Beaven Dhliwayo GROUP FEATURES EDITOR THE Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe will return as a key cultural partner for the Otakukon Anime Festival (Okaf) 2026, set for August 23 at Moto Republik Hub in Harare. The partnership will bring an Academy award-nominated animated film, a Japanese culinary experience and a new Manga Mentorship programme aimed…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER FOUR of Zimbabwe’s top women’s handball teams will compete in the third edition of the Sunshine City Handball Championship at City Sports Centre in the capital today. The four teams taking part are hosts Harare City Queens, defending champions Manyame Sparrows, Matabeleland champions Filabusi Titans and Midlands champions Raiders. Manyame Sparrows…
Tapiwa Chirume MASVINGO City Council has imposed a six-month dog and cat tie-up order following a surge in stray animals in the town. In that regard, city officials have warned that all wandering pets will be at risk of being euthanised during this period. The order, which runs until December 31, requires all pet owners…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO SADC has begun developing a regional artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and regulatory framework for member states. The project is aimed at guiding the responsible adoption of the technology while protecting citizens from emerging risks. Speaking during the Sadc High-Level Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Transport, ICT, Information and Meteorology in Bulawayo yesterday,…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO GOVERNMENT has intensified efforts to position Zimbabwe as a key transport and logistics hub in Southern Africa. Authorities state that the country is investing heavily in roads, airports, and regional corridors to boost connectivity and trade. Speaking on the sidelines of a regional cluster meeting of ministers responsible for Transport, ICT,…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER TWO Irish nationals appeared in court yesterday and were fined US$110 each for possessing cannabis valued at US$5. Jodie Kinsela and Tadgh Joseph Byrnes, along with Melisa Khan, were convicted of dealing in dangerous drugs. They were fined US$110 each and if they defaulted, they will serve 60 days each…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER HERBERT ‘‘Jompano’’ Maruwa has been appointed as the new Manica Diamonds head coach, ending his two-month break from football after parting ways with TelOne.Maruwa arrives at a time when the Gem Boys are battling for survival in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after enduringa difficult campaign in which they have…
Sandra HoveSPORTS WRITER FOUR of Zimbabwe’s top women’s handball teams will compete in the third edition of the Sunshine City Handball Championshipat City Sports Centre in the capital today.The four teams taking part are hosts Harare City Queens, defending champions Manyame Sparrows, Matabeleland championsFilabusi Titans and Midlands champions Raiders. Manyame Sparrows come into the tournament…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AWARD-WINNING Nigerian gospel singer Sinach is set to return to Harare for a major worship gathering, “Arise with Sinach”, scheduled for August 22 at Celebration Centre in Harare. Sinach, whose global gospel hits include Way Maker and I Know Who I Am, is expected to lead thousands of worshippers…
Brighton MuronzereyiCIVIL servants must channel devolution funds into high-impact local projects that significantly improve the lives of ordinary citizens.Speaking during African Public Service Day commemorations yesterday in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West, the secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution in the Office of the President, Tafadzwa Muguti, said the success of governance should be measured by the…
