By Yvonne Ncube A BULAWAYO woman, 38, who allegedly kidnapped a newly-born baby when the mother had gone to secure transport, has been remanded in custody until tomorrow for her bail hearing. Anita Khumalo of Pumula South suburb appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Collet Ncube yesterday. The National Prosecuting Authority represented by Acquman Khupe alleges…
By Progress Chaya MULTI-AWARD-WINNING musician Jah Prayzah will headline the St. Ignatian Feast slated for this Saturday at the Old Hararian Sports Club in the capital. The concert, now in its second year running, is meant to raise funds for St Paul’s Musami Hospital — a 150-bed health care facility — in Murewa.“We are hoping…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Barhamgreen suburb in Bulawayo has been arrested for an alleged theft of mining equipment worth over US$3 000. Bongani Akim Zwelib Gazi yesterday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing charges of unlawful entry and theft before pleading guilty to the charges and was remanded in…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest telecommunications and technology company, has announced a major network upgrade programme in Manicaland Province. The programme, which targets 175 sites by the end of November 2023, would see Econet upgrade all its 3G sites to fourth generation, 4G/ LTE sites. In addition, the company would also deploy 30 new…
By Ashley Moyo and Anesu MirisawuLIFESTYLE WRITERS THE reappointment of Kirsty Coventry as Arts minister by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has divided opinion in the arts sector. The Cinema Society of Zimbabwe applauded the president for keeping Coventry, who has been the minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation for the past five years, on…
POLICE have launched a blitz targeting illegal liquor dealers with a view to closing their operations across the country. This comes after police over the weekend forced the closure of some pubs in the Harare central business district (CBD) and areas surrounding the capital. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi…
By Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat KEY stakeholders have commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa for endeavouring to strike a balance between continuity and fresh ideas in his new Cabinet line-up. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, consumer watchdogs, business representatives and labour unions also said what was now key was that Mnangagwa’s executive picks hit the…
By Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have given private players the permission to import grain to ensure that the country has adequate food stocks in the light of the threat posed by the looming El Niño drought. Zimbabwe is among the southern African countries that are expecting to receive normal to below-normal rainfalls in the upcoming…
By Brandon JosphatSTAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw CABINET ministers who took the oath of office yesterday before President Emmerson Mnangagwa said they were ready to hit the ground running. The glorious occasion took place at the State House were Mnangagwa appointed 26 Cabinet, provincial and deputy ministers on Monday. Speaking to the Daily News after the swearing-in ceremony,…
A MAN from Tsholotsho district in Matabeleland North Province has been arrested for allegedly striking his neighbour with an axe following a misunderstanding over liquor. Khululani Siwela, 42, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza yesterday, facing attempted murder charges. Siwela did not plead to the charges and was remanded in custody to September 15…
