BUY Zimbabwe is sounding the alarm over the rampant, unauthorised use of its protected insignia on counterfeit products, while the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) is calling for a major crackdown on fake alcoholic beverages flooding the market. Both organisations warn of severe consequences for consumers and legitimate businesses alike. “We have observed instances where…
LEONARD Mukumba, the prominent owner of Inter Africa bus company, was allegedly swindled of US$87 210 in a fraudulent land deal involving lawyer Jacqualine Sande, who served as Savior Kasukuwere’s campaign manager during the 2023 harmonised elections. Sande appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei who granted her US$300 bail. It is alleged that on…
Brandon Josphat and Tapiwa Chirume AUTHORITIES are moving with speed to establish a road accident fund, as well as emergency centres along the country’s major highways, as part of measures to save lives amid a surge in serious vehicle crashes. This comes after the country was plunged into mourning yet again earlier this week, following…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AFRO-JAZZ singer Nduna Shondex will launch his highly-anticipated album titled Nduna in Africa at Sherwood Golf Club tonight. The album launch will feature the Airforce of Zimbabwe (Air Power) Band, Fifie and Spirit of Peace. Nduna Shondex, real name Ben Moyo, told the Daily News that his ten-track offering…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER REIGNING International Boxing Federation (IBF) Strawweight international champion Beaven ‘‘The One’’ Sibanda has been described as a beacon for aspiring boxers after his victory over fancied Filipino, Richard Garde. The 23-year old pugilist, who had to move to South Africa to pursue his dream owing to an absence of fighters…
POWERTEL is set to roll out a groundbreaking Transformer Anti-Intrusion System (TAIS) across Zimbabwe in a robust effort to curb the rampant vandalism and theft of transformers, which cost the company a staggering US$3 million in 2024 alone. A Transformer Anti-Intrusion System is a sophisticated security solution designed to safeguard power transformers by employing various…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO FASTJET Zimbabwe is set to significantly boost tourism and connectivity in the country with the launch of its new domestic route between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. Flights are scheduled to commence on Friday, August 8. “The new Bulawayo to Victoria Falls flight strengthens our presence in Bulawayo and underscores our commitment…
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube faced a grilling from Members of Parliament (MPs) across the political spectrum on Wednesday, as they demanded answers regarding persistent delays in the disbursement of Constituency Development Funds (CDF). Legislators are allocated US$50 000 each from the Treasury through the CDF to implement development projects in their respective constituencies. Ncube endured…
Thabiso Mutirwara GOVERNMENT has given property owners a 24-month deadline to convert their old title deeds into a new, secure electronic format. This ambitious move aims to modernise property ownership records, combat fraud, and enhance overall transparency and efficiency in the land administration system. According to Statutory Instrument (SI) 76 of 2025, all land owners…
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is escalating its war against corruption, announcing the upgrade of its internal audit function into a full-fledged department. This strategic move aims to stamp out malpractices that have long plagued the local authority and impacted service delivery. Speaking during a public dialogue on local governance and integrity, the BCC acting director…
