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KidzCan fights childhood cancer

Thabiso Mutirwara AS THE world marks Childhood Cancer Aware­ness Month this September, local organisation KidzCan is spearheading a nationwide campaign to raise awareness, dispel myths, and emphasise that a child’s sur­vival often depends on early detection and community vigilance. KidzCan finance and administration manager, Gift Marunda, told the Daily News yesterday that the organisation was…

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Sport

Zim, Namibia in T20I showdown

Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S Chev­rons will next week host Namibia in a three-match Twenty20 international (T20I) series at Queens Sports Club in Bula­wayo as they ramp up prepa­rations for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. The three T20Is against Na­mibia are scheduled for Septem­ber 15, 16 and 18, with the Chev­rons,…

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Life & Arts

Saiwe Chimbetu adopts new name

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR GOSPEL Dendera artiste Saiwe Chimbetu, daugh­ter of music legend Simon Chimbetu, has rebranded by adopting the name Ropafadzo. She told the Daily News that the change was divinely inspired. “I received the name Ropafadzo from the church last year. While both Saiwe and Ropa­fadzo mean ‘blessings’, I chose to embrace the God-given one,”…

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Police advocate school drug, sexual vigilance

Takudzwa Dhambu POLICE have called on school authorities to monitor behav­ioural changes among learners in order to detect possible drug and sexual abuse, as well as mental health issues. Speaking during a back-to-school campaign in Ha­rare yesterday, Police Assistant Commissioner Sithulisiwe Mthimkulu cautioned learn­ers against drug and substance abuse as well as early sexual activity,…

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Mau Mau returns after a decade

Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AFTER a 10-year hiatus, veteran hiphop artist Shingirayi Sabeta, 55, fondly known as Mau Mau, is ready to thrill fans with his comeback performance at Shoko Festival. Set to run from September 25 and 27 in Harare and Chitungwiza, Shoko Festival which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, will…

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Improve local beef hygiene for exports

ZIMBABWE’S Trade Development and Pro­motion Organisation (Zimtrade) has implored farmers and stakeholders in the beef industry to tighten hygiene and animal health standards to regain access to lucrative international export markets. Speaking to the Daily News, Zimtrade client advisor, Nozipho Maphala, said Zimbabwe still had opportunities in global beef exports, but the country must prove…

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Bulawayo suspends water shedding

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has temporarily sus­pended its 130-hour water shedding programme due to faults at the Ncema Pump Station and power losses at Criterion Water Works. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said the situation had resulted in reduced water treat­ment and production, which in turn affected reservoir levels. “The…

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Gweru scrutinised over school funds

Tapiwa Chirume GWERU City Council has come under scrutiny after the Auditor- General flagged it for failing to disclose key financial information relating to schools under its author­ity, raising fresh concerns over transparency and accountability in the local authority’s operations. In her audit report for the year ending December 31 2024, acting Auditor-General Rheah Kujinga…

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Chiyangwa urges frank Zanu PF talks

CHIEF WRITER ZANU PF Central Committee member and chief fundraiser Phillip Chiyangwa has called for honesty and frank discussions within the ruling party, saying it is the only way to strengthen the organisation and maintain its relevance with grassroots supporters. Speaking during a provincial leadership workshop in Hurungwe on Saturday, Chiyangwa urged leaders to abandon…

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“Prophet” nabbed for US$75k theft

Rutendo Ngara A SELF-STYLED Bulawayo prophet, Richard Mutare, has appeared in court accused of conspiring with a couple to steal part of US$75 000 that the pair had taken from a Harare woman. Mutare was co-joined with Mathew Ndovi, 23, and his girl­friend Loice Taruvinga, 31, who are facing charges of unlawful entry into premises…

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