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Man loses R300k in suspected forex fraud

A HARARE man lost R300 000 to a suspected fraudster, Learnmore Jonga, who promised to exchange the amount for US$16 000 but, disappeared with the money. Jonga appeared before magistrate Ruth Moyo on Wednesday facing fraud charges and was granted US$100 bail. He will return to court on May 19 pending finalisation of investigations. It…

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Sport

China-bound relay team gets boost

Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S 4x400m relay team has received a major boost ahead of the upcoming World Athletics Relays after top Chinese company, Health Sporting Goods Co, through its flagship brand Hiracer, stepped in to sponsor the athletes. Hiracer is a renowned Chinese manufacturer of spike shoes and sports gear and the company’s…

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Bullets, N’ombeyawora clash

EMMANUEL MARAMBE ARMY outfit Cranborne Bullets host log leaders N’ombeyawora at Commando Barracks in the highlight of today’s Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) Match Day 4 fixtures. The Hunters, as N’ombeyawora are known by their faithful, will be seeking to maintain their place atop the NRSL log standings, but in Bullets, face an opponent that…

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Life & Arts

Jazz stars serenade fans

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw TOP jazz musicians took to the stage on Wednesday at the Zimbabwe-Germany Society (ZGS) in Harare, treating fans to a vibrant celebration of International Jazz Day. The event, which drew music enthusiasts from across the country, featured performances by Meck backed by Clive “Mono” Mukundu, Freedom Manatsa, Derrick Mpofu,…

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Business

Milk output up 3pct in Q1

ZIMBABWE’S milk production increased by three percent to 28,03 million litres during the first quarter of 2025 (Q1-2025) from 27,3 million litres in the same period last year, the dairy services department in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development says. The steady growth is attributed to the gradual expansion of the…

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Editorial Comment

Workers Day is now a ritual

AS Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Workers Day today, the struggles of the country’s workforce are more pronounced than ever. Workers are grappling with a multitude of challenges that have significantly impacted their livelihoods. Poor remuneration, payment in local currency while basic goods are sold in foreign currency, company closures,…

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Opinion & Analysis

Digital health and Sustainable Development Goals

I REALLY could not help sharing my thoughts on the article “Zimbabwe should lead Africa’s digital transformation,” which appeared in the Daily News on April 26. This is the same week there was industrial action at the University of Zimbabwe. My thoughts shall be centred around health. Health is not absence of disease but a…

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FC Platinum add to CAPS United woes. . . as Yadah stun Ngezi Platinum

By Cloud Fusire and Emmanuel Marambe CAPS United’s woes continue to mount after Thandolwenkosi’s brace at Rufaro Stadium yesterday condemned the struggling Harare giants to a sixth defeat in nine games. With head coach Lloyd Chitembwe firmly in the spotlight amid mounting scrutiny in the wake of a string of poor results which goes beyond…

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News

Fake jobs fraudster convicted

A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo who allegedly deceived several individuals by falsely claiming he could secure jobs for them, collecting various amounts of money in the process, has been convicted. Mehluli Sibanda appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Eva Matura who found him guilty of four counts of fraud. He had pleaded guilty to two counts and…

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