A 32-YEAR-old police officer, Paul Mutingoringo Dzimbanhete, has been sentenced to an effective 30 months’ imprisonment after being convicted of extortion. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) yesterday reported that between June 3 and June 13, 2025, Dzimbanhete, who was stationed at Karoi Urban Police Station, unlawfully confiscated a driver’s certificate of competency from Olly Mcupi…

Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) is set to host its inaugural Biotechnology Expo later this month. Biotechnology in Zimbabwe focuses on improving food security by developing climate-resilient crops like drought-tolerant maize and small grains. It also addresses health issues through research and the development of diagnostics and treatments for diseases…

By Rutendo Ngara A HARARE man has been remanded in custody by magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai after being found in possession of dagga (marijuana). Tinashe Streggle Tapera is facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. It is alleged that police received a tip-off that a Malawi-bound bus, JKN Coaches, with South African registration, was carrying…

Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo has died after the vehicle he was travelling in hit an elephant, local media report. The accident happened in the early hours of Friday morning while Mr Moyo and four other MPs were travelling along the Bulawayo-Gweru highway, according to state-owned broadcaster ZBC. He died instantly while his fellow lawmakers…

AS THE 2025 Mine Entra exhibition kicked off in Bulawayo on Wednesday, women in mining have shared their experiences navigating an industry long dominated by men. While acknowledging significant progress in gender inclusivity, many say more needs to be done to level the playing field. Speaking to the Daily News, Patience Dube, a small-scale gold…