Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A MAN accused of raping socialite Ashley Masendeke, also known as Mai Jeremaya, yesterday described graphic details of the alleged encounter in court, claiming the act was consensual. Martin Charlie took the witness stand during the defence case and told magistrate Letwin Rwodzi that he paid Masendeke before engaging…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO AN Umguza woman, Tanyaradzwa Chikwature, 32, has been convicted of defrauding three women of US$990 in a solar battery scam, but was spared a custodial sentence. Chikwature appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Mahembe facing three counts of fraud. She pleaded guilty to all charges and was subsequently convicted. She received a…
Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw THE country should widely adopt mobile toilets to combat the critical shortage of public ablution facilities, according to the Zimbabwe Mobile Sanitation Association (Zimsa). This recommendation aligns with the government’s call in March for greater use of mobile sanitation in public spaces to improve hygiene and prevent disease outbreaks. Speaking to the…
SPORTS WRITER THE journey to one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders has burst into life with the launch of the Asambeni Malegends Intercity Relay Marathon, which kicked off in spirited fashion at Long Cheng Mall in Harare on Saturday. This electrifying initiative — powered by Econet Wireless in collaboration with Urban Africa — serves…
Progress Chaya ENTERTAINMENT WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL artiste Timothy Timothy aka Evangelist Timothy has released his eighth studio album, Godcraft, marking another milestone in a music career that spans over a decade. The Lyton Ngolomi produced seven-track project, launched last month, continues the artiste’s tradition of weaving deep spiritual messages with relatable life experiences. The album…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE FC Platinum chairman Dumisani Sisale and head coach Norman Mapeza were among the top officials who attended a funeral wake held for the late midfielder Brian Banda at Mandava Stadium yesterday. Hundreds of people from all walks of life turned up at Mandava Stadium to pay their respects to Banda, a Warriors international,…
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Israel has carried out a wave of air strikes across the Gaza Strip, triggering the mass displacement of hundreds of Palestinian families,…
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THE Zimbabwe football fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the tragic passing of FC Platinum and Warriors midfielder Brian Banda. Banda, 29, was involved in a car accident along the Zvishavane-Bulawayo road yesterday and his club, FC Platinum confirmed that he lost his life at the scene. According to reports, two other people died…
