Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 35-YEAR-OLD Nkayi man has appeared before the court facing a chilling charge of attempting to murder his own mother following a violent domestic dispute. Mthokozisi Ncube appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Luke Ncube facing a charge of attempted murder. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to December 15 for continuation….
Brandon Josphat CHIEF REPORTER THE government is ramping up its efforts to deal with dangerous drivers, many of whom run amok during the festive season, thereby seriously endangering the lives and safety of all road users. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the permanent secretary of the Ministry of…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER STRIKER Tymon Machope and defender Andrew Mbeba will miss out on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) due to injury, while the duo of Emmanuel Jalai and Walter Musona are also sweating over their chances of making it into coach Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica’s final squad owing to similar concerns….
THE government’s announcement to introduce a parole system next year marks a profoundly progressive and necessary step for Zimbabwe’s correctional and judicial framework. This is not merely a bureaucratic change; it is an acknowledgement that true justice extends beyond punishment to encompass rehabilitation, societal safety, and human dignity. Vice president Constantino Chiwenga’s address at the…
THE Zimbabwe Mobile Sanitation Association (Zimsa) has distanced itself from illegal and unregulated mobile toilet operators, warning that their activities pose serious public health risks. This follows a surge in unregistered mobile toilet providers placing units across the country. In a statement yesterday, Zimsa said it does not associate with operators whose conduct compromises hygiene…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER PREMIERSHIP champions Scottland yesterday held a trophy parade in the capital in celebration of their historic achievement. Mabviravira, who made history of becoming the second team after Black Rhinos (1984) to win the league title in their first season in the top flight, paraded their title starting from the Central…
Dakarai Mashava ASSISTANT EDITOR IT is not every day that you get to attend a unique festival that brings together various fitness activities and caps it all with a music celebration. That was precisely what the third edition of the Musabvunda Fitness and Wellness Festival held at Blakiston Primary School in Harare the weekend was…
Thabiso Mutirwara THE Republic of Korea has officially handed over a state-of-the-art seed processing plant to Zimbabwe’s Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (Sirdc), in a significant move to strengthen food security and climate resilience. Speaking during the handover ceremony held at the SIRDC in Harare yesterday, Sirdc chief executive officer Leonard Madzingaidzo said…
SANDRA HOVE FORMER Warriors winger Joel Luphahla has been appointed the new FC Platinum head coach, taking over from Norman Mapeza who has since joined champions Scottland. Luphahla, led Simba Bhora to a third place finish in the just concluded Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign, with his departure from the Shamva-based side being officially…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER HUNDREDS of music fans in Nyanga gathered at Nyamhuka Shopping Centre recently for a concert aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of veld fires. The event, organised by Timcon Africa in conjunction with Allied Timbers Zimbabwe, formed part of a broader fire-awareness campaign targeting communities across Manicaland. “We are…
