AWARD-WINNING comedian and poet Andrew Manyika has launched Spices and Spouse, a comedy and poetry dinner set for February 14 at the Rainbow Towers VIP Lounge in Harare.Timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day, the event is billed as an elegant evening bringing together singles, couples and friends for a curated blend of humour, poetry and…
THE Zimbabwe U-19 men’s cricket team suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of India, slipping to a 204-run loss in their ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Super-Six match at Bulawayo Sports Club.The loss marks another setback for Zimbabwe as they look to regroup ahead of their crucial encounter against Bangladesh on Saturday.Zimbabwe’s innings…
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) board has appointed communications strategist and academic George Manyaya as its new chief executive officer, effective February 1.In a statement yesterday, the board said Manyaya brings “strong academic credentials, strategic leadership and extensive multisectoral experience” to the helm of the country’s tourism marketing and regulatory body.“Manyaya brings strong academic credentials,…
ACCOUNTABILITY Lab Zimbabwe has announced the appointment of Beloved Chiweshe as its new country director, effective February 1.This strategic leadership transition marks a new chapter for the organisation as it continues its mission to promote integrity and ethical governance within the country.Chiweshe is a seasoned professional who brings a wealth of expertise to the role.His…
AUTHORITIES expect power woes to ease in the coming months, due to increased water inflows at Kariba Power Plant and ongoing measures to improve supplies by Zesa.This comes as the current rains are expected to signifcantly raise water inflows at the Kariba Hydro Power Station, whose generation could rise to 1 000 megawatts (MW), as…
BULAWAYO City Council warns that waste-clogged drainage systems are fuelling recurring flash floods during the current rainy season.According to their latest newsletter, the BCC highlighted that increased dumping of waste such as diapers, plastic materials and clothing into storm drains was also contributing to the issue, as this prevents the free flow of water, resulting…
HARARE regional magistrate Francis Mapfumo yesterday threw out Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya’s application for refusal of further remand.He dismissed the application for lack of merit.Magaya had applied for refusal of further remand on five counts of rape on Monday before he was re-arrested on the same day in connection with four…
SIMBA Bhora will kick off their 2026 season with a clash against league newcomers Agama FC in the Barnabas Mushunje memorial cup on February 21 at Wadzanai stadium in Shamva.The memorial cup is being staged in honour of Mushunje, a former Simba Bhora player who passed away on June 7, 2022 from injuries sustained in…
THE Zimbabwe Media Commission(ZMC) warns practitioners of a fraudulent agent swindling journalists by offering fake accreditation cards.In a statement yesterday, the commission said it had been alerted to “a disturbing scam in which an individual was posing as a ZMC accreditation agent and swindling unsuspecting media practitioners” with Zimbabweans based in South Africa reportedly the…
AUTHORITIES are continuing to expand the capacity of the National Heroes Acre in Harare so that it can accommodate an additional 100 graves.At the same time, plans are also afoot to increase the capacity of provincial heroes burial sites around the country.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the permanent…
