Brighton Muronzereyi and Brandon Josphat THE government is cranking up its efforts to combat business malpractices in the country, in a bid to protect consumers from rising illegal and unethical misdeeds by greedy traders. In this regard, authorities have confiscated thousands of non-compliant products from errant businesses over the past three months, that include fake…
THE country has recorded an outbreak of earworm which is currently destroying traditional grains in three provinces. This comes as Zimbabwe is currently still grappling with the effects of last season’s El Nino-induced drought that forced President Emmerson Mnangagwa to declare a state of national disaster and appeal for international assistance. It also comes as…
CLOUD FUSIRE BULAWAYO will play host to the inaugural Baldmin Holdings Bulawayo Half Marathon and Fun Run on April 19 at White City Stadium. The competition is expected to attract at least 1000 participants, both professional and fun runners who will take part in the 21, 10 and 5km races. The winner of the 21km…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw MOZAMBICAN jazz guitarist Jimmy Dludlu, celebrated for his soulful and intricate playing style, is set to perform at the prestigious Alliance Française de Harare on April 11. Dludlu, who is currently based in South Africa, will share the stage with acclaimed local artistes Josh Meck and Trust Samende for…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER HIGH-FLYING Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Takesure Chiragwi has attributed the log leader’s purple patch to the Mhondoro-Ngezi based club’s decision to retain faith in the coaching staff and key players. Despite failing to successfully defend the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title last season, Ngezi kept faith in Chiragwi and…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw RISING author Prince Kahombe has made his literary debut with a powerful Shona-language book titled Shanje Dzinoparira, tackling the often-destructive impact of jealousy in society. The book, rich in both traditional wisdom and modern insight, offers a cultural exploration aimed at bridging the generational divide. “My book is a blend…
Nyasha Kunyiswa SENIOR STAFF WRITER kunyiswan@dailoynews.co.zw RESIDENTS of Mbare’s Matererini Flats in Harare have endured more than two years of sleepless nights due to a bed bugs epidemic. As a result, some of the families there are being forced to sleep in temporary shelters in a bid to escape the blood sucking parasites. In response…
Stella Madzivanyika STAFF WRITER madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw YOUTH and women are key to spearheading transformation in the agricultural sector and should be recognised as critical driving forces behind innovation, resilience and sustainable production. Addressing delegates at the inaugural Raregold Agricultural Excellence Expo 2025 at the weekend, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said…
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has ordered Zesa to suspend the mandatory electricity connection inspections it had planned to conduct on all households and commercial buildings. This comes as the power utility recently said they were embarking on national mandatory statutory inspections and re-inspections nationwide to ensure consumers’ safety…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s recent report on the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has been optimistic, highlighting its success in maintaining relative stability in prices and exchange rates. Central bank governor John Mushayavanhu attributed this stability to prudent monetary policy management and supportive measures. To sustain this success, several key factors should be considered,…
