Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS SOUTH African music star Master KG, popular for the track Jerusalema, is this Sunday expected to showcase his musical talent at Baobab Primary School grounds in Victoria Falls for the Econet Marathon After-Party. Master KG will share the stage with some of the country’s most celebrated names…
Southern Editor THE local football community gathered in large numbers yesterday to bid a heartfelt farewell to Brian Banda, a cherished figure in Zimbabwean football, who was laid to rest at West Park Cemetery. Banda, 29, a Warriors and FC Platinum midfielder, tragically lost his life in a road accident along the Zvishavane-Bulawayo highway on…
Jeffrey Muvundusi and Brandon Josphat ZIMBABWE is leaning more on the support of regional and international agencies, as Harare cranks up its war against criminals involved in crossborder infractions of the law. The campaign involves the ramping up of exchange and joint training programmes, in a bid to make it easier to track down criminals…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw SONGBIRD Shashl’s latest album The First Quarter is making waves, and the visuals for the track Perfect Somebody, off the latest project are the perfect addition to the buzz, offering fans a glimpse into the songbird’s prowess. Released barely three days ago, the love-themed track that has amassed over 50 000…
Staff writer In Bulawayo THE United Nations (UN) is calling on Zimbabwe to fully embrace environmentally friendly manufacturing practices, stressing that sustainable approaches are crucial for the country’s industrial future. Speaking in Bulawayo on Wednesday during a panel discussion on the manufacturing industry, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon, highlighted that Zimbabwe’s manufacturing…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw A GRIM toll has emerged from Harare’s escalating fire crisis, with the City Council (HCC) reporting 20 fatalities and 47 injuries from 221 fire incidents since the start of the year. The capital is grappling with a surge in blazes, largely attributed to the proliferation of informal business cubicles and critical delays…
A NATIONWIDE power outage plunged Zimbabwe into darkness yesterday afternoon following a significant system disturbance, Zesa confirmed last night. The power utility stated that the incident resulted in the loss of generation from both Kariba Hydro and Hwange Thermal Power Stations. Compounding the issue, interconnections with South Africa’s National Transmission, Zambia’s Zesco, and supplies from…
SOUTHERN EDITOR NEARLY half of the country’s occupational pension funds are currently inactive, with many teetering on the brink of dissolution due to employers’ widespread failure to remit contributions. This alarming revelation comes from the Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) in its first-quarter 2025 pensions sector report. The crisis compounds existing challenges for Zimbabwean pensioners,…
HOUSING has become a pressing issue in Zimbabwe, particularly in urban areas. Rapid urbanisation and a growing population have led to a significant shortage of affordable housing. Cities like Harare and Bulawayo are experiencing increased migration from rural areas, creating a surge in demand for housing that outstrips supply. As a result, the housing waiting…
AFRICAN Sun Limited (ASL) has confirmed that it has signed transactional agreements for the sale of Monomotapa Hotel to Monomotapa Hospitality (Private) Limited, in which the Public Service Pension Fund has an interest. The transaction, valued at US$18 million plus VAT, includes the hotel’s land, buildings, and adjacent car park, and will be sold as…
