IN the dusty, sun-drenched expanses of Manhize, a transformation is occurring that extends far beyond the clanging of steel and the roar of heavy machinery.Here, the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) is not just building Africa’s largest integrated steel plant; it is rewriting the social contract between foreign capital and local communities.This phenomenon—a pivot…
BOTHA Gold Mine has moved to clarify its position following what it describes as a wave of misleading reports circulating on social…
THE fate of the much-debated Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Number 3 Bill rests in the hands of President Emmerson Mnangagwa at this stage, the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has told the country’s apex court.In his Constitutional Court filing this week opposing a petition by former Binga North legislator, Prince Dubeko Sibanda, Mudenda added that…
CONFEDERATION of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe has hailed Zimbabwe for staging a hugely successful African Schools Championship, stating that giving hosting rights to countries that would not ordinarily qualify for the finals forms part of the continental football mother body’s efforts to ensure that no nation is left behind. Speaking at a press…
ZIMBABWE has received the first batch of specialised radiotherapy machines for Parirenyatwa hospital in Harare and Mpilo Central hospital in Bulawayo, funded by the sugar tax.The development follows the introduction of a US$0.01 sugar tax on beverages in January 2024, aimed at financing cancer treatment equipment and enhancing oncology services nationwide.In an interview with the…
THE recent disappointing performances by Zimbabwe’s Under-15 national teams at the CAF African Schools Football Championship should serve as a serious wake-up call for the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa). While youth competitions are primarily designed to nurture talent rather than simply chase immediate results, the significant gap exposed on the continental stage points to deeper…
RHUMBA songbird Lady Storm has added a gospel flair to her music as she seeks to widen her dragnet and broaden her artistic reach. This comes as the artiste, who first drew widespread attention 11 years ago following her breakthrough appearance in Jah Prayzah’s hit video Eriza, has released her debut gospel track titled Mukuru….
THE current cold spell affecting parts of the country does not signal the onset of the winter season, the Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has said.This comes as recent drops in temperature have sparked speculation about an early start to winter.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, MSD spokesperson Baba Maketa urged the public not to mistake…
FC PLATINUM coach Joel Luphahla believes his troops have what it takes to end Dynamos’ unbeaten run when the two sides clash at Rufaro Stadium tomorrow. The four-time league winners are high on confidence after a 1-0 home win against Bulawayo Chiefs and head into the encounter against the unbeaten Glamour Boys sitting sixth on…
THE United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) has called for increased investment in rural digital infrastructure to help smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe access markets and climate information.In its latest report released yesterday, the institute said that while interest in digital agriculture was growing, many smallholder farmers continue to face barriers in…
