THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) says it has budgeted ZiG 15 million for the two council by-elections set for today in Ward 14 Chinhoyi Municipality and Ward 6 Epworth Local Board. The posts became vacant following the conviction of the councillors for fraud and corruption. Addressing the media yesterday in Harare, Rodney Kiwa, Zec deputy…
NEW Zealand captain Mitch Santner took four wickets with his left-arm spin as the Black Caps completed a ninewicket win on the…
Brighton Muronzereyi and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS REPRESENTATIVES of consumers, workers and business want authorities to do more, and urgently, to lift hard-pressed Zimbabweans and companies. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the key stakeholders also said yesterday that it was very important that any measures taken by authorities…
Progress Chaya ENTERTAINMENT WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw RISING musician Zorodzai Matengarufu, whose stage name is Jena, will headline A Night of Traditional Music and Zimbabwean Artistry in Mhondoro on August 9. Jena, backed by his band The Black Log will be supported by the DJ duo Terrible Twins at the event slated for Sharp Shooter the Ban…
AT JUST 25, young female Felicity Guta is already shaping Zimbabwe’s future not through politics or protest, but through purpose. A bold advocate for youth rights and gender equality, Guta has launched HerVoice Africa, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to giving the African girl child a platform to rise, speak and lead. Officially launched in the…
TAKUDZWA DHAMBU THE Jcob Mafume led City of Harare is calling for land developers to register in existing dysfunctional settlements where land was allocated under the housing pay schemes model. This comes as the local authority recently demolished several properties in Ridgeview, Belvedere, accusing owners of building illegally. “The City of Harare hereby invites interested…
TAKUDZWA DHAMBU POLICE have arrested five suspects in connection with the vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure in Harare, which led to the recovery of 86 kilograms of cables. This comes as vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure in Zimbabwe is a serious issue causing significant losses and service disruptions. This vandalism impacts network reliability,…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER SCORES of children from nine schools will share the stage at Alfred Beit Primary School in the capital today to mark Children’s Performing Arts Workshop (Chipawo)’s 36th anniversary. The event promises to showcase the exceptional talents of young performers, honed through Chipawo’s innovative arts education programmes — Arts Education for Development…
Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER chirumet@dailynews.co.zw IN RESPONSE to growing public alarm over recent dog attacks, involving pit bulls and other aggressive breeds, the City of Masvingo is set to clamp down on stray and improperly managed dogs to ensure public safety. In a public notice yesterday, Masvingo City Council announced a dog survey, warning owners…
RAINBOW Tourism Group (RTG) has donated hospital linen valued at US$30 000 to several health institutions as part of its corporate social responsibility. The donation forms part of RTG’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability strategy, which focuses on delivering measurable impact in the communities where the Group operates. The latest phase of the…
