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Farmers warned to brace for pests

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FARMERS must brace for possible pest outbreaks as the country experiences a short mid-season dry spell characterised by warm temperatures, which authorities say favour rapid pest multiplication.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the director for migratory pest control in the ministry of Agriculture, Simbarashe Nyamasoka, said the temporary absence of rains was creating ideal conditions…

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Murder suspect faces identity fraud

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A MAN wanted for murder and armed robbery, who was arrested in 2025 after evading capture for 15 years, has appeared in court facing additional charges linked to identity fraud.Justin Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Patience Madondo, charged with contravening the Births and Deaths Registration Act.The offences include counterfeiting or falsifying official records and defeating…

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Police Bill faces public scrutiny

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PARLIAMENT is set to embark on nationwide public consultations to gather citizens’ views on the proposed Police Amendment Bill after it was approved by the Cabinet last year.The Bill seeks to align the Police Act with the country’s Constitution and was published late last year in the Government Gazette.In a notice, Parliament said the public…

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Treasury mobilises Gukurahundi healing funds

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THE government yesterday said that it is mobilising resources to ensure the continuation of the Gukurahundi community engagement programme, following the recording of nearly 25 000 testimonies.Speaking to the Daily News, Attorney General (AG) Virginia Mabiza, who heads the secretariat for the outreach programme, said the government was committed to supporting victims and ensuring the…

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Senong opens up on Bosso exit

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SHORT-LIVED Highlanders coach Thabo Senong says he turned down the opportunity to be Benjani Mwaruwaru’s assistant due to a breakdown in trust between himself and the club.The South African gaffer’s tenure at Bosso was unceremoniously terminated after the club decided to take up benefactor Wicknel Chivayo’s offer to have former Manchester City striker Benjani as…

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Ultimatum for Gweru businesses

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GWERU City Council has given businesses a 14-day ultimatum to comply with waste disposal regulations or face prosecution without further notice.The local authority said it had observed a surge in refuse being dumped at skip bin points after collection times, a practice that has resulted in unsanitary conditions and heightened public health risks.“All business operators…

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Tanganda moves to raise US$8 million

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TANGANDA Tea Company is seeking shareholder approval to raise US$8 million through a rights offer, with the fresh capital earmarked to support working capital needs and fund key capital projects.In an abridged circular to shareholders, the company said the funding would be mobilised via a renounceable rights offer, which allows existing shareholders to purchase additional…

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Chamisa lashed for his comment

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SIGNIFICANT differences have emerged among Zanu PF’s political opponents over how they should respond to the ruling party’s firming plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in office to 2030.The strong disagreements over the issue peaked late last week after former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa suggested controversially that there was no Constitution to defend in…

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Byo Chiefs back tostay — Nyikadzino

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Bulawayo Chiefs coach John Nyikadzino says the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League returnees have learnt from their past mistakes and are primed to become a permanent fixture in the local top flight.The Twitter Kings, as Bulawayo Chiefs are known by their faithful, made a quick return to the premiership having been relegated in 2024, by…

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It’s sponsored noise: Gwenzi

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NEWLY-ELECTED Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) board chairperson Alexio Gwenzi has claimed there is a coordinated, sponsored campaign aimed at destabilising the country’s largest royalty collection body.Briefing journalists at a Harare hotel, Gwenzi alleged that the smear campaign was being driven by disgruntled former board members, including Dereck Mpofu, Joseph Garakara and Gift Amuli, among…

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