THE government has urged power companies to prioritise the productive sector by ensuring access to affordable and reliable electricity, thereby spurring the country’s economic growth. Speaking in Harare during a tour of Grindale Engineering Company, which has interests in manufacturing, engineering services, agriculture, and mining, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Energy, Gloria Magombo,…
THE bail application of an activist accused of swindling Matiza Trust of US$15 000 was heard yesterday before Harare provincial magistrate Isheunesu Matova. Vongai Nadia Mabvirakure, who faces theft of trust property charges, was remanded in custody until today for bail ruling. The State, led by prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu, presented evidence from investigating officer Fannuel…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER RETURNING star Knowledge Musona and Tanzania-based striker Prince Dube believe the Warriors still have a shot at securing a first ever appearance at the Fifa World Cup and have backed the Michael Nees-coached side to revive their campaign for a place at next year’s finals when they face Benin tomorrow….
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF is pulling out all the stops in its bid to persuade President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. So says the ruling party’s legal supremo, Patrick Chinamasa, who adds that the former liberation movement will do all in its power to coax Mnangagwa to “bow to…
MAKOMO Resources (Private) Limited has officially completed its corporate rescue proceedings, marking a significant rebound in the company’s financial status. The company’s corporate rescue practitioner, Bulisa Mbano, yester- day announced that the restructuring and reorganisation efforts concluded on February 27, restoring optimism in the firm’s future. “This announcement brings relief to shareholders and creditors who…
Stella Madzivanyika STAFF WRITER mandizvidzas@dailynews.co.zw THE country’s major water reservoirs are now over 80 percent full, bringing hope that this will alleviate the general water challenges and ensure good harvests from winter crops. This development comes after the country endured the effects of last year’s El Niño-induced drought, which led to poor harvests and livestock…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw KILLER T will perform in Mbare at Stodart Netball Complex on May 17 as part of his continuing efforts to strengthen his bond with Harare’s oldest suburb where he was born and bred. The upcoming show is a follow-up to the donation of groceries by the Killer T Foundation…
THE ongoing liquidity crisis in the country has reached alarming levels, making daily transactions extremely difficult for citizens and businesses alike. The scarcity of the local currency, ZiG, has resulted in a surge in US dollar transactions, further exacerbating the situation. At the heart of this crisis lies the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s tight…
A POLICE officer, Nomore Muradzikwa, who confessed to fatally shooting detective Cassandra Hove a fortnight ago in Bulawayo, appeared in court yesterday facing a murder charge. Muradzikwa, who is stationed at Hillside Police Station, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube. He was not asked to plead and was advised to apply for bail at the…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER LOCAL chess luminary Muchakanakirwa Mkanganwi has been appointed the Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) patron as the sport’s mother body continues to strengthen its development-centred thrust. The development comes at a time when local chess is enjoying its most vibrant period with Mkanganwi, who stepped down as the ZCF president last…
