A CHITUNGWIZA man has been jailed for 20 years for a series of break-ins that terrorised Harare residents.Criminal Investigations Department spokesperson Rachael Muteveri yesterday told the Daily News that the accused took advantage of the absence of homeowners to force entry into properties and steal cash.“I confirm that Gift Elliot Mushonga Chibvongodze was convicted on…
THE “Three Perspectives” art exhibition has set the tone for this year’s Francophone Week, which is currently underway in Harare and will run until March 22.The 2026 edition of the cultural festival, which celebrates the French language and the diverse cultures of French-speaking countries, features a packed programme of films, concerts, comedy shows and exhibitions.Organised…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged Parliament to accelerate the regulation of social media, citing an urgent need for laws that shield young people from harmful online content and systemic abuse.This move aligns Zimbabwe with a growing global trend, as countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, China, and several European nations move toward implementing similar restrictive…
THE High Court has halted proceedings in the case where popular clergyman Walter Magaya is accused of raping four congregants at his Yadah Hotel in the capital.The pause follows an urgent chamber application filed by Magaya to review magistrate Esthere Chivasa’s decision to allow the sensitive matter to be heard in camera.Justice Tapiwa Chitapi granted…
IT WAS at Zebra Village in Mbare on Thursday evening when I finally met the man many Sungura lovers affectionately call “the man of the moment” Simon Mutambi.He was performing a live concert, and the place was buzzing with music lovers who had come to enjoy his energetic style.Before the show started, I approached his…
IN A macabre twist to cross-border smuggling, police have intercepted a funeral convoy used as a front for an illegal drug syndicate at the Beitbridge Border Post.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the arrest of four suspects following two high-stakes interceptions on March 12, 2026.While the first arrest involved drugs hidden in a truck…
READERS in Zimbabwe and Namibia are set to gather for four Silent Book Club meet-ups this weekend, with events scheduled in Harare, Chinhoyi, Bulawayo and Rundu.The gatherings, organised by Thuthukani Ndlovu, will take place today and tomorrow, and are expected to bring together book lovers for quiet reading sessions followed by networking.“This weekend we have…
OLD Mutual Zimbabwe, through its Eight2Five Innovation Hub, has officially launched the sixth edition of the Value Creation Challenge (VCC), embarking on an ambitious nationwide tour to scout for the country’s next generation of business leaders.The award-winning initiative is casting its widest net yet, targeting startups led by youth, women, and persons with disabilities.This year’s…
THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has intensified its partnership with China to enhance food security in Zimbabwe.Under the initiative, which was…
MUSIC lovers are in for an exciting weekend as several top artistes have lined up gigs in different parts of the country, celebrating International Women’s Month. Leading the pack, evergreen artiste Jah Prayzah is billed to light up Queen of Hearts this Sunday, a performance promising an exciting weekend outing for music lovers in the…
