Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITER FIDELITY Gold Refinery (FGR) says it has come up with various strategic measures aimed at improving the procurement of gold and enhancing its deliveries across the country. FGR general manager Peter Magaramombe yesterday said that miners would now be paid for their gold on the spot with no restriction on the…
THE Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (Zaoga) Forward in Faith (FIF) has appointed a new presiding bishop, Joseph Guti, following the death of its founder Ezekiel Guti. Guti passed away last year in July at the age of 100 years. Speaking during a media briefing in Harare yesterday, church secretary general Mishael Nyambo said the…
Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWEANS should not worry themselves about the campaign for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2030, as he has pronounced himself clearly on the issue. So says Attorney-General Virginia Mabhiza, who told the Daily News at the weekend that it made more sense for members of the public to rely…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government says with the assistance of developmental partners, 95 percent of the land which was infested with landmines has been de-mined. This comes after the United Kingdom (UK) last week unveiled US$5.5 million to Zimbabwe to remove wartime landmines in Mashonaland East and Central provinces. The deadly landmines were laid…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri says the party will reduce the number of delegates for their next month’s annual conference to ensure safety and minimise road traffic accidents. This comes as more than 4 000 delegates, including diplomats were expected to attend the conference, which will be held at the…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) says it’s going to cull 200 elephants to provide communities that have been affected by the El Niño induced drought with meat. This comes as some wildlife protection organisations are lobbying ZimParks against killing the elephants for meat, offering to pay them. Speaking to…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have called on residents to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence amid an increase in violent crimes in the city. This follows three attempted murder cases reported in and around Bulawayo on the nights of September 16 and 17. In a statement, Bulawayo police spokesperson, Abednico…
ZIMBABWE’s once-reliable hydropower supply from the Kariba Dam is facing increasing strain due to the effects of climate change. An El Niño-induced drought has contributed to lower water levels in the Kariba reservoir, while outdated equipment at Hwange frequently breaks down, reducing the country’s overall electricity production capacity. The southern African country ― with an…
IN A stunning development, MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora says that he has seen the “evidence” that Sengezo Tshabangu was in fact truly appointed the interim secretary-general of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Speaking on Thursday night on fast-growing independent national television station 3Ktv’s popular current affairs programme Vantage, Mwonzora said he was among the…
BY BRANDON JOSPHAT CIVIL servants have rejected an offer which was tabled by the government during their salary negotiations last week saying they need an improved envelope. This comes after sources who attended last Thursday’s National Joint Negotiation Council meeting revealed to the Daily News that the government had offered a US$30 salary that will,…
