RIOT police had to intervene yesterday after hooligans blocked a meeting in Harare meant to heal MDC divisions and to pave the way for a grand unity pact of the country’s fractured opposition. The violent thugs — who are allegedly affiliated to the Douglas Mwonzora MDC faction — locked the party’s central Harare head offices…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw HAKIRENI Stars front-man Obert Chari, who rose to fame after the release of Mebo, has roped in the services of legendary singer Leonard Zhakata and Jah Prayzah on his upcoming fourth album titled Ngoma Ndiyo Ndiyo. The six-track project to be launched at Anglican Cathedral in Harare tonight encompasses tracks such…
OVER 500 exhibitors are expected to showcase their products at this year’s Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (Zas) edition, highlighting the nation’s agricultural strength and progress. Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, Zas chief executive officer, Rufaro Gumundu said 304 exhibitors had already confirmed participation and 62 710,64 square metres have already been allocated. “The strong uptake is…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have arrested an Indian businessman and seized illicit brews worth US$165 000 from Mambo Beverages, a private limited company in Southerton, Harare. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday said the arrests were part of an intensified police campaign against the illegal manufacturing of alcoholic beverages, aimed at protecting Zimbabwean citizens….
POLITICAL EDITOR mashayab@dailynews.co.zw YOUTH minister Tino Machakaire has touched another raw nerve by claiming that government officials are misleading ministers with inaccurate information regarding the goings on in various departments. This comes after Machakaire recently said it was important that Zanu PF followers tell President Emmerson Mnangagwa the truth about what is happening in the…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO ONE of the country’s biggest psychiatric institutions, Ingutsheni Central Hospital, is chock-a-block with patients suffering from drug-related mental issues. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the chief medical officer at Ingutsheni, Nemache Mawere, said about 70 percent of the hospital’s admitted patients were suffering from mental health problems associated with drugs….
PARIRENYATWA hospital is facing a severe shortage of intensive care units (ICUs) and specialised medical personnel, limiting its ability to perform daily heart operations. The revelation comes as Parirenyatwa has partnered with the Gift of Life International Foundation, which brings surgeons to Zimbabwe to assist with open-heart surgeries on children. Speaking to journalists in Harare…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER MWOS FC gaffer Lloyd Mutasa has vowed to end FC Platinum’s unbeaten run when the four-time league winners visit Ngoni Stadium for a high profile Castle Lager Premiership clash tomorrow. The Punters will also be hoping to bounce back to winning ways after they suffered their second defeat of the…
THE rate at which people are increasingly killing each other over petty disputes has become a matter of grave concern. Yesterday, we carried a story about a 33-year-old man who was recently arrested by the police in connection with the murder of his elder brother during a dispute over beer in Silobela. According to the…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE NGEZI Platinum Stars chairman Leonard Musariri believes his strong corporate background will be instrumental in attracting more top-flight league sponsors if he is to be elected into office on July 25. The Madamburo boss is one of the four aspirants for the Premier Soccer League chairmanship, the others being FC Platinum chairman…
