Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw A GRIM toll has emerged from Harare’s escalating fire crisis, with the City Council (HCC) reporting 20 fatalities and 47 injuries from 221 fire incidents since the start of the year. The capital is grappling with a surge in blazes, largely attributed to the proliferation of informal business cubicles and critical delays…
HOUSING has become a pressing issue in Zimbabwe, particularly in urban areas. Rapid urbanisation and a growing population have led to a significant shortage of affordable housing. Cities like Harare and Bulawayo are experiencing increased migration from rural areas, creating a surge in demand for housing that outstrips supply. As a result, the housing waiting…
AFRICAN Sun Limited (ASL) has confirmed that it has signed transactional agreements for the sale of Monomotapa Hotel to Monomotapa Hospitality (Private) Limited, in which the Public Service Pension Fund has an interest. The transaction, valued at US$18 million plus VAT, includes the hotel’s land, buildings, and adjacent car park, and will be sold as…
GOVERNMENT is prioritising the integration of geospatial sciences to revolutionise land administration, recognising its crucial role in efficient land registration, valuation, dispute resolution, and ultimately, sustainable national development. Geospatial science involves the study and analysis of location-specific information on earth, utilising technologies like Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE man, Paul Zuze, appeared in court yesterday charged with attempted murder and malicious damage to property after allegedly setting his former wife’s house ablaze when she denied him sex. He was remanded in custody to July 18. Appearing before regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei, Zuze faces accusations stemming…
RUTENDO NGARA AN EPWORTH man, Allan Chitsike, appeared in court yesterday facing charges of aggravated indecent assault after allegedly sodomising two seven-year-old minors from the area on separate occasions. He was remanded in custody and advised to apply for bail at the High Court. In the first count, the court heard that a juvenile from…
CLOUD FUSIRE NORTHERN Region Soccer League (NRSL) title chasers Black Rhinos and Agama took full advantage of log leaders N’ombeyawora’s one-nil defeat away to Karoi United to close in at the top of the table. N’ombeyawora went into Wednesday’s match away to Karoi United leading the pack with five points, but a shocking defeat at…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER SCOTTLAND coach Tonderai Ndiraya is hoping his side can complete the league double over CAPS United on Sunday and stay in touch with the premiership’s front runners ahead of a run of tough fixtures. Over the next six rounds of Castle Lager Premier Soccer League action, fourth-placed Scottland, who are…
STANBIC Bank has kickstarted a drive to donate reusable sanitary pads and undergarments to girls in remote schools countrywide by donating 133 packs to girls at Pumvuti Primary and Secondary Schools in Chipoli, Shamva District. The drive to donate reusable pads would be done in two phases at a total cost of US$15 000, up…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw TOP musicians Alick Macheso and Jah Prayzah are set to add lustre to this year’s edition of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival finals to be held in Mutare on July 19 in Mutare. The musical giants will share the stage with Zimdancehall star Enzo Ishall in what promises to be…
