ON December 16, South Africa celebrated Reconciliation Day, a public holiday. Like many other public holidays, it is defined by a persistent,…
THERE may be disagreements over Finance minister Mthuli Ncube’s decision to reassess legislators’ allowances in the national budget for 2024 and increase them by $225 billion to $700 billion. However, it is important to acknowledge the efforts of our Members of Parliament (MPs) and to support them in their bid to serve the public. Being…
APPROXIMATELY 500 musicians have joined Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) this year. Zimura is an association of composers and publishers of music that was created with the purpose of protecting the rights of musicians under the copyright law. “In 2023, we welcomed 489 new members and we attribute this growth to a number of copyright…
ALL waste pickers in Bulawayo will soon be registered to ensure their operations are orderly and viable. This came out in a…
AUTHORITIES say the country exported 8 000 tonnes of blueberries valued at more than US$30 million this year, up from US$14 million recorded in 2022. This comes as the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has said Zimbabwe is now among the top 15 leading global producers of blueberries. The leading export…
By Brandon Josphat and Brighton Muronzereyi UNDER pressure authorities are scrambling to keep the lights on in the country during the festive season. This comes amid incessant breakdowns of antiquated Zesa equipment and seriously depressed water levels at the pivotal Kariba Dam. It also comes as many Zimbabweans are reeling from the current economic challenges…
By Brighton Muronzeyi and Hazel Marimbiza SIX recalled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs who are loyal to opposition leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday filed their nomination papers for the next February by-elections under the party’s name. This is despite a recent court ruling which barred 14 CCC lawmakers from contesting the December 9 by-elections under…
NINE people were killed and three others injured in a traffic accident yesterday at the 43 kilometre peg along the Harare-Mukumbura road. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi last night said a Honda Fit vehicle with four passengers on board travelling towards Bindura was involved in a head on collision with another Honda Fit car with seven…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO GOVERNMENT says it is crafting a pathway to compensate Gukurahundi victims in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces in a move aimed at achieving peace and reconciliation in the country. Speaking to journalists during a consultative meeting with traditional leaders in Bulawayo yesterday, the deputy president of the National Council of Chiefs,…
Ketty NyoniSTAFF WRITERnyonik@dailynew.co.zw POLICE have ordered all its officers to stop operating kombis and other public service vehicles as it is a conflict of interest. This comes amid reports that some police officers were allegedly aiding the operations of unregistered kombis and further jeopardising public safety and undermining the rule of law. Speaking to the…
