ZIMBABWE’S Chevrons were clearly outclassed by world Test champions South Africa in the first Test that ended on Monday at Queens Sports Club. In particular, the first of two Tests between Zimbabwe and their southern neighbours was a clear demonstration of the gulf in class between the two sides. The fact that South Africa’s Proteas…
THE Harare City Council (HCC) has conceded that raw sewage is flowing into Lake Chivero, impacting negatively the water they supply to residents. This comes as the municipality has been accused by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) for allegedly violating residents’ rights by serving them contaminated water from lake. Making a presentation before the…
RISING poverty levels and fast-changing cultural norms are spurring a new trend among Zimbabwean men, which has seen more and more of them not settling down. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — commentators said yesterday that the escalating acceptance of Western ways of life, and local men’s fears of…
LAWYER and opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Welshman Ncube, has issued an apology to the Supreme Court after submitting papers containing non-existent legal citations. Ncube attributed the errors to unverified research generated by artificial intelligence (AI) tools used by his legal assistant. Ncube, of Mathonsi Ncube Law Chambers, admitted responsibility for the erroneous…
Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER chirumet@dailynews.co.zw CHINHOYI municipality is losing significant revenue generated from rentals of council-owned properties due to some council officials who are reportedly diverting the money for personal use. This was revealed by the Public Accounts parliamentary portfolio committee during a meeting with Chinhoyi council officials on Monday to discuss the Auditor General’s…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE regional magistrate Letwin Rwodzi yesterday ruled that socialite Ashley, popularly known as Mai Jeremaya, lied under oath in court. She said this when she acquitted two men Thabo Dube and Martin Charlie who Masendeke had claimed to have raped her sometime in April. The magistrate said Masendeke recorded three statements…
MORE people are joining the growing calls for the total ban of dangerous dog breeds in the country, including pit bulls. In this regard, Bulawayo councillors have now also raised concerns over the city’s outdated animal control laws, amid a spike in dog bites here. The issue came under the spotlight during a recent council…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE National Arabian Horse Championships will take centre stage this weekend at Kuimba Shiri, Norton with 37 equines set to compete for honours. The championships will kick off today with an in-hand showing, featuring categories from foals to senior stallions. “This segment allows us to showcase the exceptional lineage and build…
BULAWAYO Provincial Affairs minister Judith Ncube has called for sweeping reforms in how local authorities procure goods and services, warning that without urgent changes, critical public services will continue to elude residents. This comes as most local authorities countrywide have been accused of being corrupt, especially when they procure goods, shortchanging residents in the process…
A MAN from Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North Province has been arrested for allegedly killing his grandmother, 89, during an argument over his parents’ deaths. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the Matabeleland North police spokesperson, Glory Banda, said the incident occurred on July 1, 2025, around 6:30 pm. “The suspect, Bhekimpilo Ncube, reportedly attacked his grandmother,…
