CHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa last night fired the minister of Mines and Mining Development, Winston Chitando, with immediate effect and replaced him with his former deputy, Polite Kambamura. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the chief secretary to the President and Cabinet, Martin Rushwaya, who stated the decision was made in…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER GLOBETROTTING musical outfit Mokoomba are set to host their end-of-year concert on Friday at The Grub Restaurant and Pub in Eastlea, Harare. The band has just concluded an extensive European tour, which drew strong crowds and widespread acclaim. “We are bringing our energy to our local fans with a show…
Takudzwa Dhambu ANTI-TRAFFICKING lobby group, Vhukharani Trust, has called on the public to exercise vigilance over a sharp rise in human trafficking risks targeting Zimbabweans during the festive season, citing increased travel, job hunting, and family movements that create fertile ground for traffickers. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the organisation’s founder and executive, Gerald…
Tapiwa Chirume MANYAME Rural District Council (RDC) has stepped up its fight against illegal settlements and unregulated land sales by deploying technology-driven surveillance systems, intensifying patrols, and tightening enforcement to safeguard communal land. Speaking during a recent full council meeting, the council’s chief executive officer, Farirai Guta, said the local authority was increasingly relying on…
Yvonne Ncube In Bulawayo A BULAWAYO woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of unlawfully cultivating dagga at her home. The accused, Nomsa Moyo, of Pumula South, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Matthew Mutiro charged with contravening the Dangerous Drugs Act after police discovered a small dagga plantation in her backyard….
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER BARELY a fortnight after Jah Prayzah fans filled the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) to capacity, gospel music devotees proved they can draw comparable numbers, turning out in their thousands for this year’s edition of the Grateful Experience at the weekend. Although the 4 500-seater venue did not reach full…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S Warriors resume preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations today with coach Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica continuing to run the rule over his options for the tournament. A number of the Warriors’ big names such as Marvelous Nakamba and Teenage Hadebe are expected to be part of this week’s…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER SABLES captain Hilton Mudariki admits they have been handed a tough challenge at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after being drawn alongside England, Wales and Tonga in Pool F of the tournament, but says they are relishing the prospect of squaring off against some of the world’s best teams. Zimbabwe’s Sables,…
THE news that Sweden will close its embassy in Harare and phase out bilateral development cooperation is a profound disappointment and, frankly, a staggering betrayal of the ideals Stockholm has championed for decades. For Zimbabwe, a nation still finding its footing on the long and often painful path to full democracy, the withdrawal of a…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE myriad challenges that the government continues to grapple with as it fights to improve the lives of poor Zimbabweans points to the fact that authorities need to do more to turbocharge the country’s economy. So says economist and chief executive of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), Christopher Mugaga, who adds…
