BY BRANDON JOSPHAT THE government is stepping up its measures to contain Mpox, just in case the highly-infectious disease — which has been declared a global emergency — hits the country. THE government is stepping up its measures to contain Mpox, just in case the highly-infectious disease — which has been declared a global emergency…
THE November 2021 announcement made with no notice by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) not to extend the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) forced hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans to scramble for visa options they might qualify for in terms of the Immigration Act. Applications to waive stringent regulatory requirements otherwise applicable to general work…
By Ashley Moyo amoyo@dailynews.co.zw AWARD-WINNING comedian King Kandoro expressed his delight with the turnout at his recent show in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). The show, part of his Properganda World Tour, drew hundreds of comedy enthusiasts. “I am thrilled with the turnout of comedy lovers at all my shows. Since the start of this tour,…
LAST week, we were celebrating the historic achievements of two young sprinters, Tapiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba, who reached the men’s 200m final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The duo’s performance served as a reminder of the sporting talent and potential the country has always had. Their accomplishments in Paris also continued the current feel…
FORMER Cabinet Minister Prisca Mupfumira was on Thursday removed from remand at the Harare Magistrates Court. Mupfumira, who was arrested in 2019, was jointly charged with former Public Service permanent secretary Ngoni Masoka for allegedly misappropriating a US$90 000 loan granted by the National Social Security Authority to acquire a ministerial vehicle, which was never…
By Brandon Josphat josphatb@dailynews.co.zw REGIONAL leaders will huddle in Harare this weekend for the 44th Sadc Summit of Heads of State and Government, where they will chew over a number of key issues. Prominent on their agenda list will be regional peace and security, as well as the current El Niñoinduced drought and how they…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE says it is intensifying its efforts to implement a Sadc model law on ending child marriages and protecting children already in marriage. The Sadc model law promotes basic rights of a girl child and ensures protection for children who are already in marriage. Speaking during a Sadc end child marriage…
BY BRANDON JOSPHAT ZESA is escalating its efforts to recover more than US$250 million owed to it by its customers. This has seen the under pressure power utility embarking on a fresh disconnection blitz targeting all its clients in default — who include miners, farmers, local authorities and ordinary consumers. Zesa subsidiary, the Zimbabwe Electricity…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO’s ward 22 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor, Mmeli Bruce Moyo, who was arrested early this month following allegations of incitement to commit public violence, has been further remanded in custody. He appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Beverly Casmila Madzikatire yesterday and remanded to August 30 after the State requested for…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE magistrate Ruth Moyo yesterday denied three human rights activists bail noting that they will interfere with witnesses if released. Robson Chere, Namatai Kwekweza and Samuel Gwenzi are being charged with disorderly conduct with the State alleging that they held protests at Harare Magistrates’ Courts against the continued detention of Citizens…
