By Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE deluge of rain that has been pounding many parts of the country is set to taper off from today, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said. This comes as the downpours have so far killed a minor and dispersed 43 families in Harare, while destroying a lot of infrastructure…
By Brandon Josphat SENIOR STAFF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), John Mangudya, says authorities are optimistic that 2024 will be a good one for the country. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, as 2023 comes to an end tomorrow, Mangudya also confirmed that the government would continue with its…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa SENIOR STAFF WRITER kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE Harare City Council (HCC) says the $589 billion it is owed by the government departments, residents, commercial and industrial entities, and other stakeholders is adversely affecting its operations. Speaking to the Daily News on Thursday, HCC mayor Jacob Mafume said the ballooning debt has made it difficult…
FOUR people have been murdered during the festive season so far, with the most shocking one being that of a Filabusi man who killed a man over a missing snooker token on Christmas Day. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the murders in a series of statements after cases were recorded across the country since December…
By Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government intends to recruit an additional 2 000 teachers before the commencement of the 2024 school year to lower the teacher-to-pupil ratio. In a letter dated December 21 addressed to all provincial education directors, secretary in the ministry of Education Mike Mhike said the ministry intended to recruit 2…
VETERAN shot-stopper Ariel Sibanda believes Bosso have a base to build on after they showed glimpses of being championship material in the first half of the 2023 season before a combination of lack of squad depth and a blunt strike-force ultimately cost them a shot at the premiership title. Highlanders, whose title drought now stands…
ZIMBABWE Kobudo Master Wilfred Mashaya is currently competing in the International BG Karate Championship in Bangladesh where he is hoping to once again raise the country’s flag high by bringing home silverware. Mashaya, who is the only Zimbabwean taking part in the tournament that ends today at BKSP Sports Village, Saver in the city of…
By Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw DENDERA music maestro Sulumani “Sulu” Chimbetu will perform at Bar Rouge at Longcheng Plaza in the capital tonight before returning to his homeground— Sherwood Golf Club — in Harare tomorrow. On Sunday, he will perform at Off Road in Kariba. Macheso back in Glendale SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso…
THE government intends to take severe measures against schools that compel parents to buy school uniforms from them and impose fees that are higher than the official rates. Parents who are struggling financially due to the current situation of the economy will find this a relief. It’s OK for schools to make and market uniforms,…
A North West church leader has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment in the Rustenburg Regional Court for contravention of Section 22…
