Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR POLICE have launched a specialised cybercrime unit to combat the rising wave of local and international online crimes targeting both ordinary Zimbabweans and businesses. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said yesterday that the move was aimed at strengthening the…
Beaven Dhliwayo GROUP FEATURES EDITOR THE Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe will return as a key cultural partner for the Otakukon Anime Festival (Okaf) 2026, set for August 23 at Moto Republik Hub in Harare. The partnership will bring an Academy award-nominated animated film, a Japanese culinary experience and a new Manga Mentorship programme aimed…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER HERBERT ‘‘Jompano’’ Maruwa has been appointed as the new Manica Diamonds head coach, ending his two-month break from football after parting ways with TelOne. Maruwa arrives at a time when the Gem Boys are battling for survival in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after enduring a difficult campaign in which…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 19-YEAR-OLD woman from Bulawayo’s Mzilikazi suburb has been sentenced to community service after admitting to unlawfully terminating her pregnancy and disposing of twin foetuses in a refuse bin. Praise Nyasha Chihwanda appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Golden Muyambo, where she pleaded guilty to the offence. The court initially sentenced her to…
Kudzanai Gerede in VICTORIA FALLS SOUTH Africa’s business community has condemned anti-foreigner intimidation ahead of planned June 30 protests, warning that this will result in major disruption to operations and severe economic losses. This comes as intimidation of foreign nationals working in that country has heightened with some protesters invading workplaces demanding identification of employees….
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER FOUR of Zimbabwe’s top women’s handball teams will compete in the third edition of the Sunshine City Handball Championship at City Sports Centre in the capital today. The four teams taking part are hosts Harare City Queens, defending champions Manyame Sparrows, Matabeleland champions Filabusi Titans and Midlands champions Raiders. Manyame Sparrows…
Beaven Dhliwayo GROUP FEATURES EDITOR THE Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe will return as a key cultural partner for the Otakukon Anime Festival (Okaf) 2026, set for August 23 at Moto Republik Hub in Harare. The partnership will bring an Academy award-nominated animated film, a Japanese culinary experience and a new Manga Mentorship programme aimed…
BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI THE United Nations has called for a multi-sectoral approach to tackle Zimbabwe’s growing problem of substance and drug abuse. The appeal also targets challenges related to climate change and crime. This comes after the Zimbabwean government last year gazetted the National Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Bill, which seeks to establish…
CHIEF WRITER CONSTITUTIONAL Amendment Number 3 Bill (CAB3) is returning to the National Assembly for legislators to consider critical Senate revisions. The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday with a decisive two-thirds majority, with 75 senators voting in favour and just four against. The proposed Senate amendments clear up the rules on presidential succession, removing…
Tapiwa Chirume MASVINGO City Council has imposed a six-month dog and cat tie-up order following a surge in stray animals in the town. In that regard, city officials have warned that all wandering pets will be at risk of being euthanised during this period. The order, which runs until December 31, requires all pet owners…
