By Tapiwa Chirume THE Municipality of Chinhoyi has launched a crackdown on unauthorised tombstone erections, warning that families who bypass official procedures risk losing their grave rights. The authorities say the initiative aims to address a rising number of incidents in which tombstones have been incorrectly placed on graves, causing confusion and distress for families….
A FIRE broke out at the Jambanja informal market in Chitungwiza late Friday night after vendors burning trash failed to control the blaze. This is the third fire in recent weeks, following two incidents that devastated Glen View 8 Home Industry in Harare, leaving many traders destitute. Chitungwiza Municipality spokesperson Tafadzwa Kachiko confirmed no one…
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw TWO Harare men, Oscar Sibindi and Obey Muvirimi, appeared in court on allegations of stealing TelOne cables 11 times and selling them in Mbare. They were remanded in custody and are set to appear in court today to be joined with other accused persons. On the first count, it is alleged that…
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A MBARE man, Shepherd Tinoziva, was remanded in custody at the Harare Magistrates Court after allegedly raping a minor at knifepoint several times. Tinoziva, who faces rape charges, was advised by the court to apply for bail at the High Court because the magistrate did not have the jurisdiction to hear his…
ZIMBABWE Cricket has confirmed that the Zimbabwe Women’s team will host United Arab Emirates (UAE) Women for a white-ball series in Bulawayo starting this week. The two sides will clash in four one-day internationals (ODIs) and two Twenty20 internationals (T20Is). The UAE Women’s tour will get underway with a 50-over warmup match against a Zimbabwe…
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THE ministry of Local Government has granted Chitungwiza Municipality a conditional waiver allowing some suspended officials to resume duty, a move to address management gaps and boost service delivery. The waiver, detailed in a letter dated September 15, 2025 wrote by Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, relaxes a 2022 directive that barred officials facing disciplinary…
POLICE have launched an investigation into Wafaya (Private) Limited, a company accused of duping a local wholesaler of US$112 000 through an elaborate money-laundering scheme. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed that the company’s director, Spencer Valentines Meares, 42, had been arrested in connection with the case. “The ZRP (Zimbabwe Republic Police) is investigating…
By Ashley Moyo AFRO-FUSION musical groups continued their winning streak at the weekend, sweeping top honours in the Harare and Mashonaland Central provincial rounds of the Chibuku Road to Fame (CRTF) competition held at Makuluwani Bar, White House. In Harare, Chitima Band emerged victorious ahead of nine competitors, impressing judges with their distinctive Afro-fusion sound….
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A CHINESE national who allegedly defrauded a countryman of US$200 000 in a botched mining deal appeared in court over the weekend. Pei Renjian, who faces fraud charges, was granted US$200 bail by regional magistrate Jesse Kufa. It is alleged that between April and July 2025, the accused conspired with his accomplice,…
