A SOMBRE atmosphere engulfed the funeral wake of six members of the Mujuru family from Tynwald North in Harare, who were tragically killed in a horrific road accident on Thursday along the Harare-Masvingo Road.A memorial service for the victims — mother, Lilian Maranda Mujuru, 40, and children, Nokutenda, Makanaka, Ronald Junior, Rufaro Shalom and Kayden…
SEVEN pedestrians died along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road on Friday night after a truck ploughed into people attending an earlier accident scene.National Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said the incident occurred around 10pm at the 57-kilometre peg.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirm a fatal road traffic accident in which seven pedestrians were killed after being hit by…
THE government says it is moving to establish municipal courts as part of wider efforts to capacitate local authorities and strengthen enforcement of city by-laws amid growing concerns over poor service delivery. This comes as local authorities are lobbying the government to grant municipal police arresting powers, as cities intensify efforts to curb rampant littering,…
THE ambitious Muzarabani oil and gas project in the Cabora Bassa Basin is steadily moving from exploration into a decisive phase that could reshape the energy landscape in Zimbabwe, the government has said. In a statement, the government said Australian-listed Invictus Energy has confirmed a gas-condensate discovery at the Mukuyu-2 well, marking a significant breakthrough…
BULAWAYO is exploring the Umganin Aquifer as a mid-term solution to the city’s persistent and crippling water shortages.The city’s director of water and sanitation, Sikhumbuzo Ncube, told the Daily News On Sunday yesterday that the council had made progress in its efforts to secure new water sources, with early results from a pre-feasibility study on…
AUTHORITIES say the recent modernisation of the Beitbridge Border Post is already yielding results, with the country’s busiest border handling travellers efficiently at the start of the Easter holiday.In an update yesterday, the officer-in-charge of Beitbridge Immigration Station, assistant regional immigration officer Canisia Magaya, said the upgrades had been particularly important during peak seasons, ensuring…
STAKEHOLDERS have called on the newly-appointed National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) chief executive officer (CEO), Munyaradzi Stephen Charangwa, to accelerate recapitalisation and transform the country’s rail infrastructure to support economic growth.According to a statement by NRZ, Charangwa took over the reins with effect from April 1, 2026.The announcement was made by NRZ board chairperson Misheck…
SEVEN pedestrians died along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road on Friday night after a truck ploughed into people attending an earlier accident scene. National Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said the incident occurred around 10pm at the 57-kilometre peg. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirm a fatal road traffic accident in which seven pedestrians were killed after being…
THE Forestry Commission says it is intensifying efforts to address challenges affecting growth in the sector, including illegal settlers, vehicle shortages and low remuneration.Despite these constraints, the commission says it remains committed to contributing meaningfully to the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) while reclaiming its role as the authority on the country’s forests and…
FOR a team like Dynamos, one of Zimbabwe’s biggest football institutions, a heavy defeat, especially against a big rival, is often the death knell for whoever is in the hot seat. A poor result, particularly on home soil, often results in a toxic reaction against the coach, and in DeMbare’s case, the executive. And when…
