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Govt devastates jobs, businesses … as it continues to fail to pay its service providers  

Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat THE government’s continuing failure to pay its suppliers on time has seen many companies closing or downsizing their operations, with hundreds of thousands of workers losing their jobs as a result.  Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — a worried chief executive of the Zimbabwe National…

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Life & Arts

Prime Minister steals the show at Reggae Roadblock

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw IN A SPECTACULAR display of musical prowess, award-winning reggae singer Simbarashe Masarirambi, popularly known as Prime Minister, left music enthusiasts in awe at the Reggae Roadblock concert held at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare over the weekend. The event drew massive crowds, eager to experience the unique blend of…

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Mzembi freedom bid thrown out

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw FORMER Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi’s application for bail pending trial was dismissed yesterday by Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei. Ndirowei only read the operative part of the judgment before telling the court that he could not see properly because he had an eye operation and was recovering. Mzembi…

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Harare-Chirundu Road rehab begins

Thabiso Mutirwara mutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw THE US$550 million rehabilitation of 352 kilometres Harare– Chirundu Road has commenced in earnest with the project expected to be completed in 2027. In a statement yesterday, the Transport ministry said the project involved upgrading and widening of the highway to Sadc standards, improving road safety and facilitating smoother trade routes across…

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Sport

Warriors earn US$500K for Afcon 2025

Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER THE WARRIORS are guaranteed a minimum of US$500 000 for participating in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set for Morocco in December. The Machael Nees-coached Warriors qualified for the tournament as runners-up in Group J which saw them receive $250 000, while Cameroon, the group winners, earned $350…

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Legend warns of Dembare downfall . . . as the Harare giants continue to float in relegation zone

Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER DYNAMOS are not only at risk of relegation but could also face the prospect of becoming defunct, so says former club legend and captain Memory Mucherahowa. The warning comes as the Harare giants linger in the relegation zone. Dembare extended their winless streak to three games last weekend, suffering a…

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Editorial Comment

Mthuli must deliver on pro-poor budget

THE upcoming mid-term budget review, set for July 30, presents a critical juncture for the country’s economic trajectory. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s assurances to the Daily News at the weekend regarding a focus on uplifting the poor and improving the ease of doing business are welcome, but the proof will be in the pudding. Given…

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Man jailed five years for killing his wife

Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO man, who killed his wife during a drunken domestic dispute and evaded arrest for more than two years, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Godfrey Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Naison Chivayo. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of culpable homicide following the…

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Chinese national in court over US$40 meth

RUTENDO NGARA A CHINESE national was yesterday granted a US$100 bail by a Harare magistrate after he was found in possession of US$40 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (meth). Zheng Chunping is facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs and was remanded until July 30. Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu told the court that on July 11 2025 at around…

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