A ZIMBABWEAN businessman and presidential hopeful has had his licence withdrawn by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) over an R200…
By Tanyaradzwa Marabada THE inaugural Nyanga Arts Festival (NAF) — tipped to be Manicaland’s biggest arts event — is set to take place in the resort town of Nyanga this month end, with top singers Jah Prayzah and Feli Nandi billed to headline the arts showcase. The two popular artistes are scheduled to perform on…
By Brighton Muronzereyi PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said his government has directly intervened to end by next month rolling power cuts that have spooked business and ordinary clients. This comes after the country recently faced intensified load shedding due to breakdown of creaky plants at Hwange and Kariba power stations. The situation slightly improved at…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the listed telecommunications and technology company, is planning to deploy new network infrastructure in Bulawayo and across the Matabeleland region in a move intended to boost customer experience in that part of the country. Speaking at the re-opening of the company’s newly-refurbished main shop in Bulawayo at the weekend, Econet chief operating…
By Rutendo Ngara AGRICULTURE ministry has embarked on a nationwide programme to educate extension officers on Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) affecting farming. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the ministry’s chief director Obert Jiri, who is responsible for agricultural engineering and mechanisation, said extension workers must be able to disseminate information that is in line…
By Hazel Marimbiza FIVE alleged robbers, linked to 11 cases of robbery in Bulawayo, have been arrested. According to national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the five allegedly committed robberies from last year up to September 2022.“Police have arrested Taurai Jirongo, 34, Ellias Banda, 37, Sunboy Sibanda, 38, Gilbert Sibanda, 28, and Hamilton Maphosa, 50, in…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa GOVERNMENT yesterday said it is facing mass resignations of professionals in tertiary institutions who are seeking greener pastures outside the country. Speaking to Daily News yesterday, Higher and Tertiary Education permanent secretary Fanuel Tagwira, said they have requested the Finance ministry to increase salaries for professionals in higher and tertiary institutions.“We are…
By Rutendo Ngara THREE armed robbers on Sunday pounced into a business complex along Harare-Mutare Road and got away with US$13 000. Posting on their twitter handle, the police said the three robbers pounced at Mtangadura complex, which is 35km from Harare, and they were driving a Mercedes Benz vehicle.“Three suspects were driving a Mercedes…
By Shamaine ChirimujiriTHE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) says motorists should fully licence and insure their vehicles to avoid the government losing a lot of money in case of road accidents This comes after Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZI- NARA) recently issued a statement to ban vehicles without valid licence discs from passing through toll…
By Cloud Fusire SEASONED bodybuilder Noah Dzvokora was left elated after crowned the Marume Classic body-building and fitness champion at the Zimbabwe College of Music at the weekend. Dzvokora reigned supreme when he dethroned defending champion Nunurai Masosonere, finished fourth behind upcoming junior bodybuilders Aaron Musarurwa and Darlington Mukanwa who settled for second and third…
