Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed mobile network operator Econet Wireless reported a strong performance for the half year to August 31, 2021, with a…
M ANY Zimbabweans, including labour and business leaders, say authorities have scored an “own goal” following Tuesday night’s introduction of contentious new…
POLICE have escalated their investigations into the death of prominent businessman Douglas Munatsi, who lost his life in a mysterious fire at his Harare apartment over the weekend. This comes as close family friends told the Daily News yesterday that some of the 59-year-old Munatsi’s personal gadgets, including his mobile phones, have so far not been accounted…
Mugove Tafirenyika and Blessings Mashaya PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa last night announced enhanced measures to combat Covid-19 infections, including responding to the threat of a new strain of the virus, Omicron. This comes as Covid-19 cases in the country, which have been oscillating between 10 and 30 in the last few weeks, have suddenly reached the 100…
A TOP Harare private school has suspended some classes for its junior section after recording a high number of coronavirus cases. This comes amid reports that two other private schools in the capital have also suspended lessons due to the resurgent pandemic. At the same time, 157 learners at Masvingo Teachers College have also tested…
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged and ailing wife Marry will stand trial in a matter she is accused of providing false information to a marriage officer after two prison doctors ruled that she is fit to follow proceedings. This is despite spirited efforts by Marry’s lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa asking the court for a postponement to…
PARLIAMENTARY portfolio committee on Defence, Home Affairs and Security Services chairperson Levi Mayihlome says the government is underfunding the country’s security sector, forcing officers to be involved in corrupt activities to eke out a living. Speaking during a post 2022 National Budget review in the capital on Monday, Mayihlome said the government must look into…
AUTHORITIES have launched an investigation into the puzzling death of prominent banker and businessman, Douglas Munatsi, pictured, who lost his life following a fire at his apartment in Harare’s Avenues area in the wee hours of yesterday. Munatsi, 51, was found dead in his bathroom after firefighters and police officers who were called to the…
THE family of the late former president Robert Mugabe says all is well after authorities and traditional leaders finally filled up the grave that he was supposed to be reburied in at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Mugabe’s eldest nephew, Leo, said Chief Zvimba and headman Johannes Karigamombe were present…
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube’s proposed 2022 National Budget is under the spotlight with economists and parliamentarians yesterday arguing that the Treasury boss must re-dollarise the economy. This comes as Ncube last Thursday presented a $927 billion budget in which he increased bonus tax-free thresholds — while also introducing tax cuts for struggling workers and effecting…
