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…
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,…
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,”…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
