THE police have established a dedicated unit to combat the growing proliferation of fraudsters across the country.This comes as the country is witnessing a surge in complaints, particularly from urban communities.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said the new unit would deal with all reported cases.“We have received several…
THE Forestry Commission says it is on track to plant at least 30 million trees this year as it intensifies efforts to restore the country’s forests and strengthen conservation programmes across the country.Director-general George Manyumwa said the commission had already planted 27.1 million trees by the end of 2025 and was confident of exceeding its…
RUZHOWA hit-maker and one of Zimbabwe’s most accomplished artistes, Jah Prayzah is revelling in his new role as brand ambassador for local property development firm MCM Estates.Born Mukudzeyi Mukombe, Jah Prayzah was officially unveiled as MCM Estates’ brand ambassador in the capital on Sunday.Speaking after putting pen-to-paper on a contract with MCM Estates, Jah Prayzah…
THE government has pledged to urgently revive operations at Siya So in Mbare, Harare, following a devastating fire that destroyed equipment, materials and sources of livelihood for cooperative members operating at the complex.This comes as at least seven out of 14 members of the cooperative lost property and income-generating equipment, with thousands of dollars’ worth…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says the city is facing indefinite citywide water supply interruptions following recurring power outages at critical raw water pump stations supplying the city.BCC town clerk Christopher Dube yesterday said the disruptions began last week after faults developed on electricity transformers supplying the Umzingwane Pump Station and the Inyankuni Pump Station.“The…
PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance (PHD) leader Walter Magaya is now seeking a referral to the Constitutional Court after Harare magistrate Esthere Chivasa ruled that his rape trial should be heard in camera.Magaya’s trial, where he allegedly raped four congregants, was supposed to commence yesterday.However, the State applied that the matter should be heard in camera…
SOUTH Africa based-musician Joe “Local” Nyamungoma has launched a new three-track mini-album titled Common Sense, marking his first major project of 2026 and signalling what he describes as a more mature and experimental phase in his career.The mini-album, produced by Makumbe Productions, features three songs Tapedza, Mr Plan and Mambo Mutasa and has already begun…
THREE Plumtree residents have been placed on their defence on a murder charge, while a fourth accused has been acquitted after a man accused of being a thief was fatally assaulted in Plumtree.Sikhangezile Dube, Tamuka Mangono, Justice Makoni and Liberty Jeranyama are facing a charge of murder arising from an incident that occurred in Plumtree…
THE High Court has dismissed a Bulawayo law firm’s claim for more than US$13 000 in outstanding legal fees, ruling that the debt had already been lawfully settled in local currency following Zimbabwe’s 2019 monetary reforms.In a judgment delivered by Justice Mpokiseng Dube, the court threw out a claim by Job Sibanda and Associates against…
A HIGH-stakes legal battle is unfolding in the heart of Shamva’s mining district, where a blatant disregard for judicial authority has landed…
