AS THE nation holds its collective breath, the Zimbabwe senior men’s national football team, the Warriors, stand just 48 hours away from their opening Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) clash against Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. This is more than just a football match; it is a moment of national identity. As the team prepares to…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER FORMER deputy minister of Agriculture Douglas Karoro was yesterday acquitted of allegations of selling 700 bags of fertiliser intended for Mbire villagers under the presi dential inputs scheme. Karoro was jointly charged with Mugove Chidamba, Lovejoy Ngowe, Jeremy Phiri, and Dean Dzimunya on charges of US$27 000 fraud. In her…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat THE ruling Zanu PF remains open to engaging in dialogue with all key stakeholders in the country on its plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in office to 2030. So reiterates the former liberation movement’s director for information, Farai Marapira, who adds that ex-opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, and members…
LIFESTYLE EDITOR LEADER of Johane Masowe Chishanu Graspa Madzibaba Terbnage has urged people to put God first during the festive holidays. He…
THE government has called on the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) to construct new toll gates and upgrade existing toll plazas as part of efforts to improve revenue collection, ease congestion, and enhance road infrastructure. Speaking in Norton on Thursday during the commissioning of the expanded Norton Toll Plaza, Transport minister Felix Mhona said it…
Takudzwa Dhambu AT LEAST 17 people perished in three separate horrific road accidents as the festive season travel rush began on a bloody note. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that all three fatal incidents occurred on December 17, 2025. The deadliest crash took place between 11.30am and 12 noon at the 185-kilometre peg…
THE National Aids Council (Nac) has raised concerns over low health-seeking behaviour among men, stating that this trend continues to undermine efforts to reduce HIV infections and other health complications in Bulawayo. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — on the sidelines of a men’s engagement programme, Nac provincial programmes…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO men have appeared before the courts facing charges of unlawfully detaining a man and demanding money from him. Morris Mpala, 50, and Mandla Nyathi, 34, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing charges of unlawful detention and extortion. They pleaded not guilty to the charges and were remanded out…
THIS month, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) — the watchdog mandated to protect and empower the public — launched two critical campaigns to ensure that water and sanitary tissue products meet the highest quality standards. The first initiative, a partnership with the Institute of Public Health and Environmental Research, targets the bottled-water sector. This…
THE government has extended concessionary electricity tariffs for ferrochrome producers for 12 months to protect national employment and exports. Information minister Jenfan Muswere told the media yesterday that the extension allowed firms to complete their own captive power plants. “Cabinet considered and approved the proposal to extend concessionary tariffs and defer migration to standard rates…
