THE secretary of State of the United States of America (USA), Marco Rubio, was among the key figures who congratulated the people of Zimbabwe on the 45th anniversary of the country’s independence on Friday. In his distinctly cordial message that was issued at a time of major geo-political tensions, the straight-shooting Rubio said Washington looked…
BY YVONNE NCUBEin Bulawayo A 42-YEAR-OLD man from Entumbane was fatally assaulted by robbers after they discovered he had no money or valuables on him, police have confirmed. Rodrick Munkuli was attacked on the evening of April 14 while walking home from work along Luveve Road. According to Bulawayo police acting spokesperson, Nomalanga Msebele, the…
By Rutendo Ngara PROSECUTOR-GENERAL Loice Matanda-Moyo says there is a need for law enforcement agents to collaborate to end the scourge of cybercrimes as most people were vulnerable due to lack of information. This comes after prominent lawyer Fadzai Mahere won a High Court appeal against her colleague Petinah Gappah last year for cyberbullying and…
By Rutendo Ngara THE government has called on farmers to plant winter wheat exclusively in May to enhance the country’s chances of meeting the set target of 120 00 hectares. Last year 119 000 hectares of winter wheat were planted. This comes after the treasury released US$5 million payment for the wheat which was delivered…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a fresh warning to troublemakers in the country, adding that law enforcement agents stand ready to deal with any threat to national security. Addressing the country’s main Independence Day celebrations in Gokwe yesterday, Mnangagwa also implored Zimbabweans to remain united regardless of their political affiliations and differences. “The Second Republic…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE persisting shortage of the ZiG, coupled with low disposable incomes and unrelenting power cuts in the country have combined to dampen revelry levels during this long weekend’s holidays. Workers’ representatives and ordinary members of the public who spoke to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — said…
By Rutendo Ngara THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board says they have managed to have at least three people arrested for allegedly facilitating illegal deals at the Tobacco Sales Floor (TSF) by forcing farmers to pay US$10 per bale so that their tobacco is not rejected. This comes as the board has vowed to thwart…
By Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (Mcaz) has recalled Torrent Captopril 25mg tablets over concerns over their quality. Captopril is used in adults alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart failure…
THE Zimbabwe National Council for the Welfare of Children (ZNCW) has expressed concern over socialites and celebrities taking advantage of vulnerable children to enhance the visibility of their social media platforms. The ZCW said several socialites were increasingly sharing images of themselves with vulnerable children on social media platforms in a bid garner likes. ZNCW…
STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw LAW enforcement agents will be out in full force throughout the Independence and Easter break, to ensure the safety of all motorists, passengers, pedestrians and revelling members of the public. So promised national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi last night — adding that authorities would employ a “no-nonsense” approach to law enforcement throughout…
