Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw HEALTH minister Douglas Mombeshora says his ministry has embarked on a project to repair cancer equipment at Mpilo Hospital in the hope that patients will start receiving care soon. This comes after the country has so far raised more than US$8 million from sugar tax for cancer treatment. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday,…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 20-YEAR-OLD gold panner was yesterday sentenced to 20 years imprisonment after he was convicted of rape, robbery and kidnapping. Nkosikhona Ncube from Ntabende in Esigodini, Bulawayo, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Elijah Singano. He pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to 20 years in prison while three years…
ZIMDANCEHALL crooner Freeman will light up the Mashonaland Central Agricultural Show at Bindura Show Grounds in the Mashonaland Central province capital tomorrow. Saintfloew, Nisha Ts to perform in Marondera HIP-HOP star Saintfloew and Shabach The Band will share the stage at Pagomo Leisure Gardens in Marondera tomorrow. They will be supported by Nisha Ts, Leefire,…
AN AGGRESSIVE innings from Ryan Burl and Matthew Welch sped Rangers to a quick six-wicket victory over Queens Sports Club in a National Premier League (NPL) match played at Kwekwe Sports Club yesterday. Queens, batting first, made a disastrous start, with all their first five batters dismissed for single figures with 36 runs on the…
Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITER THE country’s representatives in this year’s Caf club competitions, Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum Stars, will be seeking confidence boosting results this weekend ahead of their return to continental club football next week. Chibuku Super Cup holders DeMbare return to international competition for the first time in a decade when they host…
THE first round line-up of this year’s Chibuku Super Cup was completed yesterday after TelOne and Chegutu Pirates progressed from their preliminary round ties which were played at Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane. Both sides needed penalties to overcome their stubborn adversaries and ensure progress. Herbert ‘‘Jompano’’ Maruwa’s TelOne took on Arenel Movers in the first…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw HARARE-BASED Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre will host a One-Hander International Theatre Festival in the first week of next month which will feature productions from Zimbabwe and Botswana. The event, set to run at the Eastlea-based venue from September 4 to 7, will see several local actors and actresses staging…
THE government’s efforts to address the recent price hikes of essential goods through engagement with industry and stakeholders are a step in the right direction. The collaboration between the ministry of Industry, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, and other stakeholders to stabilise the market and address inflationary pressures is crucial. Industry minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu’s assurance…
INNSCOR Africa and Simbisa Brands contributed over US$2,2 million towards the construction of a community school on a permanent site in Marondera, Mashonaland East. The USAP Community School, which enrols brilliant economically-disadvantaged students for ‘A’ Level education, previously ran on leased premises in Goromonzi before it was relocated to the new site. Since its inception…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITER FORMER Zifa executives who are facing fraud allegations have questioned the State’s motive to continue prosecuting them in the absence of a complaint and a complainant. The five, Felton Kamambo, Philemon Machana, Brighton Malandule, Stanley Chapeta and Joseph Mamutse, who are alleged to have committed fraud by way of misrepresentation, say they…
