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Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw TEACHERS have cautioned the government against taking their call for dialogue for granted, warning that further delays in addressing their welfare concerns will have serious consequences. This comes after teachers submitted a petition to the government last week, seeking an immediate relief package to address pressing needs ahead of the…

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HIGH Court judge has ruled that convicted murderers deserve stiff sentences despite the abolition of the death penalty. Justice Benjamin Chikowero was adamant that the right to life is a constitutional right and no one has the right to take anyone’s life. The judge made the remarks while…

STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES are investigating reports that corrupt health workers are exploiting people living with HIV/Aids by demanding money for access to life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. In this regard, the deputy minister of Health, Sleiman Kwidini, urged members of the public yesterday to report such misconduct — while also promising automatic dismissals of culprits….

POLITICAL EDITOR mashayab@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF MPs will support the Citizens Coalition for Change’s (CCC) motion in Parliament this week on national dialogue, meant to find long-lasting solutions to Zimbabwe’s decades-long political and economic challenges. So confirmed the ruling party’s chief whip Pupurai Togarepi yesterday, who told the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper…

STAFF WRITER chirimujiri@dailynews.co.zw HARARE South recorded the highest number of crimes followed by Harare North, Mashonaland Central and Bulawayo in the first four months of this year. These are the statistics released yesterday by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) for its first quarter of 2025 provincial performance indicators. “Harare South Province cases at…

Thabiso Mutirwara mutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw THE government has ramped up its efforts to eradicate bed bugs, with a focus on renovating and improving sanitation in affected residential areas across Harare. This comes amid growing concerns by residents in various high-density suburbs about the possible health effects of bed bugs. Speaking to the Daily News, the director of…

Shamaine Chirimujiri and Thabiso Mutirwra THE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has been forced to postpone examinations due to the ongoing strike by both lecturers and students. This comes as lecturers have dismissed claims made by the UZ administration that they were currently negotiating to end the strikes. The University of Zimbabwe announced the cancellation of…

Nyasha Kunyiswa SENIOR STAFF WRITER kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE European Union (EU) says it is keen to become Zimbabwe’s most reliable partner to ensure the country’s development. Speaking during Europe Day commemorations held in Harare at the weekend, the EU ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst Von Kirchmann, said Europe was committed to supporting the country’s arrears clearance and…