ZIMBABWE’s Rachel O’Donoghue won gold in the girl’s race at the Africa Triathlon Junior Cup in Mossel Bay, South Africa at the weekend in an event where local junior triathletes delivered spirited performances.Facing stiff competition from 19 junior women from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, O’Donoghue underlined both her resilience and growing stature on the…
DEFENDING champions Scottland head coach Norman Mapeza says the defending champions are determined to build on their winning momentum when they face tricky TelOne in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Ascot Stadium tomorrow.The reigning champions head into the clash brimming with confidence after an encouraging run of form prior to the international…
GOSPEL musician Tatenda Mahachi has released the official music video for his latest single Favour, featuring Zimdancehall artist Bazooker.The song, which celebrates God’s grace and unmerited favour in life, is the third track from Mahachi’s studio album, Renewed.“This song is about gratitude for God’s unmerited favour. There are many moments in life when things do…
MINISTER of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Anselem Sanyatwe has praised organisers of the upcoming Shekinah Gospel Awards, describing the initiative as a timely intervention for the growth and recognition of the gospel music industry.The awards were officially launched at The Venue in Avondale, Harare, on Monday, with key figures from the arts and entertainment…
LEGAL scholar Friedrich Hamadziripi has unveiled a new book on competition law, which experts say could become a foundational reference for policymakers, regulators and legal practitioners in Zimbabwe and across the region.The book, Competition Law and Policy in Zimbabwe and Selected Sub-Saharan African Jurisdictions”, was officially launched in Harare with representatives from regulatory bodies, the…
CROWD favourite Ritz McCleish is expected to headline the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe finals, with a red carpet affair set to usher in 14 contestants competing for the coveted crown on April 11 in the capital.The premiere cultural pageant — a vibrant celebration of heritage, beauty and national identity — scheduled for Joops Restaurant and Bar,…
THE heartbeat of any democracy is the participation of its people. On Monday, that heartbeat was strong and steady as thousands of Zimbabweans thronged 21 of the 65 scheduled public hearings for Constitutional Amendment Number 3 bill. From the bustling halls of Harare to the community centres in rural districts, the message was clear, citizens…
THE Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) has urged authorities to adopt a public health approach to drug and substance abuse. The organisation said Zimbabwe must prioritise a response focused on care, recovery, and harm reduction rather than punitive measures. In a statement yesterday, ZCLDN called for urgent reforms that prioritise treatment and rehabilitation…
THE ongoing public hearings on Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 descended into chaos at the City Sports Centre in Harare yesterday, after tempers flared inside the packed venue. Among the prominent figures who had graced the parliamentary consultations at the charged stadium were opposition bigwigs who included Tendai Biti, Jacob Ngarivhume, Gladys Hlatywayo, Lovemore Madhuku,…
ECOBANK and the United Methodist Church (UMC) yesterday signed a partnership to boost women’s financial literacy and credit access. Speaking in an interview with the Daily News, Ecobank Sadc business executive Patricia Mungwadzi Musemesi said the partnership sought to make it easier for women to access financial services and gain knowledge that will help them…
