THE Cresta Jameson Hotel, in central Harare, is to go under major refurbishment to improve its hospitality and target five-star standards from the current three-star. Speaking during a media tour of the hotel on Wednesday, the general manager, Chrispen Chimumvuri, said Cresta Jameson would undergo extensive renovations. “In terms of the state of the hotel,…
THE ruling Zanu PF’s powerful women’s league yesterday amplified the ongoing calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his stay in power to 2030. Speaking at the party’s headquarters in Harare, the league’s secretary for administration, Monica Mutsvangwa, said they wanted Mnangagwa to remain at State House beyond 2028 — in line with Zanu PF’s…
By Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE Zimbabwe Sables gear up to face their arch-rivals, Kenya, in a do-or-die semi-final at the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Nambole, Uganda tomorrow with a coveted spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup hanging in the balance. Sables captain Hilton Mudariki said the…
A HEATED debate erupted in Parliament this week, after male legislators said violence perpetrated by women against men in the country was rising. This followed a report on gender-based violence (GBV) that has been presented by the parliamentary portfolio committee on women’s affairs. Zanu PF chief whip, Pupurai Togarepi, said existing national laws predominantly safeguarded…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw AT LEAST 27 suspected drug peddlers were arrested for illegal possession of dagga and other substances since the start of this month with over 150kg of marijuana seized during the blitz. This was confirmed by police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, who said most of the arrests were made in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province,…
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has raised alarm over the entrenched corruption among shipping agents and customs officials, warning the country’s ports of entry are increasingly being used as conduits for illicit enrichment. Speaking during the Shipping and Forwarding Agents Association of Zimbabwe (SFAAZ) 19th annual conference in Bulawayo yesterday, Zacc chairperson Michael Reza singled…
AFRO-POP star Shashl’s latest music video for Energy, off her new album The First Quarter, has gone viral, generating widespread engagement across social media platforms as fans praised its artistic direction and high production values. Blending elements of fashion, music and visual art, the video has been lauded for its Indian-inspired aesthetic and bold styling,…
GOVERNMENT raised over US$3 million yesterday from various organisations and individuals through a fundraising programme aimed at combating the scourge of drug and substance abuse. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa set-up a resource mobilisation pillar, under the national committee on drug and substance abuse, last year in June, amid a growing drug and substance…
THE United Nations (UN) has commended Zimbabwe for making significant strides in institutionalising proactive disaster management in light of growing climate-related threats across Southern Africa. This comes after the Civil Protection Unit recently said it was stepping up efforts to improve disaster preparedness and response by revamping its disaster risk management systems and embracing new…
GOVERNMENT says it is pushing to become a regional hub for clean energy investment, with the authorities unveiling new policy frameworks, investment incentives and regional partnerships to accelerate the transition to renewable power. Speaking at the official handover ceremony of 12,2MW solar power plant at Blanket Mine on Thursday, Energy minister July Moyo lauded Caledonia…
