Takudzwa Dhambu PARLIAMENT has implored the government to increase duty on all imported gas cylinders in order to protect local manufacturers. In a report presented at a pre-budget seminar last week, the parliamentary portfolio committee on industry said local gas cylinder manufacturers faced unfair competition from foreign companies. “Local companies pay duty for raw materials…
Kudzanai Gerede THIS year’s edition of the Top Companies Survey Awards is setting the tone for enhanced corporate innovation, emphasising the crucial…
Tinashe Nekati MAKUMBE Hilltop College has underscored the importance of Mandarin, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in the Domboshava-based school’s curriculum. This move aims to help students gain a deeper understanding of the fast-evolving technologies shaping the future. The initiative marks a significant shift from traditional school trips, which are primarily recreational, with the school…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER FRAUD and rape-accused, Walter Magaya, was granted US$3 000 bail by High Court judge, Justice Gibson Mandaza, yesterday. In the process, Magaya was asked to surrender his passport and title deeds, as well as report to police twice a week. The State had vigorously opposed bail, arguing that police were…
Hazel Marimbiza in Bulawayo THE World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than 2,5 million Zimbabweans accessed essential health services in 2024 through government-run primary healthcare facilities, as the country continues to make progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In its 2024 annual report released yesterday, WHO said it had been supporting Zimbabwe to strengthen its…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE Harare Premier Volleyball League (HPVL) season finale unfolded over the weekend at Sunrise Sports Club in Belvedere, delivering an electrifying conclusion to an intense season of competition. The gold medal match for the men’s division featured UZ Wolves against Black Rhinos, with the former beating the army side 3-1, a…
Thabiso Mutirwara MORE than 1 000 new malaria cases and two deaths were recorded across the country last week, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Health. The ministry said 1 194 new malaria cases and two fatalities were reported for the week ending October 26, 2025, bringing the cumulative total for the…
SANDRA HOVE THE Northern Region Handball League (NRHL) ended this past weekend at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) courts, where the UZ Wildcats secured the men’s title and the Manyame Sparrows triumphed in the women’s division. UZ Wildcats secured their championship with a 19-14 victory over Spartans HC, finishing the season undefeated. As a result,…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) says it is intensifying regional collaboration to tackle the growing problem of counterfeit goods, a challenge affecting markets across southern Africa. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, CZR acting chief executive officer Innocent Marimo said the organisation had been working closely with the Consumer Protection Commission to…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A BULAWAYO man who had almost completed his traditional healing internship has been slapped with a 20-year jail term after he fatally stabbed his mentor while in automatism. According to court papers, on November 14, 2023, Ndumiso Mlhanga had been enrolled for the training by the deceased woman, whose name…
