TYMON Machope struck in the first half as Scottland edged Chicken Inn one-nil at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday, opening up a four-point lead atop the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log standings. Scottland now have 59 points, four more than second-placed Simba Bhora. However, defending champions Simba Bhora have a chance to move back to within…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS AUTHORITIES are expediting the crafting of a new law that will protect whistleblowers and witnesses who expose corruption, as the push to strengthen the war against rampant graft in the country escalates. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the spokesperson of the…
By Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER chirumet@dailynews.co.zw HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has admitted that the council is failing to deliver basic services, including the modernisation of public libraries and the provision of free Wi-Fi, blaming a lack of initiative within council departments. Speaking during a full council meeting on Thursday, Mafume called the city’s lack of…
Emmanuel Marambe ZIMBABWE’S Chevrons take on Namibia in the final of the Africa Qualifier for the 2026 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup at Harare Sports Club today with the Justin Sammons-coached side seeking to end the tournament with a perfect record. The match gets underway at 1350hrs. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani are expected to…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED acappella group, The Soil, have promised to deliver an uplifting debut performance in Zimbabwe at the Jacaranda Festival tomorrow (Sunday) evening. Though The Soil, popular for their intricate vocal harmonies, percussive rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics, have graced big stages such as the Apollo Theatre in New York…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE regional magistrate Lisa Mutendereki yesterday granted Robert Mugabe Junior US$300 bail in a matter where he is accused of unlawfully possessing dagga (marijuana) worth US$30. The magistrate ordered Mugabe to reside at his given address until the matter is finalised, not to interfere with witnesses, and to report…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER DYNAMOS’ fight for survival in the top-flight league continues tomorrow as the Kelvin Kaindu-coached side host Ngezi Platinum Stars at Rufaro Stadium. In what is another stern test of their recent resurgence, DeMbare, who are unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions following last weekend’s one-nil win against…
THE call by Goromonzi West Member of Parliament, Beatrice Nyamupinga, for the surgical castration of men convicted of raping and sexually abusing minors in Zimbabwe is a chilling echo of a nation’s despair. Fuelled by staggering statistics — one in three girls raped or sexually assaulted before 18, and an average of 22 women raped…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SOUTH African music duo Mafikizolo will rekindle their love affair with Zimbabwe at this year’s edition of the Jacaranda Music Festival which will run from tonight till Sunday at Thorn Park Polo Grounds in Harare. Mafikizolo, made up of Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza, has regularly performed in Zimbabwe for…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER THESE are heydays for Zimbabwean sport, after the country qualified yesterday for the next Cricket Men’s T20 World Cup to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka next year. In achieving this feat, the much-maligned senior men’s cricketers followed in the venerated footsteps of former Sports minister and decorated Olympian,…
