Yvonne NcubeIN BULAWAYO BULAWAYO police have pledged to intensify the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), drug and substance abuse, and rape, as cases continue to rise in the city. Speaking at a one-day women’s prayer workshop in the second city yesterday, Bulawayo police commissioner Jasper Chizemo emphasised the need for collaborative efforts between law enforcement,…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe National Road Authority (Zinara) intends to disburse ZiG11,6 billion to local authorities this year, a significant increase from the ZiG4,6 billion released last year for road rehabilitation. According to its latest trading update, the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP2) would channel two million litres of fuel to local…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO THE Victoria Falls City Council has entered into a US$1,6 million agreement with Integrated Construction Projects (ICP), a civil engineering firm, to service BB5 and the Railway Loop stands. The local authority has taken on the responsibility of servicing the stands to enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal, particularly since BB5 is…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE ZIMBABWE-BORN Dutch athlete Rachel Klamer and Greece’s Panagiotis Batadis were the toast of the 2025 Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup at Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga yesterday, winning gold in the women’s and men’s elite races, respectively. Klamer, whose middle name is Shamiso, finished well clear of second-placed Minori Ikeno from Japan, with Marit…
BY CLOUD FUSIRE IT was the same old script for Dynamos in front of goal as they played out another goalless draw against Herentals at Rufaro Stadium yesterday. After opening their 2025 league campaign with a home goalless draw against ZPC Kariba, many thought that the Loyd Chigove-coached DeMbare would be more lethal in front…
BY CLOUD FUSIRE DOMINICAN Convent High School in Harare is currently hosting a two-day provincial schools chess championship featuring 21 schools. The competition, which kicked off yesterday and will conclude today, includes top players from schools such as the host Dominican Convent, ZRP High, Girls High, Domboramwari,Mufakose High, Zengeza 1 high, High Achievers, Highfield High…
THE recent motion by parliamentarians to legalise abortion has sparked a heated debate in the country. The lawmakers argue that legalising abortion will reduce pregnancy termination and associated fatalities. This call is a step in the right direction, as it acknowledges the reality of abortion in the country and seeks to address the issue in…
TANGANDA Tea Company (Tanganda) says it is strategically diversifying its market channels while preserving strong ties with traditional customers to foster growth amid subdued demand and wholesale and retail market challenges. Like any other company operating in the current environment, this is part of Tanganda’s approach to adapting to market dynamics and driving growth. “Further…
BUHERA, in Manicaland Province, is no stranger to frequent droughts. Often, only additional aid from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) gets…
BY TAPIWA CHIRUME FIRST Capital Bank (FCB), in partnership with CancerServe Trust Zimbabwe, made a generous donation of cancer medication to the Gynaecology Department at Parirentyatwa hospital on Friday. The donation, valued at US$5 000, included crucial drugs for treating cervical and breast cancer and is expected to benefit up to 120 patients, depending on…
