By Dionne Kanyowa ONE of the key witnesses in the suspected ritual killing of a Murehwa minor, Tapiwa Makore (Jnr), has admitted to lying to the police when she gave evidence that incriminated the late’s uncle, Tapiwa Makore (Snr). Julia Kamunda’s statement to the police implicated Tafadzwa Shamba and Makore Snr, who are jointly charged…
By Ketty Nyoni THE government is set to embark on a proactive mass polio vaccination programme for children under the age of five as the country moves to curb transmission of the disease from Mozambique. This comes as the country’s eastern neighbour is currently battling to control the disease. The supplementary polio vaccination programme would…
By Dionne Kanyowa THE HIGH Court has dismissed former City of Harare mayor, Herbert Gomba and three other former council bosses, application for discharge in their abuse of public office case against them. Gomba, Stanley Ndemera, Hosiah Chisango and Charles Kandemiiri stand accused of selling a Vainona stand to a company called Hardspec Investments for…
By Brandon Josphat ZANU PF has set October 8 as the day for central committee elections with almost 1 000 aspiring candidates submitting their CVs as the ruling party prepares for its elective congress later in the month. This comes as the ruling party is also strengthening its structures ahead of next year’s general polls. Speaking…
By Rutendo Ngara THE Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union (ZCFU) says farmers should deliver their wheat to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) early to minimise post-harvest losses. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZCFU president Shadreck Makombe said since wheat is now ready for harvesting, farmers should not take time to deliver because the pre-harvesting season…
By Rutendo Ngara GOVERNMENT yesterday said Covid-19 situation in the country is under control despite a slight increase in new cases in the past few weeks. This comes as the country had heaved a sigh of relief as less than 10 cases were being recorded daily in the last few months before they started increasing…
By Brighton Muronzereyi POLICE at the weekend arrested a 43-year-old man who allegedly tried to smuggle 9,2 kilogrammes of heroin from Victoria Falls International Airport to India. In a statement yesterday, police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi, said the suspect allegedly intended to travel to India with heroin stuffed in his travelling bag.“Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms…
EDITOR — It is sad that the government has been harassing ordinary Zimbabweans who are trying to fend for their families honestly…
LOCAL Rhino antipoaching documentary Behind The Horn has been nominated for a prestigious top award at this year’s edition of European Film Festival Zimbabwe (EFFZ). The documentary is about rhino anti-poaching at Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservation and it mainly focused on the conservation efforts in place to protect rhinos in the country. Directed by…
By Cloud Fusire THE sacking of Manica Diamonds Johanisi Nhumwa, yesterday has brought to 10 the number of Premier Soccer League (PSL) coaches that have been axed by their clubs in the current campaign. Nhumwa’s sacking, just five days before the end of the season, has not come as a surprise to many as the…
