Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER A BULAWAYO High Court has sentenced a Zion Christian Church bishop to 10 years in prison for a fatal exorcism assault.Justice Ngoni Nduna acquitted Chrispen Gomore of murder, preferring a culpable homicide charge after ruling that the State had failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he intended to kill the…
Vasco ChayaENTERTAINMENT WRITER FOLLOWING the circumstances that have led to South African artistes being barred from performing in neighbouring countries — and vice versa — local promoters say that, while the situation is regrettable, they have no choice but to respond to events as they unfold.The wave of Afrophobia in South Africa has forced several…
THE weekend confirmation of a chickenpox outbreak by the Harare City Health Department must not be met with the standard bureaucratic reassurance that “the situation remains under close monitoring”.While panic is never a viable strategy, a casual approach to a highly contagious viral infection within a congested city is a recipe for a public health…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR STAFF WRITER CHIMURENGA music maestro, Thomas Mapfumo, will perform at the upcoming wedding of prominent fellow virtuoso Jah Prayzah and businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s birthday celebrations.This followed a passionate request by Chivayo earlier this month for Mapfumo to perform at the two high-profile events.The 81 year-old artiste, who is based in the United States,…
RUTENDO NGARA A CHINESE investor has appeared before a Harare magistrate over alleged misappropriation of more than US$3.65 million.Li Shigang appeared before regional magistrate Jesse Kufa charged with theft of trust property. He was remanded in custody to today for a bail hearing.According to State papers, Li joined San Ding Lithium (Pvt) Ltd in 2022,…
Sandra HoveSPORTS WRITER ALICE Chihota became the first woman in recent years to successfully defend the Carling Black Label National Pool Championship title with a commanding display at the 2026 finals held in Masvingo at the weekend.Chihota, who represents Chitungwiza, defeated Diana Kabasa of Harare 5-2 in the women’s final to retain the title she…
Patrick MubwanadarikwaSPORTS WRITER DYNAMOS head coach Aristica Cioaba has called for reinforcements during the mid-season transfer window despite making a perfect start to life at the Harare giants.Despite opening his Dynamos tenure with the Glamour Boys’ biggest win of the season, a 4-0 victory over Agama, before masterminding a convincing 2-0 away win over MWOS…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw A SPECIAL tribute to the late musician Bob “The Headmaster” Nyabinde will be one of the highlights of this year’s 14th Let Them Trust (LTT) Annual Schools Arts Festival.Themed Our Roots, Our Pride, the festival to be held at the Harare City Sports Centre from July 24 through to 25, will…
Yvonne Ncube A BULAWAYO man has received a mandatory nine-year prison sentence for the illegal possession of protected pangolin scales.Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu, 28, of Entumbane suburb, admitted to unlawfully possessing a specially protected animal trophy in contravention of the Parks and Wildlife Act.Bulawayo magistrate Jeconia Prince Ncube convicted and sentenced him to the mandatory custodial term.His…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF REPORTER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged Zimbabwe’s intellectuals to convert scientific knowledge into practical products to transform the economy.Speaking during the burial of the late national hero, Major General (Rtd) Richard Ruwodo, at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa said home-grown solutions were critical to accelerating the country’s industrialisation and economic…
