By Nyasha Kunyiswa THE National Aids Council (NAC) has launched a targeted campaign to combat HIV and sexually trans – mitted infections (STIs) among adolescents and young women in farming areas around Harare. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday, NAC Harare provincial manager Adonijah Muzondiona said the initiative aims to minimise new infections and…
THE forthcoming Hurungwe Arts Festival, to be held in Karoi, will feature international stars in the form of Jindi from Dubai, Jean Gardy and Carine Au Micro from Canada among others. Themed Heritage for the Future: Harnessing Intangible Cultural Heritage for Climate Action, now in its ninth running, will be held from July 25 to…
ZIMBABWE Cricket yesterday named a 15-member Chevrons squad for the historic Test match against England set for May 22- 25 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The one-off fixture marks Zimbabwe’s first Test appearance on English soil in over two decades, the last such occasion having come in 2003. Following a hard-fought one-all series draw against…
THIS week, the Daily News Southern Editor Jeffrey Muvundusi set for an interview with versatile author and motivational speaker Believe Guta. Below are the excerpts of the interview. Q: Briefly tell our readers who Believe Guta is? A: I am a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, legal strategist, motivational speaker, author, and youth advocate. Though I wasn’t born…
HIGHLANDERS head coach Kelvin Kaindu is aiming for his first away win of the season this afternoon as his side takes on Yadah at The Heart Stadium. The fixture comes after a midweek one-nil win over Bikita Minerals at Barbourfields Stadium took them to fifth position on the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log standings…
By Emmanuel Marambe CENTENARY-based Northern Region Women Football league newcomers Jonah Queens have set their sights on promotion to the country’s top flight, the Zimbabwe Women Premier Soccer League (ZWPSL). The youthful side, which was formed last year by Biggie ‘Prophet Jonah’ Musanzika, a prominent leader of the Johane Masowe Wechishanu sect in Centenary, have…
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is seeking private investors and developers to partner in large-scale housing projects to address the city’s growing housing backlog. BCC economic development officer Kholisani Moyo yesterday said housing remains a major challenge in the city. “Housing is a significant challenge. Thriving cities worldwide have robust housing sectors that drive growth. We…
By Brandon Josphat AUTHORITIES are escalating their twin campaigns to protect consumers from illegal products that have flooded the market and to promote fair competition among all traders. In this regard, the government confirmed yesterday that it now planned to name and shame unscrupulous businesses that are linked to shady activities, to safeguard consumers and…
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITER AT LEAST 10 districts in Zimbabwe will require food aid starting from October, despite some areas receiving adequate rains, according to the ministry of Agriculture. The ministry’s permanent secretary, Obert Jiri, yesterday said three districts — Gweru, Hwange, and Beitbridge — are already requiring food assistance, and an additional 10 districts would…
Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@gmail.com PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called on Zimbabweans to embrace hard work and collective sacrifice as essential pillars for national development. at the burial of national heroine, Air vice Marshal (Retired) Winnie Mandeya, at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, Mnangagwa said progress could only be achieved through unity, resilience, and commitment to…
