentenced to nine months behind bars after pleading guilty to assaulting his mother while in a drunken state. Tanaka Moyo appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube facing assault charges and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison with three months suspended…
By Forward Madyira WHICHEVER way one looks at it, Zimbabwe has seemingly entered a dangerous and turbulent era – marked by serious…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER IT WAS a weekend to forget for the three traditional giants of the local league -Dynamos, Highlanders and CAPS Unitedwho drifted further away from the top of the league table after they failed to collect maximum points. The poor form of the three fading giants — who all have a…
HYATT Regency Harare the Meikles (former Meikles hotel) says it is almost half way through with its ongoing renovation of the facility. Speaking during a media tour of the hotel yesterday, Hyatt general manager Tinashe Munjoma said 180 rooms were under renovations. “Currently, 180 rooms are under renovations … When we are done with the…
THE country has recorded an outbreak of earworm which is currently destroying traditional grains in three provinces. This comes as Zimbabwe is currently still grappling with the effects of last season’s El Nino-induced drought that forced President Emmerson Mnangagwa to declare a state of national disaster and appeal for international assistance. It also comes as…
Brighton Muronzereyi and Brandon Josphat THE government is cranking up its efforts to combat business malpractices in the country, in a bid to protect consumers from rising illegal and unethical misdeeds by greedy traders. In this regard, authorities have confiscated thousands of non-compliant products from errant businesses over the past three months, that include fake…
CLOUD FUSIRE BULAWAYO will play host to the inaugural Baldmin Holdings Bulawayo Half Marathon and Fun Run on April 19 at White City Stadium. The competition is expected to attract at least 1000 participants, both professional and fun runners who will take part in the 21, 10 and 5km races. The winner of the 21km…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw MOZAMBICAN jazz guitarist Jimmy Dludlu, celebrated for his soulful and intricate playing style, is set to perform at the prestigious Alliance Française de Harare on April 11. Dludlu, who is currently based in South Africa, will share the stage with acclaimed local artistes Josh Meck and Trust Samende for…
STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw THE government has announced plans to collaborate with Starlink to enhance internet connectivity in key institutions such as health and educational facilities in the country. This was revealed yesterday during a courtesy call by Starlink executives to the minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Tatenda Mavetera, following the company’s launch in Zimbabwe…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER HIGH-FLYING Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Takesure Chiragwi has attributed the log leader’s purple patch to the Mhondoro-Ngezi based club’s decision to retain faith in the coaching staff and key players. Despite failing to successfully defend the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title last season, Ngezi kept faith in Chiragwi and…
