Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw RISING author Prince Kahombe has made his literary debut with a powerful Shona-language book titled Shanje Dzinoparira, tackling the often-destructive impact of jealousy in society. The book, rich in both traditional wisdom and modern insight, offers a cultural exploration aimed at bridging the generational divide. “My book is a blend…
Nyasha Kunyiswa SENIOR STAFF WRITER kunyiswan@dailoynews.co.zw RESIDENTS of Mbare’s Matererini Flats in Harare have endured more than two years of sleepless nights due to a bed bugs epidemic. As a result, some of the families there are being forced to sleep in temporary shelters in a bid to escape the blood sucking parasites. In response…
Stella Madzivanyika STAFF WRITER madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw YOUTH and women are key to spearheading transformation in the agricultural sector and should be recognised as critical driving forces behind innovation, resilience and sustainable production. Addressing delegates at the inaugural Raregold Agricultural Excellence Expo 2025 at the weekend, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said…
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has ordered Zesa to suspend the mandatory electricity connection inspections it had planned to conduct on all households and commercial buildings. This comes as the power utility recently said they were embarking on national mandatory statutory inspections and re-inspections nationwide to ensure consumers’ safety…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw LOCAL visual artist Nothando Chiwanga is delighted to have reached a significant milestone, with her work selected for a leading exhibition in Nigeria, currently running until April 21. Titled “Next of Kin Series 7”, the exhibition, which recently opened in Lagos, is one of Africa’s premier art competitions, dedicated to celebrating…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s recent report on the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has been optimistic, highlighting its success in maintaining relative stability in prices and exchange rates. Central bank governor John Mushayavanhu attributed this stability to prudent monetary policy management and supportive measures. To sustain this success, several key factors should be considered,…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is planning to expand revenue generation strategies in a bid to sustain its proposed water utility. This comes as stakeholders have implored BCC to develop strategies that leverage resources from other departments so as to sustain the proposed water utility. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting yesterday, BCC chamber…
FINANCIAL services company, Access Forex, allegedly lost over US$300 000 and R600 000 after an employee created fake remittance accounts. Grace Makozho appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei yesterday facing charges of fraud, money laundering, and supplying false information to a public authority. She was remanded in custody until tomorrow for her bail application….
A HARARE vagrant, who allegedly robbed and killed a Dzivarasekwa man, Forbes Jile, in Harare’s central business district (CBD) earlier this year, appeared in court yesterday facing murder charges. The accused, only identified as Sambureni or Makeni, appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo and was remanded in custody. His accomplice, Takudzwa Mombeshora, also known…
A MAN from Tsholotsho in Matabeleland North Province has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a fellow villager while she was working in the fields. Prosper Nkiwane appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga facing rape charges. He pleaded not guilty, but was convicted after a full trial. He was sentenced to…
