YVONNE NCUBEin Bulawayo EIGHTEEN people were injured in a head on collision between a Beitbridge Bulawayo Railways (BBR) goods train and a Rovos Rail luxury tourism train at Antenior siding on Friday morning in Gwanda, Matabeleland South Province. No fatalities were reported in the incident. The South African train carrying foreign tourists to Zimbabwe derailed…
POLICE have arrested Moreblessing Sekerani, 26, for murdering someone over 50 cents at Witchwood Farm Compound in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province. The national spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest, saying the incident occurred following a heated argument between Sekerani and the victim, Jimson Makiwa 28. “Makiwa was stabbed in the chest with an okapi knife…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE persisting shortage of the ZiG, coupled with low disposable incomes and unrelenting power cuts in the country have combined to dampen revelry levels during this long weekend’s holidays. Workers’ representatives and ordinary members of the public who spoke to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — said…
By Rutendo Ngara THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board says they have managed to have at least three people arrested for allegedly facilitating illegal deals at the Tobacco Sales Floor (TSF) by forcing farmers to pay US$10 per bale so that their tobacco is not rejected. This comes as the board has vowed to thwart…
By Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (Mcaz) has recalled Torrent Captopril 25mg tablets over concerns over their quality. Captopril is used in adults alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart failure…
By Rutendo Ngara FOUR Harare City Council police officers appeared in court on Thursday facing allegations of collecting fines from shop owners and also threatening to close them for failure to pay rentals in full. Givermore Karodza, Patricia Marikanda, Angeline Rachel Karimazondo and Blessing Makuya appeared before provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo who granted them US$100…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A FARMER in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North Province, who bought a 1 million-hectare piece of land in 1980, has lost his High Court appeal to be declared the sole owner of the property. According to court documents, Abel David Gandary has been using the land since 1980 and he was mainly focusing…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS THE long weekend which starts today promises to be exciting with various events lined up catering for almost everyone. As Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, many will spend much of their time at their respective churches and for party enthusiasts, several events have been lined up….
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER Former local rugby star, Thabani ‘TJ’ Maguranyanga, who recently signed for NFL outfit Washington Commanders, is keen to make a major impact in the United States. Maguranyanga, 22, joined the Commanders where he will play as a defensive end, following a 10-week training stint at the IMG Academy in Florida….
AS ZIMBABWE marks its 45th Independence Celebrations today, the nation reflects on its journey since attaining sovereignty in 1980. This milestone marks a significant chapter in the country’s history, symbolising the triumph of the people’s struggle for freedom and self-determination. The path to independence was paved with sacrifice and determination. Zimbabweans from all walks of…
