SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER FILMMAKER Simon Jamukoko is using his latest television drama, Botso, to explore the destructive effects of superstition, family conflict and fake prophets on society. The production, which is currently airing on 3Ktv as part of the channel’s Season 18 lineup, follows the success of his previous television debut, Barika Remurombo, which opened…
CHIEF WRITER THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has called for a dedicated anti-counterfeit law to block the influx of fake market products. This call comes amid increasing concern over Zimbabwe’s status as a supermarket for imported goods, with authorities warning that the proliferation of foreign products was undermining local industries and exposing consumers to potentially…
Tapiwa Chirume KEY economic stakeholders will next month convene for Zimbabwe’s mid-term economic review and high-level policy dialogue to assess national performance. The meeting, scheduled for July 2 in Harare, would bring together government officials, economists and business leaders to exchange views on emerging economic trends and identify policy interventions needed to maintain stability and…
NEWS EDITOR IN A fresh, aggressive and major joint national crackdown to combat rampant customs leakages, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) and the police are impounding hundreds of illegally imported and under-valued vehicles. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the campaign yesterday, adding…
RUTENDO NGARA SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), ruling that the mining giant must pay over US$10.7 million to contractor Adlecraft Investment for unpaid mining services. A three-judge Supreme Court bench, including Justices Nicholas Musakwa and George Chiweshe, recently upheld an earlier High Court…
CHIEF WRITER THE government has ordered the demolition of all illegal houses and structures nationwide to restore order and to enhance public safety. Addressing a Zanu PF provincial coordinating committee in Marondera at the weekend, the minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, said authorities had okayed the demolitions to ensure that urban…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE government has called for a closer media partnership to combat toxic misinformation and stabilise public information spaces. Speaking during a media stakeholders engagement organised by the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) here, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution permanent secretary Paul Nyoni said cooperation between the two sectors was essential for effective…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A BORROWDALE, Harare, housemaid’s boyfriend is on the run after allegedly vanishing with US$128 000 stolen from her employer in a calculated heist. Linda Mabure appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo at the weekend facing allegations of unlawful entry in aggravating circumstances. She was remanded in custody to June…
RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE car dealer, Regina Mandeya, who operates Ginnah Motors, appeared in court on Friday facing allegations of defrauding two clients of more than US$6 000 after failing to deliver vehicles they had paid for. Mandeya, who is facing two counts of fraud, was remanded in custody to today for bail consideration. It…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has raised alarm over the non-payment of Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) funds, warning thousands of children face educational ruin. This comes after the council recently revealed that total enrolment across its 31 schools stands at 39 492 learners. During the term, a total of ZiG21 619 234 was paid towards…
