POLICE have arrested Ismail Wurayayi in connection with a murder case where he allegedly killed his nephew with an empty beer bottle for unknown reasons in Beitbridge. This incident comes as police have called for peaceful dispute resolution after over 1 100 killings were recorded last year, with many attributed to remarkably trivial disputes, such…
TAKUDZWA DHAMBUStaff Writer AMID the country’s worsening road carnage, authorities say they need the active support of all Zimbabweans — including drivers, commuters and pedestrians — to tame Zimbabwe’s traffic jungle. Speaking on Thursday evening on leading independent national television station 3Ktv’s popular current affairs programme, Vantage, national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said the country…
TAPIWA CHIRUMEStaff WRITER HARARE City and Chitungwiza Town councils are stepping up efforts to strengthen their emergency disaster response, which has been brought into question following the tragic accident that claimed 17 lives along Seke Road on Tuesday. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, Harare City Council’s acting town clerk, Phakamile Mabhena, said…
RELIGIOUS leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to work hand in hand with the government in addressing national challenges such as unemployment and drug and substance abuse. This was said at the Multi Faith Economic Dialogue (NAMFED) on Friday where more than 15 churches converged to validate a rapporteur report which would be submitted to President…
YVONNE NCUBEIn Bulawayo THE trial of Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu and ward 3 councillor Mpumelelo Moyo has commenced before Bulawayo magistrate Richard Ramaboea. The duo, who are facing charges of abuse of office, were remanded out of custody to tomorrow for the commencement of their trial. They both pleaded not guilty to the charge…
RUTENDO NGARASenior Staff Writer IN the heart of Zimbabwe’s arid Region 5, where the heat is unforgiving and rains are often a distant promise, survival has long depended on resilience. For generations, villagers in Ndali, Chiredzi East, have lived with the harsh realities of climate change, failed harvests, chronic food insecurity, and deepening poverty. In…
THABISO MUTIRWARAStaff WRITER OLD Mutual Group has distributed 2 000 blankets to hospitals, clinics, children’s shelters, and elderly care centres across all 10 provinces of the country, helping vulnerable communities during this winter season. The group chief executive officer, Sam Matsekete, at the weekend said they launched a nationwide Winter Warmer Campaign, a compassionate initiative…
TAPIWA CHIRUMEStaff WRITER SENATOR Anna Shiri, who is also the president of National Council of Persons with disabilities (PWDs), has called for inclusive teacher’s development training in sign language and braille to enhance inclusion of students with hearing and visual impairments. Debating on the Joint Portfolio report on Universal Access to Education in the Senate…
RUTENDO NGARASenior Staff Writer DESPITE achieving a record tobacco output in the 2024/25 marketing season, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says that most farmers still rely on contract farming, which is unsustainable. More than 60 percent of tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe operate under contract. TIMB spokesperson Chelesani Tsarwe said there was a need…
Progress ChayaENTERTAINMENT WRITERchayap@dailynews.co.zw REGGAE Brunch ZW, a music event that combines live reggae performances by both established and emerging artists, will bounce back on August 2 at Harare’s Sherwood Golf Club. Dubbed ‘Reggae 4 the Hardway Edition,’ which will also feature top DJs and MCs, is scheduled to begin at 4pm and run until late….
