MALARIA deaths have more than doubled this year, with 87 fatalities reported compared to 34 during the same period last year. The government has reported that areas previously not prone to the disease have now been affected. In its weekly situational report yesterday, the ministry of Health said “36 423 cases were reported by week…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER SCOTTLAND coach Tonderai Ndiraya says he is targeting a second successive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title. Ndiraya, who led Simba Bhora to their first ever PSL title last year, has been given a top four target by the Scottland hierarchy after taking the reins at the ambitious premiership newboys….
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw HEALTH minister Douglas Mombeshora says authorities are acutely aware of the myriad challenges facing public health facilities, but are also confident that these will be resolved soon. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Mombeshora also revealed yesterday that the government had since moved to…
SCHWEPPES Holdings Africa Limited has appointed Stanley Muchenje as its new managing director with immediate effect. He replaces Charles Nkululeko Msipa who retired at the end of April after serving the company for 20 years. In a statement yesterday, Schweppes said Muchenje, who was the managing director of African Distillers since 2021, had joined Delta…
CLOUD FUSIRE MULTIPLE title winning coach Norman Mapeza has distanced himself from the vacant CAPS United head coach’s job, saying he is committed to the FC Platinum cause. The Green Machine are hunting for a new coach after the elevation of Lloyd Chitembwe to the technical director’s position earlier this week. And with the club…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have appealed to the private sector to support the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. The minister of Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa, yesterday said the private sector can provide funding as part of their corporate social responsibility. “We are working with the private sector and we realise that it…
Thabiso Mutirwara mutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw AT least 250 women underwent free breast and cervical cancer screenings at Blue Waters Hospital in Kuwadzana, Harare, on Monday. The screenings were supported by TM Pick n Pay, CABS, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe. TM Pick n Pay managing director Malcolm Mycroft said early detection saves lives and encourages women…
Ashley Moyo Senior Lifestyle Writer moyoa@dailynews.co.zw IT is impossible to tell the story of Zimbabwean music without acknowledging the contribution of Bothwell Nyamhondera — a veteran producer whose work has shaped the sound of the nation’s sungura scene for decades. In recognition of his illustrious career, a host of celebrated artistes — including Alick Macheso,…
IN A bold and much-needed move, minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, has spoken out against the dire state of the country’s public healthcare system, calling on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to intervene and address the rot at hospitals. This courageous stance is a beacon of hope in a sector that has been crying out for reform…
TWO Harare sex workers who allegedly robbed a man of his two mobile phones and US$190 appeared at the magistrates’ court yesterday where they were denied bail. Belinda Masawi and Gamuchirai Musviki Makanyisa appeared before magistrate Ruth Moyo. In denying the two accused bail, the magistrate said they were facing a serious offence, and had…
