ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has called on the government and local authorities to accelerate efforts to protect and preserve water supplies, emphasizing that access to safe water is a fundamental human right. Section 77 of the Constitution guarantees this right, yet primary water sources were being contaminated through raw sewage discharge and mining…
STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have released the names of 20 Zimbabwean miners who tragically lost their lives in a mine shaft accident in South Africa earlier this year. They died in Stilfontein during the “Vala Umgodi” operation, which aimed to crack down on illegal mining activities. The victims were Bothwell Mlambo, Bob Sithole, Gladman Mlambo,…
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says they have recorded a sharp increase in tobacco sales, attributing the growth to good rains received during the 2024/25 cropping season. This comes after the country managed to achieve 265 million kilogrammes last season, despite being battered by El Nino, and they are targeting 300 million kilogrammes…
THE Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by seven former Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) members who were sentenced to a combined 221 years in prison for robbing Chidamoyo Hospital in Karoi, Mashonaland West Province, in 2020. Chadmore Chakaingesu, Trust Hapanyengwi, Ruka Biton, Mighty Nyoni, Mitewell Moyo, Ishmael Zibula, and Spencer Chigondo received sentences ranging from…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw TEACHERS have cautioned the government against taking their call for dialogue for granted, warning that further delays in addressing their welfare concerns will have serious consequences. This comes after teachers submitted a petition to the government last week, seeking an immediate relief package to address pressing needs ahead of the…
Rutendo Ngara FOUR more women, who were advertising massage and sex services on social media, were yesterday fined US$30 each by Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo. Charity Makoni, Josephine Tapi, Miriam Bimha, and Shyline Sibanda were also handed a wholly suspended two-month imprisonment term each. They were convicted of soliciting for prostitution, living off or…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HIGH Court judge has ruled that convicted murderers deserve stiff sentences despite the abolition of the death penalty. Justice Benjamin Chikowero was adamant that the right to life is a constitutional right and no one has the right to take anyone’s life. The judge made the remarks while…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO men from Tsholotsho in Matabeleland North Province have appeared before the courts facing allegations of cattle rustling after they allegedly stole a local farmer’s three beasts before selling them. Godknows Ndlovu of Sipepa area and Thabani Dube of Mlagisa Village appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing stock theft charges. The…
STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES are investigating reports that corrupt health workers are exploiting people living with HIV/Aids by demanding money for access to life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. In this regard, the deputy minister of Health, Sleiman Kwidini, urged members of the public yesterday to report such misconduct — while also promising automatic dismissals of culprits….
Progress Chaya STAFF WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw A CELEBRATION of colour and creativity is set to dazzle art lovers today at the Shamwari Gallery in Belgravia, where eight artists will showcase their abstract and contemporary works. Dubbed “Where Colours Speak”, the exhibition, running between 3pm and 7pm, is a collaboration with MaraMara the event features works by…
