By Jeffrey Muvundusi, Masimba Makwembere and Brandon Josphat THERE was much excitement around the country yesterday as Zimbabweans started using the notes and coins of the country’s new currency, the ZiG. Consumers, vendors and transport operators who spoke to the Daily News in Bulawayo and Harare said they were delighted to lay their hands on…
ONE of the country`s leading commercial banks, Metbank, says it is embarking on innovation and digitalisation drive to offer unique service to its customers. Metbank chairperson Linda Chipunza yesterday said the bank would continue to shape its future by offering unique services that enhance economic development. “The operating environment remains challenging, but we remain optimistic…
THIS year’s tobacco prices improved as compared to last season, despite a decline in tobacco deliveries on account of the El Nino induced drought that is ravaging Southern Africa, the Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) says. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, TIMB spokesperson Chelesane Tsarwe said that the prices of tobacco this season was…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw SUNGURA music kingpin Alick Macheso, who attracted a full house at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza on Saturday, is the major drawcard at this year’s Castle Tankard slated for May 11 at Borrowdale Race Course in Harare. The sungura kingpin is scheduled to share the stage with Hip Hop artist Bling…
By Rutendo Ngara A SUSPECTED drug dealer Talent Munyaka, 30, who was arrested over the weekend when she was found in possession of 13 grammes of cocaine, yesterday wept uncontrollably in court while denying the charges. The accused started crying when she stood up to corroborate what her legal representative, Donald Mudadirwa, had told a Harare court…
By Rutendo Ngara APOSTOLIC faith leader, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, 56, popularly known as Madzibaba Ishmael, yesterday appeared before a Norton court for allegedly raping and impregnating five minors. This came barely a week after the High Court granted the accused US$1 000 bail following his arrest in March with seven other church leaders at a shrine…
GOSPEL music lovers in Bulawayo will be in for a treat at this year’s edition of Wanqoba — a gospel musical event headlined by versatile musician Janet Manyowa. The winter event, slated for June 8 at the Zimbabwe Trade Fair Hall 3 in Bulawayo will also feature Joyfull Praise, South Africa’s Lebo Sekgobela, Khaya Mthethwa,…
PARIRENYATWA hospital has so far this year dealt with 11 cases of bogus doctors, tutors, and thieves taking advantage of the large number of staff and complexity to infiltrate. Last year, the hospital said it caught 33 individuals masquerading as employees with malicious intents to fleece unsuspecting patients. “In 2023 alone, 33 offenders were picked…
By Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE Aftermath, a play that spotlights the disintegration of families in society, will take place at Jason Mphepo Little Theatre in the capital from May 9 through to 11.Directed by Norbert Makoche, the play features Jasen Mphepo, Farirai Clarence Borerwe, Shingirayi Manyengavana, Henry Tapiwanashe Mutekede and Munashe Goromonzi.“The play explores…
By Bryn Matongo and Masimba Makwembere STAFF WRITERS THE government has been implored to reform media laws in order to enhance press freedom in the country. Addressing the media in Haare yesterday ahead of Friday’s World Press Freedom Day, Zimbabwe Union of Journalists secretary general (Zuj) Perfect Hlongwane said a free media was crucial for…
