BY BLESSINGS MASHAYA AND BRANDON JOSPHAT THERE is a fresh push to unite warring opposition leaders in a bid to build a vibrant alternative to the ruling Zanu PF ahead of the 2028 national elections. This comes after High Court judge, Justice Happias Zhou, ruled last week that the once formidable MDC party’s 2022 congress…
BY BRANDON JOSPHAT GOVERNMENT intends to introduce engineering schools and innovation hubs from Early Childhood Development (ECD) to Advanced Level to create entrepreneurs and reduce the digital gap. Responding to enquiries on the state of schools in the country from MPs during a question-and-answer session in the Senate last week, minister of Education Torerai Moyo…
STELLA MADZIVANYIKA THE country’s blueberry production saw a significant surge in 2024, resulting in a corresponding increase in exports compared to previous years. In 2024, the country exported a total of 8 000 metric tonnes of blueberries, harvested from 600 hectares, compared to 6 500 metric tonnes harvested from 570 hectares in 2023. In an…
AT dawn, 65-year-old Nelly Mutandwa swapped her pajamas for leggings, a t-shirt and sneakers. She grabbed a bottle of water before heading…
BRANDON JOSPHAT AUTHORITIES have pledged their commitment to improving the livelihoods and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by promoting inclusivity, equality, and creating empowerment opportunities for them to thrive. Speaking during belated commemorations for the International Day for Persons with Disabilities in Kadoma on Friday, the deputy minister of Social Welfare, Mercy Dinha, said…
By Progress Chaya RISING poet Avril Taral Nachipo, aka LoveLetter, has been crowned the English Spoken Word Artist of the Year at the prestigious Poetry Red Carpet Awards, held over the weekend at PG Centre in the capital. The Poetry Red Carpet Awards, organised by Blackbird_zw, celebrate and uplift outstanding poets in the country. “I…
WE welcome concrete moves being made to provide long term solutions to the water challenges being faced by Zimbabwe’s biggest cities — Bulawayo and Harare. Early this week, Local government minister Daniel Garwe announced a partnership between Harare City Council, the government, Laison Technology and Helcraw Electrical to refurbish Morton Jeffrey water works and install…
Cloud Fusire at THE HEART STADIUM Yadah Stars………………..0 Chicken Inn………………..0 CHICKEN INN were held to a goalless draw by a depleted Yadah Stars in a Castle Lager Premiership match yesterday. Despite having a full 18-man squad compared to Yadah Stars who only had 13 players owing to the Fifa ban barring them from registering players…
Takudzwa DhambuSTAFF WRITERdhmbut@dailynews.co.zw CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba has implored individuals to find other ways of resolving disputes peacefully before approaching the courts as a way of saving relationships. This comes as the country’s judiciary is working on establishing the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system, which will see some cases being settled without the involvement of…
MUTARE is set to come alive when the Eastern Highlands city hosts the 2024/25 Pro50 Championship final featuring home side Mountaineers against Rhinos at Mutare Sports Club next week on Sunday. The two teams secured their places in the final of Zimbabwe’s premier provincial one-day tournament after finishing first and second respectively on the round-robin…
