TWO months ago, Ngezi Platinum Stars were languishing in 11th position on the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log standings following a 2-1 loss to Simba Bhora at Wadzanayi Stadium. At that time, Madamburo had only managed to collect 12 points from 11 games, with the defeat at the hands of Simba Bhora their third…
THE upcoming Sadc summit in Zimbabwe has been met with intelligence suggesting that certain individuals and groups plan to protest before, during, and after the event. According to police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, these protests aim to embarrass the government, citing alleged violations of political and human rights. In an interview with this publication on Monday,…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberem@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF structures are upping the ante in their push to persuade President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028. This comes as at least six provinces and key organs of the party — the women’s and youth leagues — have raised the stakes on the contentious issue despite Mnangagwa…
AUTHORITIES have budgeted ZiG22 billion for the 2024/25 cropping season with maize production expected to increase to 2,7 million metric tonnes from 635 000 metric tonnes in 2023 /2024 season amid hopes of above normal rainfall. This was confirmed yesterday by Information minister Jenfan Muswere at a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare. “The plan comes…
By Rutendo Ngara THE High Court bail ruling for the 78 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists, who have been in remand prison for over a month following their arrest, will be passed tomorrow. The opposition members were arrested on charges of alleged disorderly conduct and participating in an unlawful gathering in Avondale, Harare. They…
By Ketty Nyoni nyonik@daiolynews.co.zw A PROPERTY register for Rufaro Marketing’s beer outlets is missing and the company’s management is failing to account for its assets amid reports that a former chief executive destroyed the record. Rufaro Marketing is wholly owned by Harare City Council and owns a chain of beer outlets, most of whom were…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw BUSINESSMEN Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who stand accused of swindling the government of millions of American dollars, will continue to languish in remand prison. This comes after the two men’s bail application was rejected by Harare Magistrate, Marehwanazvo Gofa, yesterday — on fears that the duo would interfere with State…
SOUTH Africa’s department of correctional services says it is appalled and incensed by a video making rounds on social media showing an…
THE National Premier League makes a welcome return today with two fixtures pencilled in for Kwekwe and Harare. Log leaders Gladiators take their roadshow to Kwekwe Sports Club for a date against Mbizo Cricket Club hoping to extend their unbeaten run and open a 10-point lead. In the other match set for today, basement sides…
By Brandon Josphat FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube wants international financial institutions to relax their lending conditions as African countries are grappling to repay their debts. This comes after the government in 2022 embarked on a process to clear its US$18 billion debt with international creditors with the help of the African Development Bank (AfDB) president…
