Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO city councillors are pushing for stronger action to curb stray dogs, amid concerns that the animals continue to pose a persistent challenge in the city. This comes after 50 stray dogs were put down by the council in a recent “dog tie-up” operation, which was implemented jointly with the Zimbabwe…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent decision to confer national hero status on the late philanthropist Jairos Jiri is a long-overdue recognition of his tireless efforts to empower people with disabilities in the country. Jiri’s legacy is a testament to his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the marginalised and vulnerable. His selfless work, which spanned…
SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE Cricket’s scathing response to former Sports Minister David Coltart’s criticism has torched debate with social media awash with reactions…
THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) is committed to promoting sustainable procurement models that align with government policy objectives. Praz is empowering procurement professionals to drive efficiency across all sectors by positioning them strategically within their institutions. “Following our engagements in July last year, we have continuously pushed for our procurement professionals to be…
Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw A STUDENT at Mutare Teachers College drowned in a fish pond at the weekend. The victim, 22-year-old Simbarashe Mlambo, lost his life while attempting to retrieve a duck from the pond. Manicaland police spokesperson, Wiseman Chinyoka, told the Daily News yesterday that Mlambo was in the company of another student, Yolanda Hove,…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IT’S all about belief. That is the word from Dynamos gaffer Kelvin Kaindu, who is convinced that his side, spurred on by the recent positive run of results – two of them against teams that are in the title race – can survive the dreaded chop. The local football giants…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC lovers are in for a treat this evening as the annual Heroes and Defence Forces Gala takes centre stage at Kujeke Grounds in Wedza. This year’s event will showcase some of Zimbabwe’s top musical talent, including Mark Ngwazi, Chief Hwenje, Mathias Mhere, Shantel Sithole, Sasha Madhuve, Clement Magwaza, Jah…
THE government is fully committed to further improving the country’s economy, as well as the lives of all needy Zimbabweans, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said yesterday. Speaking at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, Mnangagwa added that the country’s future was bright, especially if all Zimbabweans continued to act with the guiding spirit of unity patriotism,…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER SCOTTLAND gaffer Tonderai Ndiraya has lauded his troops for their recent spell of impressive results which has not only seen them move to within touching distance of pole position in the premiership, but also progress to the quarter-finals of the Chibuku Super Cup. Mabviravira posted their sixth successive win in…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER THE stage production & Juliet, which ran over the weekend at Reps Theatre in Harare, drew strong audience reactions for its mix of music, drama and romance. The coming-of-age jukebox musical, directed by National Arts Merit Awards winner Sue Bolt, reimagines William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”. Bolt’s direction featured high-energy…
