Tapiwa Chirume THE City of Harare has received a total of ZiG85,2 million from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) as of October, a major boost aimed at improving road maintenance and rehabilitation across the capital. Finance committee chairperson Costa Mande revealed the development while presenting the city’s 2026 budget. “As of October 20, 2025,…
Sandra Hove Veteran all-rounder Sean Williams’ time with the Chevrons is over with Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) yesterday revealing that they would not renew the cricketer’s contract when it expires on December 31. This comes after Williams voluntarily entered rehabilitation as he battles drug addiction. Incidentally, Williams, for so long one of Zimbabwe’s leading players, had…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER LAWMAKERS plan to push for a pro-poor 2026 National Budget and policy measures that will further stabilise the ZiG and prices of basic goods in the country. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the chairperson of the parliamentary portfolio committee on Budget, Lincoln Dhliwayo, confirmed…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER CHIDO Maenzanise believes she can conquer the world after being crowned Africa’s strongest woman following her stunning victory at the African Strongest Man and Woman 2025 competition held in South Africa last month. With her achievement in South Africa, Maenzanise not only added to her impressive tally of 28 medals, but…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE HOSTS Zimbabwe will be looking to make a bold statement on and off the chess board when they host at least 25 countries in this year’s edition of the African Youth Chess Championship (AYCC). The AYCC, which ranks as one of Africa’s premier youth chess tournaments, will be staged across at least three…
Tapiwa Chirume THE cost of dying in Harare is set to rise sharply in 2026 if new cemetery tariffs proposed by the Harare City Council (HCC) are approved. Burial fees, memorial charges, and exhumation costs are all expected to surge. According to the draft schedule of proposed 2026 tariffs, adult burial fees at Warren Hills…
Takudzwa Dhamu THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned that most parts of the country are likely to experience heavy rainfall, accompanied by lightning and strong winds, beginning today and lasting until Friday. In a weather advisory yesterday, the MSD said Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Masvingo, Manicaland, Harare Metropolitan, and all the…
Tapiwa Chirume GOKWE South Rural District Council (RDC) is set to roll out a comprehensive registration exercise for all villagers in its 32 wards to create a database aimed at improving revenue collection through the development levy. The move follows a resolution passed during a recent full council meeting, where councillors unanimously agreed that a…
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is striking where it hurts the most, the illicit wealth accrued by the corrupt. The forfeiture of assets worth millions of US dollars from former Zinara chief executive officer, Frank Chitukutuku, following an unexplained wealth order and an unsuccessful Supreme Court appeal, marks a decisive and commendable step in the…
WE wholeheartedly agree with police spokesperson Paul Nyathi’s firm stance regarding the need to restrict bail for repeat and violent offenders, particularly serial armed robbers. While the right to bail is a fundamental constitutional provision, it is critical to acknowledge that no right is absolute. There are established constitutional derogations designed to protect the very…
