MANY Zimbabweans are contending with a challenging Easter holiday, amid the recent hikes in the prices of fuel, transport and some basic goods — in addition to resurgent power cuts in some areas.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper— the secretary general of the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions…
THE government is refining dairy industry regulations to combat high production costs and low productivity currently hindering the sector’s growth.Officially opening a dairy sector conference in Victoria Falls yesterday, the minister of Lands, Anxious Masuka, said government was improving the policy environment to ensure sustainable growth and increased productivity.“First, of course, I did mention that…
SIX people died yesterday morning when a Toyota Corolla collided head-on with a truck along the Harare-Masvingo highway. National Police Spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the fatal road traffic accident, which occurred at the 246-kilometre peg. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirm a fatal road traffic accident which occurred this morning (yesterday). Six people were killed…
WITH the Easter holiday in full swing spanning Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday there’s something for everyone to look forward to. While many will be spending meaningful moments in church and with loved ones, the showbiz scene is turning up the heat. Musicians have lined up performances across the country, giving…
THE streets of Harare have long been haunted by the shadow of the gun, but on Monday, in the dusty heat of Warren Park, the shadow finally met its master. The fatal shooting of four suspected armed robbers—Mike Manyima, Office Chanakira, and their accomplices—is not a tragedy to be mourned. It is a necessary, albeit…
EASTER is usually a time when many families hit the road, gather with loved ones and make the most of the long weekend. However, the picture looks different this year.The recent sharp fuel price hikes have made travelling more costly, while uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the economic outlook.With most…
A SECURITY officer accused of money laundering linked to the US$4 million Ecobank heist has been acquitted due to insufficient evidence. Sibonginkosi Sibanda, 49, a Safeguard Security employee from Cowdray Park, was initially arrested following the daring 2024 robbery. Although police later conceded they could not link him directly to the heist, the State proceeded…
HIGHLANDERS coach Benjani Mwaruwari has alleged sabotage from within the club as one of the primary reasons for his team’s slow start in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. The former Manchester City striker, who was appointed at Bosso at the request of club benefactor and businessman Wicknelal Chivayo, has struggled early in the season,…
ZIMBABWEAN music producer and recording artist Bryan K released a new rendition of the popular gospel song Vane Hanya (Jesu Wedu) on which he features students from Domboshava-based Hillview Christian College. On the song popular for its message of faith, comfort, and reassurance, Bryan K blends his lead vocals with the students’ beautiful harmonies. Bryan…
A ONE-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo girl drowned in a water bucket after being left playing with her 11-year-old brother. Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele yesterday said the incident occurred on March 31, 2026. “On the March 31, 2026 at around 1600 hours, a female adult aged 20 years, of Nketa, Bulawayo, left the now deceased playing with…
