ZIMBABWE is actively pursuing the modernisation of its transport infrastructure to position the country as a regional logistics and trade hub. Speaking on Friday at the Ship – ping and Forwarding Agents Association of Zimbabwe (SFAAZ)’s 19th annual conference in Bulawayo, Transport deputy minister Joshua Sacco stated that the government is accelerating efforts to improve…
TURNING 40 is a milestone birthday marking the transition into a new and significant phase of adulthood. For songstress Pauline Gundidza, it represents a powerful testament to resilience and personal transformation. She is convinced that her forties will be a time of significant personal growth, renewed purpose, new opportunities, increased wisdom, self-awareness and confidence. More…
Emmanuel Marambe REIGNING champions Simba Bhora took advantage of MWOS FC’s slip at Yadah to roar back to the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League following a 3-2 victory over Herentals College at Rufaro Stadium in the capital yesterday. On a day of drama in the country’s top flight, it was Simba Bhora…
BY CLOUD FUSIRE TELONE striker Washington Navaya’s solitary second half strike was all the Gweru-based side needed to collect maximum points against relegation threatened Dynamos here yesterday. Navaya headed in his 11th goal of the season off Prince Milanzi’s cross in the 56th minute to seal the win for the WiFi Boys who moved to…
BY BLESSINGS MASHAYA & BRANDON JOSPHAT ALTHOUGH the country’s opposition remains at sixes and sevens, many of its prominent figures continue to push for reconciliation among ever brawling rival leaders ahead of the 2028 national elections. However, the opposition stalwarts who spoke to the Daily News On Sunday at the weekend said while the quest…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed the Treasury to release ZiG400 million monthly to clear the outstanding US$50 million debt for the Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) programme. Beam, launched in 2001, provides national assistance to orphans and vulnerable children in schools, and the government currently owes public schools. “The pleas from our people, especially you,…
PELANDABA-MPOPOMA Member of Parliament Charles Moyo has renewed calls for July 1 to be declared a public holiday in honour of the late Vice President and national liberation icon, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo. Speaking in Parliament last week, Moyo appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to use the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act to establish…
SENATORS have called on the government to urgently address the issue of reckless driving in cities across the country, demanding decisive action against offenders. The concern was raised in the Senate last week by Manicaland Senator Irene Zindi who criticised authorities for delaying action against unruly drivers. “We asked this question three or four months…
PARLIAMENT has called on the government to allocate funds in the 2026 National Budget for the construction of expecting mothers’ shelters at all district and provincial hospitals. This appeal was made in the National Assembly last week by Bulawayo Province MP Thokozani Khupe, who said such shelters have been proven to reduce maternal and neonatal…
TAPIWA CHIRUMEStaff Writer HARARE City Council (HCC) has drafted a new by-law aimed at regulating open-air worship, including banning all-night vigils in the capital. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the council’s acting chamber secretary, Warren Chiwawa, confirmed that the proposed open space worshipping by-law emanated from complaints from concerned residents over the…
