Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HIGH Court judge has ruled that convicted murderers deserve stiff sentences despite the abolition of the death penalty. Justice Benjamin Chikowero was adamant that the right to life is a constitutional right and no one has the right to take anyone’s life. The judge made the remarks while…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO men from Tsholotsho in Matabeleland North Province have appeared before the courts facing allegations of cattle rustling after they allegedly stole a local farmer’s three beasts before selling them. Godknows Ndlovu of Sipepa area and Thabani Dube of Mlagisa Village appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing stock theft charges. The…
Progress Chaya STAFF WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw A CELEBRATION of colour and creativity is set to dazzle art lovers today at the Shamwari Gallery in Belgravia, where eight artists will showcase their abstract and contemporary works. Dubbed “Where Colours Speak”, the exhibition, running between 3pm and 7pm, is a collaboration with MaraMara the event features works by…
THE reopening of public primary and secondary schools yesterday has been overshadowed by the looming threat of industrial action by teachers over remuneration. The teachers’ unions have warned the government not to take them for granted, citing years of unfulfilled promises and stagnant salaries. This development highlights the plight of teachers, who are crucial to…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw VETERAN novelist Paul Chidyausiku, who died on Friday at his Seke home at the age of 98, was laid to rest yesterday in Chishawasha. Chidyausiku, one of the most celebrated literary figures in the country, was accorded a state assisted funeral, a testament to his immense contribution to Zimbabwe’s…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE Zimbabwe national cricket team, the Chevrons, are bracing for their upcoming Test against England with coach Justin Sammons keen to see how his charges acquit themselves against one of the world’s best teams. The historic Test, which is set for Trent Bridge, Nottingham from May 22-25, will be the first…
Emmanuel Marambe WARRIORS coach Michael Nees will get another chance to fine-tune his squad ahead of the remainder of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers and 2025 Afcon finals after Zifa lined-up two friendlies against Burkina Faso and Niger next month. This comes as the Zifa leadership, which was elected into office in January, continues…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE ZIMBABWE Football Association (Zifa) president Nqobile Magwizi will tomorrow attend the Fifa Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay for the first time since his election into office in January amid the local football mother body’s drive to forge greater international linkages. Magwizi, along with Zifa vice-president Loveness Mukura and general secretary Yvonne Manwa, are among…
Emmanuel Marambe THE JR Mawere National Under-20 Chess Championship is on in Kwekwe from May 23-26 with a host of Zimbabwe’s leading U20 players set to compete. The tournament, which is being staged with the blessing of the Zimbabwe Chess Federation, will feature two sections, the open boys and open girls. Tournament organiser Blessing Jemani…
Progress Chaya FAST-RISING gospel musician George Chimana unveiled a new track titled Amen which features Norest Matende last week. Chimana is confident the latest single will go a long way in solidifying his musical brand. “Amen is a track that speaks about how God’s blessings and favour shine through in my life, despite the negative and bad energy…
