WHILE the social media followers of Nelson Chamisa are delirious about his return to the “dance floor”, political analysts are sceptical that he will prevail over Zanu PF this time around.Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the analysts added that Chamisa did not appear to have fresh ideas to turn his political fortunes…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified its social welfare response to vulnerable communities, with 3 649 residents receiving assistance through a range of targeted social protection interventions.BCC director of housing and community services, Dictor Khumalo yesterday said the city’s approach was deliberately structured to address immediate social challenges while creating pathways to long-term self-sufficiency.The…
BULAWAYO giants Highlanders unveiled new head coach Benjani Mwaruwari yesterday after the former Warriors captain had signed on the dotted line.Bosso confirmed the appointment of the former Manchester City striker in a statement.“We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Benjani Mwaruwari as the senior team head coach. A respected figure and legend of the…
AFTER a well-deserved January break, artistes are trading holiday hats for studio gear and mic stands as they return to the stage.Several artistes told the Daily News on Sunday that the break was much-needed, and they are now ready to resume work.“I had a great break, spent quality time with family and recharged. I swapped…
THE velvet gloves are finally off. In a decisive move that should send shockwaves through the underworld, the law enforcement agencies of Zimbabwe and South Africa have declared open season on the syndicates bleeding our nations dry.This massive joint blitz is a long-overdue offensive against the smugglers, car thieves, and “drug lords” who have for…
THERE appears to be renewed interest in Zimbabwean players by South African Premier Soccer League sides.Former Dynamos skipper Emmanuel Jalai, 27, recently joined Super Diski side, Durban City in a deal that some claim is the biggest ever given to a Zimbabwean first timer across the Limpopo.Jalai, whose contract will run until 2028, with a…
MANY Zimbabweans may be surprised to learn that music legend Thomas Mapfumo is now 81 years old, while fellow musician Hosiah Chipanga is 74, both still physically active and mentally sharp.In an industry where many of their contemporaries passed on at relatively young ages, their longevity raises an intriguing question: what is their secret?.Although Thomas…
FOR decades, the rhythmic thrum of a government-issued motorbike or the rhythmic squeak of a messenger’s bicycle was the heartbeat of Harare’s central business district.The “office messenger” was a corporate staple — a man in a faded navy-blue uniform with a heavy leather satchel, carrying the lifeblood of commerce, bank statements, tender documents, and urgent…
THE minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, says the government is prioritising road infrastructure as the primary engine of the country’s economic growth.Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Bulawayo last week, Muswere said massive investment in construction was currently underway to boost the national transport network.“So far, we have done more than 50 000 kilometres of…
THE Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) warns that proposed mandatory custodial sentences for drug offences will worsen prison overcrowding.In a statement, the association said mandatory imprisonment for drug use, without the option of fines or non-custodial measures, was neither effective nor sustainable.“ZCLDN notes the government’s proposed introduction of mandatory custodial sentences for drug-related…
