January 2026

CHIEF WRITER HARARE City Council (HCC) has declared zero-tolerance to littering and other forms of public nuisance, warning that offenders will face heavy penalties as the capital moves to restore order and cleanliness. This comes as Harare faces a signifi­cant litter menace, stemming from a mix of inadequate waste collection and poor infrastructure, which has…

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT says the country has potential to grow its tobacco industry into a US$20 billion sec­tor if value addition and beneficia­tion are fully embraced. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Devel­opment, Obert Jiri said the country had…

Takudzwa Dhambu POLICE have arrested two men in connec­tion with the assault of a 17-year-old girl in Guruve, Mashonaland Cen­tral, following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media. In a statement, national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi said the suspects were arrested after investigations into an incident in which the girl was allegedly assaulted…