DOZENS of young people are set to showcase at this year’s edition of the World Theatre Day for Children and Young People Celebration Week to be held in Harare.The event part of an international movement that highlights the role of theatre in empowering children to express themselves, build confidence and share their stories through artistic…
SCORES of people, mainly from the banking sector, attended the launch of Relational Wealth, a book by banker and relationship strategist Betty Murambadoro, in Harare.The book revolves around the struggles Murambadoro faced while growing up in Mkoba, Gweru, and traces her journey to where she is today.“Relationships lifted me to heights I could not have…
LEADING Zimdancehall artistes Ricky Fire, Kadjah, Celcius, Ndunge Yut, Kinnah and Blot have been confirmed as part of the inaugural Bhanditi Festival.Organised by Seh Calaz in conjunction with veteran promoter Partson “Chipaz” Chimbodza, the event will also feature Jamaican dancehall star Charly Black at the City Sports Centre in Harare. “MaBhanditi is a movement and…
A 32-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi woman was arrested after allegedly strangling her newborn and burying the infant in a shallow grave.Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the arrest of Thandiwe Kangara in connection with a case of infanticide.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirm the arrest of Thandiwe Kangara, 32, in connection with a case of infanticide which…
A 32-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi woman was arrested after allegedly strangling her newborn and burying the infant in a shallow grave.Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the arrest of Thandiwe Kangara in connection with a case of infanticide.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirm the arrest of Thandiwe Kangara, 32, in connection with a case of infanticide which…
LAW enforcement agents dealing with armed robbers and other violent criminals will not show mercy to such out laws going forward, irked police warned yesterday.This follows the recent distressing incidents that include the deadly shootout in Zaka, in Masvingo — during which two CID officers were killed by bandits — as well as the brazen…
THE government owes service providers ZiG40 million for civil registration materials, causing a massive backlog in issuing identity documents.Speaking in the National Assembly last week, the minister of Home Affairs, Kazembe Kazembe, said his ministry was engaging the Treasury to ensure the smooth processing of key identity documents.“The department acknowledges the current shortage of materials…
A SEVERE shortage of public toilets continues to pose major problems in the country’s cities and towns, includingHarare and Bulawayo.This has left urban residents with nowhere to go and relieve themselves, frequently resulting in disgusting and unhygienic incidents of open defecation.In this regard, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume told the Daily News yesterday that the capital…
LAWMAKERS want mandatory DNA testing before issuing birth certificates to ensure accurate paternity and prevent long-running maintenance disputes.This comes as the parliamentary portfolio committee on Justice tabled a report in the National Assembly last week on the petition by Believe Guta who requested legislators to consider introducing a mechanism to reassess cases where individuals were…
A 24-YEAR-OLD Bindura man was sentenced to 12 months for humiliating his former girlfriend by hijacking her social media accounts.According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, Kudakwashe Lordship Tengende was convicted by the Bindura Magistrates Court following his arrest after the incident that exposed the complainant to embarrassment before thousands of social media followers.“The…
