THE rape trial of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya is set to commence today at the Harare Magistrates Court.Magaya, who allegedly raped four congregants, is out on US$3000 bail.The State alleges that one of the complainants is a 24-year-old woman from Harare, who, along with her family, was a congregant at Magaya’s…
THE police have arrested a bogus police officer and a member of the security services on charges of drug peddling and trafficking along the Harare–Beitbridge Road near Bubi.This comes after recent arrests in Milton Park, Harare, where a number of fake police officers were terrorising residents in Harare, including those in the Mabelreign area.In a…
THE police in Midlands Province are investigating a suspected murder case following the death of a three-year-old boy in Gokwe South.Police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday said the incident occurred on February 13 at around 10am at Village Madzura under Chief Sai in Gokwe South.“It is alleged that the now deceased Alvin Makore went to the…
VETERAN Zimbabwean broadcaster and media executive, John Masuku, was laid to rest yesterday at Glen Forest Memorial Park in the capital.He died on Friday at his house in Harare from a heart attack. He was 70.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday at the cemetery, John’s brother, Lot, said the family had lost a pillar of…
PARAMOUNT Garments has secured a High Court victory after successfully challenging its insurer’s attempt to substitute a cash pay-out for the reconstruction of its fire-damaged factory in Southerton, Harare.The dispute arose following a fire that broke out at the company’s premises on December 4, 2023, destroying a building and causing extensive damage to plant equipment…
ZACK Smith was named the overall Judoka of the Year at the Judo Association of Zimbabwe (JAZ) annual awards ceremony held in Harare yesterday.The event was held at Country Stables School in the capital where Ropafadzo Vianowas also honoured as Judoka of the Year (cadet female). Other notable winners included Mikaela Du Preez (Female Judoka…
THE fundamental law of any nation belongs to its people, not its politicians.As Parliament moves to gazette the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill of 2026, Zimbabwe stands at a historic crossroads that demands more than mere parliamentary procedure; it requires a genuine national consensus.The proposed changes are seismic. By moving to extend presidential and parliamentary…
WITH such deeply rooted hostility spanning decades, friendliness is never a factor whenever Highlanders take on Dynamos.The Bosso-DeMbare game is not just any match. When the two teams clash in the Jairos Jiri Cup at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon, emotion, tension and historical weight will be in abundance as the two giants of Zimbabwean football…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s policy rate of 35 percent is increasing the cost of business in the country thereby suppressing growth momentum, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has warned.This comes as authorities have repeatedly stated that they will ‘stay the course’ with regards to a tight monetary policy stance, in order…
THE proposed constitutional amendments that were recently approved by the Cabinet are designed to strengthen governance in the country and to safeguard national stability.So says Attorney General Virginia Mabiza, who also firmly rejects claims that the impending reforms are tailored for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s benefit.Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the indefatigable Mabiza…
